Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar 7/27/21: Jan 6th Derangement, Privacy Wars, Frito-Lay Workers, Donziger Case, Trump grifting, 2024 Outlook, Fauci's Plan, Private Equity, and More!
Jul 27, 2021
The discussion kicks off with a dive into the January 6th commission and the striking conditions of Frito-Lay workers fighting for better pay. It raises alarm over tech companies' privacy practices and the impact of defining extremism. The conversation shifts to Stephen Donziger's legal clash with Chevron, revealing corporate accountability issues. Looking ahead, the potential socio-economic factors that could usher Trump back to power in 2024 are explored, alongside controversies around Dr. Fauci's funding and the complexities of current infrastructure proposals.
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January 6th Derangement and Privacy
- The derangement around January 6th has far-reaching consequences, impacting privacy.
- Tech giants are creating a database targeting attacker manifestos and far-right militias.
Jeopardy Contestant Falsely Accused
- A Jeopardy contestant was falsely accused of being a white supremacist for a hand gesture.
- The contestant's innocent three-finger salute was misinterpreted, highlighting the dangers of mischaracterization.
Expanding Definition of Domestic Extremism
- The government's expanding definition of domestic extremism is troubling.
- Tech companies and governments collaborate to control online speech, raising concerns.