Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar 7/13/23: Hollywood SHUTDOWN, Actor Negotiations Collapse, Americans Feel Recession, FBI Dodges Jan 6th Questions, Billionaires Flee DeSantis, RBG SCOTUS Corruption, Morning Joe Begs Biden Staff, Biden Whistleblower, Housing Vultures, Panel on Jonah Hill
Jul 13, 2023
Kyle Kulinski, host of Secular Talk, joins the discussion as Hollywood grapples with a major strike affecting jobs and wages. They tackle how this shutdown coincides with Americans feeling the sting of a recession, even as inflation cools. The conversation dives into the FBI's evasive maneuvers regarding January 6th questions and billionaire backing for political figures. Additionally, a panel discussion scrutinizes Jonah Hill's contentious texts and relationship boundaries, raising questions about public accountability and the complexity of modern relationships.
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1960 Dual Strike & Johansson Lawsuit
- The last dual actors/writers strike occurred in 1960 with Ronald Reagan as SAG president, focusing on residual payments for television.
- Scarlett Johansson sued Disney over streaming release residuals, highlighting similar compensation structures and technological advancements impacting writers and actors.
Mixed Economic Signals
- Wage growth outpaced inflation for the first time since March 2021, potentially improving public sentiment towards the economy.
- Despite positive economic indicators, many Americans still feel like they are in a recession due to persistent inflation in essential areas like rent and food.
Wray Dodges FBI Informant Questions
- FBI Director Christopher Wray dodged questions about FBI informants present during the January 6th Capitol riot.
- This raises concerns about the FBI's preparedness and justifies increased security measures.