Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar Mini Show #31: Dems' Amazon Ties, Life Expectancy, Georgia Elections, Mitch McConnell, Media Partisanship, & More!
Apr 16, 2022
Joining the discussion is James Lee, host of the YouTube channel '5149 with James Lee,' who sheds light on the often-overlooked challenges faced by congressional staffers. The conversation touches on the troubling drop in life expectancy in the U.S., linked to healthcare access issues and substance abuse. They delve into Georgia's shifting political landscape, highlighting Trump's influence and Mitch McConnell's precarious position. The episode also critiques the media's role in shaping perceptions, while calling attention to the need for better support and unionization for congressional staff.
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Biden's Pro-Union Promises Fall Short
- President Biden hasn't fulfilled his promise to be the most pro-union president.
- Despite strong words, he hasn't taken significant action to support unionization efforts, like strengthening the NLRB or reinstating the persuader rule.
Alarming Drop in US Life Expectancy
- US life expectancy dropped for the second year in a row, a decline seven times greater than other developed nations.
- This alarming trend highlights a societal crisis exacerbated by COVID-19, but also deaths of despair and underlying health conditions.
Georgia's Transformation to a Swing State
- Georgia's political shift from reliably red to purple involved years of work by activists and organizers, particularly Stacey Abrams.
- This involved flipping Atlanta suburbs and Democrats embracing more progressive messaging.
