The podcast discusses various topics including Senate legislation, escalating tensions with China, weapons shipments to Ukraine, NATO expansion, gay marriage vote, monkeypox declaration, and media fawning.
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The unknown destination of weapons shipments to Ukraine raises concerns about the possibility of weapons falling into the wrong hands.
China's decision to cut off talks with the US military limits communication and poses challenges in de-escalating military tensions.
The Senate's vote to add Sweden and Finland to NATO sparks debate over the expansion and its potential implications for Russia.
The recent discussion around monkeypox exposes the inconsistent approach and erosion of trust in public health officials.
Deep dives
Weapons not reaching the frontlines in Ukraine
CBS News reported on the delivery of weapons to Ukraine and found that it was unknown where the weapons were going. The report showed that only 30% of the weapons were making it to the front lines and questioned whether the weapons were falling into the wrong hands. However, the report was taken down after pushback from the US military and the Ukrainian government.
China cutting off military talks with the US
Following Nancy Pelosi's trip to Taiwan, China has cut off all talks between the US military and the Chinese military. This lack of communication is a cause for concern as it limits the ability to de-escalate military tensions and prevent accidental confrontations.
CBS News documentary on weapons shipments to Ukraine removed
CBS News aired a documentary investigating weapons shipments to Ukraine, specifically focusing on whether the weapons were reaching the front lines. The report raised questions about the delivery process and the potential for weapons to fall into the wrong hands. However, the documentary has since been taken down, with CBS News stating that it needed to do more research.
Senate votes to add Sweden and Finland to NATO
The Senate voted 95 to 1 to add Sweden and Finland to NATO. Senator Josh Hawley opposed the move, while Senator Rand Paul voted 'present.' This vote sparked debate over the expansion of NATO and its potential implications for relations with Russia.
Monkeypox and the Public Health Hypocrisy
The recent discussion around monkeypox highlights the hypocrisy of the public health establishment. While they readily issued guidelines for lifestyle interventions during the COVID-19 pandemic, they are hesitant to do the same for monkeypox, which primarily spreads among gay men. This inconsistent approach erodes trust in public health officials and sets different standards for different subgroups of the population.
The Moderate Wins of the Inflation Reduction Act
Despite media claims of a monumental victory, the Inflation Reduction Act falls short of its original transformational vision. While it includes tax hikes on corporations, improved IRS enforcement, and measures to address climate change and healthcare, its impact is relatively modest. The bill demonstrates the Democratic Party's inability to deliver on more sweeping progressive reforms, and how the progressive agenda has been diluted through a hostage-style negotiation process.
Biden's Reality Problem
The recent accomplishments claimed by Biden and the Democratic Party, such as gun control, infrastructure, industrial policy, and climate legislation, are not as transformative as they are portrayed. They fall short of addressing the true needs of the country and leave many aspects of the status quo intact. While these bills have some positive aspects, they do not live up to the hype and expose the reality problem of the Biden administration.
Krystal and Saagar report on Democrats legislation, China tensions rising, weapons flowing to Ukraine, gay marriage vote, Dick Cheney's ad for Liz, Monkeypox hypocrisy, & media fawning!