Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar 6/22/23: Submarine Out Of Oxygen, Potential China Base In Cuba, SCOTUS Caught On Billionaire Vacation, Teen Test Scores Plummet, Elon Says Cisgender Is Slur, Billionaire Backed Populism, Remote Worker Revolution, Amazon Prime Lawsuit
Jun 22, 2023
In this thought-provoking discussion, guest Matt Stoller, Director of Research at the American Economic Liberties Project, dives into the lawsuit against Amazon and its deceptive Prime subscription practices. He highlights the antitrust implications of the case, emphasizing the need for fair competition. The conversation also touches on the ethical concerns surrounding Supreme Court justices and the influence of billionaires in politics. Additionally, the impact of remote work on housing trends and test scores adds depth to the analysis of current societal shifts.
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OceanGate CEO's Disregard for Safety
- The CEO of OceanGate, Stockton Rush, dismissed safety concerns and regulations when building the Titan submersible.
- He used off-the-shelf components and boasted about using a game controller, prioritizing cost reduction over safety.
Justification for Breaking Rules
- Stockton Rush's justification for not following regulations was that they were too slow and hindered innovation.
- A whistleblower and numerous experts warned about the dangers of the Titan, but Rush ignored them.
Hiring Practices at OceanGate
- Stockton Rush admitted to prioritizing younger, less experienced employees for his submersible company.
- He framed this as "inspirational", but Krystal and Saagar suggest it was to save costs and avoid pushback on safety.