Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar
News & Politics
About
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
Episodes
- 5/11/26: Hantavirus Scares Erupt, AOC Vs MTG On Israel, Larry Wilkerson On Iran War
The episode covers the hantavirus scare, the political debate between AOC and MTG regarding Israel, and insights from Larry Wilkerson on the possibility of an Iran war.
- 5/11/26: Bibi Demands More War, Dire Economic Warnings, VA Maps Struck Down
The episode covers Bibi's demands for increased military action and significant economic warnings. Additionally, it addresses the issue of VA maps being struck down.
- 5/8/26: Trump Says Ceasefire Still On After US Iran Bombing, Platner Brutal Ad & MORE
Jeremy Scahill discusses the latest on Iran, including Trump's statement on the ceasefire following US strikes. The episode also covers a critical ad by Graham Platner targeting Susan Collins.
- 5/7/26: Billionaire Says Tax The Rich Is A Slur, Epstein Alleged Final Note, Glenn Greenwald On ADL & Animal Abuse
This episode of Breaking Points features Krystal and Saagar discussing a billionaire's controversial statement calling 'tax the rich' a slur. They also cover alleged details from Epstein's final note and Glenn Greenwald's perspective on th…
- 5/7/26: Saudis Turn On Trump Over Project Freedom, Trump Says $8 Gas Is Worth It For Iran War
Krystal and Saagar cover the shifting Saudi stance on Trump's Project Freedom and Trump's controversial statement that $8 gas is an acceptable price for a war with Iran.
- 5/6/26: Shark Tank Host Faces Data Center Backlash, Nick Shirley Visists Cuba, Trump Attacks Disloyal MAGA, 2026 Dire Job Market
The episode covers a data center revolt targeting a Shark Tank host, an account of a near-kidnapping in Cuba, Trump's campaign against disloyal MAGA supporters, and a viral video from a 2026 graduate about the job market.
- 5/6/26: Trump Blinks On Iran 'Project Freedom', Trump Voters Flip, Van Jones Humiliated On Israel Nukes
Ryan and Emily cover Trump's reaction to the Hormuz plan, the shift in Trump voter opinions regarding Iran, and Van Jones's statements on Israel's nuclear capabilities.
- 5/5/26: Iran Hits Critical UAE Facility, Prof Pape On Iran Escalation, Trump Courts Fetterman, Voting Rights Act Debate
Krystal and Saagar cover Iran's strike on a UAE facility and Professor Pape's analysis of Iran escalation. They also discuss Trump's outreach to Fetterman and the debate surrounding the Voting Rights Act.
- 5/5/26: Polymarket Exec Caught On Hot Mic, Fox Praises Eric Trump Corruption, MTG Says MAGA Is Dead
This episode discusses a Polymarket executive caught on a hot mic, Fox News's commentary on Eric Trump's corruption, and Marjorie Taylor Greene's assertion that MAGA is dead.
- 5/4/26: Israel Uses Gaza Strategy In Lebanon, Epstein Suicide Note, China Screw You To US Sanctions
The episode covers Israel's military strategy in Lebanon, referencing its Gaza approach. It also discusses the Epstein suicide note and China's defiance of US sanctions. Richard Wolff and Trita Parsi are mentioned.
- 5/4/26: Oil Spikes Amid Hormuz Chaos, US Bases Damaged By Iran, Spirit Airlines Goes Bankrupt
Krystal and Saagar cover significant global events including oil price increases linked to chaos in the Hormuz Strait and damage sustained by US bases from Iran. The episode also touches on the bankruptcy of Spirit Airlines.
- 5/1/26: New Iran Strikes Imminent?, Platner Beats Mills, AI UnderClass, JPMorgan MeToo
The Breaking Points team discusses Trump's potential new attacks on Iran, Janet Mills exiting the Maine Senate race, concerns about an AI-driven underclass, and sexual misconduct allegations at JPMorgan.
