US isolates itself through sanctions & Elon Musk backs Trump’s ‘Space Force’

Anya Parampil reports on new US sanctions targeting Iran as well as efforts from the international community, including Russia, China, and Europe, to sidestep the new rules. Anya talks to Mohammad Marandi, Professor at the University of Tehran, about how Trump’s policies could  lead to the isolation of the United States, as countries work to de-dollarize. Later, Anya brings us recent comments from billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk, who says he supports President Trump’s decision to create a “Space Force” branch of the military. Anya explains that while many of us associate the Space Force with military expansion, Musk likely sees the initiative as an opportunity to win government contracts, breaking down how his SpaceX, Tesla, and SolarCity companies thrive off taxpayer money. Kevin Gustafson, organizer with Democracy at Work DC, joins In Question to trace the source of Musk’s wealth and discuss the poor working conditions faced by many of his employees.