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Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar

8/7/23: Trump Lawyer Spars With All Five Networks, Americans Oppose More Ukraine Aid, Republican Voters Turn On Anti-Woke, Wells Fargo Deletes Customer Funds, Lizzo Controversy, Jim Cramer Cries, Biden Sanctions Fail, Biden 2024 Debate w/ Michael LaRosa

Aug 7, 2023
Michael LaRosa, former White House Press Secretary for Jill Biden, provides a unique perspective on the Biden administration. The discussion dives into Trump's legal battles and his contentious media strategy. They explore the shifting sentiments among Republican voters on anti-woke policies and the opposition to further Ukraine aid. They also tackle the surprising fallout from Lizzo's controversy, the chaos at Wells Fargo, and the implications of Biden's sanctions on Russia, which seem to have backfired as the Russian economy shows unexpected resilience.
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Quick takeaways

  • A majority of Americans oppose more Ukraine aid.
  • Republican voters are turning against Anti-Woke politics.

Deep dives

Allegations of Weight Shaming and Unprofessional Behavior Against Lizzo Arise

Lizzo, a prominent artist known for promoting body positivity and female empowerment, has recently been accused by three of her former dancers of weight shaming and creating a hostile work environment. The dancers have filed a lawsuit alleging that Lizzo pressured them to engage in explicit activities at a strip club, subjected them to an intense and grueling audition process, and berated and eventually fired one dancer for recording a meeting due to a health condition. The dancers described feeling bullied and fearing for their jobs throughout these interactions. The allegations have sparked a discussion about the disconnect between Lizzo's public image and the alleged mistreatment of her dancers.

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