Podcasts about greedflation

In this edition of The Trendstones: The Movie, Jack and Miles discuss “inflation” and how we’re getting screwed, Trump saying/doing even MORE stuff, Dems voting against their Israeli overlords, the bafflingly controversial release of ‘The Odyssey’ and much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Re-Air Date: 7-14-2026 Original Air Date: 6-7-2024 Banning abortion is wildly unpopular and also one of the primary motivators for the group most strongly supporting the Republican Party and Donald Trump, the Christian Right, which has transformed both the party and politicians into extremists made in their own image, threatening the lives and health of millions and sacrificing democracy in the process. Direct Download Transcript Be part of the show! Leave a voice message, message us on Signal at the handle bestoftheleft.01, or email Jay@BestOfTheLeft.com BestOfTheLeft.com/Support (Members Get Bonus Shows + No Ads!) Use our links to shop Bookshop.org and Libro.fm for a non-evil book and audiobook purchasing experience! Join our Discord community! KEY POINTS KP 1: Abortion and Reproductive Rights - Lectures in History - Air Date 3-16-24 KP 2: Abortion and the erosion of privacy - The Weeds - Air Date 4-10-24 KP 3: Digital surveillance and reproductive rights - Technically Optimistic - Air Date 5-15-24 KP 4: Anti-abortion hardliners want restrictions to go farther. It could cost Republicans - Consider This - Air Date 5-23-24 KP 5: Abortion and Reproductive Rights Part 2 - Lectures in History - Air Date 3-16-24 KP 6: Rakeen Mabud on Greedflation, Rachel K. Jones on Mifepristone - CounterSpin - Air Date 4-5-24 KP 7: Abortion and the erosion of privacy Part 2 - The Weeds - Air Date 4-10-24 KP 8: Digital surveillance and reproductive rights Part 2 - Technically Optimistic - Air Date 5-15-24 (56:09) NOTE FROM THE EDITOR On the abuse produced by abortion restrictions DEEPER DIVES (01:01:35) SECTION A: CRIMINALIZING ABORTION A1: Abortion and Reproductive Rights Part 3 - Lectures in History - Air Date 3-16-24 A2: Digital surveillance and reproductive rights Part 3 - Technically Optimistic - Air Date 5-15-24 A3: Abortion and the erosion of privacy Part 3 - The Weeds - Air Date 4-10-24 (01:20:04) SECTION B: ABORTION EXTREMISM OF THE REPUBLICAN PARTY B1: Texas Republicans Want To Execute Women Who Defy Them - Thom Hartmann Program - Air Date 5-30-24 B2: Why Trumps Abortion Video Needs Some Follow-Up Questions - Brian Lehrer: A Daily Politics Podcast - Air Date 4-9-24 (01:35:45) SECTION C: ABORTION IN THE LEGAL SYSTEM C1: Abortion and Reproductive Rights Part 4 - Lectures in History - Air Date 3-16-24 C2: Abortion and the erosion of privacy Part 4 - The Weeds - Air Date 4-10-24 C3: Why Trumps Abortion Video Needs Some Follow-Up Questions Part 2 - Brian Lehrer: A Daily Politics Podcast - Air Date 4-9-24 (01:52:57) SECTION D: WHAT IS THERE TO DO? D1: Digital surveillance and reproductive rights Part 4 - Technically Optimistic - Air Date 5-15-24 D2: NJ Rep. Mikie Sherrill On Abortion Nationwide, And Campus Protests In Her District - Brian Lehrer: A Daily Politics Podcast - Air Date 5-1-24 D3: Rakeen Mabud on Greedflation, Rachel K. Jones on Mifepristone Part 2 - CounterSpin - Air Date 4-5-24 D4: Digital surveillance and reproductive rights Part 5 - Technically Optimistic - Air Date 5-15-24 MUSIC (Blue Dot Sessions) SHOW IMAGE:  Description: A person dressed in a red cape and white conical bonnet with a red sash over their nose and mouth (referencing the Handmaid's Tale) stands outside the U.S. Supreme Court at dusk holding a cardboard sign with the words "This is NOT fiction." Credit: Photo by Tyler Merbler, Flickr | License: CC BY 2.0 | Changes: Cropped   Produced by Jay! Tomlinson Visit us at BestOfTheLeft.com Listen Anywhere! BestOfTheLeft.com/Listen Follow BotL: Bluesky | Mastodon | Threads | X Like at Facebook.com/BestOfTheLeft Contact me directly at Jay@BestOfTheLeft.com

