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Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar, page 7
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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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6/5/26: Graham Platner Scandal, California Elections, Screwworm Outbreak & MORE!The hosts discuss a New York Times investigation into Democratic Senate candidate for Maine Graham Plattner, focusing on women who dated him and allegations of “unsettling” or physically threatening…5 Jun 2026 · 2 h 22 min · 53 chapters
6/4/26: Shawn Ryan Says Trump Duped Him, Ivanka Kushner Private Island, Rubio Confronted On Trump Falling AsleepThe episode argues Trump’s presidency is unraveling due to the Iran conflict and other retreats, and it highlights alleged health opacity and insider politics.4 Jun 2026 · 52 min · 24 chapters
6/4/26: Pratt Slips In LA Mayors Race, Lebanon Ceasefire Falls Apart, US Oil Reserves 22 Year LowElection updates and international conflict analysis. The hosts focus on California’s jungle-primary ballot counting (weeks-long mail-in rules) and the LA mayoral race, plus U.S.-Iran/Lebanon…4 Jun 2026 · 52 min · 16 chapters
6/3/26: Iran Bombs Kuwait, Hezbollah Hits IDF In Lebanon, Elections In CaliforniaThe episode covers (1) U.S.-Iran tensions after U.S. strikes on an Iranian ship and Iran’s retaliation against Kuwait and Bahrain, (2) Israel–Hezbollah fighting in Lebanon and claims about when the…3 Jun 2026 · 1 h 8 min · 24 chapters
6/3/26: Larry Ellison Net Worth Skyrockets On Data Centers, ICE Protests Erupt At Delaney HallThe episode mixes two threads: a Maryland congressional race framed around Larry Ellison’s data-center boom and a citizenship-focused discussion tied to ICE detention protests at Delaney Hall in New…3 Jun 2026 · 57 min · 18 chapters
6/2/26: Dave Rubin Humiliated On Jubilee, California Gov Showdown, LA Mayors RaceThe episode is a political news roundup focused on the 6/2/26 election cycle and a debate about the Iran war.2 Jun 2026 · 48 min · 16 chapters
6/2/26: Trump Says Everyone Hates Israel, Anthropic Pushes For IPO, Trump Hesitant On JD 2028Alleged Trump–Netanyahu phone call amid Israel-Hezbollah fighting; ceasefire negotiations and Iran’s leverage; market impacts (oil/gas) and AI policy/regulation; Anthropic’s IPO filing; Florida AG…2 Jun 2026 · 58 min · 23 chapters
6/1/26: US Bombs Iran, Jeff Sachs On WH Econ Lies, Artists Bail On Trump 250th EventU.S.-Iran escalation amid ceasefire talks; Israel’s Lebanon bombing and Iran’s “red line”; critique of Trump’s economic claims about the Iran war fallout; broader discussion of AI-driven economic…1 Jun 2026 · 55 min · 18 chapters
6/1/26: Congress Tries To Intertwine US & Israeli Militaries, Graham Platner Scandal, Cenk Banned From UKA breakdown of a controversial NDAA provision (Section 224) that, the guest argues, permanently entwines U.S.1 Jun 2026 · 55 min · 17 chapters
5/29/26: Bessent Threatens Kinetic Action, Jill Biden Gaslights, Spencer Pratt Surges, Dr. Adam HamawyBreaking Points Friday covers (1) Iran/Strait of Hormuz negotiations and threats of renewed “kinetic” action, (2) Jill Biden’s post-debate memoir claims, and (3) Spencer Pratt’s surge in the Los…29 May 2026 · 1 h 29 min · 36 chapters
5/28/26: U.S. & Iran Exchange Fire, Trump Says He Doesn't Care About Midterms, CDC Scrambles Amid Ebola OutbreakU.S.-Iran escalation during ceasefire talks (new U.S. strikes, intercepted Iranian drones/ballistic missile), Trump’s pressure on Gulf states (threats to Oman; demand to join Abraham Accords),…28 May 2026 · 51 min · 19 chapters
5/28/26: John Mearsheimer Cooks Neocons On Iran, Russia Ukraine War Escalates, Pope Leo Warns About AIDebate and analysis of escalating Iran conflict and the Russia-Ukraine war, followed by discussion of Pope Leo XIV’s AI encyclical and Catholic/AI policy concerns.28 May 2026 · 38 min · 16 chapters
