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, Ryan and Emily discuss Kash Patel alcohol allegations, Sam Harris smears Zohran, pro-Trump AI bots exposed, FL Cubans beg for war. Jose Luis: https://x.com/GranadosCeja 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 Trump threatens Iran, Trump fearful of becoming Jimmy Carter, Israel humiliates Trump on ceasefire. Jose Luis: https://x.com/GranadosCeja 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....
The BP team looks at Iran opening the Strait of Hormuz in ceasefire agreement, Zohran triggering the rich in new Tax Video, and AOC giving a stumbling answer to a Drop Site reporter on who will replace Pelosi in California race. 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 Hegseth says the US is reloading for Iran, Saudi may pull the plug on LIV Golf, corporations price gouging during war. Seyed Mohammad Marandi: https://x.com/s_m_marandi?s=20 Noam Scheiber: https://www.amazon.com/Mutiny-Revolt-College-Educated-Working-Class/dp/0374610819 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/lis...
Krystal and Saagar discuss Professor Marandi on negotiations, Allbirds rebrand as AI company, college grads screwed. Seyed Mohammad Marandi: https://x.com/s_m_marandi?s=20 Noam Scheiber: https://www.amazon.com/Mutiny-Revolt-College-Educated-Working-Class/dp/0374610819 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...
Emily and Saagar discuss troops surged to Iran, dire economic warnings, JD Vance begs young voters, Italy clashes with Israel. Lauren Conlin: https://x.com/conlin_lauren Shaiel Ben-Ephraim: https://x.com/academic_la Robert 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....
Emily and Saagar discuss Lebanon invasion doomed, scientists go missing, Professor Pape on Trump ceasefire. Lauren Conlin: https://x.com/conlin_lauren Shaiel Ben-Ephraim: https://x.com/academic_la Robert 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 delve into Donald Trump's controversial self-portrayal as Jesus and his subsequent attacks on the Pope, examining the evangelical backlash and historical context of such religious and political dynamics. The discussion then shifts to Hungary's recent election, analyzing Victor Orban's defeat, Peter Magyar's rise, and the implications for populist movements. Finally, the episode explores the Sam Altman Molotov cocktail attack, connecting it to historical patterns of anti-elite violence and economic displacement, and features an emotional interview with a 9/11 widow who exposes the government's failures in compensation and accountability, linking past injustices to current U.S. foreign policy decisions.
Emily and Saagar discuss Trump Hormuz blockade falls apart, Lindsey Graham sabotaging peace deal, Israel freaks over IDF viral soldier. Sohrab Ahmari: https://x.com/SohrabAhmari?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....
This episode delves into the collapse of US-Iran negotiations, precipitated by Trump's last-minute demand for "zero enrichment" and subsequent decision to blockade the Strait of Hormuz. Experts Trita Parsi and Rory Johnston break down the severe economic repercussions, including rapidly escalating oil and gas prices, global supply shortages, and the potential for an act of war. The discussion also examines Iran's strategic counters, China's role, and the shifting power dynamics that complicate any peaceful resolution.
Krystal and Saagar discuss Korea flames Israel, Eric Swalwell scandal, Norm Finkelstein on Iran war. Norm Finkelstein: https://www.amazon.com/Gazas-Gravediggers-Inquiry-Corruption-Places/dp/1682196577 Trita Parsi: https://x.com/tparsi?s=20 Rory Johnston: https://x.com/Rory_Johnston 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 priva...
The BP team looks at updates on the Iran ceasefire negotiations and destruction of Lebanon, Professor John Mearsheimer joins to demand Trump surrender to the Iranians and the global fallout especially in East Asia, Elissa Slotkin has a tense townhall with voters asking about AIPAC, Olivia Reingold causes a commotion at an Abdul El Sayed rally, and Melania gives a surprising speech distancing herself from Jeffrey Epstein. To become a Breaking Points Premium Member and watch/listen to the show AD ...
