Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar 8/25/23: Chaos At GOP Debate Climate Change Question, UAW Worker Interview w/ Max Alvarez, Spencer Snyder Asks New YorkersThird Party Candidates?
Aug 25, 2023
Max Alvarez, a passionate advocate for labor rights, interviews a UAW member to discuss the urgent challenges faced by auto workers amid critical negotiations with major automakers. The conversation sheds light on wage disparities and the demands for better working conditions while highlighting the importance of solidarity within the union. Additionally, Spencer Snyder takes to the streets of New York, revealing public sentiment towards third-party candidates and exploring the growing voter discontent with the traditional two-party system.
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Climate Change Debate Tactics
- DeSantis cleverly dodged the climate change question at the GOP debate, indicating Republican discomfort with the topic.
- Vivek Ramaswamy's direct stance, though divisive, resonated with some, showcasing a Trump-like approach.
GOP and Climate Change
- The GOP base views the "climate change agenda" as an attack on consumption, tying it to the World Economic Forum.
- Vivek Ramaswamy's stance on climate resonates with this view, although his opposition to EV tax credits seems inconsistent.
Climate Change and Young Voters
- Krystal Ball highlights a poll showing that even young Republicans are concerned about climate change.
- This issue may impact the GOP's appeal to young voters in the long run, who view climate as a litmus test.