Live July 14, 2026 | Yaron Brook Show(Season 12, Episode 123)Knowles; Iran; ICE; Immigration; antitrust; Intel; Woke; HK; Bezos; Achievement | Yaron Brook ShowThe Right's War on Progress? Michael Knowles, Iran, ICE & Why Achievement Is Under AttackHas the political right become as hostile to capitalism and progress as the left?Michael Knowles' attack on the Industrial Revolution raises a much bigger question: why are so many conservatives abandoning the values that created modern civilization? Yaron Brook examines the growing alliance between populism, anti-capitalism, and anti-technology—and explains why defending reason, innovation, and individual achievement has never been more important.The conversation expands into the latest developments on Iran, immigration and ICE, antitrust attacks on Intel, DEI's retreat, Hong Kong's future, Jeff Bezos on wealth creation, medical breakthroughs, AI, philosophy, art, psychology, and much more—followed by an extensive audience Q&A covering Objectivism, morality, physics, education, music, constitutional rights, and today's cultural decline.If you value reason, freedom, and human achievement, this episode is for you.Watch now: https://youtube.com/live/zm1efvYAFvgMain Topics:00:00 Introduction: Spain vs. France, episode preview03:09 Michael Knowles attacks the Industrial Revolution07:36 Political violence, immigration & fact-checking Knowles12:17 How industrialization transformed civilization16:00 Why conservatives increasingly reject capitalism19:23 Technology, innovation & cultural change22:56 The Unabomber argument—and what's fundamentally wrong with it28:09 The Industrial Revolution: humanity's greatest achievement?29:06 Populism and the conservative abandonment of responsibility30:15 The collapse of pro-capitalist conservatism32:26 Freedom, capitalism & individual responsibility34:07 Left-wing vs. right-wing anarchism39:53 Iran, military strategy & American foreign policy46:27 ICE, immigration enforcement & political incentives54:08 Smithsonian history battles & antitrust politics59:44 Intel, industrial policy & government intervention1:04:03 DEI retreats while Hong Kong reinvents itself1:08:59 Jeff Bezos explains wealth creation1:13:12 Breakthroughs in cancer & Alzheimer's research1:16:52 The semiconductor boom1:18:38 Crime statistics, Super Chats & updates1:21:40 Ayn Rand Institute conference previewLive Audience Questions1:28:04 Does morality require survival—or merely intelligence? 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Live July 13, 2026 | Yaron Brook Show(Season 12, Episode 122)Graham; Ukraine; Iran; Oil; ICE; 1776; Greedflation; Cronyism; Ebola; Achievement | Yaron Brook ShowFrom Ukraine to Iran, Oil Shocks to "Greedflation"—Can Politics Solve the Crises It Creates?The headlines never stop—but are we asking the right questions?Ukraine continues to innovate while Russia adapts. Iran threatens global shipping and energy markets. Politicians blame "corporate greed" for inflation while expanding government power. ICE dominates the news, Ebola returns, stem cell breakthroughs offer hope, and the debate over capitalism versus cronyism has never been more important.In this episode, Yaron Brook cuts through the noise to examine the ideas driving today's biggest stories—from Lindsey Graham's political legacy and the future of Ukraine to oil markets, inflation, state capitalism, and why blaming "greed" misses the real culprit.If you want analysis rooted in reason rather than political tribalism, this episode delivers.Watch here: https://youtube.com/live/Ij2RO3HJI1gMain Topics:0:28 Welcome1:08 Lindsey Graham's death, conspiracy theories & political legacy5:08 Graham's Trump alliance and public reaction9:46 Who replaces Graham? Political implications14:21 Ukraine's battlefield innovation and military technology22:29 Russia's strategy, Iran and the Strait of Hormuz28:51 Trump's Iran strategy and proposed shipping fees33:43 Iran's ports and US Central Command37:42 Israel's reported plans involving Iran45:44 Yemen conflict and Houthi retaliation47:32 Supporting the Yaron Brook Show48:33 Oil, helium and the economic impact of closing Hormuz51:12 Markets, bonds and rising interest rates55:18 ICE operations and the Maine controversy1:00:09 Trump's IRS settlement and legal questions1:06:00 Inflation, "greedflation," corporate greed and cronyism1:12:29 Ayn Rand, political activism and state capitalism1:17:56 Ebola outbreak and vaccine innovation1:24:28 Stem cell breakthroughs and infertility treatmentLive Audience Questions1:36:32 Was the 1980s the greatest decade for music?1:38:03 How much government debt is actually healthy?1:38:30 Fractional reserve or full reserve banking—which is better?1:39:33 Was the German mark truly one of history's strongest currencies?#Ukraine #Iran #Capitalism #Objectivism #Inflation #OilPrices #Greedflation #Economics #Politics #AynRandSubscribe for daily analysis on economics, politics, philosophy, technology, investing, and current events.The Yaron Brook Show is Sponsored by[The Ayn Rand Institute](https://www.aynrand.org/starthere)[Energy Talking Points, featuring AlexAI, by Alex Epstein](https://alexepstein.substack.com/)[Express VPN](https://www.expressvpn.com/yaron)[Hendershott Wealth Management](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X4lfC...) &(https://hendershottwealth.com/ybs/)[Michael Williams & The Defenders of Capitalism Project](https://www.DefendersOfCapitalism.com)[Support the Show]( / yaronbrookshow )[Sponsor the Show](askyaron@yaronbrookshow.com/)[One-time donation](https://bit.ly/2RZOyJJ)Join the [Yaron Brook Show YouTube channel]( / @yaronbrook )Like what you hear? Like, share, and subscribe to stay updated on new videos and help promote the [Yaron Brook Show](https://bit.ly/3ztPxTx)Continue the discussion by following Yaron on [Twitter](https://bit.ly/3iMGl6z) and [Facebook](https://bit.ly/3vvWDDC )Want to learn more about Ayn Rand and Objectivism? Visit the [Ayn Rand Institute](https://bit.ly/35qoEC3)Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/yaron-brook-show--3276901/support.Yaron is the executive chairman of the Ayn Rand Institute and a world class speaker. He is the coauthor of the national best-seller Free Market Revolution: How Ayn Rand's Ideas Can End Big Government, Equal is Unfair: America's Misguided Fight Against Income Inequality and In Pursuit of Wealth: The Moral Case for Finance. He speaks around the world on a variety of topics including the morality of capitalism, Ayn Rand and her philosophy, finance and economics, and the value of inequality.

In episode 2038, Jack and Miles are joined (in person!!!) by actor, comedian, and co-host of The Last Podcast on the Left, Henry Zebrowski, to discuss… The Right Is Unhappy, Doritos Went Too Hard On Greedflation? Oh Look At That Greedflation Was A Thing! And more! Fox & Friends Admits Trump’s Ceasefire Leaves ‘Objectives’ Unmet — Praise Him Anyway Mark Levin is losing it. Laura Loomer criticizes ceasefire deal with Iran: “Iran practically got everything that they wanted” Megyn Kelly: I don't know about you, but I am sick of this shit. Can't Trump just behave like a normal human? Megyn Kelly: "Trump could drop a nuke and I'd still vote Republican” Doritos prices jumped 50% in four years and PepsiCo waited until it lost billions to do anything about it LISTEN: No Censor (feat. Unruly Bad, Karma, Trizzac, BGody, LR, & Kwengface) by Zone 2See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ce mercredi 1er avril, la hausse de l'inflation en France atteignant 1,7%, le retour de l'excès de profits des entreprises, et les pénuries partielles de carburant dans le pays, ont été abordés par Ludovic Subran, correspondant du CAE et directeur des investissements du groupe Allianz, Patrick Bertrand, directeur général des opérations d'Holnest, et Isabelle Bordry, co-fondatrice de Retency, dans l'émission Les Experts, présentée par Raphaël Legendre sur BFM Business. Retrouvez l'émission du lundi au vendredi et réécoutez la en podcast.