Krystal and Saagar delve into the rapid collapse of the US-Iran ceasefire, detailing Israel's escalated attacks in Lebanon and the White House's contradictory statements regarding the negotiated terms. They analyze the US's perceived strategic defeat, Iran's unwavering demands for a permanent end to hostilities, and the profound economic implications for the region, including Iran's potential for massive revenue from the Strait of Hormuz. Yanis Varoufakis then joins, dissecting the geopolitical landscape, critiquing Europe's irrelevance, and forecasting a transformed global order with China emerging as a significant winner.
Krystal and Saagar discuss oil execs panic, Bibi rejects ceasefire, Iran victory cements government. Yanis Varoufakis: https://www.yanisvaroufakis.eu/ Behrooz Ghamari: https://www.amazon.com/New-Events-Questions-Behrooz-Ghamari/dp/1682196712 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 Bibi lied to Trump in cabinet meeting, Alex Jones freaks on Trump, Ben Shapiro meltdown over Ryan Iran reporting, Professor Pape says trap is not over. Robert Pape: https://escalationtrap.substack.com/ Jeremy Scahill: https://x.com/jeremyscahill?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 inform...
Ryan and Emily discuss Trump blinks on Iran threat, Iran ready for war to resume, Hegseth cope. Robert Pape: https://escalationtrap.substack.com/ Jeremy Scahill: https://x.com/jeremyscahill?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 Saagar discuss Trump jail threat for journalist backfires, US critically low on interceptors, Tucker turns on Trump. 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 Saagar discuss Trump threatening Iranian civilization, US strikes Kharg island, Trump trashes US allies. 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 control over Hormuz, energy rationing around the world, Iran damage coverup, Iran worried about US using nukes. Trita Parsi: https://x.com/tparsi?s=20 Brandon Weichert: https://x.com/WeTheBrandon?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 moves Iran deadline, huge missile barrage in Israel, US pilot rescue operation. Trita Parsi: https://x.com/tparsi?s=20 Brandon Weichert: https://x.com/WeTheBrandon?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....
Emily, Ryan and Griffin discuss Iran shooting down a US jet, Trump purges top military officials, Pam Bondi forced out, CNN meltdown over Hasan Piker & MORE. Effie: https://effieforcongress.com/ Griffin: https://x.com/griffinpdavis 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 oil prices spiking, Iran predicts ground invasion. Trita Parsi: https://x.com/tparsi?s=20 Nicholas Mulder: https://x.com/njtmulder?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 US allies turn on Trump, Israel takes massive fire, Iran war ending US econ dominance, AI bubble popping. Trita Parsi: https://x.com/tparsi?s=20 Nicholas Mulder: https://x.com/njtmulder?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 Russia breaks Cuba blockade, Fmr CIA on Trump bungling Iran. Robert Pape: https://escalationtrap.substack.com/ Brace Belden: https://x.com/TrueAnonPod Robert Baer: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B001IQZM0I 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 Amazon in Bahrain, US allies prep for disaster, Robert Pape on Iran gaining power, mass layoffs slam US economy. Robert Pape: https://escalationtrap.substack.com/ Brace Belden: https://x.com/TrueAnonPod Robert Baer: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B001IQZM0I 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/lis...
Krystal and Saagar discuss Trump floats total Iran surrender, Trump hits rock bottom polling, gas prices spike. Rory Johnston: https://www.commoditycontext.com/about 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 world leaders dire warning on Iran war, Israel passes execution bill for Palestinians, CNN crew assaulted by IDF, Trump ballroom secret bunker. Rory Johnston: https://www.commoditycontext.com/about 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 blows up US aircraft, Trump pushes ground invasion. Sohrab Ahmari: https://x.com/SohrabAhmari 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 oil crisis expands, Israel blocks palm Sunday, scientists go missing, Larr Wilkerson on Iran war. Sohrab Ahmari: https://x.com/SohrabAhmari 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....
The BP team discusses Trump extending the deadline to his Iran attack, then we talk to Jasper Nathaniel about the ongoing Settler pogroms in the West Bank. Then in the second half we react to Joe Rogan declaring MAGA to be dorks, answer some AMA questions, and speak to Michigan Senate candidate Dr. Abdul El-Sayed about his upcoming rally with Hasan Piker. Abdul's Campaign Website: https://abdulforsenate.com/ Jasper Nathaniel Substack: https://www.infinitejaz.com/ To become a Breaking Points Prem...
