Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar 9/5/24: DOJ Russian Millions To Pundits, Russiagate 2.0, Trump Insists 'Not Weird', Kamala Swing State Polls, Venezuelan Gang Story Denied, And Kamala Caves On Capital Gains Tax
Sep 5, 2024
In this discussion, Donald Trump, the former President of the United States, insists he’s not weird during a town hall, tackling the gaps between perception and reality. Jeff Stein, a Washington Post reporter, delves into the economic implications of taxation and Kamala Harris's challenges with swing state polls. The conversation also reveals issues over Russian funding to right-wing pundits, misinformation in media, and the complexities of election strategies as both major parties prepare for the upcoming race.
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Russian Funding of Influencers
- The DOJ indicted two Russian nationals for funneling $10 million to right-wing influencers.
- Influencers like Dave Rubin, Benny Johnson, and Tim Pool unknowingly created content for Russian propaganda.
Chen's Knowledge and Influencer Ethics
- Lauren Chen and her husband likely knew about the Russian funding, unlike the influencers.
- The influencers were paid exorbitant sums, raising ethical questions.
Breaking Points' Funding Model
- Breaking Points is funded solely by subscribers and programmatic ads, ensuring independence.
- Saagar and Krystal refuse to read ads, prioritizing journalistic integrity.