Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar 8/2/21: Eviction Moratorium, Media Misinformation, DC Mayor Exposed, Lincoln Project Grifting, Nina Turner, Vaccines, Congressmen Fighting Big Tech, and More!
Aug 2, 2021
David Cicilline, U.S. Representative and chairman of the House Antitrust Subcommittee, delves into the urgency surrounding the eviction moratorium's expiration and the political failures leading to housing insecurity. He also critiques media misinformation, especially related to COVID-19 vaccines. The conversation expands to antitrust legislation targeting Big Tech monopolies and the troubling fundraising tactics of the Lincoln Project, prompting discussions on political accountability and the role of media in shaping public perception.
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Eviction Moratorium Expiration
- The CDC eviction moratorium expired, impacting millions of Americans behind on rent.
- Democrats blamed Republicans, but they failed to address the issue proactively.
Rental Assistance Failure
- Only $3 billion of the $25 billion appropriated by Congress in December has been distributed for rental assistance.
- This failure highlights the government's inefficiency and exacerbates the eviction crisis.
Cori Bush's Protest
- Cori Bush and other Squad members camped outside the Capitol to protest the eviction moratorium's expiration.
- Bush's staff shut down an interview when pressed on how far they would go to fight for an extension.