Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar 6/15/23: Fed Stuns With Rate Pause, 20 Dollar Minimum Wage, Huge Push For Ukraine To Join NATO, Cornel West Flips To Green Party, UFO Whistleblower Stonewalled, Amazon Smart Home Locks Man Out, Hot Girl College Sports, Panel Debate: Trump v DeSantis
Jun 15, 2023
Ryan Girdusky, a political consultant and author known for his conservative views, joins Samuel Mangold-Lennet, a staff editor at The Federalist, to dive into hot-button topics. They discuss the surprising pause by the Fed on interest rates and the public's overwhelming support for a $20 minimum wage. The conversation also touches on Ukraine's NATO ambitions and the implications of Cornel West's shift to the Green Party. Additionally, they explore the ramifications of technology on privacy and the stark contrasts between Trump and DeSantis in today's political arena.
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Ukraine's NATO Membership
- Debate exists within NATO about offering Ukraine a pathway to membership, with Biden being cautious.
- Some allies advocate for a faster track, while Biden prefers maintaining the status quo.
Russia Deploys Nukes
- Russia's deployment of nuclear weapons in Belarus is an escalation in response to the war in Ukraine.
- This move, downplayed in Western media, raises serious concerns about potential nuclear conflict.
Third-Party Interest
- Polls reveal significant interest in a third-party candidate in the upcoming election.
- This reflects voter dissatisfaction with both Biden and Trump.