Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar
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
9/16/26: Bessent Defends Terrible Economy, Massie Says Impeach Hegseth, Trump Mail In Ballot Smackdown
On today's Wednesday show Ryan and Emily discuss Scott Bessent blaming Americans for the disastrous economy, Thomas Massie introducing impeachment against Pete Hegseth for the Iran War, and Trump raging at SCOTUS for the mail in ballot smackdown.
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9/16/26: Frmr Pentagon Official, Houthis Shoot Down Jet
On today's Wednesday show Ryan and Emily speak to Former Pentagon official David Pyne about the merging of the Israel U.S. militaries. After we look at Kash Patel's latest hearing on a myriad of topics and finally Ryan speaks to Yemeni journalist Hussain Al-Bukhaiti about the Houthis.
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9/15/26: Trump Panics On AI Slowdown, Bonds Hit 19 Year High, Trump 5k Checks
This Tuesday Krystal and Saagar are joined by author Garrison Lovely to discuss Trump rejecting an AI slowdown. Then they look at Trump flailing on Iran negotiations, promising 5k checks as his midterm chances plummet.
Garrison Lovely Book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1682196305
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9/15/26: Macklemore Dropped, Pablo Torre Returns, Cuban Official Interview
On today's show Krystal and Saagar discuss Macklemore being dropped from his tour for saying 'Free Palestine'. Then sports journalist Pablo Torre returns to take a victory lap on the Clippers scandal and Ryan brings on a foreign delegate from Cuba to hear the latest from inside the country.
Pablo Torre: https://www.youtube.com/@pablotorrefindsout
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9/14/26: Anthropic Calls To Slow Pace of AI, Nate Soares AI Regulation
On today's show Krystal and Saagar discuss the AI CEOs declaring a need to 'slow the pace' of development, AI researcher Nate Soares joins to talk about regulation of the industry and what he thinks is really going on behind the scenes
Nate Soares: https://ifanyonebuildsit.com/
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9/14/26: Houthis Take New Strait, Lebron James Gambling Ads, Midterms
On today's show Krystal and Saagar discuss the fallout from the Houthis taking the Bab al-Mandeb strait, Lebron James and Sydeny Sweeney hawking Gambling ads, and a dire outlook for the GOP in the midterms.
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9/11/26: Houthis Hit Saudi Pipeline, Trump Pledges Voters Should Cheat, AOC Courts MAHA, Wall Street City Killer
The Friday crew discusses the shocking Houthi takeover of the Red Sea, Trump at the midterm convention asking voters to pledge to cheat and vote even if they are unregistered, and AOC courting MAHA voters for a potential 2028 run. In the AMA, Ryan and Griffin explain the dense political themes of the anime Attack On Titan, and finally Emily speaks to Joseph Lawler about how Wall Street destroyed our cities with private equity.
Jacob Lawler: https://www.thenewatlantis.com/authors/joseph-lawler
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9/10/26: AI Whistleblowers Dire Warning, Mathematician Says OpenAI Stole Solution, Data Center Support Collapses
Krystal and Saagar discuss AI whistleblowers claiming AI would end humanity, mathematician says OpenAI stole work on groundbreaking problem, data centers provide no benefit to society in new study.
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9/10/26: Trump Offers $5k Midterm Bribe, Oil Prices Spike Amid Houthi Attacks
Krystal and Saagar discuss Trump promises $5k checks if GOP wins midterms, oil prices spike after Houthi attacks.
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9/9/26: Iran Launches Massive Strikes, US Bond Crisis Deepens, Bibi Warned Of Oct 7 Week Before
Ryan and Emily discuss Iran launches massive attack on US bases, Iran mocks US bond crisis, Bibi warned of Oct 7 attack week before.
Josh Rushing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y57CfGFCf3U
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9/9/26: Wild Socialist Conference Goes Off The Rails, New Doc Exposes Caribbean Boat Strikes
Ryan and Emily discuss Ryan responds to wild socialist conference, new documentary exposes Trump boat strikes in Caribbean.
