Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar 7/29/21: Biden's Infrastructure Bill, Workers Against Vaccine Mandates, Kushner's New Grift, Trump's Failed Endorsement, Bernie Speaks, CDC Disaster, Simone Biles Derangement, Miners Striking, and More!
Jul 29, 2021
Bernie Sanders, the Independent Senator from Vermont and champion of progressive politics, dives into pivotal issues shaping today's landscape. He discusses the complexities of Biden's infrastructure bill and the pushback from labor unions on vaccine mandates. Sanders critiques Jared Kushner's new business ventures post-White House, linking them to ethical concerns. The discussion also highlights the striking coal miners' fight for justice, the challenges faced by the CDC in maintaining public trust, and societal reactions to Simone Biles' brave decisions.
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Infrastructure Bill Politics
- Progressives dislike the infrastructure bill, viewing it as privatization.
- They will support it if assured of a reconciliation bill with their priorities.
Bipartisanship Fetish
- Media shallowly frames bipartisanship as inherently positive, ignoring policy details.
- People care about tangible results, not which politicians support a bill.
Vaccine Mandate Dispute
- Potential vaccine mandates cause tension between the Biden administration and labor unions.
- Some unions fear mandates will alienate members, preferring incentives and outreach.
