6/14/23: Trump Makes Courtroom Appearance, US Warned Ukraine About Nordstream, Report Wuhan Lab Worker First Infected, Reddit Goes Dark, Starbucks Pride Displays, Lowest Inflation In 2 Years, Espionage Act, Glenn Greenwald Interview
Cornel West and Glenn Greenwald discuss Trump's courtroom appearance, US warning Ukraine about Nordstream, Wuhan Lab worker infection, Reddit going dark, Starbucks Pride displays, lowest inflation in 2 years, Espionage Act, and an in-depth interview with Glenn Greenwald.
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Starbucks denies banning pride decorations in their stores, but some employees report being told not to hang them up.
Reddit faces backlash as thousands of subreddits go dark amid protests against charging third-party app developers for API access.
Reports suggest Wuhan lab workers were the first infected with COVID-19, possibly supporting the lab leak theory.
Inflation in the US reaches its lowest point in two years, but housing prices and transportation services continue to see price increases.
Deep dives
Controversy over Alleged Bans on Pride Decorations at Starbucks
Starbucks denies allegations of a ban on pride decorations according to union claims. Starbucks union members report being told not to hang up pride decorations in some stores, citing safety concerns for the lack of proper equipment. Starbucks spokesperson denies any policy changes and says they support the LGBTQIA2+ community.
Subreddits Go Dark in Protest Over Third-Party API Charges
About 3,500 subreddits go dark in protest of Reddit's decision to charge third-party app developers for access to their API. These subreddits include popular ones like gaming, music, and today I learned. Redditors believe the charges will put these third-party apps out of business while Reddit claims the charges are necessary to cover hosting costs.
New Republic Article Claims Starbucks Banned Pride Decorations
The Starbucks union alleges that the company banned pride decorations in their stores. However, Starbucks denies these claims and says there has been no change in their policy and that they support the LGBTQIA2+ community. Some Starbucks union members continue to report instances of being told not to hang up pride decorations by store managers.
Controversy Surrounding Allegations of Lab Leak in Wuhan
Recent reports from Matt Taibbi and Michael Schellenberger suggest that the first people infected with COVID-19 were researchers at the Wuhan Institute of Virology. This potentially supports the theory of a lab leak as the origin of the virus. However, some sources dispute these claims, stating that it is the functional policy rather than a directive from the company. The director of national intelligence is expected to release more information next week.
The Importance of Recognizing Increased Discomfort
Companies are experiencing an increase in discomfort among employees, likely due to shifts in societal norms and expectations.
Accusations Against Starbucks and the Clash of Ideological Policies
Starbucks faced accusations from a worker attempting to unionize, claiming they were being forced to work as untrained social workers. This highlights the clash between gender-affirming care and other policies, leading to safety concerns for employees.
Inflation Numbers and the Impact on Housing and Transportation
Inflation in the United States has cooled to its lowest reading in two years, but there are still price increases in certain areas. Housing prices continue to rise, causing a crisis, while transportation services, including airlines, have seen significant price hikes.
Ryan and Emily discuss Cornel West switching to Green Party, Trump making his courtroom appearance, the US warned Ukraine about Nordstream, a report that Wuhan Lab workers were the first infected, Reddit going dark amid protests, did Starbucks ban Pride Displays?, Inflation the lowest in 2 years, Journalists applauding the Espionage Act, and an in depth interview with Glenn Greenwald.