The ‘Greedflation' line is back, only it isn't coming from Bernie Sanders, Elizabeth Warren, or Joe Biden. With beef prices up nearly +13 percent over the last year, many are wondering why, and many are providing answers that don't pass the smell test. Fortunately for those of us on the Capital Record, first principles go a long way toward helping us sort this out. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Canada's ongoing grocery redemption arc.The “Buy Canadian” moment has supplanted the grocery “Greedflation” narrative for now, but the $500 million bread price-fixing settlement is a reminder that Canada still has a lot to fix around food. Host: Noor AzriehCredits: James Nicholson (Producer), Lucie Laumonier (Associate Producer and Fact Checking) Tristan Capacchione (Audio Editor and Technical Producer), max collins (Director of Audio), Jesse Brown (Editor)Guest: Vass BednarAdditional music by Audio NetworkFurther reading: Supermarket workers are wearing body cameras. Welcome to the new dystopia – The Globe and Mail Buying Canadian is a matter of pride for shoppers. For major grocery chains, it's an opportunity - CBCHow you can get your dough in the $500M Loblaw bread-fixing settlement - CBCWhy owning a dog or cat in Canada has become so expensive – The Globe and MailRCMP says it's probing potential war crimes related to Israel-Hamas conflict - The Toronto Star Sponsors: Douglas: Douglas is giving our listeners a FREE Sleep Bundle with each mattress purchase. Get the sheets, pillows, mattress and pillow protectors FREE with your Douglas purchase today. Visit douglas.ca/canadaland to claim this offeroxio: Head over to canadaland.oxio.ca and use code CANADALAND for your first month free! If you value this podcast, support us! You'll get premium access to all our shows ad free, including early releases and bonus content. You'll also get our exclusive newsletter, discounts on merch at our store, tickets to our live and virtual events, and more than anything, you'll be a part of the solution to Canada's journalism crisis, you'll be keeping our work free and accessible to everybody. You can listen ad-free on Amazon Music—included with Prime. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

President Donald Trump's trade threats and tariffs have brought uncertainty to markets worldwide. Canada has responded with its own counter tariffs. Should Ontarians expect to pay more at the grocery store? And is there a risk that companies could exploit the chaos and bump up sticker prices regardless? We discuss with Stuart Trew, director of the Trade and Investment Research Project at the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives; Mike von Massow, food economist and professor at the University of Guelph; Karl Littler, senior vice-president of public affairs at the Retail Council of Canada; and Tu Nguyen, economist and director of environmental, social, and governance for RSM Canada.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

During COVID, corporations blamed supply chain shocks for rising prices while quietly raising prices higher than costs, thereby boosting their profits to record levels. We know they did this because they bragged about doing it on corporate earnings calls. Economist Hal Singer warns that Trump's proposed tariffs could spark a repeat, giving corporations another “golden opportunity” to jack up prices under the guise of higher costs. He explains why tools like antitrust enforcement and interest rate hikes aren't enough to stop price gouging—and why failing to curb greedflation could carry a steep political price. Hal Singer is an economist, antitrust expert, and Managing Director at Econ One Research, where he specializes in competition policy, regulatory economics, and consumer protection. He's a professor at the University of Utah and a leading voice on market power, price gouging, and the intersection of antitrust and inequality. Social Media: ⁠@halsinger.bsky.social⁠ ⁠@HalSinger⁠ Further reading:  ⁠Hal's Twitter thread on the potential for companies to exploit Trump's tariffs to raise prices higher than their costs. ⁠ Hal's recent OpEd in The Sling: ⁠Progressives Need a New Toolkit to Fight Inflation⁠  ⁠How Corporations “Get Away With Murder” to Inflate Prices on Rent, Food, and Electricity⁠ ⁠How Trump Is Helping Price Gougers Exploit His Tariffs⁠ ⁠President John F. Kennedy News Conference on April 11, 1962⁠ ⁠Antitrust Policy for the Conservative⁠ Website: ⁠http://pitchforkeconomics.com⁠ Instagram: ⁠@pitchforkeconomics⁠ Threads: ⁠pitchforkeconomics⁠ Bluesky: ⁠@pitchforkeconomics.bsky.social⁠ Twitter: ⁠@PitchforkEcon⁠, ⁠@NickHanauer⁠, ⁠@civicaction⁠ YouTube: ⁠@pitchforkeconomics⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠Pitchfork Economics⁠ Substack: ⁠The Pitch

This week I discuss shrinkflation, skrimpflation, greedflation and much more. #LOUDITPodcast is hosted by Nnedinso. Tune in every Monday for some funny stories and girl talk to cheer up your Monday blues. From life experiences to wild stories and current media, no topic is off limits. Let's LOUD IT and talk some rubbish! Twitter: @Nneddy121 and YouTube: ItsNnedinso

Brian Albrecht is the chief economist for the International Center for Law & Economics and is the coauthor of the economics newsletter Economic Forces. In Brian's first appearance on the show, he discussed the data behind business dynamism, the notion of greedflation, the recent developments in antitrust, the update Econ 101 needs to make in regard to tariffs, and much more. Check out the transcript for this week's episode, now with links. Recorded on January 6th, 2025 Follow David Beckworth on X: @DavidBeckworth Follow Brian Albrecht: @BrianCAlbrecht Follow the show on X: @Macro_Musings Check out our new AI chatbot: the Macro Musebot! Join the new Macro Musings Discord server! Join the Macro Musings mailing list! Check out our Macro Musings merch! Subscribe to David's new BTS YouTube Channel  Timestamps: (00:00:00) – Intro (00:00:51) – Brian's Education and Career (00:08:03) – Market Structure and Business Dynamism (00:31:07) – Greedflation (00:45:25) – Trump and Tariffs (00:55:51) – Outro

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"An inflation conspiracy theory is infecting the Democratic Party," The Washington Post frets. "'Greedflation' is a nonsense idea," The Economist insists. "Harris' plan to stop price gouging could create more problems than it solves," CNN warns. Over the last few years, as the prices of groceries, cars, and other necessities have risen, often dramatically, leading news outlets and influential pundits have claimed that these rising prices are simply a matter of supply and demand. Corporations aren't taking advantage of inflation, we're told; they're simply responding to it. If materials are in short supply, or if there's a surge in demand, retailers have no choice but to raise prices to control production flows and costs. Likewise, if prices of goods are significantly higher, then the people who want those goods enough to pay higher prices can still have them. But these pat arguments don't hold up to scrutiny. Since the most recent round of inflation began, multiple studies have shown that corporations are indeed taking advantage of inflation, using tactics like price gouging to boost profits while creating barriers to quality food, medication, and other essentials. So what explains this discrepancy? On this episode, we examine the tendency of media to defend corporate price-gouging and other inflationary maneuvers, how high status pundits and Serious Economists critique the White House from the right on this issue and condescend to anyone who might be even slightly suspicious that corporations are animated by something other than just the Invisible Hand, painting them as wacko conspiracy theorist who simply need to take the vaulted "Econ 101." Our guest is the Revolving Door Project's Dylan Gyauch-Lewis.

