Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar 4/28/22: Elon Twitter Firestorm, Student Debt, Bernie vs Biden, Wall St Fraud, Cawthorn Scandals, Economic Outlook, & More!
Apr 28, 2022
David Dayen, executive editor at The American Prospect, dives into pressing economic issues and supply chain dynamics. He discusses the fallout from Elon Musk's Twitter acquisition, highlighting concerns about free speech and platform accountability. Dayen also tackles the political implications of student debt forgiveness, the rise of corporate accountability, and recent financial scandals. The conversation touches on the impact of billionaires in politics and a challenging economic outlook, including GDP contraction and ongoing inflation matters.
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Saagar in the Middle of Twitter Storm
- Saagar Enjeti unintentionally became involved in a Twitter storm involving Elon Musk and The Washington Post.
- This stemmed from his tweet criticizing Vijaya Gadde, Twitter's head of legal, policy, and trust.
Musk's Twitter Takeover Goals
- Elon Musk's takeover of Twitter aims to eliminate alternative "free speech" platforms like Truth Social and Gettr.
- He believes these platforms exist due to Twitter's censorship and lack of free speech principles.
Follower Fluctuations Post-Musk
- Conservatives saw significant Twitter follower increases after Elon Musk's takeover, while some liberals lost followers.
- The reasons for this shift are unclear, with theories ranging from organic user fluctuation to algorithmic changes.