5/27/26: Iran Vows Retaliation, Prof Pape On Negotiations, MAGA Texas Blowout & MORE!U.S.-Iran nuclear talks and retaliatory strikes; Israel-Hezbollah drone warfare in Lebanon; Gaza and Lebanon civilian deaths amid “ceasefires”; and how these conflicts affect Trump/Rubio negotiations…27 May 2026 · 1 h 57 min · 47 chapters
5/27/26: We Asked A Top Liberal Zionist How They Can Be Pro-IsraelLiberal Zionism and J Street’s role in U.S. politics amid Israel’s Gaza war and broader regional conflict; whether U.S.27 May 2026 · 1 h 1 min · 22 chapters
5/26/26: Trump Bombs Iran, Prof Marandi On Negotiations, Trump Pauses Taiwan Arms SalesThe episode discusses escalating conflict around a potential Iran ceasefire, the nuclear negotiations’ status, and U.S. regional fallout. It opens with reports that U.S.26 May 2026 · 59 min · 20 chapters
5/26/26: Trump Goes To War For Prediction Markets, Hasan Piker Subpoenaed By Feds Over Cuba TripThe episode covers two stories: (1) Minnesota’s new law banning prediction markets and the Trump administration’s lawsuit to block it, arguing prediction markets are federally regulated derivatives…26 May 2026 · 36 min · 13 chapters
5/24/26: Neocons FREAK As Trump Says Iran Deal INCHES AwayA “Breaking Point” special with Dr. Trita Parsi analyzing whether Donald Trump and Iran are nearing a 60-day memorandum of understanding to end hostilities, reopen the Strait of Hormuz, and set up a…24 May 2026 · 28 min · 13 chapters
5/22/26: Trump Floats Being Israeli PM, DNC Autopsy, Fetterman Israel Handler & MORE!The episode is a Breaking Points Friday roundup mixing foreign policy, U.S. politics, and economics. Topic 1: Iran/Israel missile defense. Guests discuss a Washington Post claim that the U.S.22 May 2026 · 1 h 26 min · 36 chapters
5/21/26: Iran Stuns Trump With Red Line, Trump Indicts Cuba's Castro, Bezos Speaks Against TaxesIran nuclear “red line” and ceasefire talks; Cuba/US indictment of Raul Castro; Israel incident involving National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir; US economic fallout (rates/oil); and a CNBC…21 May 2026 · 57 min · 23 chapters
5/21/26: Israel Panics After Flotilla Abuse Video, Ryan Exposes Schumer AI Screwup, Tom Steyer Confronted By GriffinThree political stories—(1) Israel’s backlash after an Itamar Ben-Gvir–posted video allegedly showing abuse of detained Gaza flotilla activists; (2) a U.S.21 May 2026 · 53 min · 18 chapters
5/20/26: Kamala Official Reveals 2024 Loss, Elon's Ex On 2024 Election Space Lasers, Dem Caught Boosting RepublicanThe episode discusses (1) why Democrats’ 2024 election “autopsy” hasn’t been released, (2) how campaign branding and YouTube-style authenticity affect elections, (3) what to do when hit with attack…20 May 2026 · 1 h 3 min · 25 chapters
5/20/26: Bibi Begs Trump For Iran War, JD Savaged Over Slush Fund, Massie Defeated, AIPAC Blown Out In PAThe episode is about three main political flashpoints: (1) Trump’s Iran posture and the likelihood of renewed conflict, (2) a new “slush fund” tied to IRS settlement and January 6th, and (3) election…20 May 2026 · 1 h · 14 chapters
5/19/26: Trump $1.8 Billion Slush Fund For Allies, Students Boo AI At Graduation, Kars4Kids Scandal EruptsThe episode covers three main stories: (1) Trump’s proposed $1.776B “anti-weaponization fund” created via settlement after dropping a $10B IRS lawsuit over leaked tax returns; hosts argue it would…19 May 2026 · 50 min · 15 chapters
5/19/26: Trump Calls Off Iran Attack After Military Warning, MAGA Mom Says Trump Abandoned HerThe episode argues that Trump’s claim he called off an imminent Iran attack is misleading, and that the real driver was military risk and Iran’s improved defenses.19 May 2026 · 44 min · 16 chapters