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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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Latest Episodes

Krystal and Saagar discuss Tim Dillon rips US losing narrative war, Dave Smith on Trump humiliation, actor speaks out on Ellison Hollywood merger.

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Krystal and Saagar discuss Trump orders indefinite blockade, US tries to collapse Iran economy, Trump delusional bet on oil.

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Ryan and Emily discuss Epstein Peter Thiel plot, AOC humiliates Trump crony, insider exposes big tech Israel crackdown, Professor Pape on Iran war.

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Robert Pape: escalationtrap.substack.com/

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Ryan and Emily discuss Trump spiraling on Iran, oil price spike amid record profits, dystopian AI car surveillance.

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Recent Guests

Jose Luis Granados Ceja
Latin American Bureau Chief, reporting from Havana
Drop Site/News Organization
Episode: 4/20/26: Kash Patel Meltdown, Sam Harris Smears Zohran, Pro-Trump AI Bots Exposed, Cuba Under New Trump Threat
Seyed Marandi
Iranian political analyst/guest commentator
Tehran-based analyst
Episode: 4/16/26: Hegseth Says US Reloading For Iran, Saudi LIV Golf Collapse, Corporate Price Gouging
Mohammad Marandi
Professor at the University of Tehran, participated in Islamabad delegation
University of Tehran
Episode: 4/16/26: Professor Marandi On Iran Talks, Allbirds Rebrand As AI, College Grads Screwed
Noam Scheiber
Author and The New York Times writer on white-collar workers
The New York Times
Episode: 4/16/26: Professor Marandi On Iran Talks, Allbirds Rebrand As AI, College Grads Screwed
Lauren Conlin
PopCrimeTV journalist and true crime analyst
PopCrimeTV
Episode: 4/15/26: Troop Surge To Iran, Dire Economic Warnings, JD Vance Begs Voters, Italy Clashes With Israel
Shael Ben-Ephraim
Geopolitical analyst
Independent analyst
Episode: 4/15/26: Troop Surge To Iran, Dire Economic Warnings, JD Vance Begs Voters, Italy Clashes With Israel
Shaiel Ben-Ephraim
Geopolitical analyst
Independent analyst; focuses on Middle East diplomacy
Episode: 4/15/26: Lebanon Invasion Doomed, Scientists Go Missing, Professor Pape On Iran Ceasefire
Krysten Breitweiser
9-11 widow and advocate for victims' rights
9/11 Families Advocacy
Episode: 4/14/26: Trump Deletes Jesus Self Portait, Hungary PM Defeated, Sam Altman Home Attack, 9/11 Widow Speaks Out
Krystin Breitweiser
9-11 widow, activist
9/11 Families for a Safe and Strong America (implied)
Episode: 4/14/26: China Challenges Trump Blockade, Lindsey Graham Peace Sabotage, Israel Freaks Over IDF Soldier Viral Pic

Hosts

Krystal Ball
Host of Breaking Points; often analyzes policy from an anti-establishment stance; engages in rapid, pointed discussions with guests.
Saagar Enjeti
Co-host and commentator; known for combative, opinionated hosting and critical takes on policy and media narratives.

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 45k ratings
  • Krystal

    Krystal talks as if she’s in the room when all these decisions are made and like she knows the inside of everyone’s mind and what they’re thinking. If Saagar isn’t on don’t bother listening. Krystal has the mind and problem solving of a 5 year old

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Silentgrenade24
    United States5 days ago
  • Lenin’s apocryphal term ‘Useful Idiots’ comes to mind

    Saagar’s anti NATO and anti Ukraine stance dovetails with Russian/FSB psyop. That’s not suspicious. /s

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Kickerofelves77
    United States10 days ago
  • Real news

    Worried about corruption and learning the truth about the war or Epstein files? You don’t get that on CNN but you get it all here.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Derick87a
    United States14 days ago
  • Beats The Rest

    For those complaining, it’s a hell of lot better than what’s out there.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Corduroy Cat
    United States17 days ago
  • Grim has got to go

    It’s gotten really bad, with Ryan Grim trying to mumble through a story! Sounds like my grandmother trying to tell a story.

    I use to look forward to the stories they covered, but now it’s more about making a name (click bait) with negatives, making everyone mad about everything!

    Let me know when you get back to your roots!

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    567scoobydo
    United States19 days ago

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Overall impact is strong for listeners who want in-depth policy discussion with counter-narratives.
Appreciation for guests who bring expertise and fresh perspectives on geopolitics and policy.
Mixed reactions to pacing and hosting style, but high regard for investigative depth and debate quality.
Some listeners feel the show leans heavily toward one side or becomes argumentative at times.

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Talking Points

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4/16/26: Professor Marandi On Iran Talks, Allbirds Rebrand As AI, College Grads Screwed
Q: What explains Iran's insistence on controlling the Strait of Hormuz and its posture toward ceasefires?
Marandi explains that Iran's ceasefire decisions are strategic and tied to broader goals of deterrence and bargaining power, noting past experiences with US pressure and the importance of signaling to maintain leverage during negotiations.
4/16/26: Professor Marandi On Iran Talks, Allbirds Rebrand As AI, College Grads Screwed
Q: How do you view the current negotiations compared to past efforts like the JCPOA?
Marandi argues the US was much more serious about a negotiated deal during the JCPOA, whereas in the current talks the seriousness is questioned, with concerns about escalation and internal political dynamics in the US affecting leverage and credibility.
4/13/26: Korea Flames Israel, Eric Swalwell Scandal, Norm Finkelstein On Iran War
Q: Where does that leave Israel strategically if the U.S. moves away from a full commitment to ongoing conflict?
Finkelstein lays out two potential paths for Israel: either they provoke to push Trump further into action, or pressure to stop as part of recalibrating the relationship; the U.S. must manage alliance dynamics and limits of intervention.
4/13/26: Korea Flames Israel, Eric Swalwell Scandal, Norm Finkelstein On Iran War
Q: What is your sense of where we are in this war, and what are the likely next moves?
Finkelstein emphasizes three burdens on Trump—unnecessary, unwinnable, and expensive—arguing that a full-scale war is unlikely, with possibilities of local skirmishes and strategic adjustments rather than a return to large-scale conflict.
4/6/26: Iran Total Control On Hormuz, Energy Rationing, US Casualty Coverup, Iran Worried About US Nukes
Q: What do you make of the president's claim that the US sent arms to Kurdish militants, and how should we assess that in the context of ongoing hostilities?
Parsi suggests there were multiple concurrent developments: a large-scale peaceful protest movement and violent elements within it, which complicates attribution of weapons and support; he notes that coverage at the time hinted at US involvement, but the timeline has been disputed and needs careful verification against available evidence.

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2. Seyed Marandi
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4. Noam Scheiber
5. Lauren Conlin
6. Shael Ben-Ephraim
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