Breaking Points is a fearless anti-establishment multi-week Youtube and Podcast which holds the powerful to account hosted by Krystal Ball and Saagar Enjeti
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Krystal and Ryan discuss Trump holds housing bill hostage, Trump screaming match over war powers, NSPM-7 crackdown on ICE protesters, debate on AI hype. DSA: https://socialists.nyc/ Pisco: https://www.youtube.com/@PiscoLitty Cory Doctorow: https://www.amazon.com/Reverse-Centaurs-Guide-Life-After/dp/037462156X To become a Breaking Points Premium Member and watch/listen to the show AD FREE, uncut and 1 hour early visit: www.breakingpoints.com Merch Store: https://shop.breakingpoints.com/ See omnys...
Krystal and Ryan discuss Dems panic after Zohran slate sweeps NYC, DSA chairs slam Stephen Miller. DSA: https://socialists.nyc/ Pisco: https://www.youtube.com/@PiscoLitty Cory Doctorow: https://www.amazon.com/Reverse-Centaurs-Guide-Life-After/dp/037462156X To become a Breaking Points Premium Member and watch/listen to the show AD FREE, uncut and 1 hour early visit: www.breakingpoints.com Merch Store: https://shop.breakingpoints.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Krystal and Ryan discuss Zohran's slate sweeps NYC, Pro Israel Dems destroyed in NY. Trita Parsi: https://x.com/tparsi?s=20 Jon Swaine: https://www.washingtonpost.com/people/jon-swaine/ To become a Breaking Points Premium Member and watch/listen to the show AD FREE, uncut and 1 hour early visit: www.breakingpoints.com Merch Store: https://shop.breakingpoints.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Krystal and Ryan discuss Iran rejects Trump's nuclear claims, Tulsi resigns, Trump sits by as UAE Sudan horrors loom. Trita Parsi: https://x.com/tparsi?s=20 Jon Swaine: https://www.washingtonpost.com/people/jon-swaine/ To become a Breaking Points Premium Member and watch/listen to the show AD FREE, uncut and 1 hour early visit: www.breakingpoints.com Merch Store: https://shop.breakingpoints.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Krystal and Saagar discuss John Mearsheimer on Iran war and Ukraine, Tucker says he is done with the GOP. John Mearsheimer: https://www.mearsheimer.com/ Blowback Podcast: https://blowback.show/ To become a Breaking Points Premium Member and watch/listen to the show AD FREE, uncut and 1 hour early visit: www.breakingpoints.com Merch Store: https://shop.breakingpoints.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Krystal and Saagar discuss the affordability crisis on home ownership, Israel's nuclear blackmail plot. John Mearsheimer: https://www.mearsheimer.com/ Blowback Podcast: https://blowback.show/ To become a Breaking Points Premium Member and watch/listen to the show AD FREE, uncut and 1 hour early visit: www.breakingpoints.com Merch Store: https://shop.breakingpoints.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Krystal and Saagar discuss Mythos AI hacked entire NSA in hours, Trump reflecting pool meltdown, Zohran smeared for AIPAC criticism. Jeremy Scahill: https://x.com/jeremyscahill?s=20 Darializa Avila Chevalier: https://www.darializaforcongress.com/ Claire Valdez: https://clairevaldezforcongress.com/ To become a Breaking Points Premium Member and watch/listen to the show AD FREE, uncut and 1 hour early visit: www.breakingpoints.com Merch Store: https://shop.breakingpoints.com/ See omnystudio.com/li...
Krystal and Saagar discuss Iran talks nearly collapse, neocons try to tank deal, Americans want war to end. Jeremy Scahill: https://x.com/jeremyscahill?s=20 Darializa Avila Chevalier: https://www.darializaforcongress.com/ Claire Valdez: https://clairevaldezforcongress.com/ To become a Breaking Points Premium Member and watch/listen to the show AD FREE, uncut and 1 hour early visit: www.breakingpoints.com Merch Store: https://shop.breakingpoints.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inform...
The Friday show crew take a look at Israel's new operations in Lebanon putting the deal at the brink of collapse, we speak to Israeli journalist Noga Tarnopolsky about internal Israeli politics, establishment neocons fuming over the Iran deal, and then Ryan interviews Colorado candidates Melat Kiros and Julie Gonzales over their cancelled event with Hasan Piker after multiple venues banned them from holding rallies. Melat Kiros: https://www.kirosforco.com/ Julie Gonzales: https://www.julieforcol...
