Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar 3/15/23: Russian Jet Shoots Down American Drone, Desantis Speaks On Ukraine, Tucker Scoffs Trump Foreign Policy, Is SVB Like 2008, Biden Approves Fossil Fuel Drilling, ChatGPT4.0, Women in Workforce, Ebola Outbreak to Covid Lab Leak
Mar 15, 2023
Ken Klippenstein, a journalist at The Intercept, discusses his insights on Gavin Newsom and the recent collapse of Silicon Valley Bank. The conversation dives into the ethical dilemmas of political lobbying linked to the bank's failures. They also explore the controversial approval of fossil fuel drilling by the Biden administration and the implications of AI advancements like ChatGPT-4. Additionally, they tackle complex narratives surrounding women's participation in the workforce and the origins of the Ebola outbreak, questioning mainstream narratives.
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US Drone Downed
- A Russian fighter jet downed a US drone over the Black Sea after harassing it, raising concerns about escalation.
- The US military called the incident "unprofessional" and criticized Russia for dumping jet fuel on the drone.
Trump's Ukraine Strategy
- Trump's approach to the Ukraine war emphasizes dealmaking and personal involvement, claiming a quick resolution if he were president.
- He criticizes current US spending and suggests Europe should bear more financial responsibility.
DeSantis on Ukraine
- DeSantis's statement on Ukraine as a "territorial dispute" drew criticism from neoconservatives but aligns with Biden's policy of limited US involvement.
- This reveals a potential uniparty stance on foreign policy despite differing rhetoric.