Josh Rushing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y57CfGFCf3U
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9/8/26: Oil Prices Skyrocket, Fmr General Says US Bases Are Gone, Nvidia CEO Says AGI Is Here
Krystal and Saagar discuss oil prices skyrocket as Saudis hit, former top general says U.S. bases not coming back, Nvidia CEO says AGI is here.
Sal Mercogliano: https://www.youtube.com/@wgowshipping
William Cohan: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/739893/money-to-burn-by-william-d-cohan/
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9/8/26: Fetterman Staffers Expose Insane Behavior, Leon Black & Jeffrey Epstein
Krystal and Saagar discuss Fetterman staffers expose insane behavior, top billionaire paid millions to Epstein.
Sal Mercogliano: https://www.youtube.com/@wgowshipping
William Cohan: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/739893/money-to-burn-by-william-d-cohan/
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9/4/26: Diesel Prices Skyrocket, Jeff Sachs Warns Of Tech Collapse, OpenAI Hack Coverup, JD Responds To Tucker Praise Of Abdul, Fox Fires Maria Bartiromo
Ryan and Emily discuss diesel prices hit all time high, Jeff Sachs gives dire warning on tech bubble and US collapse, OpenAI hack covered up, JD sounds off on Tucker praising Abdul, Fox fires Maria Bartiromo.
Garrison Lovely: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1682196305
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9/3/26: Nightmare GOP Midterm Projection, OpenAI Doomsday Scenario, Tucker Carlson Endorses Abdul & MORE!
Krystal and Saagar discuss nightmare scenario for GOP in midterms, OpenAI exec admits hiding doomsday scenario, Tucker & Saagar on Abdul in Michigan.
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9/3/26: Iran Lights Up Middle East, Holland Pulls Gold From US, German Power Plant Sabotage
Krystal and Saagar discuss Iran lights up Middle East, Holland pulls gold from US, German power plant sabotage.
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9/2/26: Massie Exposes Epstein Co-Conspirators, Ben Gvir Psycho AI Concentration Camp Post, Elon Predicts Robot Takeover
Ryan and Emily discuss Massie exposes Epstein co-conspirators, Ben-Gvir psycho AI concentration camp post, Elon predicts robot takeover.
Karishma Manzur: https://www.karishmaforsenate.com/
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9/2/26: Iran Hits U.S. Bases, Global Bond Market Chaos, Ed Market Crushes Moulton
Ryan and Emily discuss Iran hitting U.S. bases as Trump ramps up threats, global bond market chaos, resistance Dem humiliated by Ed Markey.
Karishma Manzur: https://www.karishmaforsenate.com/
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9/1/26: Hasan Piker Interviewed On Dem Attacks, Abdul, Media & MORE!
Krystal and Saagar are joined by Hasan Piker to discuss Dem attacks, media, Abdul, Ossoff and more!
Hasan Piker: https://www.youtube.com/@HasanAbi
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9/1/26: Army Official Resigns, China Screw You To Trump, Bond Market Chaos, Trump Defends Data Centers, GOP Panic Over Midterms
Krystal and Saagar discuss a top army official resigns amid feud with Hegseth, China screw you to Trump at SCO, bond markets in chaos, Trump attacks data center critics, Republicans panic over midterms.
Hasan Piker: https://www.youtube.com/@HasanAbi
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8/31/26: U.S. Resumes Iran Strikes, Top Generals Rebel, Trump To Steal Venezuela Oil, NBC Crew Attacked By Settlers
Krystal and Saagar discuss the U.S. strikes Iran after 30 day lull, top generals rebel against further Iran war, Trump plots to steal Venezuelan oil, NBC News crew beaten by Israeli settlers.
Rory Johnston: https://www.commoditycontext.com/
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8/31/26: Don Jr Defends Prediction Markets, Milo Deported, AI Hacking Spree
Krystal and Saagar discuss Don Jr defends prediction markets as lawsuits pile up, Milo deported amid feud with Laura Loomer, tech freakout over AI hacking spree.
