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Krystal Ball, cohost of Breaking Points podcast, and Kyle Kulinski, host of Secular Talk, dive into politics, philosophy and random BS with people they like.

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We talk to political commentator and filmmaker Abby Martin about the blue wave in the midterms and her new documentary, Earth’s Greatest Enemy.

Ben Meiselas of MeidasTouch joins us to discuss his new book WTF America?! and the potential major victories for Democrats in the upcoming midterms.

The Bulwark writer Tim Miller joins us for a debate about whether centrists are trying to undermine the left during the primaries and beyond.

Featuring Richard Ojeda, Dem nominee for NC-09, this week's conversation focuses on Democrats breaking into Republican strongholds during the midterm election cycle (plus, some discussion of Trump's record as a pro-war president).

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Recent Guests

Ben Meiselas
Former litigator, cofounder of MeidasTouch and author
MeidasTouch
Episode: Episode 301: Ben Meiselas
Tim Miller
Writer at The Bulwark and political commentator
The Bulwark
Episode: Episode 300: Tim Miller
Richard Ojeda
Democratic nominee for North Carolina's 9th Congressional District and military veteran.
Episode: Episode 299: Richard Ojeda
Camila Lourdes Galarza
Contributing journalist and OSINT analyst focused on Latin American geopolitics and U.S. foreign policy
DropSite News
Episode: Episode 295: Camila Lourdes Galarza
Gil Durán
Author, NerdRike; host of NerdRike podcast; newsletter author
NerdRike, author of The Nerd Rike
Episode: Episode 294: Gil Durán
Garrison Lovely
Journalist and author of Obsolete; host of Organizing Against the Machine
Author of Obsolete; Organizing Against the Machine
Episode: Episode 293: Garrison Lovely
Wajahat Ali
Author, commentator, host of The Left Hook on Substack
The Left Hook (Substack)
Episode: Episode 291: Wajahat Ali
Oliver Larkin
DSA-backed candidate running in Florida's 25th district
DSA-backed candidate, campaign for FL-25
Episode: Episode 290: Oliver Larkin
Nathan J. Robinson
Editor-in-chief of Current Affairs Magazine
Current Affairs Magazine
Episode: Episode 289: Nathan J. Robinson

Hosts

Krystal Ball
Host of the show and Krystal Kyle & Friends co-host; long-standing political commentator and author with a focus on progressive policy and democratic reform.
Kyle Kulinski
Co-host of the show and host of Secular Talk; known for direct political commentary and advocacy for progressive policy.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 4.1k ratings
  • As usual fabulous.

    Love it.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Leff1980
    United States15 days ago
  • Guests

    Please get some new and decent guests. It’s always the same people. Besides Nathan Robinson. He rocks.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    jas_8998
    United States2 months ago
  • Voting for democracy

    👍!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Germa2
    Canada3 months ago
  • Protect freedom of speech

    👍!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Germa2
    Canada3 months ago
  • Bring back the before interview banter

    Literally my favorite part was the back and forth between Kyle and Krystal. It seems to have been set aside for straight into interviews.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    CaptainFrustrated1
    United States4 months ago

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Guests are often high-caliber experts and journalists, offering valuable context.
The back-and-forth banter adds flavor and keeps conversations engaging.
Hosts challenge guests with strong, crisp questions.
Interviews are insightful and deeply researched.

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Episode 300: Tim Miller
Q: What are the things that you think need to be done with political power in order to stop the fascists from coming back?
Miller calls for a broad coalition grounded in fairness, opportunity, pluralism and clear priorities, while warning against top-down solutions that could fuel cycles of authoritarianism.
Episode 300: Tim Miller
Q: Do you think that that alliance is fraying here, just right running into the midterm elections?
Miller says he is concerned about whether the coalition can last through the 2028 primaries, but believes current tensions are premature and often amplified by online incentives.
Episode 301: Ben Meiselas
Q: What do you think that people should be prepared for with regards to election day and the chicanery they'll get up to afterwards?
Meiselas says people should expect attempts to interfere with the election but believes community alliances and public pressure can resist a takeover attempt.
Episode 301: Ben Meiselas
Q: Do you see these midterms as a sort of crucial pivot point in our fight against fascism?
Meiselas says the midterms are critical and predicts voters will reject Trump, while warning that the result will not itself resolve the broader challenges to democracy.
Episode 299: Richard Ojeda
Q: What are you hearing from veterans and active duty military about the Iran war? How are they feeling about this?
Ojeda says some service members initially supported the deployment, but families were unprepared when troops were told it would last a year. He criticizes the war and its effects on military families and the country.

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A progressive political and culture podcast featuring two co-hosts who frequently challenge guests with sharp questions and bold takes. Episodes span politics, media critique, international affairs, technology, and policy debates, often featuring authors, journalists, lawmakers, and researchers. The show is known for its candid banter, rigorous interview style, and a willingness to tackle controversial topics from a left-leaning, independent perspective. Its guests tend to be prominent voices in politics, media, and academia, offering critical analyses of power, policy, and narrative in contemporary society.

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3. The Majority Report with Sam Seder
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1. Ben Meiselas
2. Tim Miller
3. Richard Ojeda
4. Camila Lourdes Galarza
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6. Garrison Lovely
7. Wajahat Ali
8. Oliver Larkin

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