Given voters' concerns over rising food and housing costs, Kamala Harris has pledged to combat price gouging if elected president, though she has yet to clearly lay out the hallmarks of the rest of her economic policy. In part 2, Bob Pollin, economist and advisor to U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders and Representative Pramila Jayapal on Medicare For All, explains the meaning of price gouging and delves into the causes of inflation during the COVID pandemic. 

Greedflation - companies exploiting a high inflation environment to raise prices relatively more than costs - has grabbed attention and headlines in economics commentary, but the evidence to prove definitively whether it took place on a wide scale in the post-COVID period is not conclusive. This week, we chat with our academic partner Alberto Cavallo, professor at Harvard Business School and co-founder of PriceStats, about a new working paper in which he and his co-authors take a deep dive into cost and pricing dynamics during the pandemic years. They employ unique data sets and analysis to determine whether, where and when excessive mark-ups on goods prices took place along the supply chains during the high inflation years of 2021-2023.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Some prices remain stubbornly high for no apparent reason other than producer greed. The supply chains are flowing, and inventories are up. Compounding the greed demonstrated by manufacturers and retailers, is a pernicious right-wing media that is spinning hard. They want Americans to think the economy is in the tank, when nothing could be farther from the truth. In today's commentary we drill down on both sides arguments. I hope you'll listen.

In today's episode, fresh off an interview at the Schwab Network in NYC, Jared reveals the weirdness of the New York Stock Exchange, as well as topics such as Nvidia's recent 10-for-1 stock split, California's bump in minimum wages, greedflation and rising fast food prices, and why it's a bad idea to finance used cars. He also addresses readers' questions, including his thoughts on the FDIC's $250K insurance limits and people's irrational fear that the US dollar will lose its status as the reserve currency.

Air Date 6/7/2024 Banning abortion is wildly unpopular and also one of the primary motivators for the group most strongly supporting the Republican Party and Donald Trump, the Christian Right, which has transformed both the party and politicians into extremists made in their own image, threatening the lives and health of millions and sacrificing democracy in the process. Leave us a message or text at 202-999-3991 or email Jay@BestOfTheLeft.com Transcript BestOfTheLeft.com/Support (Members Get Bonus Clips and Shows + No Ads!) Join our Discord community! KEY POINTS 1: Abortion and Reproductive Rights - Lectures in History 2: Abortion and the erosion of privacy - The Weeds 3: Digital surveillance and reproductive rights - Technically Optimistic 4: Anti-abortion hardliners want restrictions to go farther. It could cost Republicans - Consider This 5: Abortion and Reproductive Rights Part 2 - Lectures in History 6: Rakeen Mabud on Greedflation, Rachel K. Jones on Mifepristone - CounterSpin 7: Abortion and the erosion of privacy Part 2 - The Weeds 8: Digital surveillance and reproductive rights Part 2 - Technically Optimistic (57:00) NOTE FROM THE EDITOR On the abuse produced by abortion restrictions DEEPER DIVES (1:02:40) SECTION A: CRIMINALIZING ABORTION (1:21:07) SECTION B: ABORTION EXTREMISM OF THE REPUBLICAN PARTY (1:36:40) SECTION C: ABORTION IN THE LEGAL SYSTEM (1:53:45) SECTION D: WHAT IS THERE TO DO? SHOW IMAGE:  Description: A person dressed in a red cape and white conical bonnet with a red sash over their nose and mouth (referencing the Handmaid's Tale) stands outside the U.S. Supreme Court at dusk holding a cardboard sign with the words "This is NOT fiction." Credit: Photo by Tyler Merbler, Flickr | License: CC BY 2.0 | Changes: Cropped

David Dayen of The Prospect joins to talk about corporate price gouging and what is really behind it. Read their articles here. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tennessee-holler/message

Here for the good, the bad, and the ugly in state and national politics. On today's show: More students were arrested for taking part in Palestinian solidarity and ceasefire encampments. Now more than 2,000 students have been arrested - more than at any time since the anti-Vietnam War demonstration of the 1960s.  Another new poll finds that about 20% of voters in five key battleground states are less likely to vote for Biden in November because of his handling of the Israeli assault on Gaza.  Tough loss for the UAW at the Mercedes-Benz plant in Alabama. To put it in the words of one Mercedes-Benz worker: “This is probably the most strategic and organized union busting campaign in decades.” Biggest study of “greedflation” finds what most of us have suspected: big corporations, especially the big Fossil Fuel corporations, squeezed us for record profits while blaming it on “inflation.”  Meanwhile, some scientists are looking to fracking wastewater for a source of lithium for electric car batteries.  PA is the cyber-school capital and our kids are worse off for it. In the period from 2018 to 2022, the cyber-charter industry gained an additional $485.5 million in taxpayer dollars to line the pockets of executives.  National liberal groups are biting themselves in the butt by fawning over Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick. If we want a progressive future, we need progressive media. Support pull-no-punches, homegrown progressive media today by becoming a patron of Raging Chicken for as little as $5/month. Simply go to Patreon.com/RCPress. Help keep the media in the movement and the movement in the media. Become a patron for as little as $5/month by going to Patreon.com/RCPress. Join our Discord to continue the conversation all week long: https://discord.gg/BnjRNz3u

