Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar Mini Show #8: Rahm Emanuel, Joe Rogan vs CNN, Let's Go Brandon, Prince Andrew, Kamala Cringe, and More!
Oct 16, 2021
Julia Rock, a reporter for The Daily Poster, dives into the tangled web of corporate influence in politics. She examines Rahm Emanuel’s post-mayoral ties to big corporations and their impact on media integrity. The conversation also touches on the misinformation surrounding ivermectin following a heated exchange between Joe Rogan and CNN's Sanjay Gupta. Additionally, they tackle the origins of the viral chant 'Let's go, Brandon,' and scrutinize Vice President Kamala Harris's struggles and public perception. The episode is a riveting mix of politics, accountability, and media dynamics!
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Rahm Emanuel's Conflicts of Interest
- Rahm Emanuel, after leaving office, joined ABC News and wrote op-eds criticizing progressive policies.
- Simultaneously, he earned $12.5 million from an investment firm with ties to pharmaceutical and fossil fuel companies.
March-in Rights
- The Biden administration could use "March-in Rights" to lower drug prices.
- This allows the government to license patents of government-subsidized drugs to other manufacturers.
Rogan vs. Gupta on Ivermectin
- Joe Rogan confronted CNN's Dr. Sanjay Gupta about CNN falsely reporting Rogan took "horse dewormer."
- Gupta admitted CNN's reporting was a mistake.