Episode
10/19/21: Colin Powell, Union Activity, Amazon Scandal, Politico Sale, CNN Confronted, China Dependency, Biden Silence, John Deere Workers, and More!
1:29:21
Published: Tue Oct 19 2021
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Chapters
The podcast discusses the ongoing John Deere workers' strike and invites a striking worker to share their concerns and reasons for taking drastic action.
00:00 - 01:30 (01:30)
Summary
The podcast discusses the ongoing John Deere workers' strike and invites a striking worker to share their concerns and reasons for taking drastic action.
Episode10/19/21: Colin Powell, Union Activity, Amazon Scandal, Politico Sale, CNN Confronted, China Dependency, Biden Silence, John Deere Workers, and More!
PodcastBreaking Points with Krystal and Saagar
The efficient vaccination of healthy individuals is crucial, not only to protect themselves but to protect immunocompromised individuals like Colin Powell.
01:30 - 08:08 (06:37)
Summary
The efficient vaccination of healthy individuals is crucial, not only to protect themselves but to protect immunocompromised individuals like Colin Powell. Unfortunately, vaccines have become a political matter that ends up whitewashing legacies rather than discussing efficacy.
Episode10/19/21: Colin Powell, Union Activity, Amazon Scandal, Politico Sale, CNN Confronted, China Dependency, Biden Silence, John Deere Workers, and More!
PodcastBreaking Points with Krystal and Saagar
In this episode, David Swanson discusses the lack of accountability for those who lied about the presence of weapons of mass destruction in Iraq and pushed the country into war, as well as the disastrous consequences of the war that lasted for years without public support.
08:08 - 16:40 (08:32)
Summary
In this episode, David Swanson discusses the lack of accountability for those who lied about the presence of weapons of mass destruction in Iraq and pushed the country into war, as well as the disastrous consequences of the war that lasted for years without public support.
Episode10/19/21: Colin Powell, Union Activity, Amazon Scandal, Politico Sale, CNN Confronted, China Dependency, Biden Silence, John Deere Workers, and More!
PodcastBreaking Points with Krystal and Saagar
This podcast discusses Colin Powell's approach to the Iraq War, including his willingness to go along with the war despite his reluctance and his ultimate efforts to preserve his reputation by distancing himself from its disastrous consequences.
16:40 - 21:27 (04:47)
Summary
This podcast discusses Colin Powell's approach to the Iraq War, including his willingness to go along with the war despite his reluctance and his ultimate efforts to preserve his reputation by distancing himself from its disastrous consequences.
Episode10/19/21: Colin Powell, Union Activity, Amazon Scandal, Politico Sale, CNN Confronted, China Dependency, Biden Silence, John Deere Workers, and More!
PodcastBreaking Points with Krystal and Saagar
Starbucks has been accused of flooding stores with new workers who weren't initially involved in the union effort in Buffalo, and corporate-level managers have come in to spy on these workers, making it difficult to organize and form a union.
21:27 - 31:50 (10:22)
Summary
Starbucks has been accused of flooding stores with new workers who weren't initially involved in the union effort in Buffalo, and corporate-level managers have come in to spy on these workers, making it difficult to organize and form a union.
Episode10/19/21: Colin Powell, Union Activity, Amazon Scandal, Politico Sale, CNN Confronted, China Dependency, Biden Silence, John Deere Workers, and More!
PodcastBreaking Points with Krystal and Saagar
District managers of a Dollar General store in Connecticut visited the store just days before the scheduled vote on whether to form a union and allegedly threatened closure if workers voted yes, causing concern for the workers commuting long distances to have access to general necessities and groceries.
31:50 - 38:22 (06:31)
Summary
District managers of a Dollar General store in Connecticut visited the store just days before the scheduled vote on whether to form a union and allegedly threatened closure if workers voted yes, causing concern for the workers commuting long distances to have access to general necessities and groceries.
Episode10/19/21: Colin Powell, Union Activity, Amazon Scandal, Politico Sale, CNN Confronted, China Dependency, Biden Silence, John Deere Workers, and More!
PodcastBreaking Points with Krystal and Saagar
The speaker admits to not knowing the answer to a specific question regarding evaluating data on various brands and products sold on a platform.