5.21.2024 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Henrietta Lacks Lawsuit, Trump & 'unified Reich', Tulsa Race Massacre, Sen. Bob Casey & Greedflation A federal judge says Henrietta Lacks family can proceed with the lawsuit against a pharmaceutical company over its unauthorized use of HeLa cells. After backlash, Trump pulls the video referencing 'unified Reich' off off social media. We'll show you what Vice President Kamala Harris had to say about it.  Disgraced and broke Rudy Giuliani pleads 'not guilty' in Arizona's Trump 2020 election with his co-defendants.  Trump isn't charged but is identified Trump as an unindicted co-conspirator. We are just over a week away from the 103rd anniversary of the Tulsa Race Massacre.  Justice for Greenwood's Damario Solomon-Simmons will be here to give us a preview.  Pennsylvania Senator Bob Casey will be here to discuss his efforts to stop greedflation, the way corporations are raising prices for the record profits they are raking in. And Operation Hope, John Hope Bryant will stop by to discuss his new book,  Financial Literacy For All, and how DEI is good for business.  #BlackStarNetwork advertising partners:Fanbase

We have heard the saying that the two most certain things are death and taxes. Rarely do governments repeal any of the many taxes they impose. However, a bunch of politicians in Congress and some in the Senate want to "repeal" a certain "tax" as a matter of social justice. This "tax" is the so-called "pink tax." Because women may pay more on average for certain products and services than men, activists call this extra expense the "pink tax." Congress has proposed the "Pink Tax Repeal Act" for the fifth time! Perhaps they will finally "repeal" the "pink tax." Pennsylvania Senator Bob Casey has studies showing female products with higher prices than similar non-female products. Is this because companies like to oppress women and gouge them for more money? In this episode we look at some products and services to see if there aren't other explanations for why prices can differ. We observe King Ahab whining that Naboth won't sell him a particular vineyard at the price Ahab offered as a Biblical example for why Christians shouldn't fall for victim mentality schemes like the "pink tax." The "pink tax" is not a tax, and we don't need a law with chilling effects to "repeal" it. Sources Cited: "H.R.7828 - Pink Tax Repeal Act" "The Pink Tax: Casey Exposes How Corporations Are Charging Women More for the Same Products" "The Pink Tax: How Companies Tack Extra Costs on Women in the Age of Greedflation" Rawlings | T-Ball Batting Helmets | COOLFLO | Remix | 6 1/4" - 6 7/8" | Multiple Colors on Amazon.com Keurig K-Compact Single-Serve K-Cup Pod Coffee Maker, Black on Amazon.com Scriptures Referenced: 1 Kings 21:5-7 *** Castle Rock Women's Health is a pro-life and pro-women health care ministry. They need your help to serve the community. Please consider a monthly or one-time donation. *** We value your feedback! Have questions for Truthspresso? Contact us!

GUY CIARROCCHI JOINS DAWN LIVE! GUY SHARES HIS THOUGHTS ON THE PRIMARY, AS WELL AS HIS LATEST COLUMN...WHAT TO MAKE OF THE RESULTS? CASEY VS MCCORMICK NOW HEAD TO HEAD...PHILADELPHIA AND SUBURBAN VOTING RESULTS...  Guy Ciarrocchi: “Greedflation” and other tall tales - via Broad & Liberty...  Tune in weekdays 10 AM - 12 PM EST on Talk Radio 1210 WPHT; or on the Audacy app!

This episode of Just Ask the Press covers various topics, including Donald Trump's first week in criminal court, the Supreme Court considerations, the Biden administration's actions, and the White House press briefings. The conversation touches on the impeachment trial of Alejandro Mayorkas, the bipartisan cooperation in Congress, and the ongoing trial of Donald Trump. The hosts also discuss the lack of professionalism and information in the White House press briefings. In this conversation, the principal themes discussed include the inexperience of young reporters, the interpretation of a federal statute on obstruction of an official proceeding, the recent conflict between Israel and Iran, and the overreporting of Donald Trump's legal situation. The most underreported topics mentioned are the policies being developed by the Trump administration and the causes of inflation.Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/JATQPodcastIntragram: https://www.instagram.com/jatqpodcastYoutube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCET7k2_Y9P9Fz0MZRARGqVwThis Show is Available Ad-Free And Early For Patreon supporters here: https://www.patreon.com/justaskthequestionpodcastPurchase Brian's book "Free The Press" Follow Brian's Salon articles! 

A federal report suggests grocery stores are making huge profits off what's being called "greedflation," the economic idea that businesses kept prices high well after pandemic-era demands cooled off. Dean Baker, a senior economist at the Center for Economic and Policy Research (CEPR), discusses “greedflation” and the latest inflation report, which shows a 3.5% increase since March 2023. Plus, we air WABE Southside reporter DorMiya Vance's feature from the “Young Business” series. The story spotlights two Black women who opened an agriculture business that opened during the pandemic. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week on CounterSpin: In the final quarter of 2023, after-tax corporate profits reached an all-time high of $2.8 trillion. As reported by Popular Information, corporate profit margins were at a level not seen since the 1950s, as increases in prices have outpaced increases in costs. Capitalism 101 says this shouldn't happen, because competing companies will step in with lower prices and grab some market share, right? What's different now? Abject greed, abetted by policy, and whistled past by the press corps. As one economist put it, “If people are paying $3 for a dozen eggs last week, they'll pay $3 this week. And firms take advantage of that.” One reason we have details on “greedflation” is the work of the Groundwork Collaborative. We spoke with their economist and managing director of policy and research, Rakeen Mabud, a few months back. Advocates warned that overturning Roe v. Wade would not be the end, and it wasn't. The court is now entertaining challenge to the legality of the abortion medication mifepristone, used safely and effectively for decades, including invoking the 1873 Comstock Act, about sending “obscene materials” through the mail. The Washington Post has described it as a “confusing legal battle,” but CounterSpin got clarity from the Guttmacher Institute's Rachel K. Jones last year.     The post Rakeen Mabud on Greedflation / Rachel K. Jones on Mifepristone appeared first on KPFA.

Corporate profit margins are at a level not seen since the 1950s, as abject greed was whistled past by the press corps. The post Rakeen Mabud on Greedflation, Rachel K. Jones on Mifepristone appeared first on FAIR.

