Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar 9/1/23: Partisan Hate Reaches New Highs, Almost Half American Homes Owned By Non Primary Resident, Millionaires Claim Financial Insecurity, Spanish Soccer Kiss Controversy, Late Night Hosts Start Podcast
Sep 1, 2023
This week, the discussion dives into rising partisan hatred and the alarming decline in home ownership, spotlighting how corporate acquisitions are reshaping American real estate. Millionaires express their own financial insecurities, shedding light on class anxiety. The podcast also tackles a controversial kiss in Spanish soccer, raising important questions about consent and accountability. Lastly, late-night hosts launch a new podcast amidst their ongoing strike, signaling a shift in comedic storytelling.
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Partisan Hate at All-Time High
- Partisan hatred in US politics has reached an all-time high, according to Pew Research.
- The majority in both parties view the other very unfavorably, creating negative valence in politics.
Declining Homeownership
- Homeownership by primary residents in the US has fallen below 60% for the first time in the 2000s.
- Rising interest rates make homeownership unattainable, leading to a growing renter class and potential societal change.
Financial Insecurity Among Millionaires
- Even wealthy Americans, including millionaires, are experiencing financial insecurity, according to a CNBC report.
- This is driven by "keeping up with the Joneses" behavior and high costs of living in certain areas.