Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar 6/14/21: Fauci Gaslights, Bezos Bailout, Kamala's Failures, and More!
Jun 14, 2021
In this engaging conversation, Kyle Kalinsky, host of Secular Talk, dives into critical socio-political themes. He delves into the tensions between public health transparency and the misinformation prevalent during the pandemic. Kyle critiques Kamala Harris’s handling of immigration, highlighting her inconsistent messaging. The discussion also brushes on the implications of tech giants potentially being declared public utilities and the positive impacts of stimulus checks, emphasizing the need for progressive reforms in politics.
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Fauci's Self-Identification with Science
- Fauci conflates himself with science, claiming attacks on him are attacks on science itself.
- He argues that criticizing his actions, including gain-of-research funding, is anti-science.
Bezos Bailout
- Jeff Bezos, after losing a NASA contract to Elon Musk's SpaceX, secured a $10 billion bailout through Senator Maria Cantwell.
- This bailout, added to a bipartisan bill, highlights Bezos' influence, owning Amazon and the Washington Post.
Ohio vs. Google
- Ohio is suing Google, aiming to classify it as a public utility due to its dominance in internet search.
- This lawsuit argues that Google uses its position to unfairly favor its own products, stifling competition.