1/12/23: Biden Caught Second Time w/ Classified Docs, Pete Buttigieg Airlines, Ukraine Funding Scrutiny, Republicans Demand Santos Resign, SCOTUS Decision Union Rights, The View On Katie Porter, Working The Matrix, Childhood Obesity, Richard Wolff On 2023
The podcast discusses Biden caught with classified documents, Buttigieg's failure with Airlines, scrutiny on Ukraine funding, Republicans demanding Santos' resignation, SCOTUS decision on union rights, The View upset over Katie Porter, breaking the matrix of job relationship, childhood obesity, and an interview with economist Richard Wolff on 2023's economic future.
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Biden caught with a second trove of classified documents
Pete Buttigieg's failure to hold Airlines accountable
Excessive Ukraine funding might threaten our own military
Calls for George Santos' resignation over lies and fabrications
Supreme Court decision on union rights and striking workers' liability
The View upset over Katie Porter challenging Dianne Feinstein
Deep dives
Fight Over Diane Feinstein's Senate Seat in California
The battle for Diane Feinstein's Senate seat in California is heating up as her mental state deteriorates. Potential primary contenders, including Adam Schiff, Ro Khanna, Barbara Lee, and Katie Porter, have emerged. The media has criticized Katie Porter's announcement, arguing that she should wait for Feinstein to make her retirement official. However, the focus should be on ensuring that the people of California have competent representation in the Senate. Feinstein's declining mental faculties make it necessary for a new senator to step in and effectively represent the state's interests.
Supreme Court Case Could Impact Workers' Rights
The Supreme Court is considering a case that could have a significant impact on workers' rights. The case involves a dispute between a company and a Teamsters local union over damages caused during a strike. The court will determine if the company has the right to sue the union for damages and whether this could lead to restrictions on workers' ability to strike. The outcome of this case could have far-reaching implications for labor movements and the ability of workers to collectively bargain.
Republican Congressman George Santos Faces Calls for Resignation
Republican Congressman George Santos of New York is facing increasing calls for his resignation. Santos has been caught in a series of lies regarding his background and accomplishments. Local Republican officials, as well as fellow New York elected Republicans, are calling for him to step down. While House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy has not pressured him to resign, Santos is facing legal inquiries into his campaign finance reports. The future of his seat remains uncertain, but his credibility has been significantly damaged.
California's Senate Seat Up for Grabs
The race for California's Senate seat is already underway as speculation grows that incumbent Senator Dianne Feinstein will not seek re-election due to her deteriorating mental state. Potential Democratic primary contenders include Adam Schiff, Ro Khanna, Barbara Lee, and Katie Porter. While Feinstein has not made an official retirement announcement, a number of politicians are positioning themselves for a potential run. The media has criticized Katie Porter for announcing her candidacy before Feinstein's retirement, but the focus should be on ensuring that the people of California have capable and effective representation in the Senate.
Supreme Court Considers Case on Liability for Strike Damages
The Supreme Court is deliberating on a case that could impact the rights of workers to strike. The dispute involves a cement company suing a Teamsters local union for damages caused during a strike. The outcome of the case could determine whether workers can be held liable for damages incurred during strikes and the potential implications for future strikes. The case has raised concerns about curtailing workers' rights and limiting their ability to leverage strikes as a tool for collective bargaining.
Calls for Resignation Grow for Republican Congressman George Santos
Calls for Republican Congressman George Santos of New York to resign have increased as evidence of his fabrications and lies about his background continue to emerge. Local Republican officials and fellow New York elected Republicans are among those demanding Santos's resignation. Santos is currently facing legal trouble regarding his campaign finance reports, and his credibility has been significantly undermined. The future of his seat remains uncertain, but the pressure for him to step down continues to mount.
Race for California's Senate Seat Heats Up
The race for California's Senate seat is heating up as speculation grows that incumbent Senator Dianne Feinstein will not seek re-election due to her declining mental state. Potential Democratic primary contenders include Adam Schiff, Ro Khanna, Barbara Lee, and Katie Porter, who has officially announced her candidacy. While Feinstein has not made an official retirement announcement, the focus should be on ensuring that California has effective representation in the Senate, given the concerns about Feinstein's mental state.
Supreme Court Considers Case with Implications for Workers' Rights
The Supreme Court is currently considering a case that could have significant implications for workers' rights. The case involves a cement company suing a Teamsters local union over damages caused during a strike. The court will decide whether the company can sue the union for damages and whether this could restrict workers' ability to strike. The outcome of this case could impact future strikes and collective bargaining efforts.
Calls for Resignation Mount for Republican Congressman George Santos
Calls for Republican Congressman George Santos of New York to resign have intensified as evidence of his fabrications and lies continues to emerge. Local Republican officials and fellow New York elected Republicans are demanding that Santos step down. Santos is also facing legal scrutiny over his campaign finance reports. His credibility has been severely damaged, and the pressure for him to resign continues to grow.
Race for California's Senate Seat Escalates
The race for California's Senate seat is heating up as the mental state of incumbent Senator Dianne Feinstein continues to deteriorate. Potential Democratic primary contenders, including Adam Schiff, Ro Khanna, Barbara Lee, and Katie Porter, have emerged. While Feinstein has not officially announced her retirement, attention should be focused on ensuring effective representation for the people of California. Feinstein's declining mental state highlights the need for new leadership in the Senate.
Supreme Court Considers Case with Broad Implications for Workers' Rights
A case currently before the Supreme Court could have significant implications for workers' rights. The case involves a cement company suing a Teamsters local union for damages caused during a strike. The court will decide whether the company has grounds to sue and whether this could limit workers' ability to strike in the future. The outcome of this case may have far-reaching effects on labor movements and collective bargaining.
Growing Calls for Republican Congressman George Santos to Resign
Republican Congressman George Santos from New York is facing increasing pressure to resign as evidence of his fabrications and lies continues to mount. Local Republican officials and fellow elected Republicans in New York are among those demanding his resignation. Santos is also facing legal issues related to his campaign finance reports. His credibility has been severely undermined and the calls for him to step down are intensifying.
Concerns over Diane Feinstein's Fitness for Office
The podcast discusses concerns regarding Diane Feinstein's fitness for office. Her alleged decline in mental faculties and inability to fulfill her day-to-day role have prompted calls for her resignation or a challenge to her reelection. The Democratic Party is accused of rigging the process to keep her in power. The podcast highlights the importance of having a senator who is capable and knowledgeable, addressing the needs of the state's constituents.
Childhood Obesity and Treatment Approaches
The podcast addresses the issue of childhood obesity and the recent guidance from the American Academy of Pediatrics. The guidance recommends earlier use of weight loss drugs and surgery to address childhood obesity. The host expresses concerns about the effectiveness and potential risks of such approaches for children. Instead, they emphasize the importance of promoting healthy lifestyles, access to nutritious food, and exercise programs to combat childhood obesity.
Krystal and Saagar discuss Biden caught with a second trove of classified documents, Pete Buttigieg's failure to hold Airlines accountable, a Navy Secretary warning that excessive Ukraine funding might threaten our own military, Republicans demand George Santos resign from Congress over his constant lies, SCOTUS to make a decision on union rights and whether striking workers can be held liable for a company's damages, the hosts on The View upset that Dianne Feinstein is facing challengers like Katie Porter, why workers need to 'Break the Matrix' on their relationship to their job, the rampant and difficult issue of Childhood obesity, and an exclusive interview with Professor Richard Wolff on 2023's economic future.
