Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar 8/12/25: Cuomo Crashes Out, "Shrinkflation" of prices at stores, Pete Buttigieg's pathetic answers on Israel
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Aug 12, 2025 Ryan Grimm, a journalist and political commentator, joins Krystal to dissect current political and economic controversies. They tackle Pete Buttigieg's disappointing responses on Israel and delve into 'shrinkflation' affecting consumers. The duo critiques Andrew Cuomo's condescending remarks on rent control and explores the disconnect between Democrats and their supporters on critical issues. With a focus on military actions and gender dynamics in sports, the discussion highlights the complexities of today's political landscape.
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Politicizing Labor Statistics Erodes Trust
- Trump's BLS nominee is a political ideologue likely to erode trust in official labor statistics.
- Ryan Grim warns this will force markets to discount U.S. data and create 'Kremlinology' around numbers.
Cuomo's Rent Attack Backfires
- Cuomo attacked Zoran Mamdani's rent-stabilized apartment to politicize housing but misfired politically.
- Polls show Mamdani leading and Cuomo's tactics look desperate rather than persuasive.
Landlords Push Tenants Out To Reset Rents
- Krystal recounts landlords' constant efforts to evict rent-stabilized tenants to reset rents to market rates.
- She explains tenants fight to stay because landlords win either way when units turn market-rate.