Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar

Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar

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5/14/26: Trump Glazes Xi At China Summit, Fox News Shocked By China Tech, China Plans Arms Sales To Iran
May 14, 2026 · 58m
Krystal and Saagar analyze President Trump’s diplomatic trip to China, highlighting his deferential stance toward Xi Jinping amidst a strategic U.
5/14/26: JD Gaslights On Trump Not Caring About US Finances, US Test Scores Plummet, Tucker Humiliates Kevin O'Leary
May 14, 2026 · 55m
The episode analyzes rising inflation and credit card delinquencies linked to the Iran war, alongside a generational decline in student test scores…
5/13/26: GOP Midterm Bloodbath, Trump's Oligarch Trip To China, Prof Pape On China Advancing Rapidly
May 13, 2026 · 50m
Hosts Krystal and Saagar analyze new Atlas Intel polling showing a significant Democratic advantage in the upcoming midterms, driven by voter dissatisfaction with Republicans.
5/13/26: Trump Says He Doesn't Care About Americans Finances, Male Employment Craters, Israel Most Hated Country On Earth In New Poll
May 13, 2026 · 56m
Hosts Krystal and Saagar analyze how the Iran conflict and tariffs are driving inflation, eroding wage gains, and causing a net pay cut for Americans.
5/12/26: Trump Says Ceasefire On Life Support, Trump Desperate Gambit On Gas Prices, UFO Files Breakdown
May 12, 2026 · 56m
Krystal and Saagar analyze the fragile Iran ceasefire, Trump’s potential gas tax suspension, and rising fuel costs driven by Strait of Hormuz tensions.
5/12/26: Bibi Blames Social Media For Anti-Israel Criticism, Derek Thompson On Billionaire AI Takeover
May 12, 2026 · 41m
Krystal and Saagar critique Netanyahu’s claim that foreign bots drive anti-Israel sentiment, arguing that declining support stems from credible…
5/11/26: Hantavirus Scares Erupt, AOC Vs MTG On Israel, Larry Wilkerson On Iran War
May 11, 2026 · 1h 1m
The hosts discuss a Hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship, analyzing official responses and the risks of low institutional trust during a potential pandemic.
5/11/26: Bibi Demands More War, Dire Economic Warnings, VA Maps Struck Down
May 11, 2026 · 1h 0m
Krystal and Saagar discuss Trump rejecting Iran’s nuclear proposal, raising fears of further escalation and highlighting the war’s trillions in economic costs.
5/8/26: Trump Says Ceasefire Still On After US Iran Bombing, Platner Brutal Ad & MORE
May 8, 2026 · 1h 18m
Krystal and Saagar interview Jeremy Scahill to analyze escalating U.
5/7/26: Billionaire Says Tax The Rich Is A Slur, Epstein Alleged Final Note, Glenn Greenwald On ADL & Animal Abuse
May 7, 2026 · 52m
The hosts critique White House claims that rising credit card debt signals economic health and expose predatory lending practices in Tennessee.
5/7/26: Saudis Turn On Trump Over Project Freedom, Trump Says $8 Gas Is Worth It For Iran War
May 7, 2026 · 47m
Krystal and Saagar analyze Trump’s forced reversal of “Operation Freedom” after Saudi Arabia and Kuwait denied U.
5/6/26: Shark Tank Host Faces Data Center Backlash, Nick Shirley Visists Cuba, Trump Attacks Disloyal MAGA, 2026 Dire Job Market
May 6, 2026 · 1h 12m
The episode features Rohit Chopra discussing the economic risks of massive AI data centers, circular corporate financing, and the crypto-banking regulatory battle.
5/6/26: Trump Blinks On Iran 'Project Freedom', Trump Voters Flip, Van Jones Humiliated On Israel Nukes
May 6, 2026 · 52m
Breaking Points analyzes potential US-Iran negotiations, with guest Ahmed Khan arguing that military strikes have failed to destabilize Iran.
5/5/26: Iran Hits Critical UAE Facility, Prof Pape On Iran Escalation, Trump Courts Fetterman, Voting Rights Act Debate
May 5, 2026 · 1h 16m
The episode analyzes Iran’s missile strikes on UAE infrastructure and the resulting Strait of Hormuz crisis, featuring Professor Robert Pape’s assessment of the "escalation trap.
5/5/26: Polymarket Exec Caught On Hot Mic, Fox Praises Eric Trump Corruption, MTG Says MAGA Is Dead
May 5, 2026 · 40m
The hosts analyze Wall Street Journal data revealing that prediction markets like Polymarket are rigged, with 0.
