Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar 2/15/22: Ukraine Crisis Update, Canada's Trucker Crackdown, Election Landscape, AOC Silence, Sarah Palin, Trevor Noah, & More!
Feb 15, 2022
Kyle Kondik, a political analyst and author of "The Long Red Thread," joins the discussion to explore the heated political landscape leading up to the midterms. They dive into the unfolding Ukraine crisis and Canada's response to truck protests. Kondik shares insights on Biden's plummeting approval ratings and their potential impact on his re-election. The conversation also critiques media biases in covering protests and examines the disconnect between public sentiment and government action, forecasting key electoral trends.
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Ukraine Crisis Update
- The Ukraine crisis tone shifted as Russia signaled openness to talks.
- Zelensky stated that Ukraine joining NATO might be a "dream."
Public Opinion on Ukraine
- Veterans and military families strongly oppose US conflict with Russia.
- The general public also largely opposes military involvement.
Canada Trucker Crackdown
- Trudeau invoked the Emergencies Act due to trucker protests.
- This grants sweeping powers, similar to martial law.
