Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar 5/4/23: CNN Claims Putin Drone False Flag, Another Bank Verge Of Collapse, AOC/Matt Gaetz Team Up Stock Ban, More Bill Gates Epstein Meetings, Biden Debate Push, 10 Year Olds Working McDonalds, 2010's Digital Media Apocalypse, Ben Smith
May 4, 2023
In this discussion, guest Ben Smith, an editor at Semafor and author of "Traffic," dives into the changing media landscape of the 2010s. He shares insights on the implications of drone strikes in Russia and highlights troubling ties between billionaires and Epstein. The trio also confront the resurgence of child labor in the U.S. and the controversial push for congressional stock ban. With debates on Biden's electability stirring tensions, they wrap up by critiquing the control of the Presidential Debate Commission, advocating for a more inclusive political discourse.
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Ukrainian Drone Campaign
- Several drone attacks and train derailments have occurred in Russia over the last four days.
- These attacks appear to be part of a concerted Ukrainian drone campaign.
Russian Response
- Russia responded aggressively, threatening to "physically eliminate" Zelensky.
- The U.S. is installing radiation sensors in Ukraine and sending $300 million in aid.
PacWest Bank Crisis
- PacWest bank’s shares plummeted, indicating potential failure.
- The bank is considering strategic options, including a possible sale.
