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The difficulty of building a truly independent business empire—including manufacturing, transport, and supply chains—is acknowledged. Adam Curry notes that while he has achieved independence on a small scale with podcasting, West is attempting it with a multi-billion dollar sneaker brand. They conclude that West's real power lies in his multi-generational influence over the youth, which the establishment is desperate to control.
Mo Facts critiques the "disdain" shown by corporations that provide no severance or insurance to long-term employees during a pandemic. He warns that the government is supplementing people not to work while billionaires double their wealth, creating a destabilized workforce. He reiterates the importance of not taking the "bait" to become violent, despite the intentional pressure from the state.
Retail CEOs warn of a "kink in every link" of the supply chain, with container costs rising from $2,000 to over $20,000. The hosts predict that the unvaccinated will be used as a scapegoat for "breaking Christmas" when shelves are empty. They note that the logistics nightmare is being used to pressure workers back into the labor force under the guise of saving the holiday season.
