Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar

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1/24/23: RussiaGate FBI Agent Arrested, Biden's New Chief of Staff, Microsoft Invests In ChatGPT, Universities Shocked By AI, Ruben Gallego Runs Against Krysten Sinema, Jeff Bezos Sale of Washington Post, Federal Debt, Tech Sector Layoffs, Derek Thompson Jan 24, 2023

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Krystal and Saagar discuss how a retired FBI Agent formerly involved in the Trump Russia probe was arrested for ties to a Russian oligarch, Biden taps corporate fraud Jeff Zients as his new Chief of Staff, Microsoft invests 10 billion dollars into ChatGPT, MBA's are shocked to see ChatGPT pass the exam, Democrat Ruben Gallego challenges Krysten Sinema in her state of Arizona, Bezos to possibly sell Washington Post for the Commanders, Saagar takes a look at how we accumulate our Federal Debt historically, Krystal takes a look at how JP Morgan Chase was scammed by a fraud business for 175 million dollars, and Derek Thompson (@DKThomp) joins the show to talk about his new piece in The Atlantic on what's really going on behind the scenes of these massive media and tech layoffs.

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1/23/23: New Biden Docs Discovered, Janet Yellen On Debt Ceiling, Trump Losing Evangelical Voters, ChatGPT, George Santos in Drag, Big Pharma Obesity, Steven Crowder Daily Wire Drama, Jonah Furman Interview on Union Density Jan 23, 2023

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Krystal and Saagar discuss an additional trove of documents found over the weekend at Biden's home and how it will effect his chances in 2024, Secretary of the Treasury Janet Yellen throws up red flags on the looming Debt Ceiling and how it could effect the global and local economy, how evangelical abortion voters are turning on Trump, Krystal and Saagar react to a conversation between two AI ChatGPT bots, George Santos is discovered to have a past as a drag performer, Saagar looks into Obesity and Big Pharma, Krystal looks into the drama unfolding between Steven Crowder and Ben Shapiro, and Jonah Furman joins the show to discuss Union density and organized action's future in America.

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1/20/23 Weekly Roundup: Santos Steals Money from Disabled Veteran, CNN Defends MLK Statue, Men Cutting Back Work Hours, CSPAN Full Time Control of House Cameras, Single Woke Democratic Female Voting Bloc, James Li On World Economic Forum Jan 20, 2023

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In this Weekly Roundup we discuss George Santos allegedly stealing 3,000 dollars from a disabled Veteran's GoFundMe surgery for his dog, CNN defends the new "Phallic" MLK monument, the story behind an Arizona Suburb who's water was shut off, a study showing that high earning Men are cutting back in work hours not quitting, a discussion on giving CSPAN full time control over the cameras in Congress, the rise of the Single, Woke, Democratic Female voter bloc, and our partner James Li covering The World Economic Forum's predictions of an incoming Recession and if there's more going on than meets the eye.

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1/19/23: Trump Returns to Social Media, Twitter Loses 40% Revenue, Tesla Engineer Calls Out Self Driving, Tech Layoffs Continue, Zelensky at Davos, CNN on Covid Deaths, China's Birth Rate, Tax the Rich Legislation, Ken Roth on Harvard Blocked Fellowship Jan 19, 2023

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Krystal and Saagar discuss Trump's planned return to Facebook and Twitter, a loss of 40% revenue and top 500 advertisers on the Twitter platform, a Tesla engineer claiming the 2016 self driving video was faked, Microsoft and other massive tech layoffs, Zelensky speaking at Davos World Economic Forum, CNN's Dr. Leana Wen admits the U.S. has been dramatically overcounting Covid deaths, a look into China's disastrous birth rate and what it means for their future, new legislation introduced to Tax the Rich is met with a pity party by the ultra-wealthy, and an exclusive interview with the former Executive Director of Human Rights Watch Kenneth Roth who's fellowship at Harvard was blocked over Israel. (Editors note after our interview with Ken, news broke that the Kennedy School has reversed its decision: https://twitter.com/Bencjacobs/status/1616098772806782977?s=20&t=SwaY60EfPcwHNJbpFQJsAA)

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1/18/23 Counter Points: Davos Summit/GOP Dreams Social Security Cuts/Republican Candidate Arrested for Hiring Assassins/Joe Rogan on Biden Docs/MTG vs Lauren Boebert/Alexander Hamilton on Debt Ceiling/American Pessimism/Clinton Email Hacker Interview Jan 18, 2023

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Ryan and Emily discuss the Davos Summit and what the speakers and guests have to say about their version of the future, GOP attacking retirement age and Social Security, a failed Republican candidate Solomon Pena arrested for potentially hiring shooters to attack Democratic opposition candidates, Joe Rogan speaks on Joe Biden's classified documents disaster, Poland's Prime Minister warns of WW3 if Ukraine loses, a bathroom fight between Marjorie Taylor Greene and Lauren Boebert shows divisions, Ryan reviews the words of Alexander Hamilton in regards to the Debt Ceiling, Emily discusses her thoughts on American Pessimism, and an interview with Sam Biddle from The Intercept on Guccifer a hacker incarcerated for years for an email hacking spree against America’s elite.