One of the things we rely on is for the companies who make the stuff we need to not stick it to us, the customer. But it's become painfully clear that's just what happened during the pandemic and that it's still happening today. What can we do about it?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Are grocery prices high because of supply chain problems and rising costs? Or is it because major grocery chains took advantage of those trends to pad their profits? A new report from the Federal Trade Commission suggests the latter. We’ll unpack what the report says. Plus, Biden cancels $5.8 billion in student debt for public service workers, and we’ll hear key takeaways from CERAWeek, the “Super Bowl” of energy.

Are grocery prices high because of supply chain problems and rising costs? Or is it because major grocery chains took advantage of those trends to pad their profits? A new report from the Federal Trade Commission suggests the latter. We’ll unpack what the report says. Plus, Biden cancels $5.8 billion in student debt for public service workers, and we’ll hear key takeaways from CERAWeek, the “Super Bowl” of energy.

James and Al expose the hypocrisy of Jim Jordan and Matt Schlapp and welcome PA Senator Bob Casey.  They discuss the role of President Biden in down ballot elections, what it will take to win in PA, and the issues most important to voters.  They cover how Republican obstruction is exacerbating the border crisis and undermining national security, laying out how support for Ukraine and Israel makes us safer and boosts domestic manufacturing.  They also dive into Senator Casey's work on the fentanyl crisis and how to win on economic issues by focusing on the effect that shrinkflation and greedflation have on our cost of living. Email your questions to James and Al at politicswarroom@gmail.com or tweet them to @politicon.  Make sure to include your city, we love to hear where you're from! Check James Carville's new videos: James Carville Explains…Why Trump Might Pick Kellyanne Conway As VP James Carville Asks… Does Trump Have Syphilis? James Carville Explains… Moms For Liberty #TrumpStinks James Carville Explains… Why Mike Johnson is a P.O.S. James Carville Explains… everything about Mike Johnson James Carville on the trail of Lauren Boebert Option: Watch James Carville Explains on YouTube - Playlist Get More From This Week's Guest: Senator Casey: Twitter | Senate.gov | Congress.gov | Website | Facebook | Senate Committee On Aging Please Support Our Sponsors: Naked Wines: Head to nakedwines.com/warroom and click ‘enter voucher' in the top right when you get to the website.  Put in WARROOM for both the code and password to get 6 bottles of wine for just $39.99 with shipping included! Washington Post: Get the best journalism in the business when you go to washingtonpost.com/warroom to subscribe for just 50 cents per week your first year. Miracle Made: For 40% off high quality self-cooling sheets plus an extra 20% off with 3 free towels, use promo code WARROOM when you go to trymiracle.com/warroom

Inflation isn't an issue, says Joe Biden and his Democrat pals. GREEDFLATION is what we need to worry about, they say!

This week on CounterSpin: The rate of inflation is down. Prices, though, are still high, and Americans are struggling to afford food, cars and housing. Speaking of people having trouble affording basic necessities, “cut up the credit cards” is  the sort of advice that politicians and pundits dole out and that corporate news media presents as a respectable worldview, worthy of our attention. Another view acknowledges that the same people who earn wages also buy groceries. Pretending that we're pitted against one another is not just misinformation but disinformation. Rakeen Mabud is chief economist and managing director of policy and research at Groundwork Collaborative. They have new work on what's driving grocery prices, and it doesn't involve getting mad at people using food stamps. We'll hear from her today on the show.   The post Rakeen Mabud on Greedflation appeared first on KPFA.

The same people who earn wages also buy groceries, and pretending that we're pitted against one another is not just mis- but disinformation. The post Rakeen Mabud on Greedflation appeared first on FAIR.

Liberty at Night :: Taylor Swift Biden Endorsement conspiracy :: The Greedflation myth :: Regulators stop Amazon from buying iRobot :: Should RFK run as a Libertarian :: Texas border dispute :: Strikes in Argentina :: Boeing's real problem :: 2023-01-30 Hosts: Nate, Chuck

This Taylor Swift Biden endorsement conspiracy is ridiculous. Should the Libertarian Party consider RFK? https://groundworkcollaborative.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/24.01.17-GWC-Corporate-Profits-Report.pdf https://groundworkcollaborative.org/who-we-are/ https://www.theguardian.com/business/2024/jan/19/us-inflation-caused-by-corporate-profits Links: https://bit.ly/gmllinks WATCH on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCz3YDYP6bFMR4BAPCZdvk1g Join the private discord & chat during the show! joingml.com Like our intro song? https://www.3pillmorning.com This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp.  Give online therapy a try at Betterhelp.com/gml and get on your way to being your best self.  Secure your assets and protect your loved ones with Trust and Will. Get 10% off plus free shipping  of your estate plan documents by visiting trustandwill.com/GML Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

FRIDAY WRAP: Greedflation works! Tesla blockades! COP28 attendees flew a looong way! Taco Bell's "stain resistant sheets"! Plus, Bill Ackman, STFU!

