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Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar

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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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Alex Holder
Documentary filmmaker
Independent media project about Lindsey Graham
Episode: 7/29/26: Iran Surprise Attack On US As Trump Threatens Retaliation, Lindsey Graham Bibi Plot Against ICC
Desiree Townsend
Journalist tracking Mitch McConnell
Desiree Townsend / journalist
Episode: 7/28/26: Data Center Blackouts, McConnell Wild Proof Of Life Picture, Centrists In Shambles Amid Socialist Rise & MORE!
Francesca Hong
State representative and Democratic Socialist candidate for Wisconsin governor
Francesca Hong campaign
Episode: 7/28/26: Data Center Blackouts, McConnell Wild Proof Of Life Picture, Centrists In Shambles Amid Socialist Rise & MORE!
Abdul Al-Sayed
Candidate in Michigan primary (guest on show)
Democratic candidate in Michigan
Episode: 7/28/26: Trump Admits Weapons Shortage, Americans Cut Back On Groceries, Abdul Vs Haley Debate
Haley Stevens
Congressional candidate in Michigan primary (guest on show)
U.S. Representative candidate
Episode: 7/28/26: Trump Admits Weapons Shortage, Americans Cut Back On Groceries, Abdul Vs Haley Debate
Kshama Sawant
Independent socialist candidate for Congress in Seattle
Independent Socialist Campaign (Seattle)
Episode: 7/27/26: Kshama Sawant: My Independent Socialist Campaign Will Defeat Adam Smith!
Garrison Lovely
Journalist and author of forthcoming book Obsolete
Independent AI journalism
Episode: 7/23/26: War Historically Unpopular, AI Hack Meltdown, Old People Debate
Samuel Moyn
Professor at Yale University Law School
Yale Law School
Episode: 7/23/26: War Historically Unpopular, AI Hack Meltdown, Old People Debate
Professor Sayed Mohammed Marandi
Professor, University of Tehran
University of Tehran
Episode: 7/23/26: Oil Hits $100, Prof Marandi On War Escalation, Hegseth Demands Billions

Hosts

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 45.5k ratings
  • morning show not uploaded by 5 PM

    Is apple to blame? It’s 5:25pm and the 9am show is still not here

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    johnny kissy legs
    United States18 days ago
  • Not that good anymore

    I have been following these two since their previous Rising show for The Hill. That is a long time now. Their discussions were better when they covered lesser covered stories with more time beyond a 1-3 minute sound bite, and they added their “populist” angle. It has gone downhill though as Saagar clearly doesn’t have a purpose in this era of Trump 2.0. You can’t tell if he believes what he even says anymore, so he should be dropped. Krystal is okay still, but Ryan is too internet pilled and it ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Ancient Promethean
    United States18 days ago
  • 7/21/26

    Adam smith

    What a terrible person and double talk. He should be out of congress and he is paid and paid for.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    nnnnnsne
    United States19 days ago
  • Good gravy

    Episode interview by Krystal with Adam Smith was the most insane mansplaining thing I have heard in a long time. The AMOUNT OF TIMES HE INTERRUPTED YOU BY SCREAMING WAIT! STOP! was really shocking. Shocking.

    I love your show, admire Krystal so much.

    But good gravy. What a douche nozzle of a bulldozer testerical jerk Adam is.

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    5
    csebird
    United States20 days ago
  • Politics

    👍 !

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Germa2
    Canada23 days 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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7/27/26: Kshama Sawant: My Independent Socialist Campaign Will Defeat Adam Smith!
Q: What is your approach to winning against a long-time incumbent within a two-party system?
Sawant argues for building mass movements and leveraging elected office to push working-class demands, rather than relying on party-brand deals, and asserts the need for end-to-end mobilization and a non-sectarian posture.
7/14/26: Trump Says US Is Hormuz Guardian, Oil Crisis Looms, ICE Shootings In Maine And Texas
Q: Why is the MOUs/de-escalation framework considered fragile or dead by some, and what could revive diplomacy?
Parsi argues that the MOUs are fragile due to misaligned incentives and trust deficits; revival would require credible steps from both sides, including a re-established ceasefire, protected navigation through Hormuz, and verifiable limits on escalatory actions.
7/14/26: Trump Says US Is Hormuz Guardian, Oil Crisis Looms, ICE Shootings In Maine And Texas
Q: What would a full-scale Iranian response mean for global oil markets and U.S. households?
Parsi explains that a blockade and escalation could disrupt global oil supply, drive prices higher, and create political pressure domestically, potentially accelerating a move toward diplomacy only if economic pain becomes unsustainable for both sides.
7/16/26: Trump Eyes Ground Invasion, Minab Strike Coverup, Massie & Ro On Epstein Act 2, Dems Push Israel Cuts
Q: What is the Epstein Transparency Act intended to achieve?
It aims to compel federal and state prosecutors to cooperate in prosecuting Epstein co-conspirators under state law, and to provide survivors with standing to sue for access to relevant files, while removing overbroad privileges that shield decision-making documents.
7/3/26: Jobs Disaster, Establishment Dems Bow To Zohran, Israel Journo Killings, Intercept Tipline, Palantir Freakout
Q: What is Will Lawrence's core campaign focus and how does it relate to the data center issue?
Lawrence centers his campaign on opposing data centers, arguing that corporate power over infrastructure and energy costs harms local residents, and he ties this to Bernie Sanders' policies to appeal to working-class voters.

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This program centers on independent, anti-establishment political analysis with a heavy emphasis on foreign policy, geopolitics, and domestic political strategy. Episodes routinely dissect Iran, Israel-Palestine dynamics, U.S. diplomacy, oil markets, and broader global risks, while also unpacking US political campaigns, media narratives, and campaign finance. A notable pattern is featuring leading scholars, policy experts, and diverse political voices to challenge conventional narratives, often pairing technical geopolitical insight with on-the-ground reporting and insider perspectives. The show's willingness to tackle controversial topics, critique establishment messaging, and spotlight grassroots organizing makes it a distinctive platform... more

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4. Abdul Al-Sayed
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