Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar 10/5/23: Republican Speaker Civil War, Ukraine Aid Loses Steam, Pelosi Booted From Office, Terrible Jobs Numbers, Third Party Skyrockets, Michael Lewis Insane SBF Defense, Payday Lenders Wrecked, Big Three Losing Billions On EV, UAW Worker Demands
Oct 5, 2023
Jim Rowe, a veteran auto worker from UAW Local 12 in Toledo, shares his firsthand experiences from the ongoing strike, shedding light on the fight for fair wages and job security. He discusses the impact of the electric vehicle shift on workers and the importance of community support for labor movements. The conversation also touches on the political chaos surrounding leadership changes in the Republican Party, the implications of a dismal jobs report, and the rising sentiment for third-party candidates among disillusioned voters.
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Speaker Race
- Steve Scalise and Jim Jordan are the top contenders for House Speaker.
- Trump is a dark horse candidate, nominated by Marjorie Taylor Greene and Troy Nehls.
Ukraine Aid in Doubt
- Ukraine aid faces uncertainty with Scalise and Jordan as potential speakers.
- Both have shown less support for aid than McCarthy.
Pelosi Evicted
- Nancy Pelosi was ordered to vacate her hideaway office by interim Speaker Patrick McHenry.
- This occurred hours after McCarthy's ouster.