- 4/30/26: Tim Dillon Rips US On Iran AI Lego Clips, Dave Smith On Trump Humiliation, Ellison Hollywood Merger
On this episode of Breaking Points, Krystal and Saagar cover Tim Dillon's critique of the US narrative war, Dave Smith's perspective on Trump's humiliation, and actor commentary regarding the Ellison Hollywood merger.
- 4/30/26: Trump Orders Indefinite Blockade, US Tries To Collapse Iran Economy, Trump Delusional Oil Bet
Krystal and Saagar discuss Trump ordering an indefinite blockade and the US strategy to collapse Iran's economy. They also cover Trump's oil market predictions.
- 4/29/26: Epstein Peter Thiel Plot Exposed, AOC Humiliates Trump Crony, Big Tech Israel Crackdown, Professor Pape On Iran War
The episode covers the Epstein-Peter Thiel plot, AOC's confrontation with a Trump crony, an insider's exposure of Big Tech's Israel crackdown, and Professor Pape's insights on the Iran war.
- 4/29/26: Trump Spirals On Iran War, Oil Price Spike, Dystopian AI Car Surveillance
The episode covers Donald Trump's focus on Iran, an oil price increase coinciding with record profits, and the potential for dystopian AI surveillance in vehicles. Guests Branko Marcetic, Robert Pape, and Liban Mohamed are mentioned.
- 4/28/26: Taxpayers To Pay For Ballroom, Congress Pushes Veteran Benefits For IDF, Hezbollah Drone Attacks, Ann Coulter On Trump And Iran
Krystal and Saagar cover several topics including taxpayer funding for a ballroom, Congressional efforts to provide veteran benefits for the IDF, and drone attacks by Hezbollah. The episode also features Ann Coulter discussing Trump and Ir…
- 4/28/26: Trump Lashes Out At Iran, UAE Ditches OPEC, JD Thinks Hegseth Lying About War
Krystal and Saagar cover Trump's recent actions regarding Iran, the UAE's decision to leave OPEC, and JD's belief that Hegseth is being untruthful about war.
- 4/27/26: WHCD Shooting Conspiracies, Joe Kent On Secret Service Failures & Iran
Krystal and Saagar address conspiracy theories surrounding the WHCD shooting and feature insights from Joe Kent regarding Secret Service failures and Iran.
- 4/27/26: Iran Threatens Massive Barrage, Germany Says Trump Humiliated By Iran, Oil Shock Officially Here
The episode covers Iran's threat of a massive barrage and Germany's assertion that Trump was humiliated by Iran. It also addresses the official confirmation of an oil shock.
- 4/26/26: WHAT WE KNOW: WHCD Shooter NAMED, Security FAILURE
Saagar discusses the known details about the White House Correspondents Dinner shooting. Additional details about the incident are provided.
- 4/24/26: Trump Floats Endless Iran War, Lebanon Journalist Triple Tap, AI Job Layoffs
The episode discusses Donald Trump's suggestion of a prolonged conflict in Iran, an incident involving the death of a Lebanese journalist attributed to Israeli actions, and job cuts affecting companies like Meta and Nike.
- 4/23/26: Navy Sec Fired, WH Freaks Over Intel On Iran Military, Food Inflation Spikes
Krystal and Saagar cover the firing of the Navy Secretary amidst tensions with Iran, White House reactions to intelligence on Iran's military, and a spike in food inflation.
- 4/23/26: Global Alarms Over New AI, Kalshi Insider Trading, Tucker Apologizes For Trump Support
Krystal and Saagar discuss global alarms over dangerous new AI, politicians caught insider trading, and Tucker Carlson's apology for his past support of Trump. The episode covers these key political and technological developments.
- 4/22/26: Iran Fires On Ships In Hormuz Strait, Ryan Debunks Laura Loomer, Robert Pape On Iran War
The episode covers Iran's firing on ships in the Hormuz Strait, Ryan's debunking of a Laura Loomer plot, and Robert Pape's commentary on Iran.