Ralph welcomes Abigail Disney, to discuss her work trying to get her namesake's company to pay their workers a fair, livable wage as told in her documentary, “The American Dream: And Other Fairy Tales.” Plus, Erica Payne cofounder of The Patriotic Millionaires and co-author of “Tax The Rich!” returns to update us on their latest work educating ordinary Americans about how they can advocate for a fairer tax system.Abigail Disney is a social activist, philanthropist, and an Emmy-winning documentary filmmaker. She is also Chair and Co-Founder of Level Forward, an ecosystem of storytellers, entrepreneurs, and social change-makers dedicated to balancing artistic vision, social impact, and stakeholder return. She also created the nonprofit Peace is Loud, which uses storytelling to advance social movements, and the Daphne Foundation, which supports organizations working for a more equitable, fair, and peaceful New York City. She is Co-Founder of Fork Films, a nonfiction media production company, which produces original documentaries and the podcast All Ears. Her latest film, which she co-directed with Kathleen Hughes, is The American Dream and Other Fairy Tales.Heirs and heiresses have gotten into a lot of trouble down the years trying to impose their will on the world. I think that my job, if I have one, is to impose the will of the world on wealthy people instead of the other way around.Abigail DisneyWe need to reinvigorate the IRS, we need to reinvigorate OSHA, we need to reinvigorate the NLRB and the other referees that have been made anemic by the constant assault of budget cuts.Abigail DisneyIt is amazing to me that, as this far rightwing guy, [Roy Disney] would never have treated his workers in a million years the way that the CEO at the time—Bob Iger, who was toying with running for president as a Democrat—was treating them on the regular. And that was the total capture of the entire American political spectrum by an idea about work and working that was the inverse—in a relatively short period of time— of what my grandfather was doing as a matter of course.Abigail DisneyErica Payne is the founder and president of Patriotic Millionaires, an organization of high-net-worth individuals that aims to restructure America's political economy to suit the needs of all Americans. Their work includes advocating for a highly progressive tax system, a livable minimum wage, and equal political representation for all citizens. She is the co-author, with Morris Pearl, of Tax the Rich: How Lies, Loopholes and Lobbyists Make the Rich Even Richer.As far as I can tell, the billionaire class bought up the entire Republican Party and a sufficient number of Democrats that they got a stranglehold on this economy. What they basically created is a system that guarantees we become more unequal more quickly over time, they destabilize the entire country, they threaten democratic capitalism around the world…Mathematically, there's absolutely no direction this country can go in other than more unequal. And we're looking at a game of economic Jenga, where we're basically pulling money out of the bottom and the middle and putting it on the top and the whole thing's in the process of collapsing.Erica PayneIf they are talking to you about something other than money, they are stealing your money. So the next time someone is talking to you about abortion, or transgender rights, or critical race theory, or any of these other things, you can rest assured that these politicians on the back end are stealing your money.Erica PayneI'm glad you mentioned Reagan, because I think liberals and progressives underestimate the gigantic impact this cruel man with a smile had on the culture with his market fundamentalism.Ralph NaderWe are excited to announce a book giveaway featuring "Tax the Rich!: How Lies, Loopholes, and Lobbyists Make the Rich Even Richer" by Erica Payne and Morris Pearl. To participate, simply click this email link and provide your full name, address (including city, state, and zip code). Please note that the giveaway is limited to one copy per person or household. We have a total of thirty books available, which will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. Act fast to secure your copy and uncover the truths behind wealth inequality. In Case You Haven't Heard with Francesco DeStantis1. As the reinvigorated Teamsters union engages in a massive contract renegotiation with UPS, the labor group has announced they scored a major victory – elimination of 22.4, the “two-tier” system, meaning “all drivers currently classified under the 22.4 system would be reclassified immediately to Regular Package Car Drivers, placed in seniority, and have their pay adjusted to the appropriate RPCD rate.” The two-tier system has been a central issue for organized labor in recent years, and a catalyst for the proliferation of a more militant labor movement.2. For the past six years, the Department of Energy has been attempting to clean up a “highly radioactive” spill near the Columbia River in Washington State. Now, the Tri-City Herald reports that the spill is “both deeper and broader than anticipated.” The Energy Department is already quoted saying “the soil beneath the 324 Building is so radioactively hot that it would be lethal to a worker on direct contact within two minutes.”3. Amid a slew of reactionary decisions, the Supreme Court somehow made the right call in a major case. In a 5-4 decision, led by Gorsuch, the Court ruled in Mallory v. Norfolk that “Pennsylvania's law establishing personal jurisdiction over a corporation through mandatory registration does NOT violate due process,” Mark Joseph Stern reports. The full opinion is available here.4. The membership of the Screen Actors Guild have already voted overwhelmingly to authorize a strike, yet union president Fran Drescher seems to be merely using that vote as leverage to demand concessions from the studios. In response, Rolling Stone reports that over 300 actors – including household names like Meryl Streep, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, and Quinta Brunson – sent a public letter urging against compromise with the studios in the face of major threats like AI. The letter ends by saying “For our union and its future, this is our moment. We hope that, on our behalf, you will meet that moment and not miss it.”5. A major new report by Good Jobs First found that major corporate polluters in Michigan have been exploiting an anti-pollution subsidy in the state for decades. Just since 2010, corporations like GM, Ford, and Stellantis have cheated the Michigan treasury of $2.2 billion. As the group notes, the first step to addressing this corporate welfare crisis is “A proper accounting of which communities are losing how much money.”6. The New York Times reports that, as a result of corrupt dealings within the Department of Education, New York City schoolchildren were fed chicken tenders containing pieces of metal and plastic. This serves as a sobering reminder of the real-world impacts of corporate capture and corruption.7. In Korea, embattled extreme Right-wing president Yoon Suk Yeol – who, among other dangerous proposals has sought to resurrect the country's nuclear weapons program – is seeking to crackdown on the country's unions. In response, the Korea Herald reports that the Korean Confederation of Trade Unions will hold two weeks of sustained strikes intended to drive Yoon from office. Between 400,000 and half a million workers are expected to participate.8. The “Greedflation” theory – which contends the recent spate of inflation is due to corporate profit seeking rather than a tight labor market – has won a major backer: the International Monetary Fund, or IMF. A new report on inflation in Europe published by the international finance agency found that profits account for no less than 45% of price rises since 2022. Import costs accounted for another 40%. This is a stunning finding for a group that typically does everything in its power to aid multinational capital.9. The Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy has announced some major wins from the recent state legislative sessions, including defending Washington State's capital gains tax and blocking a regressive package of tax cuts in Kansas. If he were dead, Grover Norquist would be rolling in his grave. Get full access to Ralph Nader Radio Hour at www.ralphnaderradiohour.com/subscribe

In late 2021, Isabella Weber, an economist at University of Massachusetts, Amherst published a paper with a new idea. The theory, what she called "seller's inflation," sought to address the confounding fact that the economy was seeing rising high prices and skyrocketing corporate profits. The idea quickly moved from the halls of academia to the political arena. And quicker still, it was dismissed—at one point called a "conspiracy theory." But now, in 2023, "greedflation" is popping up across headlines. This week, OTM correspondent Micah Loewinger sits down with Lydia DePillis, a reporter on the business desk at The New York Times, to talk about her 2022 article dissecting the arguments for and against greedflation's impact on the economy, and everything that's happened since. 

