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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 Friday crew is back to react to last night's debates in Michigan with Abdul and Mike Rodgers, and in Georgia with Jon Ossoff and Mike Collins. Then class is back in session as Professor Pape returns to break down how Trump's new deployment of tro... more

Krystal and Saagar discuss Trump voters back Abdul in focus group, Trump teases ominous election surprise, Trump ambassador caught begging for money.

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Krystal and Saagar discuss Trump plans Iran bombing before midterms, US presses Russia on lab leak, Mark Levin stepson rigs intel for Israel.

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Emily and Saagar discuss reports nearly 100 US aircraft destroyed by Iran, Pope rejects AI consciousness, Fox ridicules Dr Oz on inflation.

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Roman Yampolskiy
AI safety researcher
Louisville-based AI safety researcher|Academic
Episode: 9/25/26: Netanyahu Attacks Mamdani's Wife At U.N., Top AI Expert Roman Yampolskiy, Private Polls Doom Republicans, LA Mayor Candidate Nithya Raman
Nithya Raman
LA City Councilmember and mayoral candidate
Los Angeles City Council
Episode: 9/25/26: Netanyahu Attacks Mamdani's Wife At U.N., Top AI Expert Roman Yampolskiy, Private Polls Doom Republicans, LA Mayor Candidate Nithya Raman
Jensen Huang
CEO of Nvidia (as interviewed in segment)
Nvidia
Episode: 9/24/26: Nvidia CEO Warns On AI, Professor Pape Dire Election Warning, Bay Of Piglets Survivors Speak Out
Logan Phillips
Analyst with Race to the White House
Race to the White House
Episode: 9/24/26: Trump Backs Diesel Export Ban, Latinos Flee GOP, Iran Lashes Out At Israel
Vincent Huyeng
CEO of NVIDIA
NVIDIA
Episode: 9/24/26: Trump Backs Diesel Export Ban, Latinos Flee GOP, Iran Lashes Out At Israel
Alvaro Bedoya
Former FTC Commissioner navigating Paramount merger discussions
Federal Trade Commission (former)
Episode: 9/23/26: Trump Threatens To Annihilate Iran, Diesel Export Ban, Trump Praises Zohran, Newsom Sells Out Hollywood
Alex Boras
New York State Assembly member, AI regulation advocate
New York State Assembly
Episode: 9/22/26: Trump Approval Craters, AI Oligarchs Fight Regulation, Trump Bends Knee To Xi
Kevin Roose
Friend of the show; former New York Times journalist, host of Machine Gods Pod
Machine Gods Pod / The New York Times
Episode: 9/22/26: Trump Media Ban Backfires, DraftKings Caught Targeting Addicts, AI Anthropic Wet Lab
Astor Taylor
Author discussed in interview segment
Author
Episode: 9/17/26: Trump Panics As Fed Raises Rates, Gas Stations Out Of Diesel, Americans Say Shut Down AI

Hosts

Krystal Ball
Host of breaking points-style program, known for anti-establishment perspectives and policy-focused analysis.
Saagar Enjeti
Co-host with a focus on political strategy, media critique, and independent analysis.

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 45.7k ratings
  • Emily Nailed It

    I don’t often agree with Emily, but her take on the top Will Ferrell movies was spot on. Blades of Glory is a gem!

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Maxwellwar
    United States8 days ago
  • Kalshi Ad on top of the show????

    I never write reviews but wanted to express my discontent today. I am a daily listener and agree with several of viewpoints of the hosts especially with Sagar’s discontent on the predictions market - Polymarket and Kalshi. Today 10/2/26, I put on the show on Apple Podcasts, and the first ad I hear is about Kalshi. Come on guys what are we doing???

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Arun003
    United States8 days ago
  • Fire Ryan aka Porky Pig already. Spit it out Junior. Jesus. HE SUCKS!

    Ryan is on this episode. Immediate skip. He’s terrible.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    I'm Here So I Won't Get Fined
    United States9 days ago
  • Im shocked

    All the negative reviews are from the LEFT. Which is absolutely unbelievably hilarious and shows who the average viewer is.

    It’s a Lefty show.

    And now…. they will burn you at the stake. There is no pleasing these people.

    Yall dug your own grave.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Anotsofunnyguy
    United States9 days ago
  • Shilling AI

    Shilling AI

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    &fgdbhg
    Australia12 days ago

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9/22/26: Trump Approval Craters, AI Oligarchs Fight Regulation, Trump Bends Knee To Xi
Q: What is the central concern driving the AI regulation discussion on this episode?
The central concern is how to regulate frontier AI responsibly, balancing safety with innovation, and the influence of tech money on politics, including how state-level actions could outpace federal action.
9/21/26: Houthis Bomb Saudi Capital, Yanis Varoufakis On Moscow Strikes And Petro Dollar Collapse
Q: Yanis, what do you make of Ukraine's now ability to project drone strikes, including deep strikes into Russia and Moscow?
The analyst describes the situation as an aerial stalemate where both sides continue to harass each other, with significant human costs and economic damage, making a quick military resolution unlikely and pushing discussions toward negotiation and peace plans.
9/22/26: Trump Media Ban Backfires, DraftKings Caught Targeting Addicts, AI Anthropic Wet Lab
Q: Is there a feasible path to regulating recursive self-improvement without stifling innovation?
The panelists suggest it would be difficult to implement a ban on recursive self-improvement, but emphasize the need for liability, safety standards, accountability, and government involvement to ensure responsible development while balancing innovation.
9/22/26: Trump Media Ban Backfires, DraftKings Caught Targeting Addicts, AI Anthropic Wet Lab
Q: What are the long-term implications of AI models rapidly solving complex problems for society and industry?
The guests and hosts discuss that rapid AI advancement could outpace safety and regulatory frameworks, potentially enabling profound improvements in science and productivity, but also creating new risks that require regulatory oversight, liability structures, and careful alignment with public good.
9/24/26: Nvidia CEO Warns On AI, Professor Pape Dire Election Warning, Bay Of Piglets Survivors Speak Out
Q: What are the implications of deploying the National Guard ahead of the elections, and how does that fit into the broader risk landscape discussed in the book?
The guest explains that the real danger lies in the counting and post-count escalation period, not pre-election intimidation; deployment could alter incentives and trigger an escalation trap, potentially fueling violence or legal challenges after voting closes.

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2. Nithya Raman
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4. Logan Phillips
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7. Alex Boras
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