Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar 7/20/21: Delta Scares Markets, Biden vs Facebook, Capitol Rioter Charged, Haiti Update, Dems 2022 Fears, Cash vs Culture, CNN's Streaming, Covid Skeptics, and More!
Jul 20, 2021
Michael Brendan Dougherty, a writer at National Review, shares his insights on vaccine hesitancy and public health. He discusses the impact of the Delta variant on the stock market and public sentiment, along with the government's relationship with social media in combating misinformation. The conversation also dives into the political fallout from the January 6th Capitol riot and how Democrats are struggling with voter disconnect ahead of crucial elections. Dougherty emphasizes the need for relatable communication to address vaccine skepticism effectively.
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Government Accountability for January 6th
- The government needs to be held accountable for its security failures on January 6th.
- Overcompensating with harsh sentences for non-violent offenders is not the answer.
Potential Undercover Involvement
- Questions arise about potential involvement of undercover agents or informants in the January 6th events.
- The presence of an undercover MPD officer and the Michigan kidnapping plot raise concerns.
US Policy in Haiti
- US policy in Haiti has involved backing dictators and coups for over a century.
- This history of interference complicates the current situation after Moïse's assassination.