Sen. Bernie Sanders supports UAW's goals for improved pay and benefits while Mike Pence believes CEO salaries should be left to shareholders. The podcast also discusses the government shutdown, Joe Biden's economic agenda, foreign policy challenges, income inequality, and division among House Republicans.
The UAW strike highlights the income inequality issue, with CEOs earning 400 times more than workers and companies' shareholders being responsible for addressing this disparity.
Sen. Bernie Sanders supports UAW's goals and emphasizes the need for companies to improve pay and benefits, shedding light on the vast salary difference between CEOs and new workers.
Deep dives
Auto Workers Strike for Fair Wages
The United Auto Workers union is on strike against all three major car manufacturers simultaneously, demanding fair wages and benefits. The strike highlights the growing income and wealth inequality in America, with CEOs making significantly more than their average workers. The union is pushing back against corporate greed and the failure of wages to keep up with inflation. This strike resonates with Americans who are increasingly frustrated with the economic disparities in the country.
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Republican Presidential Candidate Supports Auto Workers' Strike
Former Vice President Mike Pence, a Republican presidential candidate, expresses his support for the striking auto workers, citing the failure of wages to keep up with inflation and the anxiety caused by the push towards electric vehicles. Pence blames President Biden's economic policies for exacerbating inflation and energy costs. He believes that the American people stand behind the strikers and calls for new leadership in the White House to address these economic challenges.
China Poses Greatest Economic and Strategic Threat, Says GOP Candidate
Former Vice President Mike Pence, a Republican presidential candidate, identifies China as the greatest economic and strategic threat to the United States. He criticizes the Biden administration for not exerting enough pressure on China and pledges to limit China's access to the American economy and build a strong navy in the Asia Pacific. Pence believes that peace and prosperity can only be achieved through American strength and a firm stance against China's aggressive behavior.
First: UAW workers at 3 major US auto manufacturer plants are on strike due to income inequality and poor conditions. Mike Pence says that the question of CEOs making 400 times as much as the average worker should be left to the companies' shareholders.
Next: Sen. Bernie Sanders says he fully supports UAW's goals, and that companies could easily improve pay and benefits. The CEO of General Motors makes $29 million a year, while new workers make only $17 an hour.
Later: The panel discusses the possibility of a government shutdown, as congress has less than 2 weeks to pass a spending bill.
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