Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar 7/28/23: Education Dept. Investigating Harvard Admissions, Mr. Beast Vs Food Monopoly w/ Matt Stoller, Fired Rail Worker w/ Max Alvarez, Saagar At UFO Hearing w/ Jeremy Corbell, James Li On The Evils of Blackrock
Jul 28, 2023
Matt Stoller, an antitrust policy analyst, discusses MrBeast's bold challenge against food monopolies, highlighting the fight for fair competition. Max Alvarez interviews Michael Paul Lindsay II, a former rail worker, shedding light on corporate greed and labor struggles. Jeremy Corbell shares insights from a Congress UFO hearing, revealing the quest for transparency in government and otherworldly matters. James Li criticizes BlackRock's immense influence on the global economy, raising concerns over market dominance and ethical implications.
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Legacy Admissions and Inequality
- Legacy admissions give an unfair advantage to wealthy applicants, especially those who are white.
- This perpetuates inequality and limits opportunities for other qualified students.
Shelf Space and Monopolies
- Shelf space control, like Mr. Beast's difficulty entering the chocolate market, fosters monopolies.
- This impacts various sectors, from food to tech, limiting consumer choice and driving up costs.
Mr. Beast vs. Big Chocolate
- Mr. Beast, a popular YouTuber, is challenging the chocolate duopoly by launching his own snack brand, Feastables.
- He highlights how major brands stifle innovation and control shelf space, making it hard for smaller competitors to enter the market.