Rory Johnston: https://www.commoditycontext.com/
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8/28/26: Norm Finkelstein Returns to Discuss Gaza, Hasan Piker, New Book Gaza's Gravediggers
Norm Finkelstein returns for a special Friday show where we go in depth on a number of topics including Democrats condemning Hasan Piker after blatant lies about Piker's statements on Zionism, the Israeli propaganda of sexual assault on Oct 7th, and Norm's new book Gaza's Gravediggers.
Buy Norm's Book: https://orbooks.com/catalog/gazas-gravediggers/
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8/27/26: Putin Escalates War In Ukraine, CIA Secret Cartel War in Mexico, Recovered UFOs?
In the second half of the show, Saagar and Ryan look at Putin escalating the war in Ukraine after talks go nowhere; then we're joined by returning friend of the show Juan David Rojas to talk about a potential secret CIA Cartel War in Mexico, and finally Ben Schreckinger joins to talk about the latest in UAP mysteries.
Juan David Rojas: https://juandarojasro.substack.com/
Ben Schreckinger: https://x.com/SchreckReports
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8/27/26: U.S. To Steal Iran Oil, Bill Gates Dire Warning on AI, META Screen Time For Kids
Ryan and Saagar are back to break down U.S. reviving piracy laws to steal Iranian Oil, Trump's approval rating at record lows, Bill Gates delivering a dire warning on AI disruption, and META lowering screen time for children. Stay tuned for the 2nd half of the show later today.
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8/26/26: Professor Pape Ridicules Bessent's D-Day, MAGA Influencer Caught Working for Pentagon, Beef Controversy w/ Dan Osborn
Professor Pape returns to talk South Korea and sanctions failing, then a MAGA influencer caught working for the Pentagon. After we speak to Nebraska Senate candidate Dan Osborn about U.S. ranchers upset over Trump's Beef import deal, and finally Ryan gives a touching tribute to the music legend Dolly Parton.
Professor Pape: https://substack.com/@professorrobertpape
Dan Osborn: https://www.osbornforsenate.com/
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8/26/26: Iran and Oman Defy Trump, Lake America, China Says Screw You
Saagar and Ryan discuss Iran and Oman making a deal for full control of the Strait, Trump lashing out at Canada with his Lake America imagery, and China refusing to comply with Economic D Day.
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8/25/26: Abdul Unleashes On Jesse Watters, Hasan Piker Controversy, Darline Graham Flailing, Jamie Belsito MA Candidate
In the second half of the show Ryan and Emily look at Abdul El-Sayed going off on Jesse Watters in a Fox News interview about trans sports, a deceptive clip of Hasan Piker causes Abdul campaign to panic, Trump goes all in on Lindsey Graham's sister Darline as she fails to answer questions on foreign policy, and MA Candidate Jamie Belsito tells Ryan how AIPAC has been pressuring her in the race with the support of a women's group.
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8/25/26: Bessent Threatens Blowing Up Global Finance, Canada Trade War Begins, SCOTUS Mail In Decision
Ryan and Emily discuss Bessent unveiling Operation Economic Outcast on Iran, Canada raging at Trump's new trade war, and SCOTUS making a huge decision on mail in voting as a gift to Trump.
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8/24/26: Insane MAGA Linked Plot In Bolivia, Silicon Valley Panics Over Wealth Tax
Ryan and Emily talk to Jose Luis Granada Ceja of Drop Site News about a potential MAGA linked assassination attempt in Bolivia, then they look at James O'Keefe let off the hook in a lawsuit over his 2016 video expose, and Gabriel Zucman joins to explain the benefits of a Wealth Tax and why Silicon Valley is freaking out.
Jose Luis Granada Ceja: https://x.com/GranadosCeja
Gabriel Zucman: https://gzucman.substack.com/
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8/24/26: Bessent Launches Economic D-Day, Jeffries Meets w/ Kushner, Flock Convention Exposed By Activists
Ryan and Emily discuss the latest in the Iran War with Scott Bessent threatening an 'Economic D-Day', Hakeem Jeffries under fire for meeting with Jared Kushner, and activists exposing politicians at a Flock convention.
