Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar 10/26/21: Facebook 'Whistleblower', Jan 6th, Obama Comments, Puppy Torture, The View, Covid Crimes, Biden's Taiwan Folly, Inflation, and More!
Oct 26, 2021
Heather Long, an Economics correspondent for The Washington Post, joins the conversation to unpack the current inflation crisis and its effects on consumers. They delve into the implications of social media on political narratives, sparked by a Facebook whistleblower, and explore the ethical complexities surrounding vaccine distribution amid global inequity. The discussion also touches on U.S. foreign policy regarding Taiwan and the economic anxieties faced by working-class families, highlighting the broader consequences of recent labor market dynamics.
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Facebook Leaks
- Frances Haugen, a former Facebook product manager, leaked internal documents.
- These documents revealed controversial information about Facebook's practices.
Orchestrated Leaks
- Haugen's PR efforts, managed by Bill Burton (former Obama operative), raise questions.
- Pierre Omidyar, an oligarch opposed to Trump, funds Haugen, revealing potential bias.
Facebook's Decline
- Facebook's power is diminishing as younger generations abandon the platform for TikTok and other apps.
- The focus on censoring Facebook may be misdirected, given its declining relevance.