Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar 7/13/21: Global Chaos, Haiti Situation, Billionaire Space Race, Vaccine Surveillance, Child Tax Credit, White Liberals, White House Corruption, and More!
Jul 13, 2021
David Sirota, founder of The Daily Poster and investigative journalist, joins the discussion on pressing global issues. They dive into the political chaos in Haiti, including the president's assassination and U.S. involvement. The conversation also critiques billionaire philanthropy compared to governmental initiatives and raises concerns over pandemic-related monitoring. Additionally, Sirota examines the evolving labor market dynamics and the role of educated liberals in exacerbating political partisanship. The episode highlights the selective media narratives surrounding humanitarian crises.
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Haitian Assassination Plot
- The assassination of Haitian President Moïse involves U.S. citizens, including former informants.
- The plot, possibly linked to drug trafficking and political corruption, raises questions about U.S. involvement.
Billionaire Space Race
- The billionaire space race, while exciting, raises concerns about privatizing space exploration.
- It also highlights a misplaced focus on escaping Earth's problems rather than solving them.
Vaccine Surveillance Concerns
- Avoid censoring text messages, even for misinformation, as it sets a dangerous precedent.
- Instead of surveillance, focus on providing paid sick leave to enable vaccination access for the poor.