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Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar, page 6
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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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6/24/26: Zohran Clean Sweep In NYC Elections, Pro Israel Dems DestroyedNew York City election results framed as a “left” and DSA-backed sweep led by Zoran Mamdani; discussion of why pro-Palestine/anti-genocide positions and endorsements mattered, plus knock-on effects…24 Jun 2026 · 58 min · 20 chapters
6/24/26: Iran Denies Trump Nuclear Claims, Tulsi Resigns, UAE Sudan HorrorsThe episode covers (1) U.S.-Iran negotiations for an end to the war, including nuclear and Strait of Hormuz issues, Congress’s role in sanctions relief, and likely political obstacles; (2) Tulsi…24 Jun 2026 · 48 min · 13 chapters
6/23/26: John Mearsheimer On Iran & Ukraine, Tucker Says He Is Done With Republican PartyJohn Mearsheimer discusses the Trump administration’s Iran nuclear/sanctions talks, the risks of escalating Ukraine-Russia strikes, and broader implications for U.S.23 Jun 2026 · 1 h 2 min · 21 chapters
6/23/26: Housing Affordability Crisis, Israel's Nuclear Blackmail PlotThe episode links two crises: U.S. housing affordability and the U.S.-Israel relationship, framed as driven by financialization and power politics.23 Jun 2026 · 44 min · 20 chapters
6/22/26: Mythos AI Hacked NSA In Hours, Trump Reflecting Pool Meltdown, Zohran Vs AIPACThe hosts discuss (1) claims that Anthropic’s “Mythos” AI could hack NSA-classified systems “in hours,” (2) the Trump administration’s handling of the Washington, D.C.22 Jun 2026 · 55 min · 19 chapters
6/22/26: Iran Talks Nearly Collapse, Neocons Try To Tank Deal, Americans Want War To EndFirst-day progress in high-level U.S.-Iran talks mediated by Qatar and Pakistan, focused on keeping the Strait of Hormuz open, creating Lebanon “deconfliction” mechanisms, and bringing IAEA…22 Jun 2026 · 1 h · 23 chapters
6/19/26: Iran Deal on Brink of Collapse, Neocons Fuming at Trump, Hasan Piker Rally BannedThe episode focuses on a renewed Israel–Hezbollah ceasefire brokered by Qatar amid ongoing Lebanon strikes, Iran’s warning to the U.S.19 Jun 2026 · 1 h 43 min · 45 chapters
6/18/26: Trump 180 On Iran, Ben Shapiro Attacks Vance, Deep State Fights Iran MOUA Breaking Points discussion of the Iran memorandum of understanding signed in Versailles, focusing on what the deal does and doesn’t change (nuclear enrichment, ballistic missiles, Strait of Hormuz…18 Jun 2026 · 1 h 8 min · 19 chapters
6/18/26: Trump Haunted By Great Depression, Peter Thiel Secret Society ExposedThe episode is a political/economic roundup plus a segment on a reported Peter Thiel-linked “dialogue” elite retreat.18 Jun 2026 · 27 min · 15 chapters
6/17/26: Trump Lashes Out At Israel, Prof Pape On US Surrender, Israelis Hysterical Over DealDebate over a leaked/contested Iran-U.S. Memorandum of Understanding ahead of a Friday signing deadline, including claims about “status quo” nuclear access, a 60-day negotiation window, and whether…17 Jun 2026 · 1 h 9 min · 27 chapters
6/17/26: Feds Charge Anti-ICE Protesters, Vance Pressed On Epstein, AIPAC Tracker PledgeThe episode covers three threads: (1) federal charges against 15 Minnesota anti-ICE/anti-immigration protesters tied to Direct Action Minnesota, (2) J.D.17 Jun 2026 · 48 min · 15 chapters
6/16/26: Anthropic CEO Pressed On AI In Military Use, Gas Prices Here To Stay, MAGA Grandma Turns On TrumpThe episode covers three main topics: AI in military targeting, energy prices after the Iran conflict, and political fallout from Trump’s economy.16 Jun 2026 · 44 min · 19 chapters
