Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar Breaking Points FIRST SHOW: Dems Screwed In 2022? Facebook's Trump Ban And NYC's Crazy Mayoral Race ft Glenn Greenwald
Jun 7, 2021
Journalist Glenn Greenwald joins to discuss the fallout from the 2022 elections and the Democratic Party's struggle to connect with voters. They tackle the implications of cultural conflicts overshadowing economic issues and critique elite interests in political discourse. The conversation also dives into Facebook's Trump ban, raising questions about free speech and democratic integrity. Plus, Greenwald analyzes Andrew Yang's mayoral campaign in NYC and the media's role in shaping public health narratives, highlighting a disconnect in the modern political landscape.
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Dems' 2020 Underperformance
- Democrats underperformed in 2020 despite winning the presidency and both houses of Congress.
- Their messaging failed to persuade voters of color and lacked a strong economic platform.
Texas Political Shift
- McAllen, Texas, a predominantly Hispanic border town, elected a Republican mayor.
- This signifies a shift in South Texas demographics and GOP gains.
Facebook's Trump Ban
- Facebook's decision to uphold Trump's ban, with a possible return in 2023, is arbitrary.
- This highlights Zuckerberg's unchecked power over political discourse.