Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar 3/7/23: FAA Near Death Accidents, Clearest Signs Of Trump Indictment, DHS Illegal Spying Program, Fauci Prompted Lab Leak Coverup, New Jan 6th Footage Revelations, Alex Murdaugh's Verdict, California Housing Crisis, Introducing BP Partner Spencer Snyder
Mar 7, 2023
Spencer Snyder, a Breaking Points partner known for creating engaging explainer videos on politics, joins the discussion on urgent aviation safety issues and alarming near-miss incidents involving flights. They dive into the potential Trump indictment and the implications of recent January 6th footage. Other hot topics include the controversial role of Fauci in suppressing lab leak theories and the data privacy concerns stemming from the Alex Murdaugh case. Additionally, the housing crisis in California is scrutinized, exposing the stark divide in affordability.
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Near-Misses
- A FedEx plane nearly collided with a Southwest plane in Austin, Texas, coming within 100 feet.
- On the same day, a jet taking off from Hawaii plunged to within 800 feet of the ocean.
FAA Issues
- Multiple near-miss incidents highlight systemic issues within the FAA.
- The FAA's outdated infrastructure and reliance on contractors contribute to vulnerabilities.
Government Contractors
- Krystal Ball's past experience working for federal government contractors revealed archaic systems.
- One contractor, previously responsible for the Obamacare website failure, tracked caseloads using paper and pencil in 2004.