3/5/24: Michael Moore DIRE Biden Warning, MSNBC Says To Scare Voters From Trump, All Demos Say Trump Policies Better Than Biden, Corporate Landlords Rent Price Collusion, SCOTUS Trump Ruling Debate, Whoopi Goldberg Meltdown, UN Report Can't Prove Sexual Assault Claims, and Local Israelis Debunk NYT
Michael Moore warns of Biden's dire situation, MSNBC uses scare tactics against Trump, voters prefer Trump policies over Biden's, corporate landlords face rent collusion lawsuits, SCOTUS debate on Trump ruling, Whoopi Goldberg's meltdown, UN report unable to prove assault claims, and local Israelis debunk NYT article.
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Michael Moore warns about Biden's future, MSNBC pushes anti-Trump narrative, bipartisan agreement on Trump policies, landlords collude on rent hikes, legal battle over SCOTUS ruling
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State Attorney General Sues RealPage and Landlords for Alleged Rent Price Fixing Scheme
Arizona's State Attorney General has filed a lawsuit against RealPage and landlords, accusing them of colluding to illegally raise rents in Phoenix and Tucson. The lawsuit alleges that RealPage used leasing data to conspire with landlords to keep rents high and monopolize the rental market. Tenants reported significant rent increases without corresponding improvements in living spaces.
Independent votes shifting against Biden
Data shows that independent voters are increasingly moving away from Biden, with a notable shift against him. This poses a significant challenge as these voters are crucial swing voters. The data also reveals that a substantial percentage of 2020 Biden voters are now indicating they will vote for Trump, highlighting the need for Biden to address issues with swing voters.
Arizona Takes Legal Action Against RealPage and Landlords for Price Fixing Scheme
Arizona's Attorney General has initiated legal action against RealPage and landlords for an alleged price-fixing scheme that raised rents significantly. Tenants in Phoenix and Tucson reported sudden and substantial rent increases without corresponding improvements in their living spaces, prompting the investigation and lawsuit against the software company RealPage and associated landlords.
Colorado Introduces Bill to Prevent Landlords from Using Algorithms to Set Rents
Colorado has introduced a bill aiming to prevent landlords from using algorithms such as RealPage's YieldStar or Yardi's Revenue IQ to fix rent prices. Lawmakers in Metro Denver are working to address the challenges renters face due to algorithms impacting rental prices, with a focus on regulating the use of such technologies to ensure fair and affordable rental markets.
Impact of the Anti-Algorithm Law on Rental Market Collusion
The discussion delves into the implications of the Anti-Algorithm Law, highlighting how landlords using algorithms to determine rental prices can lead to collusion and hinder the free-market dynamics of the rental market, potentially creating price-fixing cartels.
Challenges with Rental Market Pricing and Anti-Competitive Behavior
The episode explores the complexity of rental market pricing, pointing out that a significant portion of the market participating in price-setting schemes can lead to anti-competitive behavior resembling a cartel. The importance of pushing back against such practices and potential impacts on consumer costs are emphasized.
Political and Legal Responses to Address Rental Market Issues
The conversation shifts towards political and legal responses to combat anti-competitive behavior in the rental market. It discusses initiatives led by lawmakers to introduce legislation preventing certain individuals, like former President Trump, from being included on the ballot based on criteria of engaging in insurrection or similar actions.
UN Report on Systematic Rape Allegations by Hamas
The UN report focused on allegations of systematic rape by Hamas on October 7th. The report aimed to provide support to victims and survivors, stressing the importance of justice and accountability. Despite challenges in collecting evidence, like limited testimonies and forensic evidence, the report highlighted the need for full investigations and the importance of allowing other bodies to conduct inquiries.
Scrutiny of Specific Allegations and Lack of Evidence
The podcast discussed specific claims and allegations, emphasizing the importance of scrutinizing such reports. The UN report pointed out limitations in verifying certain allegations due to insufficient evidence and conflicting accounts. Instances like the allegations at Kibbutz Beery were deemed unfounded in the report. The podcast highlighted the discrepancies between media reports, UN findings, and the need for careful examination of claims to ensure accuracy.
Krystal and Saagar discuss Michael Moore's dire warning for Biden, MSNBC plan to scare voters against Trump, voters across all demographics say Trump policies better than Biden's, corporate landlords sued for rent hike collusion, Krystal Saagar debate SCOTUS Trump ruling, Whoopi Goldberg meltdown over Trump, UN report can't prove 10/7 sexual assault claims, and local Israelis debunk NYT Hamas assault piece.