In late 2021, Isabella Weber, an economist at University of Massachusetts, Amherst published a paper with a new idea. The theory, what she called "seller's inflation," sought to address the confounding fact that the economy was seeing rising high prices and skyrocketing corporate profits. The idea quickly moved from the halls of academia to the political arena. And quicker still, it was dismissed—at one point called a "conspiracy theory." But now, in 2023, "greedflation" is popping up across headlines. This week, OTM correspondent Micah Loewinger sits down with Lydia DePillis, a reporter on the business desk at The New York Times, to talk about her 2022 article dissecting the arguments for and against greedflation's impact on the economy, and everything that's happened since. 

Who's to blame for current inflation? It's one of the spiciest debates these days, with many fingers pointed at one villain: corporations. Today on the show, an economist who looked for evidence on whether or not greedflation is the answer.

It's News Day Tuesday! Sam and Emma break down the biggest headlines of the day. First, they run through updates on the subpoena of Donald Trump, E. Jean Carroll's new charges against Trump, a vehicular strike on the White House, the slow acceptance of greedflation theory by economic elites, and Ron DeSantis' police, also tackling Kevin McCarthy and Joe Biden agreeing on their desire to potentially agree to negotiate an agreement on the debt ceiling negotiation. Sam and Emma dive a little deeper into the absurd coverage of the greed factor in inflation, the lingering desire to make it seem like a fringe factor, and how to push the Fed to actually tackle this issue. They then parse through Minnesota's incredible progress with a trifecta and a one-seat Senate majority, walking through the history of the DFL, the incredible pro-labor legislation they're passing, and the importance of actually using power when you have it (*cough* national Democrats *cough*). And in the Fun Half: MR has some technical troubles (totally unrelated to the gerontocratic control of the studio), they watch Newsmax talking heads demean Fox for following the same human rights laws that they – as residents of NYC – also must follow, and Ren from Oregon dives into the private debt issue in the US. Mike from Portland solves Sam's computer issues, William from Portland reflects on the legacy of Michael Brooks, and Greg from Beaumont dives into tacit collusion, before Brian from Germany parses through some crazy attacks on mutual aid activism in North Carolina. Mississippi schools crack down on any non-normative gender expression, and Tusli runs to the defense of killer Daniel Penny, plus, your calls and IMs! Learn more about E-4268 here: https://petitions.ourcommons.ca/en/Petition/Details?Petition=e-4268 Become a member at JoinTheMajorityReport.com: https://fans.fm/majority/join Subscribe to the ESVN YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/esvnshow Subscribe to the AMQuickie newsletter here: https://am-quickie.ghost.io/ Join the Majority Report Discord! http://majoritydiscord.com/ Get all your MR merch at our store: https://shop.majorityreportradio.com/ Get the free Majority Report App!: http://majority.fm/app Check out today's sponsors: IAC Laser Engraving: IAC Laser Engraving is a Leftist-owned Worker Collective started by long time listener Ryan Lubin in September of 2021. They use sustainably sourced materials  coupled with extremely energy efficient laser technology to bring you unique products that you won't find anywhere else! Visit https://www.iaclasers.com/ to order yours today and  enter in Coupon Code: "MAJORITY10" at purchase to receive a 10% discount on their AMAZING products." StoryWorth: StoryWorth is an online service that helps every other figure in your life share stories through thought-provoking questions about their memories and personal thoughts. Give all the fathers in your life a meaningful gift you'll both cherish for years by going to https://storyworth.com/majority. You'll get $10 off your first purchase! Shopify: Scaling your business is a journey of endless possibility. Shopify is here to help, with tools and resources that make it easy for any business to succeed from down the street to around the globe. Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at https://shopify.com/majority! Follow the Majority Report crew on Twitter: @SamSeder @EmmaVigeland @MattBinder @MattLech @BF1nn @BradKAlsop Check out Matt's show, Left Reckoning, on Youtube, and subscribe on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/leftreckoning Subscribe to Discourse Blog, a newsletter and website for progressive essays and related fun partly run by AM Quickie writer Jack Crosbie. https://discourseblog.com/ Check out Ava Raiza's music here! https://avaraiza.bandcamp.com/ The Majority Report with Sam Seder - https://majorityreportradio.com/

Krystal and Saagar discuss the debate in DC on whether the Pentagon leaker is a Hero or a Traitor, the Media spinning the Pentagon leaks as a Russian Op, DeSantis signing an unpopular abortion bill in the dead of night, Trump burying DeSantis with Gross "Pudding Fingers" ad, Justice Clarence Thomas caught hiding billionaire real estate payment, Pelosi smears Feinstein critics asking her to resign as "Sexist", Fox News desperately trying to settle the Dominion lawsuit before trial, Krystal looks into a big bank economist saying that "Greedflation" could end Capitalism, and Saagar looks into a couple that called into Dave Ramsey's show with advice on their massive debt that reveals a dire warning for all Americans.To become a Breaking Points Premium Member and watch/listen to the show uncut and 1 hour early visit: https://breakingpoints.supercast.com/To listen to Breaking Points as a podcast, check them out on Apple and SpotifyApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/breaking-points-with-krystal-and-saagar/id1570045623 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4Kbsy61zJSzPxNZZ3PKbXl Merch: https://breaking-points.myshopify.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Krystal and Saagar discuss the debate in DC on whether the Pentagon leaker is a Hero or a Traitor, the Media spinning the Pentagon leaks as a Russian Op, DeSantis signing an unpopular abortion bill in the dead of night, Trump burying DeSantis with Gross "Pudding Fingers" ad, Justice Clarence Thomas caught hiding billionaire real estate payment, Pelosi smears Feinstein critics asking her to resign as "Sexist", Fox News desperately trying to settle the Dominion lawsuit before trial, Krystal looks into a big bank economist saying that "Greedflation" could end Capitalism, and Saagar looks into a couple that called into Dave Ramsey's show with advice on their massive debt that reveals a dire warning for all Americans. To become a Breaking Points Premium Member and watch/listen to the show uncut and 1 hour early visit: https://breakingpoints.supercast.com/ To listen to Breaking Points as a podcast, check them out on Apple and Spotify Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/breaking-points-with-krystal-and-saagar/id1570045623   Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4Kbsy61zJSzPxNZZ3PKbXl   Merch: https://breaking-points.myshopify.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices