Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar 7/1/21: Bill Cosby Injustice, Nina Turner Campaign, Trump Organization Indictments, NSA Spying, Media Bloodbath, Billionaire Armies, NYC Mayoral Election, and More!
Jul 1, 2021
Guest Ross Barkan, author of "The Prince: Andrew Cuomo, the Coronavirus, and the Fall of New York," dives into key political topics. He explores the repercussions of Bill Cosby's overturned conviction on the Me Too movement and society's approach to justice. Barkan discusses Nina Turner's progressive campaign and the pushback from establishment figures. The conversation also covers legal challenges facing the Trump Organization and the troubling implications of NSA surveillance. Lastly, he highlights the chaotic NYC mayoral race and the growing influence of billionaires on democracy.
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Cosby Released
- Bill Cosby, despite admitting to drugging and assaulting Andrea Constand, was released from prison.
- This controversial decision stems from a prior agreement not to prosecute him.
Cosby's Predatory Behavior
- Bill Cosby, known as "America's Dad," was a predator throughout his career.
- He used his fame to drug and rape young women, sometimes teenagers, often offering career help.
Societal and Legal Failure
- Bill Cosby's release highlights societal and legal failures, as his predatory behavior was an open secret.
- Despite a correct legal decision based on due process, the lack of retrial is unjust.