Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar 9/20/21: Fed Rally, Drone Strike Admission, Beto's Back, Booster Update, Amazon Towns, Border Crisis, Hillary Lawyer Indicted, Russiagate Lies with Glenn Greenwald, and More!
Sep 20, 2021
Glenn Greenwald, a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist, joins to unpack the recent fallout from a controversial drone strike in Afghanistan, revealing the ethical dilemmas of military action. He discusses the evolving political landscape in Texas, especially Beto O'Rourke's gubernatorial ambitions. Greenwald also critiques media narratives around the Russiagate indictment, emphasizing the importance of skepticism in today’s information landscape. The conversation touches on the implications of corporate influence on labor and the harsh realities faced by migrants in America.
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PR-Driven Drone Strike
- The drone strike was likely a PR stunt to create a "positive" news cycle.
- It highlights a pattern of unaccountability for civilian casualties in US military actions.
Beto vs. McConaughey vs. Abbott
- Beto O'Rourke may run for Texas governor, but polling suggests he trails Greg Abbott.
- Matthew McConaughey polls higher against Abbott but hasn't declared candidacy.
Texas Swing Vote Potential
- Texas may have a significant swing vote, as evidenced by McConaughey's potential.
- Events like COVID spikes or the abortion law could mobilize voters.