Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar 12/7/21: NYC Mandate, Chris Cuomo vs CNN, Conservative Media, Ukraine, Latinx, Huma Abedin, Tesla & China, Teamsters Election, and More!
Dec 7, 2021
David Levin, lead organizer for Teamsters for a Democratic Union, passionately discusses a transformative shift within the Teamsters, fueled by grassroots efforts advocating for workers' rights. He shares insights on recent victories and the union's ongoing struggles, including contract negotiations with major companies like UPS and Amazon. The conversation dives into the wider labor movement, touching on the relevance of essential workers and the vital role of media in shaping perceptions of labor issues. Levin's perspective sheds light on the critical intersections of union leadership and member activism.
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NYC Mandate Overreach
- New York City's new vaccine mandate for all private-sector employees is too far-reaching.
- A testing alternative should be included, given the high vaccination rates and low hospitalizations.
Cuomo vs. CNN Implications
- Chris Cuomo's lawsuit against CNN, though unlikely to fully succeed, will reveal embarrassing information through discovery.
- This could damage CNN and impact American politics due to the network's influence.
Conservative Media Silo
- Conservatives creating their own media ecosystem might limit their reach and relevance.
- While aiming for independence, they risk being confined to a smaller audience.
