Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar Mini Show #37: BLM Finances, DHS Board, Southern Baptists, Starbucks Workers, Bezos Posting, Baby Formula, & More!
May 28, 2022
Guests Layla Dalton, a fired Starbucks worker and union activist, Matt Stoller, an antitrust analyst known for his insights on market power, Ken Klippenstein, an investigative journalist from The Intercept, and Peter Goodman, author of "Davos Man," dive into a variety of pressing issues. They discuss the financial challenges of social justice movements, the impact of corporate influence on public discourse, and the evolving dynamics of U.S.-Saudi relations. The podcast critiques the accountability of activist organizations and reveals the ongoing baby formula crisis.
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Netflix Cancels "Anti-Racist Baby"
- Netflix canceling projects like "Anti-Racist Baby" reflects changing consumer preferences.
- This suggests a decline in the popularity of certain ideologies.
BLM and Corporate Backing
- Corporate support for social movements is often driven by profit motives, not genuine commitment.
- Black Lives Matter's corporatized direction highlights this.
Inside "Anti-Racist Baby"
- Krystal Ball and Saagar Enjeti discuss the content of Ibram X. Kendi's "Anti-Racist Baby".
- Saagar read the book and found it less extreme than Kendi's other work.
