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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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The BP team looks at updates on the Iran ceasefire negotiations and destruction of Lebanon, Professor John Mearsheimer joins to demand Trump surrender to the Iranians and the global fallout especially in East Asia, Elissa Slotkin has a tense townhall... more

Krystal and Saagar discuss the White House humiliated by Israel on Iran, Israel kills hundreds in Lebanon, Yanis Varoufakis says China is big winner.

Yanis Varoufakis: www.yanisvaroufakis.eu/

Behrooz Ghamari: www.amazon.com/New-Ev... more

Krystal and Saagar discuss oil execs panic, Bibi rejects ceasefire, Iran victory cements government.

Yanis Varoufakis: www.yanisvaroufakis.eu/

Behrooz Ghamari: www.amazon.com/New-Events-Questions-Behrooz-Ghamari/dp/1682196712

To... more

Ryan and Emily discuss Bibi lied to Trump in cabinet meeting, Alex Jones freaks on Trump, Ben Shapiro meltdown over Ryan Iran reporting, Professor Pape says trap is not over.

Robert Pape: escalationtrap.substack.com/

Jeremy Scahill: https... more

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Effie Phillips Staley
Candidate for Congress in New York 17th District
Campaign for NY-17
Episode: 4/3/26: Iran Shoots Down US Jet, Trump Purges Military, CNN Loses It On Hasan
Nicholas Mulder
Historian of economic warfare and professor at Cornell University
Cornell University
Episode: 4/2/26: US Allies Turn On Trump, Israel Takes Massive Fire, Iran War Ending US Dominance, AI Bubble
Brace Belden
Co-host of the True Non podcast; Belly of the Beast collaborator
Belly of the Beast / Truenon
Episode: 4/1/26: Russia Breaks Cuba Blockade, Kristi Noem Husband Scandal, Fmr CIA On Trump Bungling Iran War
Liz Oliva Fernandez
Cuban reporter for Belly of the Beast
Belly of the Beast
Episode: 4/1/26: Russia Breaks Cuba Blockade, Kristi Noem Husband Scandal, Fmr CIA On Trump Bungling Iran War
Robert Baer
Former CIA case officer; author and commentator
Former CIA / Author
Episode: 4/1/26: Russia Breaks Cuba Blockade, Kristi Noem Husband Scandal, Fmr CIA On Trump Bungling Iran War
Sohrab Ahmari
journalist and editor, First Things
First Things
Episode: 3/30/26: Iran Blows Up US Aircraft, Trump Floats Ground Invasion
Lawrence Wilkerson
Retired US Army Colonel, former chief of staff to Secretary of State Colin Powell
None stated
Episode: 3/30/26: Oil Crisis Expands, Israel Blocks Palm Sunday, Scientists Go Missing, Larry Wilkerson On Iran War
Ayla Stanford
Candidate for Congress in Philadelphia
Sunrise Movement Philadelphia (endorsed)
Episode: 3/25/26: Ryan Smeared For Cuba Aid Trip, Newsom Flips On Israel Apartheid, Blackouts Imminent In US, Mortgage Rates Spike
Mitchell Valdez Sosa
Head of the Cuban Center for Neuroscience
Cuban Center for Neuroscience
Episode: 3/25/26: Ryan Smeared For Cuba Aid Trip, Newsom Flips On Israel Apartheid, Blackouts Imminent In US, Mortgage Rates Spike

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.

