Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar 2/17/23 Weekly Roundup: CNN Courts Charles Barkley, Plane Dive Disaster, Elon Twitter Boosts His Posts, Sanders vs Moderna, Chicago UBI
Feb 17, 2023
CNN pursues Charles Barkley for a news role, blending entertainment and journalism. A recent plane dive incident raises critical aviation safety concerns. Elon Musk’s Twitter algorithm manipulates visibility to favor his posts, sparking debate about social media ethics. Bernie Sanders pressures Moderna to keep vaccine pricing accessible. Meanwhile, discussions on Universal Basic Income in Chicago explore its potential to enhance economic security and the controversies surrounding government aid in today's society.
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CNN's Potential New Hire
- CNN considers hiring Charles Barkley for a news program.
- This could boost ratings, but it's unclear if Barkley would accept.
Barkley's Political Stance
- Charles Barkley has previously expressed political views.
- He criticized both Democrats and Republicans for not helping people.
Near-Disaster on United Airlines Flight
- A United Airlines flight from Hawaii to San Francisco nosedived.
- The plane came dangerously close to the ocean due to pilot error.