5/4/26: Israel Uses Gaza Strategy In Lebanon, Epstein Suicide Note, China Screw You To US Sanctions
May 4, 2026 · 56m
The hosts critique Israel’s expansion of its Gaza military model into Lebanon and discuss the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, including new maps showing expanded Israeli control.
5/4/26: Oil Spikes Amid Hormuz Chaos, US Bases Damaged By Iran, Spirit Airlines Goes Bankrupt
May 4, 2026 · 47m
This episode analyzes escalating tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, featuring Trita Parsi on Iran’s diplomatic stance and the strategic implications for U.
5/1/26: New Iran Strikes Imminent?, Platner Beats Mills, AI UnderClass, JPMorgan MeToo
May 1, 2026 · 1h 29m
Breaking Points hosts discuss stalled US-Iran diplomacy, rising gas prices, and the political fallout for Republicans ahead of midterms.
4/30/26: Tim Dillon Rips US On Iran AI Lego Clips, Dave Smith On Trump Humiliation, Ellison Hollywood Merger
Apr 30, 2026 · 1h 6m
Krystal and Saagar analyze Iran’s effective use of Lego-based internet propaganda to undermine US support for the war, highlighting a shift from…
4/30/26: Trump Orders Indefinite Blockade, US Tries To Collapse Iran Economy, Trump Delusional Oil Bet
Apr 30, 2026 · 1h 3m
Krystal and Saagar analyze the US blockade of Iran, arguing that Trump’s strategy is failing as gas prices spike and global markets react.
4/29/26: Epstein Peter Thiel Plot Exposed, AOC Humiliates Trump Crony, Big Tech Israel Crackdown, Professor Pape On Iran War
Apr 29, 2026 · 1h 15m
Branko Marchteach discusses Jeffrey Epstein’s close ties to Peter Thiel, detailing their shared interests in politics, surveillance, and cryptocurrency.
4/29/26: Trump Spirals On Iran War, Oil Price Spike, Dystopian AI Car Surveillance
Apr 29, 2026 · 53m
Breaking Points hosts Krystal and Saagar discuss Trump’s escalating rhetoric on Iran, the UAE’s exit from OPEC, and rising oil prices.
4/28/26: Taxpayers To Pay For Ballroom, Congress Pushes Veteran Benefits For IDF, Hezbollah Drone Attacks, Ann Coulter On Trump And Iran
Apr 28, 2026 · 1h 9m
Krystal and Saagar criticize Republicans for pushing $400 million in taxpayer funding for a White House ballroom following an assassination attempt, while also condemning a bill extending U.
4/28/26: Trump Lashes Out At Iran, UAE Ditches OPEC, JD Thinks Hegseth Lying About War
Apr 28, 2026 · 58m
Hosts Krystal and Saagar analyze the escalating U.
4/27/26: Iran Threatens Massive Barrage, Germany Says Trump Humiliated By Iran, Oil Shock Officially Here
Apr 27, 2026 · 56m
Krystal and Saagar analyze the collapse of U.
4/27/26: WHCD Shooting Conspiracies, Joe Kent On Secret Service Failures & Iran
Apr 27, 2026 · 46m
Hosts Krystal and Saagar analyze the assassination attempt on Trump at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, examining shooter Cole Allen’s manifesto and alleged NASA ties.
4/26/26: WHAT WE KNOW: WHCD Shooter NAMED, Security FAILURE
Apr 26, 2026 · 22m
This episode provides a detailed roundup of the shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, identifying the suspect as Cole Allen, a Caltech…
4/24/26: Trump Floats Endless Iran War, Lebanon Journalist Triple Tap, AI Job Layoffs
Apr 24, 2026 · 1h 15m
The hosts discuss the escalating Iran conflict, criticizing Trump’s blockade strategy and highlighting internal US administration disarray.
4/23/26: Navy Sec Fired, WH Freaks Over Intel On Iran Military, Food Inflation Spikes
Apr 23, 2026 · 1h 2m
Hosts Krystal and Saagar analyze the firing of Navy Secretary John Phelan, attributing it to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s internal power struggles rather than military necessity.
4/23/26: Global Alarms Over New AI, Kalshi Insider Trading, Tucker Apologizes For Trump Support
Apr 23, 2026 · 37m
Krystal and Saagar discuss Anthropic’s powerful AI model, Mythos, which was restricted due to cybersecurity risks but recently accessed by…
4/22/26: Iran Fires On Ships In Hormuz Strait, Ryan Debunks Laura Loomer, Robert Pape On Iran War
Apr 22, 2026 · 1h 9m
Krystal and Saagar discuss the collapse of Iran ceasefire talks after Trump extended a pause but maintained a naval blockade, prompting IRGC ship seizures.
