Biden defends cluster bomb shipment to Ukraine; Ukraine not ready for NATO; DeSantis's declining poll numbers; slowing growth in jobs market; Elon threatened to sue Zuckerberg; colleges nuke merit for racial admissions; AOC's early endorsement of Biden; Dem candidate for Senate, Will Jawando, joins the show.
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The June jobs report showed a wobbly job market with lower-than-expected job additions and a pendulum swing back towards employers, potentially reducing worker power.
Will Jawando, a candidate for Senate in Maryland, aims to be a progressive champion by advocating for bold solutions, including education costs, housing, and healthcare, and emphasizing a pathway for Ukraine to join NATO.
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Disappointing Job Growth in June Raises Concerns
The June jobs report showed that payrolls added 209,000 jobs, less than expected and a significant drop from May's total. The unemployment rate did decline slightly, but the labor force participation rate remained below pre-pandemic levels. Wage numbers were stronger than expected, with average hourly earnings increasing and the average work week lengthening. However, the report also indicates that the job market is still wobbly, and while there was a surge of job switching initially, the pendulum is now swinging back towards employers, potentially reducing worker power. This report is unlikely to significantly affect the Federal Reserve's plans to continue raising rates.
Will Do Wants to Be the Progressive Champion in the Senate Race
Will Do, a longtime friend of the show and a city council member in Montgomery County, has announced his candidacy for Senate in Maryland. He aims to be the progressive champion in the race, advocating for bold solutions to address issues such as education costs, housing, and healthcare. With his federal and local government experience, as well as his understanding of the needs of the younger generation, Will believes he can bring a fresh perspective and represent the interests of Marylanders. He supports policies like rent stabilization, affordable housing, and a renter's tax credit. Will also emphasizes the importance of diplomacy and a pathway for Ukraine to join NATO. He acknowledges that while the Biden administration has made progress, there is room for improvement and a need for bold, progressive solutions. Overall, Will is committed to fighting for the people of Maryland and creating a more equitable and inclusive society.
Krystal and Saagar discuss Biden shipping Cluster Bombs to Ukraine, up to 100 CIA personnel in Ukraine, Biden saying Ukraine isn't ready for NATO, DeSantis pressed on FOX News about declining poll numbers, the words GOP candidates use to stand out, Jobs report shows slowing growth, Elon threatens to sue Zuckerberg in Twitter-Threads fight, Saagar dons Indian Clothes for 1 Million sub Dare, Saagar looks into colleges nuking merit to preserve racial admissions, Krystal looks into AOC bending the knee to Biden by endorsing him early, and Dem candidate for Maryland Senate Will Jawando joins the show to discuss his campaign.