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Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar
9/5/23: Nate Silver On Biden's Shocking Chances of Death, Dave Portnoy Says Trump Should Debate, Ukraine Aid Corruption, Burning Man, Trump Blasts EV Plan, Bill Maher Whines About Writers Strike, Original Movies, Hot Labor Summer, Freddie DeBoer New Book
Sep 5, 2023
01:50:09
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Nate Silver discusses Biden's age and shocking chances of death, Portnoy agrees Trump should have debated, Media admits corruption in Ukraine Aid, Burning Man aftermath, Trump criticizes EV plan, Bill Maher complains about writer's strike, Original movies destroying franchises, Hot Labor Summer of strikes, Freddie DeBoer's new book
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- Burning Man participants showcased resilience and a "radically self-reliant" attitude despite challenging conditions and flooding.
- Book highlights the co-opting of the Black Lives Matter movement by an elite narrative, which does not accurately represent the views of the majority of Black Americans.
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Stranded in the Desert: Burning Man Festival Hits Muddy Chaos
In an unexpected turn of events, the annual Burning Man festival in the Nevada desert was hit with heavy rain, causing massive flooding and leaving participants stranded. The muddy conditions made it nearly impossible for vehicles to enter or exit the festival, forcing people to walk for miles through ankle-deep mud to escape. The situation led to a temporary closure of the festival, with around 70,000 people finding themselves stuck on the barren lake bed. Despite the challenging circumstances, burners exhibited their resilient spirit and adopted a "radically self-reliant" approach to make the best of the situation. While some struggled with pop-up tents and potential hypothermia, the community banded together, offering help, food, water, and support. Though the images were far from glamorous, the determination to overcome adversity and maintain a positive outlook shone through.
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