Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar 6/23/23: Bohemian Grove Sued, Killer Whales Attack Yachts, Zuckerberg's Twitter Competitor, Pentagon Social Media Patrols, LIV Golf Merger Falling Apart
Jun 23, 2023
This week, Matt Stoller, an antitrust policy analyst and author of the newsletter Big, shares his insights on the unraveling LIV Golf merger with the PGA Tour. They delve into the contentious lawsuit against Bohemian Grove over worker exploitation, shedding light on the disparity faced by staff serving the elite. The lively discussion also touches on orca attacks on yachts, the ethical complexities of animal behavior, and Mark Zuckerberg's upcoming Twitter rival, Threads, as the landscape of social media continues to evolve.
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Bohemian Grove Wage Theft
- Bohemian Grove workers are suing the elite club for wage theft, alleging unpaid overtime and insufficient breaks.
- One worker even had to hand-wash a billionaire member's underwear.
Orca Uprising
- Orcas attacking yachts might be due to learned behavior from a traumatized orca.
- This "orca uprising" has sparked online discussions, with some romanticizing the orcas' actions.
Meta's Twitter Competitor
- Meta is launching "Threads," a Twitter competitor linked to Instagram, aiming to attract users concerned about Twitter's direction.
- Its success hinges on attracting not just elite users but also the broader masses and diverse subcultures that make up Twitter's current user base.