Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar 3/6/25: Markets Plummet Amid Tariffs, Trump Hamas Negotiations, AI General Intelligence & MORE!
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Mar 6, 2025 
Zoran Mandami, a Democratic Socialist candidate for New York City mayor, joins the conversation to discuss pressing issues around working-class affordability. The hosts explore the plummeting markets and impact of tariffs, alongside Trump's controversial negotiations with Hamas. They delve into the implications of artificial intelligence on society and the challenges facing Democratic strategies amid rising living costs. With Mandami's insights, the discussion offers a fresh perspective on navigating the complex political landscape of NYC.
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Show Topics Overview
- Krystal and Saagar discuss market reactions to tariffs, economic warnings, and AI.
- They also cover Trump's negotiations with Hamas, Andrew Tate's situation, and a socialist mayoral candidate.
Tariff Exclusions and Market Reaction
- The White House announced tariff exclusions for automakers, causing market confusion.
- Initially for the "big three", it was clarified to include all automakers, impacting USMCA dynamics.
American Views on Tariffs
- Americans' support for tariffs is conditional, often tied to job creation or targeting China.
- Support decreases if tariffs cause price increases or target Canada and Mexico.