4/22/26: Fed Chair Nominee Grilled, Data Center Revolt, CIA Officers Die In Mexico, VA Redistricting
Apr 22, 2026 · 54m
The episode analyzes Kevin Warsh’s contentious Senate confirmation hearing for Fed Chair, focusing on Elizabeth Warren’s grilling regarding his…
4/21/26: US Seizes Iranian Ship, Energy Crisis Spirals, Trump Says No Ceasefire Extension
Apr 21, 2026 · 1h 4m
Krystal and Saagar discuss the precarious state of Iran ceasefire talks, joined by Jeremy Scahill to analyze diplomatic hurdles and internal Iranian divisions.
4/21/26: Trump Freaks Over Ro Khanna On Israel, FL Student Arrested For Netanyahu Joke, Palantir Pushes Draft
Apr 21, 2026 · 45m
Krystal and Saagar analyze a combative Fox News interview where Ro Khanna challenged Maria Bartiromo on Trump’s foreign policy and war powers.
4/20/26: Kash Patel Meltdown, Sam Harris Smears Zohran, Pro-Trump AI Bots Exposed, Cuba Under New Trump Threat
Apr 20, 2026 · 1h 2m
The hosts discuss a controversial Atlantic profile alleging FBI Director Kash Patel has a drinking problem and is facing potential dismissal by Trump.
4/20/26: Trump Threatens Iran, Trump Scared Of Being Jimmy Carter 2.0, Israel Humiliates Trump On Ceasefire
Apr 20, 2026 · 1h 3m
Breaking Points analyzes escalating tensions with Iran following the U.
4/17/26: Iran OPENS STRAIT, Zohran Triggers Billionaire Crashout, College Grad Unemployment Apocalypse, AOC Flamed On Pelosi Replacement
Apr 17, 2026 · 1h 31m
Breaking Points hosts discuss the fragile Israel-Lebanon ceasefire and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, analyzing a potential U.
4/16/26: Hegseth Says US Reloading For Iran, Saudi LIV Golf Collapse, Corporate Price Gouging
Apr 16, 2026 · 56m
This episode examines the geopolitical fallout of the US-Iran conflict, highlighting Iran’s use of Chinese spy satellites and the resulting economic…
4/16/26: Professor Marandi On Iran Talks, Allbirds Rebrand As AI, College Grads Screwed
Apr 16, 2026 · 54m
Professor Mohammed Mirandi argues that the U.
4/15/26: Troop Surge To Iran, Dire Economic Warnings, JD Vance Begs Voters, Italy Clashes With Israel
Apr 15, 2026 · 1h 6m
Hosts Saagar Enjeti and Emily Compagno discuss the deployment of thousands of U.
4/15/26: Lebanon Invasion Doomed, Scientists Go Missing, Professor Pape On Iran Ceasefire
Apr 15, 2026 · 52m
Breaking Points hosts discuss the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire talks with analyst Shael Ben-Efraim, who argues they are a facade for Israeli expansion.
4/14/26: Trump Deletes Jesus Self Portait, Hungary PM Defeated, Sam Altman Home Attack, 9/11 Widow Speaks Out
Apr 14, 2026 · 1h 15m
Krystal and Saagar discuss Donald Trump’s controversial Truth Social post depicting him as Jesus, his feud with Pope Leo XIV, and the election of Peter Magyar in Hungary.
4/14/26: China Challenges Trump Blockade, Lindsey Graham Peace Sabotage, Israel Freaks Over IDF Soldier Viral Pic
Apr 14, 2026 · 52m
Krystal and Saagar host Emily and Sourabh to discuss the ineffective U.
4/13/26: Trump Blockades Hormuz Strait, Negotiations Break Down, Gas Prices Spike
Apr 13, 2026 · 1h 3m
Krystal and Saagar analyze the failed US-Iran nuclear talks in Islamabad, focusing on Trump’s subsequent naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.
4/13/26: Korea Flames Israel, Eric Swalwell Scandal, Norm Finkelstein On Iran War
Apr 13, 2026 · 1h 7m
The episode analyzes South Korea’s diplomatic break with Israel, driven by economic fallout from the Iran war and domestic pressure, while noting similar alliance strains in Japan.
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