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1/17/23: Pharma Censors Social Media/CDC On Pfizer Booster/GOP 2024 Dodging Trump/Tanks Shipped to Ukraine/ChatGPT University Panic/Near Plane Collision/Tiktok Fools Biden/Glenn Youngkin Killed Ford Plant/Calley Means Interview Sugar Industry Jan 17, 2023

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Krystal and Saagar discuss the new Twitter Files from Lee Fang on how Pharma companies pressured Twitter to censor critics of Vaccine policy, CDC announcing potential stroke risks from Pfizer booster, Sarah Sanders refusing to endorse Trump while he blasts Evangelical leaders for being disloyal, Britain ships tanks to Ukraine, Wikileaks shows NATO warnings before Ukraine invasion, Shocking Near Collision from Two Planes in New York highlights Pete Buttigieg's failures, TikTok fools Biden administration to avoid ban, how Glenn Youngkin killed a Ford Plant for his 2024 ambitions, and an exclusive interview with Calley Means on how the Sugar Industry campaigned to paint opponents as racist.

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1/16/23: More Classified Biden Documents/Debt Ceiling Showdown/George Santos Uses Fake Name/Banks Preparing for Recession/FDA Failures/Davos Elites Jan 16, 2023

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Krystal and Saagar discuss the never ending leak of classified documents found in Biden's office and home, Karine Jean Pierre insisting no compromise with Republicans on Debt Ceiling Limit, George Santos caught using a different name on camera, Banks begin storing money ahead of an imminent recession, FDA's failures on American obesity, and a look at the Davos elite now meeting at the World Economic Forum.

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1/14/23 FULL PARTNER ROUNDUP: FTC, Nursing Strike, Uber Strike, Kroger Lawsuit, Obesity Crisis and MORE! Jan 14, 2023

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All the best recent segments from our amazing partners on Breaking Points including recent FTC actions, nursing/Uber strike footage, the obesity crisis, and an important Kroger lawsuit.

Timestamps:

FTC (Matt Stoller): (0:00 - 13:09)

Nursing Strike (Status Coup): (13:10 - 22:17)

Uber Strike (Status Coup): (22:18 - 29:39)

Obesity (James Li): (29:40 - 40:39)

Kroger Lawsuit (Max Alvarez): (40:40 - 1:10:43)

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1/13/23 Weekly Roundup: Biden Classified Files Saga, Pete Buttigieg Airlines FAA, Krystal and Saagar Debate Border Crisis, Jordan Peterson Censorship, Richard Wolff Interview, Trump NFT's Losing Value Jan 13, 2023

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In this Friday Weekly Roundup we're discussing Biden's Classified Documents, Pete Buttigieg's inability to manage the Airlines and hold them accountable, Krystal and Saagar debate the Border crisis during Biden's visit, Ontario College of Pyschologists demands Jordan Peterson take a re-education course over his social media posts, Richard Wolff joins the show to discuss inflation and the future of 2023 economy, and Trump NFT's losing 72% of their value.

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1/12/23: Biden Caught Second Time w/ Classified Docs, Pete Buttigieg Airlines, Ukraine Funding Scrutiny, Republicans Demand Santos Resign, SCOTUS Decision Union Rights, The View On Katie Porter, Working The Matrix, Childhood Obesity, Richard Wolff On 2023 Jan 12, 2023

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Krystal and Saagar discuss Biden caught with a second trove of classified documents, Pete Buttigieg's failure to hold Airlines accountable, a Navy Secretary warning that excessive Ukraine funding might threaten our own military, Republicans demand George Santos resign from Congress over his constant lies, SCOTUS to make a decision on union rights and whether striking workers can be held liable for a company's damages, the hosts on The View upset that Dianne Feinstein is facing challengers like Katie Porter, why workers need to 'Break the Matrix' on their relationship to their job, the rampant and difficult issue of Childhood obesity, and an exclusive interview with Professor Richard Wolff on 2023's economic future.

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