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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

45.4k ratings

Publishes	Daily	Episodes	1583	Founded	5 years ago
Number of Listeners		Categories	NewsPoliticsGovernment

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6/30/26: Portnoy Threatens Zohran Challenge, CNBC Explodes Over AI Bubble, Kevin O'Leary Data Center Humiliation

Krystal and Emily discuss Portnoy threatens Zohran challenge, CNBC panel explodes over AI bubble, Kevin O'Leary humiliation on data center.

Robert Pape: escalationtrap.substack.com/

Pisco: www.youtube.com/@PiscoLitty

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Yesterday • 56 min

6/30/26: MAGA Meltdown Over SCOTUS Rulings, Prof Pape On Iran Deal Collapsing, NBA Vets Caught Gambling

Krystal and Emily discuss MAGA melts down over SCOTUS rulings, Robert Pape on Iran deal collapsing, NBA vets caught gambling.

Robert Pape: escalationtrap.substack.com/

Pisco: www.youtube.com/@PiscoLitty

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Yesterday • 1 hr 8 min

6/29/26: US & Iran Trade Strikes, Trump 250th Fair Flops, Zohran Freezes Rent In NYC

Krystal and Emily discuss US & Iran trade strikes, Trump 250th State Fair flops, Zohran freezes rent in NYC.

Julie Gonzales: www.julieforcolorado.com/

Melat Kiros: www.kirosforco.com/

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29 Jun 2026 • 1 hr 7 min

6/29/26: DSA Colorado Takeover, Europe Heat Wave, Newsom Tax Scam

Krystal and Emily discuss DSA Colorado takeover, Europe heat wave, Newsom tax scam.

Julie Gonzales: www.julieforcolorado.com/

Melat Kiros: www.kirosforco.com/

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29 Jun 2026 • 52 min

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Recent Guests

Maggie Haberman

Journalist, co-author of Regime Change

New York Times (interviews) / Books author

Episode: 6/26/26: Trump Dirt REVEALED: Iran, Zohran, Pardons, Deportations, Ro Calls Out Elon Lawsuit

Jonathan Swan

Journalist, co-author of Regime Change

Axios / Books author

Episode: 6/26/26: Trump Dirt REVEALED: Iran, Zohran, Pardons, Deportations, Ro Calls Out Elon Lawsuit

Gustavo Gordillo

Co-chair, New York City Democratic Socialists of America (DSA)

New York City DSA

Episode: 6/25/26: Dems Panic After Zohran Sweeps NYC, DSA Chairs Slam Stephen Miller Smears

Grace Mauser

Co-chair, New York City Democratic Socialists of America (DSA)

New York City DSA

Episode: 6/25/26: Dems Panic After Zohran Sweeps NYC, DSA Chairs Slam Stephen Miller Smears

Cory Doctorow

Author and technologist, commentator on AI and future of technology

Self (Author)

Episode: 6/25/26: Dems Panic After Zohran Sweeps NYC, DSA Chairs Slam Stephen Miller Smears

Jon Swaine

Washington Post reporter who co-authored the Tulsi Gabbard piece

The Washington Post

Episode: 6/24/26: Iran Denies Trump Nuclear Claims, Tulsi Resigns, UAE Sudan Horrors

Rebecca Salzberg

Source connected to Tulsi Gabbard story

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Episode: 6/24/26: Iran Denies Trump Nuclear Claims, Tulsi Resigns, UAE Sudan Horrors

Brendan James

Co-host of Blowback Pod, co-creator of No Daylight mini-series

Blowback Pod

Episode: 6/23/26: Housing Affordability Crisis, Israel's Nuclear Blackmail Plot

Noga Tarnopolsky

Jerusalem-based journalist providing Israeli political/media perspective

Formerly with various Jerusalem-based outlets

Episode: 6/19/26: Iran Deal on Brink of Collapse, Neocons Fuming at Trump, Hasan Piker Rally Banned

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Krystal Ball

Co-host and host championing anti-establishment, policy-focused analysis with a background in political commentary.

Saagar Enjeti

Co-host providing anti-establishment critique with focus on policy outcomes and media dynamics.

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 45.4k ratings

Best American Political Show
Krystal has a heart of gold, Saagar is a genius, Ryan is a house of wisdom , Emily is the most understanding and cunning
Apple Podcasts
5
Jabrawnistabra
United Arab Emirates9 days ago
Krystal is alot
Krystal talks as if she knows every detail of everything
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1
Hrepl
United States14 days ago
Love it
Love everything, but make Ryan take some speaking classes because OMG
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4
Skendisha
United Statesa month ago
Grifting nonsense
Krystal is a leftist shill
Saagar is a buffon
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The3xpert
United Statesa month ago
Griffin V Steyer!
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5
thebestalyxever
United Statesa month ago

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Independent, unafraid to challenge the status quo with sharp geopolitical analysis.

Strong guest lineup and data-driven insights, but pacing and tone can be polarizing for some.

Balanced discussions that bring multiple perspectives, though some listeners view bias depending on topic.

Appreciated for transparency about campaign finance and media literacy.

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YouTube	#22	United States/Popular Podcasts
Spotify	#93	United States/Top Podcasts
Spotify	#14	United States/News
Apple Podcasts	#216	United States/Top Podcasts
Apple Podcasts	#14	United States/News/Politics
Apple Podcasts	#37	United States/News

Talking Points

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6/23/26: Housing Affordability Crisis, Israel's Nuclear Blackmail Plot

Q: Is the relationship primarily driven by empire interests or by lobbying power?

It appears to be a combination of both, with lobbying power shaping public outcomes and elite calculations about strategic assets and influence, tempered by ideological narratives that evolve over time.

6/23/26: Housing Affordability Crisis, Israel's Nuclear Blackmail Plot

Q: What have you learned about what drives the US-Israel relationship?

The engine seems to be a mix of strategic necessity, lobbying influence, and long-standing political narratives, with gaps between stated values and realpolitik that shift depending on the administration and geopolitical context.

6/24/26: Iran Denies Trump Nuclear Claims, Tulsi Resigns, UAE Sudan Horrors

Q: What do you see as the biggest obstacles for Congress in relation to the Iran deal and sanctions relief?

Parsi explains that while secondary sanctions depend on congressional action, primary sanctions can be altered by the president, creating a clock where legislative delay can stall or derail the agreement. He cautions that a prolonged process risks more negotiations fatigue and could undermine implementation, making swift, credible execution essential.

6/18/26: Trump 180 On Iran, Ben Shapiro Attacks Vance, Deep State Fights Iran MOU

Q: What do you see as the main sticking points over the next 60 days in securing a final deal, especially around enrichment and regional policy?

The key points likely to dominate negotiations are uranium enrichment limits, verification and transparency mechanisms, and how sanctions relief will be sequenced against concessions like regional security assurances and missile programs. There is also a political dynamic in Washington and in Tel Aviv where domestic actors may push back, creating potential impasses or creative waivers that could keep negotiations afloat or derail them.

6/18/26: Trump 180 On Iran, Ben Shapiro Attacks Vance, Deep State Fights Iran MOU

Q: Mohammad, with the Lebanese sovereignty clause in the draft, how do Iranian and US negotiators interpret Israel's possible reactions and the potential spillover into Lebanon?

Iran and the US may use the Lebanon clause to negotiate a broader security balance, but Israel's reaction remains a wildcard. The inclusion of Lebanon's sovereignty in the final language could force Israel to adapt its posture, with potential consequences for escalation or restraint depending on how binding those terms prove and how they interact with Israel's regional security calculations.

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