Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar 10/18/21: John Deere Strike, Sanders vs Manchin, Epstein News, Katie Couric, Sanjay Gupta, Colin Powell, Buttigieg's Paternity Leave, The Trump Factor, Monopoly Power with Matt Stoller, and More!
Oct 18, 2021
The podcast dives into the John Deere strike, shedding light on the fight for fair wages amidst corporate tactics. It explores political tensions with Sanders and Manchin, and scrutinizes the connections surrounding Jeffrey Epstein. The legacy of Colin Powell is remembered, while discussions on media ethics question transparency in journalism. Supply chain issues emerge, spotlighting Buttigieg's leave amidst crises. Lastly, the lasting impact of Trump reshapes political discourse, moving conversations away from policy toward personal grievances.
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John Deere Strike
- John Deere is using white-collar workers as scabs, threatening their jobs if they don't comply.
- One scab crashed a tractor on their first day.
Historical Labor Parallels
- The John Deere strike reflects a broader trend of increasing labor militancy.
- COVID-19 exacerbated existing tensions, similar to the post-WWII labor movement surge.
Two-Tier Wage Systems and Solidarity
- The John Deere strike is part of a larger trend of increasing labor action, building on pre-pandemic trends like the 2018-2019 teacher strikes.
- The two-tier wage system is a key point of contention, as workers reject attempts to break solidarity.