Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar 12/3/22 - Mini Show: Saudi Lobbyist, Permafrost Virus, CNN Layoffs, RailWorker Interview, FIFA, Dem Repub Chart
Dec 3, 2022
Daniel Boguslaw, a journalist focused on Saudi investments, shares insights into the controversial Saudi lobbyist's role in Arizona's water politics, raising questions about corporate influence and resource management. Maximilian Alvarez interviews Marilee Taylor, a seasoned railroad engineer, who discusses the ongoing rail worker strike and the challenges faced by workers in the industry. The conversation highlights critical labor rights issues, the impact of recent layoffs at CNN, and the complicated revival of ancient viruses from permafrost, all intertwining with today's pressing political and economic concerns.
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FIFA Blocks Breaking Points Show
- Breaking Points' latest show was blocked by FIFA on YouTube.
- This was due to a 10-second clip of the Iranian soccer team not singing their anthem.
Partisan Views on Industries
- Republicans and Democrats hold similar views on the hotel and railroad industries.
- The largest partisan divides exist in opinions on news media, entertainment, higher education, and oil/gas.
Ancient Virus Revived
- Scientists revived a 48,500-year-old virus, Pandoravirus yedoma, from Siberian permafrost.
- This raises concerns about potential unknown effects as climate change melts permafrost.