Krystal and Saagar discuss Trump 180 on Iran, Ben Shapiro lashes out at Vance, deep state fights Iran deal. Mohammad Ali Shabani: https://amwaj.media/en/author/16900007 To become a Breaking Points Premium Member and watch/listen to the show AD FREE, uncut and 1 hour early visit: www.breakingpoints.com Merch Store: https://shop.breakingpoints.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Krystal and Saagar discuss Trump haunted by Great Depression, Peter Thiel secret society exposed. Mohammad Ali Shabani: https://amwaj.media/en/author/16900007 To become a Breaking Points Premium Member and watch/listen to the show AD FREE, uncut and 1 hour early visit: www.breakingpoints.com Merch Store: https://shop.breakingpoints.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Ryan and Emily discuss Trump lashing out at Israel, Prof Pape says US surrendered to Iran, Israel firsters hysterical over Iran deal. Robert Pape: https://escalationtrap.substack.com/ AIPAC Tracker: https://www.trackaipac.com/ To become a Breaking Points Premium Member and watch/listen to the show AD FREE, uncut and 1 hour early visit: www.breakingpoints.com Merch Store: https://shop.breakingpoints.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Ryan and Emily discuss Feds charge 15 under NSPM-7, Vance pressed on Epstein on The View, AIPAC Tracker new pledge. Robert Pape: https://escalationtrap.substack.com/ AIPAC Tracker: https://www.trackaipac.com/ To become a Breaking Points Premium Member and watch/listen to the show AD FREE, uncut and 1 hour early visit: www.breakingpoints.com Merch Store: https://shop.breakingpoints.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Krystal and Saagar discuss Anthropic CEO defends AI use in military, gas prices are here to stay, MAGA grandma turns on Trump over inflation. Trita Parsi: https://x.com/tparsi?s=20 Trita Petition: https://www.dropsitenews.com/p/sign-the-petition-stand-with-trita To become a Breaking Points Premium Member and watch/listen to the show AD FREE, uncut and 1 hour early visit: www.breakingpoints.com Merch Store: https://shop.breakingpoints.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Krystal and Saagar discuss Trump slams Bibi over Lebanon attacks, Ben Shapiro meltdown over Iran deal, Bari Weiss tries to get Trita Parsi deported. Trita Parsi: https://x.com/tparsi?s=20 Trita Petition: https://www.dropsitenews.com/p/sign-the-petition-stand-with-trita To become a Breaking Points Premium Member and watch/listen to the show AD FREE, uncut and 1 hour early visit: www.breakingpoints.com Merch Store: https://shop.breakingpoints.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informatio...
The episode details the abrupt government ban of Anthropic's Fable 5 AI model, prompting discussion on regulatory inconsistency, political motivations, and the inherent risks of advanced AI like recursive self-improvement. An interview with journalist Ed Zitron challenges the prevailing narrative, arguing that the AI market is an unprofitable, hype-driven bubble facing an inevitable crash due to unsustainable costs and a lack of true innovation. The hosts then analyze the controversial Trump-UFC White House event, including alleged insider trading attempts by Eric Trump and the pervasive presence of illegal gambling advertisements, before finally discussing alarming leaks from the Situation Room regarding the Iran War and the Epstein cover-up, highlighting the administration's internal turmoil.
Krystal and Saagar discuss Trump says Iran deal is done, Jeremy Scahill on Trump capitulation, Israelis melt down over deal. Jeremy Scahill: https://x.com/jeremyscahill?s=20 Ed Zitron: https://www.wheresyoured.at/ Luke Thomas: https://www.youtube.com/morningkombat To become a Breaking Points Premium Member and watch/listen to the show AD FREE, uncut and 1 hour early visit: www.breakingpoints.com Merch Store: https://shop.breakingpoints.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Ryan and Emily talk to Jeremy Scahill of Drop Site News about the latest back and forth between Trump and Iran as well as reports that Iran has hired psychologists to analyze Trump's mental health. Then they look at Hunter Biden defending Graham Platner over his controversies, Antonio Reynoso joins to talk about his race for Congress in NY-7, and CAIR's Michigan Lead Staff Attorney Amy Doukoure talks to Ryan about 8 Student protestors indicted by the Trump DOJ over anti-Israel speech. Scahill: h...
