Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar 6/18/21: Media Lies, Historical Fiction, Hillary Clinton, and More!
Jun 18, 2021
Jeff Stein, an economics reporter for The Washington Post, joins the discussion about media misinformation and historical fiction's impact on politics. They dive into Hillary Clinton's political narrative and critique the media's relationship with leaders. The conversation shifts to the complexities of U.S. foreign policy and recent domestic extremism strategies. Stein elaborates on workforce changes post-pandemic and highlights the ongoing struggles within the Democratic Party regarding infrastructure negotiations and climate initiatives.
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Biden's Apology
- President Biden snapped at CNN's Kaitlan Collins when asked about his confidence in Putin changing his behavior.
- He later apologized, but the incident prompted excessive praise from some journalists.
Double Standard
- Krystal and Saagar compare Biden's outburst to similar behavior during his campaign, noting his staff limited his appearances due to his tendency to become irritable.
- They discuss the double standard applied to Biden versus Bernie Sanders, highlighting how the media would react if Sanders had behaved similarly.
Biden's Blind Spot
- President Biden criticized countries that interfere in other nations' elections, seemingly forgetting America's history of such interventions.
- Krystal and Saagar discuss how this hypocrisy undermines America's credibility on the world stage.