Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar (Premium)

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Demonetization for Students

Really appreciate your takes. Closer to Krystal's politics, but definitely with Saagar on the Blink 182. I teach a college level senior symposium on Social Media (It's called Do Avatars dream of Digital Sheep?). The importance of independent public media is obviously a theme, as is instigating meaningful public policy. I was wondering if you could explain de-monetization in a way that would really resonate with my undergraduates? It's a critical piece in what we are discussing. I think they are probably tired of just listening to me on my soapbox. Thanks so much!

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Higher rich taxes lower my taxes?

Would more tax revenue from the rich actually replace and lower middle class taxes and pay for more good government spending or would it just be a higher rate of government waste and lining their pockets

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Progressive fallout

What do you think the fallout will look like for progressives if they say yes to these corporation-billionaires written bills? It really seems like it's in their best interest to say no, if they don't they just look weak-dumb. They need to step up their chess game.

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Not An Economist

Saagar's monologue about globalization driving inflation has me questioning what I know about the topic. Almost everything I see online talks about how the US is printing money like mad. As far as I can tell, that's factual. I can see your point about globalization and supply chains being a driving factor for increased prices, though. My question is, why can't both factors be contributing to the problem? Genuinely curious. Not a financial advisor.

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Random Covid Testing

The university I attend, in Ohio, randomly selects students to get a COVID test at a campus testing site regardless of vaccination status. These tests are mandatory and if you don’t schedule a test within two weeks once you’re selected, they report students to the Student Conduct office and employees to HR. The university also requires masks while indoors. How do you feel about the testing policy?