Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar 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
Jan 12, 2023
This episode features Richard Wolff, a renowned economist emeritus from UMass Amherst, who shares his insights on the looming economic challenges for 2023. He discusses the troubling state of inflation and critiques the Federal Reserve's approach. The conversation also dives into pressing political matters, such as Biden's classified documents saga and the implications of excessive military funding. Additionally, Wolff emphasizes the urgent issue of childhood obesity, advocating for lifestyle solutions over medical interventions. Tune in for an enlightening exchange!
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Biden's Classified Documents
- Biden's lawyers found classified documents at the Penn Biden Center before the midterms.
- The documents reportedly concern Ukraine, Iran, and the UK, raising questions about their sensitivity and Biden's access to them as Vice President.
Political Implications for Trump
- The discovery of Biden's classified documents complicates the DOJ's case against Trump, despite differences in their handling of the situation.
- The media's framing of the two situations appears inconsistent and biased.
Air Travel Meltdown
- U.S. air travel experienced a complete shutdown, causing significant delays and cancellations, marking the third major disruption under Buttigieg's leadership.
- A corrupted file uploaded by a computer programmer is identified as the cause of the FAA system failure.
