Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar
12/10/22 - Mini Show: Tom Cotton vs. Kroger, Senate Investigations, Rail Strike Updates, Military Vaccine Battles & MORE!
Dec 10, 2022
Matthew Cunningham-Cook, a journalist focused on labor and rail issues, and Matt Stoller, an antitrust analyst and newsletter author, discuss the clash between Tom Cotton and Kroger over corporate responsibility. They delve into the ongoing rail strike debates and the government's handling of sick leave. The conversation also highlights military vaccine mandates and the implications of CVS's questionable charity initiatives. Finally, they explore the complexities of national park management, questioning corporate influence over public access and the growing homelessness crisis.
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- Private firms, like Booz Allen, have control over US national parks, raising concerns about transparency and oversight in public land management.
- The debate around vaccine mandates in the military highlights concerns about negative reactions, impact on recruitment, and potential compromises.
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Control Over US National Parks by Booz Allen
Booz Allen, a consulting firm, has gained control over US national parks through its management of recreation.gov. The website handles bookings and fees for various activities and permits in national parks and public lands. Americans pay fees, including lottery application fees, for access to these sites, with the money going to Booz Allen, the operator of the website. This arrangement has caused controversy as visitors are often unaware that the fees do not directly support the parks. The situation highlights the influence of private firms in public land management and the need for more transparency and oversight.
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