Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar 8/5/24: Kamala VP Pick Imminent, Trump Flails Attacking Polls As Fake, US Floods Troops To Middle East, Global Stock Freefall, Olympic Boxer Controversy, Explosive Flint Coverup
Aug 5, 2024
Dr. Trita Parsi, an expert on Middle Eastern politics, provides a deep dive into escalating tensions and U.S. military presence in the region. Jordan Sheridan, journalist and author, unpacks the ongoing Flint water crisis, detailing its implications and a troubling cover-up. They also discuss Kamala Harris's upcoming VP selection and the challenges facing Donald Trump as his poll numbers decline. The conversation touches on global economic instability and a contentious Olympic boxing controversy surrounding gender identity, highlighting hot-button issues in today's political landscape.
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VP Speculation
- Saagar predicts Kamala Harris will choose Shapiro as VP.
- He believes Pennsylvania's status as a tipping point state makes Shapiro a strategic choice.
Shapiro's Candidacy
- Krystal and Saagar discuss Josh Shapiro's strengths and weaknesses as a potential VP.
- Shapiro's strong pro-Israel stance and controversial past actions are discussed.
Labor's VP Choice
- Krystal and Saagar discuss other VP contenders favored by organized labor.
- UAW President Sean Fain prefers Andy Beshear and Tim Walz due to their pro-labor records.