Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar

The hosts discuss the global backlash against Israeli Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir for abusing detained flotilla activists, linking this to pro-Israel lobbying’s impact on the Kentucky primary.

Rob Flaherty discusses the DNC’s withheld 2024 election autopsy, arguing that a lack of economic populism and the Gaza conflict dampened voter enthusiasm.

Breaking Points analyzes Trump’s shifting Iran deadlines, his self-dealing $1.

Krystal and Saagar analyze Trump’s creation of a $1.

Krystal and Saagar analyze President Trump’s postponed Iran attack, arguing it stems from military warnings about Iranian resilience rather than diplomatic progress.

Krystal and Saagar analyze the record-breaking Kentucky primary between Thomas Massie and Ed Gillespie, highlighting billionaire spending and Trump’s…

Krystal and Saagar analyze escalating tensions between the US and Iran, noting that failed negotiations and conflicting demands make renewed war likely.

The hosts analyze Trump’s post-G7 comments on the Iran war, highlighting his admission that the conflict serves foreign interests and his contradictory stance on retrieving nuclear material.

Krystal and Saagar analyze President Trump’s diplomatic trip to China, highlighting his deferential stance toward Xi Jinping amidst a strategic U.

The episode analyzes rising inflation and credit card delinquencies linked to the Iran war, alongside a generational decline in student test scores…

Hosts Krystal and Saagar analyze new Atlas Intel polling showing a significant Democratic advantage in the upcoming midterms, driven by voter dissatisfaction with Republicans.

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.

Krystal and Saagar analyze the fragile Iran ceasefire, Trump’s potential gas tax suspension, and rising fuel costs driven by Strait of Hormuz tensions.

Krystal and Saagar critique Netanyahu’s claim that foreign bots drive anti-Israel sentiment, arguing that declining support stems from credible…

The hosts discuss a Hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship, analyzing official responses and the risks of low institutional trust during a potential pandemic.

Krystal and Saagar discuss Trump rejecting Iran’s nuclear proposal, raising fears of further escalation and highlighting the war’s trillions in economic costs.

Krystal and Saagar interview Jeremy Scahill to analyze escalating U.

The hosts critique White House claims that rising credit card debt signals economic health and expose predatory lending practices in Tennessee.

Krystal and Saagar analyze Trump’s forced reversal of “Operation Freedom” after Saudi Arabia and Kuwait denied U.

The episode features Rohit Chopra discussing the economic risks of massive AI data centers, circular corporate financing, and the crypto-banking regulatory battle.

Breaking Points analyzes potential US-Iran negotiations, with guest Ahmed Khan arguing that military strikes have failed to destabilize Iran.

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.

The hosts analyze Wall Street Journal data revealing that prediction markets like Polymarket are rigged, with 0.

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.

This episode analyzes escalating tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, featuring Trita Parsi on Iran’s diplomatic stance and the strategic implications for U.

Breaking Points hosts discuss stalled US-Iran diplomacy, rising gas prices, and the political fallout for Republicans ahead of midterms.

Krystal and Saagar analyze Iran’s effective use of Lego-based internet propaganda to undermine US support for the war, highlighting a shift from…

Krystal and Saagar analyze the US blockade of Iran, arguing that Trump’s strategy is failing as gas prices spike and global markets react.

Branko Marchteach discusses Jeffrey Epstein’s close ties to Peter Thiel, detailing their shared interests in politics, surveillance, and cryptocurrency.

Breaking Points hosts Krystal and Saagar discuss Trump’s escalating rhetoric on Iran, the UAE’s exit from OPEC, and rising oil prices.

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.

Hosts Krystal and Saagar analyze the escalating U.

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.

Krystal and Saagar analyze the collapse of U.

This episode provides a detailed roundup of the shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, identifying the suspect as Cole Allen, a Caltech…

The hosts discuss the escalating Iran conflict, criticizing Trump’s blockade strategy and highlighting internal US administration disarray.

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.

Krystal and Saagar discuss Anthropic’s powerful AI model, Mythos, which was restricted due to cybersecurity risks but recently accessed by…

Krystal and Saagar discuss the collapse of Iran ceasefire talks after Trump extended a pause but maintained a naval blockade, prompting IRGC ship seizures.

The episode analyzes Kevin Warsh’s contentious Senate confirmation hearing for Fed Chair, focusing on Elizabeth Warren’s grilling regarding his…

Krystal and Saagar discuss the precarious state of Iran ceasefire talks, joined by Jeremy Scahill to analyze diplomatic hurdles and internal Iranian divisions.

Krystal and Saagar analyze a combative Fox News interview where Ro Khanna challenged Maria Bartiromo on Trump’s foreign policy and war powers.

The hosts discuss a controversial Atlantic profile alleging FBI Director Kash Patel has a drinking problem and is facing potential dismissal by Trump.

Breaking Points analyzes escalating tensions with Iran following the U.

Breaking Points hosts discuss the fragile Israel-Lebanon ceasefire and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, analyzing a potential U.

This episode examines the geopolitical fallout of the US-Iran conflict, highlighting Iran’s use of Chinese spy satellites and the resulting economic…

Professor Mohammed Mirandi argues that the U.

Hosts Saagar Enjeti and Emily Compagno discuss the deployment of thousands of U.

Breaking Points hosts discuss the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire talks with analyst Shael Ben-Efraim, who argues they are a facade for Israeli expansion.

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.