Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar Best of Week 5/15: Buffalo Shooting, NATO Expansion, UFO Hearings, Primary Results, & More!
May 20, 2022
Jon Bernthal, acclaimed actor from The Walking Dead and host of The Real Ones, dives into pressing topics with Krystal and Saagar. They confront the tragic mass shooting in Buffalo and its societal implications on race and violence. The conversation shifts to NATO's expansion involving Finland and Sweden, and the complexities of U.S. military engagement. UFO hearings take center stage, highlighting the demand for transparency from the intelligence community. They also discuss the evolving landscape of media narratives and the political dynamics in recent primaries.
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Recurring Failures in Preventing Mass Shootings
- Several mass shooters and domestic terrorists were previously known to the FBI or had red flags.
- This points to systemic issues in law enforcement and background checks.
Buffalo Shooter's Prior Threat
- The Buffalo shooter threatened a school shooting last year and underwent a mental health evaluation.
- Despite this, he legally acquired a firearm, highlighting failures in the system.
Roots of Hate and Extremist Ideology
- The Buffalo shooter's manifesto echoes white supremacist ideology and the "great replacement theory."
- While media rhetoric can be divisive, the roots of hatred lie in deeper societal problems.