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8/21/26: Bessent NO IDEA Why Oil Going Up, Wild Trump Aide Natalie Harp, Van Jones Israel Propaganda, Fishback Bilzerian FL Fallout
Emily, Griffin, and Mac break down Treasury Sec Scott Bessent's latest comments about Oil prices and bleak job numbers, a bizarre letter to Trump penned by his unusually close aide Natalie Harp, Van Jones teaming up with Noah Tishby for Israeli propaganda, and finally we speak to FL candidate Aaron Baker who came in third place running against Randy Fine. We ask him why Randy won and what he thinks about the racist comments from other Florida candidates James Fishback and Dan Bilzerian.
Emily: https://www.youtube.com/@AfterPartyEmily
Mac: https://www.youtube.co...
8/20/26: Hegseth Hid Damage To Bases, Fox News Data Center Propaganda, Palestinian American Begs US For Help From Settlers
Krystal and Saagar discuss Hegseth hid damage to US bases, Fox News insane data center propaganda, Palestinian American begs US for help from settlers.
Sal Mercogliano: https://www.youtube.com/@wgowshipping/videos
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8/20/26: Trump Bond Crisis Worsens, North Korea Humiliates Trump With Missile Launch
Krystal and Saagar discuss Trump's bond crisis worsens, North Korea humiliates Trump.
Sal Mercogliano: https://www.youtube.com/@wgowshipping/videos
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8/19/26: Trump Panics As Bond Markets Crumble, Trump Crypto Firm To Become Bank, Kushner Bends Knee To Bibi
Krystal and Emily discuss Trump panics as bond markets crumble, Trump crypto firm to become a bank, Kushner bends the knee to Netanyahu on Gaza.
Jeff Stein: https://x.com/jstein_notus
Israel's Lobby: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Israels-Lobby/Eli-Clifton/9781668210840
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8/19/26: DSA Shocking Victory In Florida, Trump Backed Candidate Crushed, US Plots Retreat From Middle East
Krystal and Emily discuss DSA shocking victory in Florida, Trump backed candidate crushed, US plots Middle East retreat.
Jeff Stein: https://x.com/jstein_notus
Israel's Lobby: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Israels-Lobby/Eli-Clifton/9781668210840
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8/18/26: Tariff Refunds Boost Corporations, MAGA Sheriffs Revolt On Border Wall, Screens Ruining Education
Krystal and Saagar discuss corporations pocket billions from tariff refunds, MAGA sheriffs revolt over border wall, screens ruining education.
Isaac Saul: https://www.readtangle.com/
Jared Cooney Horvath: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/838437/the-digital-delusion-by-jared-cooney-horvath-phd-med/
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8/18/26: Iran Prepares For War, MTG Says Trump Floating Nukes, Fox Shames Troops On USS Lincoln
Krystal and Saagar discuss Iran prepares for renewed war, MTG says Trump considering nukes, Fox host shames troops on USS Lincoln.
Isaac Saul: https://www.readtangle.com/
Jared Cooney Horvath: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/838437/the-digital-delusion-by-jared-cooney-horvath-phd-med/
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8/17/26: Outrage Over USS Lincoln, Navy Retreats After Bases Destroyed, Trump Unapologetic On Gas Prices
Krystal and Saagar discuss families erupting at Trump over USS Lincoln, Navy retreats after bases destroyed, Trump says he won't apologize for high gas prices.
Oliver Larkin: https://www.oliverforcongress.com/
Elijah Manley: https://www.elijahmanley.com/
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8/17/26: Flock Faces Public Backlash, New AG Pledges Trump Loyalty, Local News Freaks Over Anti-Genocide Candidate
Krystal and Saagar discuss local official calls Flock CEO treasonous, new AG pledges loyalty to Trump, local news host loses it over anti-Genocide candidate.
Oliver Larkin: https://www.oliverforcongress.com/
Elijah Manley: https://www.elijahmanley.com/
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