Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar 9/29/21: Pelosi Betrayal, Generals Under Fire, Federal Reserve Corruption, Harvard Mania, R Kelly, Mint the Coin, Ken Griffin, Rhode Island Politics, and More!
Sep 29, 2021
This conversation features Bernie Sanders, the progressive U.S. Senator from Vermont. He discusses the fallout from Nancy Pelosi's controversial decision regarding infrastructure bills, sparking unrest among progressives. The podcast dives into federal reserve corruption, highlighting questionable actions by its leaders, and examines political accountability post-Afghanistan withdrawal. Sanders also shares insights on innovative proposals like minting a trillion-dollar coin to address the debt ceiling crisis and reflects on grassroots movements challenging political inequities.
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Harvard's COVID Closure
- Harvard Business School closed in-person classes due to a COVID surge, despite high vaccination rates.
- This raises concerns about future college closures.
Harvard's Political Homogeneity
- Harvard's freshman class overwhelmingly voted for Biden, with more Green Party votes than Trump.
- This lack of intellectual diversity raises concerns.
R. Kelly's Conviction
- R. Kelly was found guilty on all charges after decades of abuse accusations.
- He used his fame to exploit aspiring singers, controlling and abusing them.