- 4/22/26: Fed Chair Nominee Grilled, Data Center Revolt, CIA Officers Die In Mexico, VA Redistricting
Ryan and Emily cover the grilling of the Fed Chair nominee by Congress, a data center revolt, the reported deaths of CIA officers in Mexico, and the approval of Virginia redistricting.
- 4/21/26: US Seizes Iranian Ship, Energy Crisis Spirals, Trump Says No Ceasefire Extension
On this episode of Breaking Points, Krystal and Saagar cover the seizure of an Iranian ship by the US, the escalating energy crisis, and former President Trump's statement regarding a ceasefire extension.
- 4/21/26: Trump Freaks Over Ro Khanna On Israel, FL Student Arrested For Netanyahu Joke, Palantir Pushes Draft
Krystal and Saagar discuss Donald Trump's reaction to Ro Khanna regarding Israel, a Florida student's arrest over a joke about Netanyahu, and Palantir's involvement with military draft initiatives.
- 4/20/26: Kash Patel Meltdown, Sam Harris Smears Zohran, Pro-Trump AI Bots Exposed, Cuba Under New Trump Threat
The episode covers allegations against Kash Patel, Sam Harris's comments on Zohran, the exposure of pro-Trump AI bots, and the situation in Cuba.
- 4/20/26: Trump Threatens Iran, Trump Scared Of Being Jimmy Carter 2.0, Israel Humiliates Trump On Ceasefire
Krystal, Ryan, and Emily discuss Donald Trump's threats toward Iran, his concerns regarding his political legacy compared to Jimmy Carter, and his recent interactions with Israel concerning a ceasefire.
- 4/17/26: Iran OPENS STRAIT, Zohran Triggers Billionaire Crashout, College Grad Unemployment Apocalypse, AOC Flamed On Pelosi Replacement
The episode covers Iran opening the Strait of Hormuz, Zohran's actions affecting billionaires, college graduate unemployment rates, and AOC's response regarding Nancy Pelosi's potential replacement.
- 4/16/26: Hegseth Says US Reloading For Iran, Saudi LIV Golf Collapse, Corporate Price Gouging
The episode covers Hegseth's assertions regarding US-Iran relations, the potential withdrawal of Saudi support for LIV Golf, and the issue of corporate price gouging.
- 4/16/26: Professor Marandi On Iran Talks, Allbirds Rebrand As AI, College Grads Screwed
Krystal and Saagar cover Professor Marandi's insights on Iran negotiations, the surprising rebrand of Allbirds as an AI company, and the challenges facing college graduates in the current economy.
- 4/15/26: Troop Surge To Iran, Dire Economic Warnings, JD Vance Begs Voters, Italy Clashes With Israel
The episode discusses a troop surge to Iran, economic warnings, JD Vance's campaign efforts, and diplomatic tensions between Italy and Israel. Links to guests Lauren Conlin, Shaiel Ben-Ephraim, and Robert Pape are provided.
- 4/15/26: Lebanon Invasion Doomed, Scientists Go Missing, Professor Pape On Iran Ceasefire
The episode covers the predicted failure of the Lebanon invasion, the mysterious disappearance of scientists, and Professor Pape's analysis regarding a potential ceasefire with Iran. Guests Emily and Saagar provide commentary on these topi…
- 4/14/26: Trump Deletes Jesus Self Portait, Hungary PM Defeated, Sam Altman Home Attack, 9/11 Widow Speaks Out
The episode covers Trump deleting a Jesus self-portrait, the defeat of Hungary's PM, an attack on Sam Altman's home, and a 9/11 widow speaking out about Iran war mistakes.
- 4/14/26: China Challenges Trump Blockade, Lindsey Graham Peace Sabotage, Israel Freaks Over IDF Soldier Viral Pic
The episode covers the collapse of the Trump Hormuz blockade, Lindsey Graham's alleged sabotage of a peace deal, and Israel's reaction to a viral IDF soldier picture, as discussed by Emily and Saagar.
