Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar 1/19/23: Trump Returns to Social Media, Twitter Loses 40% Revenue, Tesla Engineer Calls Out Self Driving, Tech Layoffs Continue, Zelensky at Davos, CNN on Covid Deaths, China's Birth Rate, Tax the Rich Legislation, Ken Roth on Harvard Blocked Fellowship
Jan 19, 2023
The podcast dives into Trump's impending social media return as he ramps up his campaign. It tackles the controversies surrounding Tesla's self-driving claims and ongoing tech layoffs. There's an intriguing discussion on Zelensky's address at Davos and the polarized reactions to COVID death counts. The show also examines China's dwindling birth rate and the rising call to tax the ultra-wealthy in the U.S. Lastly, it features a compelling interview about the blocked Harvard fellowship tied to critiques of Israel.
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Trump Returns to Facebook
- Donald Trump's campaign petitioned Facebook to reinstate his account.
- They argue the ban disrupts the political process and plan to involve House GOP.
Facebook Ban on Trump
- Facebook's ban on Trump, citing "inciting violence," is questioned.
- Allowing an active presidential candidate on the platform is crucial for a fair election.
Trump on DeSantis
- Trump claims he single-handedly got DeSantis elected as Florida governor.
- He states DeSantis was losing significantly until Trump endorsed him.