Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar 11/15/21: Great Resignation, Red Wave, Christie vs Trump, UFOs, MSNBC Spin, Project Veritas, Atrocity Coverup, Saudi Schemes, and More!
Nov 15, 2021
Invest investigative reporter Ken Klippenstein brings his insights on Saudi Arabia's influence on U.S. politics. The discussion dives into the Great Resignation and its roots in the pandemic, alongside rising staffing shortages. They unpack the Republican Party's internal strife with a clash between Chris Christie and Donald Trump. Klippenstein also sheds light on the ethics of drone strike operations, exposing the Pentagon's lack of transparency. The conversation critiques the media's focus, emphasizing the pressing issues often overlooked.
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Great Resignation Insights
- The "Great Resignation" is primarily a blue-collar phenomenon, especially in low-wage service sectors and frontline jobs.
- The rapid change in the labor market and employers' inability to adjust wages quickly enough contribute to this trend.
Labor Market Shift
- Mid-career workers are increasingly willing to resign, possibly due to changing values and priorities after COVID disruptions.
- Retirement looks more appealing earlier, contributing to the shrinking labor force, particularly for those over 55.
Florida Restaurant Chain
- A Florida restaurant chain successfully addressed its labor shortage by raising wages and offering better benefits.
- This demonstrates that paying people more can be a simple solution to staffing problems.