- 4/13/26: Trump Blockades Hormuz Strait, Negotiations Break Down, Gas Prices Spike
Krystal and Saagar cover the geopolitical event of Trump blockading the Hormuz Strait, the failure of negotiations, and the resulting increase in gas prices.
- 4/13/26: Korea Flames Israel, Eric Swalwell Scandal, Norm Finkelstein On Iran War
The episode covers geopolitical tensions, discussing Korea's actions regarding Israel, the Eric Swalwell scandal, and Norm Finkelstein's views on the Iran war.
- 4/10/26: Trump Trashes Tucker, Mearsheimer Calls For Trump Surrender, Slotkin Lashes Out, Melania Epstein
The episode covers Iran ceasefire negotiations, John Mearsheimer's call for Trump to surrender to Iranians, Elissa Slotkin's townhall, Olivia Reingold's actions at a rally, and Melania's speech regarding Jeffrey Epstein.
- 4/9/26: WH Humiliated By Israel, Lebanon Bombings, Yanis Varoufakis On China Winning
Krystal and Saagar discuss the White House being humiliated by Israel on the issue of Iran. They also cover the bombings in Lebanon and Yanis Varoufakis's view that China is the major beneficiary.
- 4/9/26: Oil Executives Panic, Bibi Rejects Ceasefire, Iran Victory Cements Gov Power
On Breaking Points, Krystal and Saagar cover the panic among oil executives, Bibi Netanyahu's rejection of a ceasefire, and how an Iranian victory has solidified government power.
- 4/8/26: Trump Fell For Bibi Lies Before War, Alex Jones Freaks On Trump, Ben Shapiro Meltdown, Professor Pape On Escalation
Ryan and Emily cover Bibi's alleged lies to Trump before the war, Alex Jones' reaction to Trump, Ben Shapiro's response to Ryan's Iran reporting, and Professor Pape's insights on the ongoing escalation trap.
- 4/8/26: Trump Blinks On Iran Threat, Iran Ready For War To Resume, Hegseth Copes
Ryan and Emily discuss the Trump administration's stance on Iran, the potential for war, and commentary from Hegseth. Links to external sources Robert Pape and Jeremy Scahill are provided.
- 4/7/26: Trump Journo Jail Threat Backfires, US Low On Interceptors, Tucker Turns On Trump
The episode covers the backlash to Trump's threat of jail for a journalist, the critical shortage of US interceptors, and Tucker Carlson's shifting stance on Trump. The hosts analyze these developing political stories.
- 4/7/26: Trump Threatens Iranian Civilization, US Strikes Kharg Island, Trump Trashes US Allies
The episode covers discussions on Trump's threats towards Iranian civilization, the US strike on Kharg Island, and critiques of US allies.
- 4/6/26: Iran Total Control On Hormuz, Energy Rationing, US Casualty Coverup, Iran Worried About US Nukes
Krystal and Saagar cover Iran's influence on Hormuz, worldwide energy rationing, and Iran's concerns regarding US nuclear capabilities. The episode also touches on a US casualty coverup.
- 4/6/26: Trump Moves Iran Deadline, Israel Hit By Missiles, US Pilot Rescue Operation
In this episode, Krystal and Saagar cover the latest developments including Trump's actions on the Iran deadline, a large missile barrage impacting Israel, and a US pilot rescue operation.
- 4/3/26: Iran Shoots Down US Jet, Trump Purges Military, CNN Loses It On Hasan
The hosts discuss Iran shooting down a US jet and President Trump purging top military officials. They also cover Pam Bondi's departure and CNN's reaction to Hasan Piker.
- 4/2/26: Oil Prices Spike As Markets Tank, Iran Predicts US Invasion As Key Negotiator Wounded
On the April 2, 2026 episode of Breaking Points, Krystal and Saagar cover the spike in oil prices and Iran's prediction of a US ground invasion. Trita Parsi and Nicholas Mulder are mentioned.