Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar 7/15/21: Biden's Infrastructure Package, Inflation Facts, Bush On Afghanistan, Cuba Developments, FBI Failures, Epstein Update, Job Losses, and More!
Jul 15, 2021
Zed Jelani, an independent journalist and author, joins the discussion to shed light on significant political and economic issues. He critiques the complexities of Biden's infrastructure package alongside the rising inflation concerns. Jelani discusses the implications of U.S. foreign policy in Afghanistan and Cuba, highlighting humanitarian crises. He also addresses systemic failures in accountability related to high-profile cases, emphasizing the need for reform. The conversation underscores the lasting impacts of corporate negligence and government manipulation on communities.
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Reconciliation Package Details
- The proposed $3.5 trillion reconciliation package includes provisions for universal pre-K, free community college, and elder care.
- It also addresses climate change, healthcare expansion, and an extension of the child tax credit.
Inflation Drivers
- The recent 5.4% inflation jump, the largest since 2008, is primarily driven by increased demand for used cars, car rentals, and gas.
- This surge is attributed to pandemic-related supply chain disruptions and increased consumer demand post-lockdown.
Bush on Afghanistan
- George W. Bush expressed concerns about Biden's withdrawal of troops from Afghanistan, predicting dire consequences.
- Saagar Enjeti criticizes Bush's comments, citing the Iraq War as a worse foreign policy disaster.