Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar 3/24/23: CNN Worst Ratings In 30 Years, Kamala World Salad, Signature Bank Fundraiser For Congressman, Adderal Shortage, Google AI Bard, Ebola Lab Leak, How Banks Created OverDraft Fees, TikTok Ban
Mar 24, 2023
Matt Stoller, an insightful antitrust analyst and author of the newsletter "Big," dives deep into the pressing Adderall shortage, unraveling its ties to the pharmaceutical industry's monopolistic practices. Meanwhile, James Lee sheds light on the potential TikTok ban, encouraging a critical examination of the motivations behind lawmakers' actions. They discuss the broader implications of financial practices like overdraft fees and explore AI's rapid growth, notably Google’s new competitor, Bard. A mix of analysis and humor makes this discussion truly engaging.
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CNN Ratings Decline
- CNN's primetime ratings are the lowest in 30 years, according to Fox News.
- This comes after a network overhaul and at a time when political news viewership is generally declining.
Kamala's Word Salad
- Vice President Kamala Harris had a "word salad" moment on Stephen Colbert's show when discussing the Willow Project.
- She gave a confusing response about concerns and solutions, similar to her previous Roe v. Wade comments.
Signature Bank and Congressman's Ties
- Signature Bank held a fundraiser for Congressman Patrick McHenry shortly before its collapse.
- McHenry now leads the investigation into the bank's failure, highlighting cozy ties between legislators and banks.