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
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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.
Alleged corruption at the Supreme Court exposes lack of accountability and transparency.
Billionaire donors like the Murdochs prioritize personal interests over loyalty to politicians.
Morning Joe's criticism reflects a patronizing approach towards Biden's staff and a lack of understanding of aging.
The leaked Jonah Hill text messages ignite discussions about boundaries, control, and the complexities of celebrity relationships.
Deep dives
Justice Thomas and Justice Sotomayor face corruption allegations
Recent reports reveal alleged corruption at the Supreme Court with justices like Clarence Thomas and Sonia Sotomayor. Thomas reportedly took 258 subsidized trips from 2004 to 2014, while Sotomayor's staff prodded public institutions to purchase her books. These revelations highlight the lack of accountability, ethical standards, and transparency within the Supreme Court.
Murdochs lose confidence in Ron DeSantis
The Murdochs, influential figures in conservative media, are reportedly losing confidence in Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. There has been a shift in their support towards other candidates like Glenn Youngkin of Virginia. This shows the fickle nature of billionaire donors and their lack of loyalty to politicians, prioritizing their personal interests and perceived electability.
Morning Joe criticizes Joe Biden's staff for not hiding his age
MSNBC's Morning Joe and Mika Brzezinski express discontent with Joe Biden's staff for not effectively managing his public image to hide his age. They believe Biden's staff should provide better support to ensure he appears younger and more agile, criticizing instances where he appeared to stumble or deviate from expected routes. Their criticism reflects a patronizing approach and a lack of understanding of the challenges of aging and the role of a president's staff.
Supreme Court justices involved in sketchy connections and questionable practices
Recent reports reveal questionable practices by Supreme Court justices. Justice Clarence Thomas has ties to business executives with cases before the court, Justices Scalia and Ginsburg accepted subsidized trips, and Justice Sotomayor's staff facilitated the sale of her books at public institutions. These instances highlight the lack of ethical standards and transparency within the Supreme Court and raise questions about potential corruption.
Jonah Hill's Relationship Drama: Boundaries, Trust, and Introspection
In the midst of a publicized relationship dispute, Jonah Hill's text messages to his former partner have sparked a debate about boundaries and control. Hill's messages communicated his discomfort with his partner's posts on social media, expressing a desire for a change in behavior. While some argue that Hill's requests were reasonable, others question the level of control he was asserting over his partner. The leaked messages have ignited discussions about therapy culture, emotional abuse, and the importance of introspection in relationships. Overall, the situation highlights the complexities of navigating boundaries and trust in romantic partnerships, and underscores the need for open communication and self-reflection.
The Exploitative Real Estate Market and Efforts to Stop Predatory Investing
Senate Democrats have introduced legislation aimed at curbing large investors' ability to buy up single-family homes, particularly focusing on private equity-backed companies. The proposed Stop Predatory Investing Act seeks to make it less profitable for these companies to purchase single-family homes by limiting tax deductions on mortgage interest and incentives to sell properties to aspiring homeowners. While the bill faces challenges in a GOP-controlled Congress, its emergence reflects growing concerns about the affordability of housing and the impact of large investors on the market. The initiative also underscores the difficult balance between protecting tenants' rights and fostering a healthy housing market.
Navigating Celebrity Relationships and Boundaries: The Case of Jonah Hill
The public scrutiny surrounding Jonah Hill's relationship serves as a reminder of the complexities inherent in celebrity relationships and the challenges faced when trying to establish boundaries. Hill's messages to his former partner, expressing discomfort with her social media posts, triggered discussions about whether it is reasonable to ask a partner to change certain behaviors or conform to different social expectations. The incident also highlights the blurred lines between personal and public life for celebrities, and the need to navigate relationships while managing the demands of fame and public perception. Ultimately, the situation points to the importance of open communication, mutual understanding, and respecting individual autonomy in navigating celebrity relationships.
Krystal and Saagar discuss the breaking news of SAG going on strike with the WGA writers guild in a total Hollywood shutdown, Americans feel Recession despite Inflation cooling, the FBI dodges Feds at Jan 6th questions in hearing, Jan 6th Rioter Ray Epps Sues Fox for Defamation, Billionaires flee DeSantis sinking ship, RBG and Clarence Thomas SCOTUS corruption revealed with billionaire trips, Morning Joe begs the Biden Admin to hide his Age, Saagar looks into the Biden Whistleblower confirming Hunter-China corruption, Krystal looks into Housing Vultures and if DC will wake up to investor pillaging, and we host a panel with Kyle Kulinski and Emily Jashinsky on the Jonah Hill text messages and if they warrant "cancellation".