Krystal and Saagar discuss Trump considered nuking Iran, Trump says he loves inflation, Morning Joe unhinged Platner interview. Brandon Weichert: https://weichert.substack.com/ Mohammad Marandi: https://x.com/s_m_marandi?s=20 To become a Breaking Points Premium Member and watch/listen to the show AD FREE, uncut and 1 hour early visit: www.breakingpoints.com Merch Store: https://shop.breakingpoints.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Krystal and Saagar discuss Trump says US will take Kharg Island, Professor Marandi says Iran welcomes invasion. Brandon Weichert: https://weichert.substack.com/ Mohammad Marandi: https://x.com/s_m_marandi?s=20 To become a Breaking Points Premium Member and watch/listen to the show AD FREE, uncut and 1 hour early visit: www.breakingpoints.com Merch Store: https://shop.breakingpoints.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Ryan and Emily discuss Putin assassination attempt, Jane Kim wins primary for California insurance commissioner, NYT attacks Sheinbaum amid historic approval ratings. Juan David Rojas: https://substack.com/@rojasrjuand Jane Kim: https://www.janekim.org/ To become a Breaking Points Premium Member and watch/listen to the show AD FREE, uncut and 1 hour early visit: www.breakingpoints.com Merch Store: https://shop.breakingpoints.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Ryan and Emily discuss US strikes across Iran, inflation rises as tech stocks struggle, Platner wins Maine Dem primary. Juan David Rojas: https://substack.com/@rojasrjuand Jane Kim: https://www.janekim.org/ To become a Breaking Points Premium Member and watch/listen to the show AD FREE, uncut and 1 hour early visit: www.breakingpoints.com Merch Store: https://shop.breakingpoints.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Krystal and Saagar discuss Trump booed at Knicks game, sports gambling scandal, Chris Rabb on Graham Platner controversy. Chris Rabb: https://www.chrisrabb.com/ Professor Pape: https://escalationtrap.substack.com/ To become a Breaking Points Premium Member and watch/listen to the show AD FREE, uncut and 1 hour early visit: www.breakingpoints.com Merch Store: https://shop.breakingpoints.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Krystal and Saagar discuss a US helicopter reportedly downed in the Strait of Hormuz, Professor Pape on Iran's new axis of resistance push, North Korea economy surges. Chris Rabb: https://www.chrisrabb.com/ Professor Pape: https://escalationtrap.substack.com/ To become a Breaking Points Premium Member and watch/listen to the show AD FREE, uncut and 1 hour early visit: www.breakingpoints.com Merch Store: https://shop.breakingpoints.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Krystal and Saagar discuss Iran and Israel exchanging fire, Trump rage quits NBC interview, Pentagon warns of Israeli spying. Jeff Stein: https://x.com/jstein_star To become a Breaking Points Premium Member and watch/listen to the show AD FREE, uncut and 1 hour early visit: www.breakingpoints.com Merch Store: https://shop.breakingpoints.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Krystal and Saagar discuss chip stocks hammered, Trump floats gov stake in AI companies. Jeff Stein: https://x.com/jstein_star To become a Breaking Points Premium Member and watch/listen to the show AD FREE, uncut and 1 hour early visit: www.breakingpoints.com Merch Store: https://shop.breakingpoints.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Krystal, Ryan and Emily discuss Graham Platner facing accusations from ex girlfriends, California election results continue rolling in as Raman and Steyer make up ground, screwworm outbreak after DOGE cuts, and interview with Oliver Larkin on his race in Florida. Oliver Larkin: https://www.oliverforcongress.com/ To become a Breaking Points Premium Member and watch/listen to the show AD FREE, uncut and 1 hour early visit: www.breakingpoints.com Merch Store: https://shop.breakingpoints.com/ See om...
Krystal and Saagar discuss growing disillusionment with Trump among his former allies due to his foreign policy shifts and legislative defeats. The episode also delves into the questionable acquisition of a private island in Albania by Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner, sparking local protests and raising corruption concerns. Additionally, Peter Thiel's departure to Argentina is analyzed, along with a deep dive into the health and transparency issues of aging politicians in Congress, featuring independent journalist Ken Klippenstein.
Krystal and Saagar discuss Pratt slipping in LA as Trump claims it's rigged, Lebanon ceasefire falls apart, US oil reserves 22 year low. Ken Klippenstein: https://www.kenklippenstein.com/ To become a Breaking Points Premium Member and watch/listen to the show AD FREE, uncut and 1 hour early visit: www.breakingpoints.com Merch Store: https://shop.breakingpoints.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Ryan and Emily discuss Iran bombs Kuwait after US hits oil tanker, Hezbollah hits IDF with FPV drones, Congress plot to imbed Israeli spyware in US military, elections in California. Oren Cass: https://americancompass.org/oren-cass/ Wala Blegay: https://walablegay.com/ Josh Paul: https://www.anewpolicy.org/ To become a Breaking Points Premium Member and watch/listen to the show AD FREE, uncut and 1 hour early visit: www.breakingpoints.com Merch Store: https://shop.breakingpoints.com/ See omnystu...
