Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar 8/25/22: Student Debt, Midterm Outlook, Ukraine Aid, Dems Agenda, Essential Workers, & More!
Aug 25, 2022
Max Alvarez, author of "The Work of Living" and editor at The Real News, delves into the intricacies of student debt relief, discussing its fairness and implications for college-educated voters versus non-graduates. He analyzes the political dynamics of the upcoming midterms and the ongoing military aid to Ukraine, questioning its goals. Alvarez also reflects on the declining creativity in the film industry, underscoring nostalgia for original narratives, and highlights the struggles and newfound recognition of essential workers during the pandemic.
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Student Loan Forgiveness
- Biden's student loan forgiveness is a break from neoliberal ideology, despite means-testing.
- It acknowledges excessive debt as a problem and offers direct relief.
Unsustainable Solution
- Saagar Enjeti believes student loan forgiveness is a short-sighted solution.
- Outstanding debt will return to current levels within four years, neglecting the root cause.
Colleges as Businesses
- Krystal Ball supports student loan forgiveness as a necessary, albeit imperfect, measure.
- She believes colleges have become businesses, prioritizing profit over education.
