Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar

Counterpoints #1: Trump Comments, Insider Trading, Twitter Whistleblower, Afghan Funds, & More!

Sep 16, 2022

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Trump's indictment comments, congressional stock trades, Twitter whistleblower, Afghan theft, GOP vs ESG, immigration policy, railway workers, and more discussed in this episode.

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Quick takeaways

Twitter's lack of internal control and potential to enable authoritarian regimes to target dissidents.

Kenneth Starr's investigations fueled partisan strife and he later expressed regret for the Lewinsky affair.

The release of frozen funds raises questions about Afghanistan's financial stability and the uncertain future under Taliban control.

Deep dives

Testimony reveals presence of Chinese intelligence agent on Twitter's payroll

In a recent congressional testimony, former Twitter security head Mudge Zacko revealed that at least one agent from China's intelligence service was on Twitter's payroll. He also claimed that Twitter knowingly allowed India to add agents to its company roster. This raises concerns about Twitter's lack of internal control and its potential to enable authoritarian regimes to target and monitor dissidents.

Introduction

2min

Navigating Political Tensions and Threats

17min

Congressional Insider Trading and Corruption

15min

Privacy Concerns and Geopolitical Influence on Twitter

10min

Reinterpreting Labor Laws for the Digital Age

12min

The Impact of Government Accountability and Partisanship

18min

House Republicans' Investigations into the Chamber of Commerce and ESG

7min

Transportation of Migrants and Border Policies

6min

Recent Strike Negotiations and the Workers' Decision

2min

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Reflections and Discount Offer for Premium Subscriptions

3min

Ryan and Emily talk about Trump's indictment comments, congressional stock trades, Twitter whistleblower, Ken Starr, Afghan theft, GOP vs ESG, immigration policy, railway workers, & more!

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