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4.4 out of 5 stars from 44.7k ratings
  • Long time

    Long time listener (2021). Since then, the show has become less of an objective news source and more of an echo-chamber for far left folks. *When stories are first broken they make leading assumptions. This is ok sometimes when you’re trying to form connections of what reports could point to, but when stories develop further they maintain their assumptions even when the details prove otherwise*. In all honesty this has led me to question their integrity; their words shape public opinion. Fear-sl... more

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    XBEDIVH
    United States15 days ago
  • Becoming more informed with every episode

    If you want to know whats really happening in our world without all the propaganda polluting all forms of media look no further! I love these guys. You can also catch them on YouTube! Keep up the great work- we need you guys more than ever!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Just a Girl who games
    United States16 days ago
  • sry had to do it <3

    Krystal—you are 44 years old. Please chill all the way out with the bets and lowkeys. It’s embarrassing.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    keepinitgrandpa
    United States16 days ago
  • Growing more biased everyday

    I found this show before the start of the Iran war and at initially really appreciated the reporting and how it went much further in depth with headlines and underreported stories. Lately however, I find myself fast forwarding through large parts of the podcast solely for the reason that I’m very tired of hearing Krystal take every opportunity to bash Trump and his admin as well as hijacking her cohost’s final points to get the last word in. I completely understand you don’t like Trump, many peo... more

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Player Frequently
    United States18 days ago
  • These two paid by Russia?

    Why do these two hate America so much!!

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Cwycu
    United Kingdom20 days ago

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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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4/2/26: US Allies Turn On Trump, Israel Takes Massive Fire, Iran War Ending US Dominance, AI Bubble
Q: Nicholas, tell us a little about the study you did on the era of US sanctions and its effectiveness.
The interviewee explains that US sanctions have become less effective and slower to produce results, often driving target countries to cooperate more or seek ways to bypass sanctions through shadow fleets and offshore networks, with Asia becoming crucial to the sanctions regime's potency.
4/1/26: Iran Bombs Bahrain Amazon, US Allies Warn Of Disaster, Robert Pape On Iran Gaining Power, Mass Layoffs
Q: What do you see as the next stage if ground operations become necessary or if they are avoided?
Stage four would involve a continuation of escalation with a new central world power dynamic emerging around Iran, which could sustain pressure on oil and regional stability even without a full ground invasion.
3/19/26: Energy Infrastructure Burns, Trump Wants $200 Billion For War, Energy Prices Spike, Mearsheimer Exposes US Disaster
Q: What is the most likely near-term outcome of the current escalation?
Professor Mearsheimer suggests there is no clean exit ramp in sight and warns that escalation could deepen unless significant concessions or a negotiated settlement are reached, though such an agreement would be hard to achieve given the strategic pressures on all sides.
3/25/26: Ryan Smeared For Cuba Aid Trip, Newsom Flips On Israel Apartheid, Blackouts Imminent In US, Mortgage Rates Spike
Q: What did Ryan Grim report from the Cuba trip and how was it received back home?
Grim described the medical and logistical challenges faced by Cuban hospitals under sanctions, including power outages, the need to hand-crank ventilators, and the broader humanitarian concerns, while noting media scrutiny and political reaction from critics.
3/20/26: Saagar X Joe Kent: RESIGNATION, Israeli NUKES, Epstein, Charlie Kirk, Mike Huckabee
Q: Do you think there was foreign involvement in the Charlie Kirk assassination case?
He indicates that there was not a full, public investigation into foreign links, suggesting that investigators were interrupted or limited, and emphasizes a need to thoroughly pursue potential foreign connections.

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The show consistently canvasses anti-establishment perspectives on current politics, with a strong emphasis on U.S. foreign policy, war powers, and how energy, economics, and media narratives intersect with policy. Hosts push back on conventional narratives, frequently hosting guests who offer diverse viewpoints—from policymakers and economists to foreign-policy analysts and journalists—to unpack strategy, donor influence, and public opinion amid rapid geopolitical shifts. A notable strength is its willingness to challenge mainstream framing and to present counterpoints from both progressive and libertarian-leaning perspectives, making it particularly appealing to listeners who crave, or contribute, rigorous debate on policy outcomes and po... more

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Recent guests on Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar include:

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2. Nicholas Mulder
3. Brace Belden
4. Liz Oliva Fernandez
5. Robert Baer
6. Sohrab Ahmari
7. Lawrence Wilkerson
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