Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar 11/17/22: Polish Missile Strike, Ukraine Funding, GOP Civil War, Biden Attacks Trump, Gay Marriage Bill, FIFA Corruption, Crypto & MORE!
Nov 17, 2022
Matt Taibbi, a renowned journalist and author, dives into pressing topics like the Polish missile strike linked to Ukraine and the implications of misinformation on global relations. He discusses the evolving dynamics within the GOP, especially as Trump prepares for his 2024 bid while facing internal conflicts. The conversation shifts to legislative challenges around gay marriage, revealing deep divisions among Republican senators. Taibbi also critiques Qatar's human rights violations during the FIFA World Cup, along with the fallout from the FTX collapse, emphasizing the need for regulatory oversight in the crypto world.
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Polish Missile Strike
- Initial reports of a Russian missile strike in Poland were contradicted by later assessments.
- The US, Poland, and NATO concluded a Ukrainian air defense missile likely caused the incident.
AP Report and Premature Blame
- The AP's lightly-sourced report on the Polish missile strike was irresponsible and risked escalation.
- Zelensky and some Baltic states prematurely blamed Russia, potentially aiming to draw in NATO.