Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar 6/15/23: Fed Stuns With Rate Pause, 20 Dollar Minimum Wage, Huge Push For Ukraine To Join NATO, Cornel West Flips To Green Party, UFO Whistleblower Stonewalled, Amazon Smart Home Locks Man Out, Hot Girl College Sports, Panel Debate: Trump v DeSantis
Jun 15, 2023
Ryan Girdusky, a political consultant and author known for his conservative views, joins Samuel Mangold-Lennet, a staff editor at The Federalist, to dive into hot-button topics. They discuss the surprising pause by the Fed on interest rates and the public's overwhelming support for a $20 minimum wage. The conversation also touches on Ukraine's NATO ambitions and the implications of Cornel West's shift to the Green Party. Additionally, they explore the ramifications of technology on privacy and the stark contrasts between Trump and DeSantis in today's political arena.
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Fed's Hawkish Pause
- The Federal Reserve paused interest rate hikes but anticipates two more increases this year.
- This "hawkish pause" surprised markets expecting a less aggressive approach.
Mixed Inflation Picture
- Inflation slowed to 4% in May, the lowest in two years, due to decreased energy costs.
- However, housing costs, used vehicle prices, and transportation services continue to rise.
UPS Workers Secure AC
- UPS workers, facing unsafe conditions like extreme heat in trucks, secured a tentative deal for AC in new vehicles.
- This highlights the need for worker protections, even basic safety measures.