Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar 2/21/23: Putin Suspends Nuclear Treaty, EPA Corporate Tests in Ohio, Rich McHugh in Ohio, SCOTUS Big Tech, Project Veritas, MTG National Divorce, Fox News Texts, Trump's Primary Strategy, Government vs New Media, Dave Weigel Interview on GOP Primary
Feb 21, 2023
Rich McHugh, an investigative reporter, shares on-the-ground insights from the East Palestine train derailment, highlighting the troubling EPA safety claims. Dave Weigel, a political reporter, dives into the strategies shaping the 2024 GOP primary, from Trump’s populist approach on Social Security to the contrasting tactics of emerging candidates. The discussion also touches on Putin's nuclear treaty suspension and ongoing media integrity issues, including the impact of Project Veritas' leadership shake-up and Fox News revelations.
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Ohio Train Derailment
- Krystal and Emily discuss Putin's nuclear treaty suspension and the EPA's corporate-influenced tests in Ohio.
- Rich McHugh joins from East Palestine to discuss the train derailment.
Contaminated Water Tests
- The EPA's claim of safe drinking water in East Palestine is based on Norfolk Southern's consultant-conducted tests.
- These tests may not have adhered to EPA standards, raising concerns.
Resident Experiences
- Residents experience rashes, bloody noses, and eye pain.
- Norfolk Southern asked residents to sign indemnity forms.