Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar Mini Show #60: Big Tech, Ticketmaster, Wells Fargo, Saudi Relationship, Live Predictions, & More!
Oct 23, 2022
Join worker organizer Jessie McCool, fighting for union rights at Wells Fargo, as she details the struggles employees face against corporate injustices. Congressman Ken Buck dives into the urgent need for antitrust legislation to combat Big Tech's monopoly. Khalid al-Jabri sheds light on the nuanced U.S.-Saudi relations, balancing diplomacy and human rights. Finally, James Lee discusses the rise of central bank digital currencies, weighing their potential benefits against privacy concerns. It's a lively mix of activism, politics, and finance!
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Midterm Fundamentals
- High inflation, gas prices, and social discontent favor Republicans in the midterms.
- The incumbent party also almost always loses during midterm elections.
Democrats' Midterm Challenge
- Democrats face a tough midterm election due to economic woes and lack of a strong economic message.
- Republicans have also hurt themselves with extreme positions on issues like abortion.
Cable News Decline
- CNN's Jake Tapper's new primetime show drew a small audience, showing cable news decline.
- Breaking Points has more of their coveted 25-54 age group.