6/16/26: Trump Slams Bibi Over Lebanon Attacks, Ben Shapiro Meltdown Over Iran Deal, Bari Weiss Vs Trita ParsiTrump’s comments on Lebanon/Hezbollah, the status and stakes of a U.S.-Iran deal (including a claimed $300B reconstruction fund), and political/media conflict around it; plus discussion of AI and…16 Jun 2026 · 49 min · 17 chapters
6/15/26: Anthropic Model Banned, AI Crash Incoming, Eric Trump UFC Scandal, WH Panic Over Situation Room LeakThe episode discusses three main storylines: (1) Anthropic’s Fable 5 (and Mythos 5) being pulled after a U.S.15 Jun 2026 · 1 h 11 min · 28 chapters
6/15/26: Trump Says Iran Deal Is Done, Jeremy Scahill On US Capitulation, Israelis Meltdown Over DealThe show discusses Donald Trump’s announcement that a U.S.-Iran “deal” is complete, but argues it’s actually a shaky memorandum of understanding that may collapse over Israel’s actions in Lebanon.15 Jun 2026 · 41 min · 18 chapters
6/12/26: Iran Worries Trump Mentally Ill, Hunter Biden Defends Platner, Antonio Reynoso, CAIR AttorneyBreaking Points discusses (1) whether a new US-Iran nuclear/war de-escalation deal is imminent, after Trump claims a deal is done and Iran leaks/denies details; (2) Hunter Biden’s appearance on Gavin…12 Jun 2026 · 1 h 34 min · 36 chapters
6/11/26: Trump Considered Nuking Iran, Trump Says He Loves Inflation, Morning Joe Vs PlatnerReaction to Trump’s threats about taking Carg Island (Karg Island) in Iran, plus debate over inflation comments, U.S.-Israel intelligence sharing legislation, and controversy around Epstein files and…11 Jun 2026 · 56 min · 15 chapters
6/11/26: Trump Floats Taking Kharg Island, Prof Marandi Says Iran Welcomes InvasionEscalating U.S.-Iran fighting in the Gulf of Oman/Strait of Hormuz, Trump’s threats (including taking Kharg Island), claims about a possible near-final deal, and discussion of alleged nuclear…11 Jun 2026 · 45 min · 13 chapters
6/10/26: Putin Assassination Attempt, Bernie Candidate Wins In CA, Cuba Preps For US WarThe episode covers three threads: (1) a purported assassination attempt on Vladimir Putin by Ukrainian drones, and how Trump initially accepted the claim then later said it “didn’t happen” after CIA…10 Jun 2026 · 40 min · 22 chapters
6/10/26: US Strikes Iran, Inflation Rises As Tech Stocks Fall, Platner Wins In MaineBreaking Points covers escalating U.S.-Iran conflict after a reported downing of a U.S.10 Jun 2026 · 1 h 10 min · 28 chapters
6/9/26: Trump Booed At Knicks Game, Sports Gambling Scandal, Chris Rabb On Platner ControversyTrump’s reception at a Knicks–Spurs NBA Finals game at Madison Square Garden (including claims of boos vs Trump’s “mostly cheers” statement), the broader issue of ultra-expensive sports tickets and…9 Jun 2026 · 51 min · 17 chapters
6/9/26: US Helicopter Downed In Strait Of Hormuz, Prof Pape On Axis Of Resistance, North Korea Economy SurgesThe episode is a fast-moving news analysis focused on three main stories: the Iran-Israel conflict and U.S.9 Jun 2026 · 53 min · 22 chapters
6/8/26: Iran & Israel Exchange Fire, Trump Rage Quits Interview, Pentagon Warns Of Israeli SpyingIran–Israel escalation after strikes involving Lebanon; Trump’s comments to reporters to prevent retaliation; claims the U.S.8 Jun 2026 · 1 h 1 min · 21 chapters
6/8/26: Chips Stocks Hammered, Trump Floats Gov Stake In AI CompaniesMarket volatility tied to higher-for-longer rates; chip/AI selloff; voters’ dissatisfaction with Trump’s inflation handling; and a major AI policy scoop about Trump exploring government equity stakes…8 Jun 2026 · 34 min · 14 chapters