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China Tensions

While I completely concede that the recent Pelosi trip to Taiwan was unwise, some of the recent conversations on BP has not illustrated the desire by the Taiwanese to be closer to the US and allies. What do you two believe is the U.S, responsibility to these countries, who are like-minded and have thriving democracies, that are being punished and hurt by dictatorships? Is that not something the the U.S. should try to prevent or stop?

Ratings

Is there any possibility that Breaking Points can in the future discuss ratings as it pertains to the show? Would love to know analytics of listeners if possible. How many people are paid subscribers vs not? Etc Etc. With how much ratings is discussed with mainstream media on Breaking Points it would be interesting to see where Breaking Points ranks into that.

Celebrities Ukraine Safari

What is driving some celebrities to visit Zelensky and why does he take these meetings? I understand he wants focus on his country and cause but does he not know the optics of this make him look very unserious to some people? What does a meeting with Ben Stiller and Jessica Chastain really do for the Ukrainian people? Don't even get me started on the Vogue Cover.

IRS coming for middle class?

There's a lot of conservative hand-wringing regarding the "Inflation Reduction Act" and the hiring of 87,000 new agents, especially regarding the possibility of increased audits. While the narrative says that they'll mainly be going after corporations and the rich, is it not plausible that such entities have more resources to fight and stonewall audits, and thus go after less resistant low-hanging fruit like the lower and middle class?

Immigration

So we basically ran an Immigration restriction experiment on accident during the pandemic. Borders were shut for 18 months and did not open as fast as demand returned. We got a tight labor market and wage growth. Also inflation but wages are stickier than inflation. I know Trump ruined the immigration debate for the next 40 yrs, but didn’t Immigration restriction win the numerical debate?