Matt Taibbi, a journalist renowned for his critical take on politics, joins the discussion to dissect pressing issues. They dive into the grim realities of the Ukraine conflict and question U.S. foreign policy. Taibbi reveals unsettling details about financial mismanagement within Black Lives Matter, hinting at corruption. The group discusses troubling recession signals, stressing the importance of addressing systemic issues. They also reflect on the perils of regime change, drawing lessons from past interventions and their devastating outcomes.
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Ukraine War Update
The war in Ukraine could end if there's an agreement about the Donbas region.
However, prolonged conflict will likely lead to increased atrocities and suffering.
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Media Warmongering
Mainstream media pushes a hawkish narrative on the Ukraine war.
They prioritize questions about military intervention over those about peace negotiations.
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Chomsky's Perspective
Noam Chomsky highlights the West's focus on Putin's psychology rather than historical context.
He emphasizes the need for negotiated settlements to prevent further devastation and potential nuclear war.
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Krystal and Saagar look at the war crimes in Ukraine, media warmongering, Chomsky's comments, Obama humiliating Biden, Amazon Labor Union updates, Black Lives Matter corruption, CNN+ pathetic numbers, Stacey Abrams grifting, more recession indications, and the case against regime change with Matt Taibbi!
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