38:22 - 44:34 (06:11)
Summary
The speaker admits to not knowing the answer to a specific question regarding evaluating data on various brands and products sold on a platform.
Episode10/19/21: Colin Powell, Union Activity, Amazon Scandal, Politico Sale, CNN Confronted, China Dependency, Biden Silence, John Deere Workers, and More!
PodcastBreaking Points with Krystal and Saagar
A discussion on the power that comes with wealth and how it can affect and shape the lives of millions in rural communities.
44:34 - 53:10 (08:35)
Summary
A discussion on the power that comes with wealth and how it can affect and shape the lives of millions in rural communities. The importance of collective action through unions to give the workers more power and control in their working conditions is also emphasized.
Episode10/19/21: Colin Powell, Union Activity, Amazon Scandal, Politico Sale, CNN Confronted, China Dependency, Biden Silence, John Deere Workers, and More!
PodcastBreaking Points with Krystal and Saagar
The world has gone mad when questioning the possibility of the lab leak from COVID is deemed racist, and when discussing certain subjects can lead to reputational damage, job loss, and demonization.
53:10 - 57:52 (04:42)
Summary
The world has gone mad when questioning the possibility of the lab leak from COVID is deemed racist, and when discussing certain subjects can lead to reputational damage, job loss, and demonization.
Episode10/19/21: Colin Powell, Union Activity, Amazon Scandal, Politico Sale, CNN Confronted, China Dependency, Biden Silence, John Deere Workers, and More!
PodcastBreaking Points with Krystal and Saagar
The issue of censorship and cancel culture cannot be viewed through purely partisan lens since it affects all sides of the political spectrum.
57:52 - 1:03:55 (06:02)
Summary
The issue of censorship and cancel culture cannot be viewed through purely partisan lens since it affects all sides of the political spectrum. It is important to have a lens that includes all the people and causes who are being censored right now.
Episode10/19/21: Colin Powell, Union Activity, Amazon Scandal, Politico Sale, CNN Confronted, China Dependency, Biden Silence, John Deere Workers, and More!
PodcastBreaking Points with Krystal and Saagar
The United States’ level of import dependency on China for basic medical supplies is similar to the import dependency of third world countries on former colonial powers.
1:03:55 - 1:08:25 (04:29)
Summary
The United States’ level of import dependency on China for basic medical supplies is similar to the import dependency of third world countries on former colonial powers. This dependency was seen during the pandemic, yet the government did not take measures to reduce it.
Episode10/19/21: Colin Powell, Union Activity, Amazon Scandal, Politico Sale, CNN Confronted, China Dependency, Biden Silence, John Deere Workers, and More!
PodcastBreaking Points with Krystal and Saagar
Joe Biden launched and closed his campaign by promising to be the most pro-union president in history, expressing his support for striking workers demanding higher wages and calling out companies for benefiting while workers suffer.
1:08:25 - 1:18:14 (09:49)
Summary
Joe Biden launched and closed his campaign by promising to be the most pro-union president in history, expressing his support for striking workers demanding higher wages and calling out companies for benefiting while workers suffer.
Episode10/19/21: Colin Powell, Union Activity, Amazon Scandal, Politico Sale, CNN Confronted, China Dependency, Biden Silence, John Deere Workers, and More!
PodcastBreaking Points with Krystal and Saagar
Workers are taking a stance against corporations failing to distribute wealth more evenly with many choosing to quit or strike for better wages and benefits.
1:18:15 - 1:27:00 (08:44)
Summary
Workers are taking a stance against corporations failing to distribute wealth more evenly with many choosing to quit or strike for better wages and benefits. Recent protests have also resulted in calls for increased equity within companies.
Episode10/19/21: Colin Powell, Union Activity, Amazon Scandal, Politico Sale, CNN Confronted, China Dependency, Biden Silence, John Deere Workers, and More!
PodcastBreaking Points with Krystal and Saagar
The host expresses gratitude to the listeners for their support towards the coverage of important stories and guests on the podcast, Breaking Points.
1:27:00 - 1:28:32 (01:31)
Summary
The host expresses gratitude to the listeners for their support towards the coverage of important stories and guests on the podcast, Breaking Points.