Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar

12/16/22 - Weekly Roundup: Twitter Files, Fusion Energy Breakthrough, Coffeezilla On SBF's Fraud & The Yemen War Powers Resolution

Dec 16, 2022

Matt Taibbi, an investigative journalist famous for the "Twitter Files," discusses the implications of government influence on social media censorship. Coffeezilla, a YouTube journalist, reveals shocking details about the Sam Bankman-Fried fraud, highlighting deceptive practices in the crypto world. Ken Klippenstein analyzes the Yemen War Powers Resolution, critiquing the Biden administration's military oversight. The trio also celebrates a major breakthrough in fusion energy, exploring its potential to reshape sustainable energy.

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Ken Klippenstein

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Matt Taibbi

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Quick takeaways

The withdrawal of the War Powers resolution highlights the lack of checks on presidential power and raises concerns about the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Yemen.

The White House's argument of meaningful diplomacy in ending the Yemen conflict is disputed, indicating no progress in negotiations and causing doubts about the administration's commitment to resolving the crisis.

Deep dives

Withdrawal of War Powers Resolution in the Senate

The recent withdrawal of the War Powers resolution in the Senate is significant for two reasons. Firstly, it aims to restore Congress's power to determine when the US goes to war and provides a check on the presidency's war-making capabilities. Secondly, it highlights the humanitarian crisis in Yemen, where the US provides support to the Saudi-led coalition. The Yemen conflict has led to a devastating humanitarian crisis, with millions of people facing food insecurity and children suffering from malnutrition. The withdrawal of the resolution raises concerns about the lack of checks on presidential power and the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Yemen.

Intro

3min

Social Media, Government, and Censorship

11min

The Irony of Media Response to Social Discourse

2min

Revolutionizing Energy: Fusion Breakthroughs

9min

Geopolitics and Electric Batteries: Addressing Supply Chain Reliance

2min

Unmasking Crypto Deceptions

8min

Navigating the Risks in Cryptocurrency Investments

2min

Reassessing War Powers: The Yemen Crisis

11min

Highlighting some of the best segments of the week including a huge fusion energy breakthrough, Matt Taibbi's take on the Twitter Files, Coffeezilla discussing SBF's fraud, And Ken Klippenstein breaking down the Yemen War Powers Resolution.

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