Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar 7/27/21: Jan 6th Derangement, Privacy Wars, Frito-Lay Workers, Donziger Case, Trump grifting, 2024 Outlook, Fauci's Plan, Private Equity, and More!
Jul 27, 2021
The discussion kicks off with a dive into the January 6th commission and the striking conditions of Frito-Lay workers fighting for better pay. It raises alarm over tech companies' privacy practices and the impact of defining extremism. The conversation shifts to Stephen Donziger's legal clash with Chevron, revealing corporate accountability issues. Looking ahead, the potential socio-economic factors that could usher Trump back to power in 2024 are explored, alongside controversies around Dr. Fauci's funding and the complexities of current infrastructure proposals.
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January 6th in Perspective
- January 6th, while terrible, wasn't the most momentous event in modern American history.
- It was a protest-turned-riot, and the focus on it distracts from bigger structural problems.
Manchin's Admission
- Joe Manchin admitted to using the January 6th commission as a distraction.
- He told donors that the commission helps avoid addressing other issues like healthcare.
Data Privacy Concerns
- Supposedly anonymous data can be used to track individuals and reveal their identity.
- A Catholic news outlet used Grindr data to out a priest, raising privacy concerns.