Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar 4/11/22: Ukraine Update, FBI Entrapment, PA Senate, Shanghai Lockdown, NYT Shift, Billionaire Tears, Media Humiliated, & French Elections!
Apr 11, 2022
Daniel Nichanian, Executive editor-in-chief of Bolt Magazine, shares his insights on the French elections. He discusses the surprising rise of leftist candidates and the fierce competition against the incumbent president. Nichanian explores how shifting voter sentiments reflect broader discontent and geopolitical dynamics. The episode also touches on the implications of these electoral trends for the U.S., highlighting parallels in voter divisions and strategies. Don't miss his analysis of the unique challenges unfolding in French politics!
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Boris Johnson Visits Kyiv
- UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson visited Kyiv and met with President Zelensky.
- This visit symbolizes that Kyiv is now safe enough for such meetings.
New Phase of War
- Russia appointed General Alexander Dvornikov, known for brutality against civilians in Syria, as the new war commander.
- A rocket attack on a train station in eastern Ukraine killed dozens and injured about 100, causing a new refugee flood.
Blocking Duma TV
- YouTube's blocking of Duma TV, the Russian parliament channel, is criticized.
- Krystal and Saagar argue that it's important to understand your enemies by having access to unfiltered information.