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Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar

1/18/22: Red Wave, GOP War, Testing Plan, Oathkeepers, Djokovic Ban, Kamala Trainwreck, Mask Wars, Nina Turner, & More!

Jan 18, 2022
Nina Turner, a passionate political commentator and former national co-chair of the Bernie Sanders campaign, dives into the future of the left and the looming red wave for the GOP. She discusses the battles between Trump and DeSantis, highlighting voter frustrations with the Biden administration. The conversation touches on Kamala Harris's struggles, the divisive mask mandates in schools, and the implications of the Oath Keepers' legal troubles. Turner emphasizes the need for bold action to address pressing issues like healthcare and climate change.
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  • Stuart Rhodes, founder of Oath Keepers, has been charged with sedition for his role in plotting to storm the Capitol on January 6th, marking the first sedition charge among the 700 individuals linked to the attack.
  • The Biden administration's plan for COVID-19 testing has faced criticism for its slow turnaround time, limited availability, and insurance coverage hurdles, although there are signs of decline in Omicron cases.

Deep dives

First Oath Keepers leader charged with seditious conspiracy

Stuart Rhodes, founder of Oath Keepers, has been arrested and charged with seditious conspiracy, along with 10 other Oath Keepers. They are accused of plotting to storm the Capitol on January 6th and disrupt the certification of Joe Biden's electoral victory. This is the first sedition charge among the 700 people accused so far in connection with the attack. The charge of seditious conspiracy is difficult to prove and carries a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison. It remains to be seen how the case will unfold, but previous sedition charges have been difficult to successfully prosecute.

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