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Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar

Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar

iHeartPodcasts 1545 Episodes Sep 17, 2026

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

9/17/26: Trump Panics As Fed Raises Rates, Gas Stations Out Of Diesel, Americans Say Shut Down AI
9/17/26: Trump Panics As Fed Raises Rates, Gas Stations Out Of Diesel, Americans Say Shut Down AI Sep 17, 2026 3847 On today's show, Krystal and Saagar discuss the Fed hiking interest rates, Gas stations running out of diesel, Derek Thompson joins to discuss AI and polling showing 78% of Americans think it could destroy humanity, and finally a US vessel struck by Iran.   Derek Thompson: https://www.derekthompson.org/   To become a Breaking Points Premium Member and watch/listen to the show AD FRE
9/17/26: End Times Fascism with Naomi Klein, Astra Taylor
9/17/26: End Times Fascism with Naomi Klein, Astra Taylor Sep 17, 2026 3570 On today's show, Krystal and Saagar discuss JD Vance begging voters for another chance, Speaker Johnson adjourning Congress to avoid impeachment vote of Hegseth, and finally Naomi Klein and Astra Taylor join to talk about their new book End Times Fascism.   End Times Fascism Book: https://naomiklein.org/end-times-fascism/   To become a Breaking Points Premium Member and watch/listen
9/16/26: Bessent Defends Terrible Economy, Massie Says Impeach Hegseth, Trump Mail In Ballot Smackdown
9/16/26: Bessent Defends Terrible Economy, Massie Says Impeach Hegseth, Trump Mail In Ballot Smackdown Sep 16, 2026 3615 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.   To become a Breaking Points Premium Member and watch/listen to the show AD FREE, uncut and 1 hour early visit: www.breakingpoints.com   
9/16/26: Frmr Pentagon Official, Houthis Shoot Down Jet
9/16/26: Frmr Pentagon Official, Houthis Shoot Down Jet Sep 16, 2026 4728 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. Derek Thompson: https://www.derekthompson.org/ To become a Breaking Points Premium Member and watch/listen to
9/15/26: Trump Panics On AI Slowdown, Bonds Hit 19 Year High, Trump 5k Checks
9/15/26: Trump Panics On AI Slowdown, Bonds Hit 19 Year High, Trump 5k Checks Sep 15, 2026 4797 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 To become a Breaking Points Premium Member and watch/listen to the show AD FREE, uncut and 1 hour early visit: www.br
9/15/26: Macklemore Dropped, Pablo Torre Returns, Cuban Official Interview
9/15/26: Macklemore Dropped, Pablo Torre Returns, Cuban Official Interview Sep 15, 2026 2939 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   To become a Breaking Points Prem
9/14/26: Anthropic Calls To Slow Pace of AI, Nate Soares AI Regulation
9/14/26: Anthropic Calls To Slow Pace of AI, Nate Soares AI Regulation Sep 14, 2026 4091 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/   To become a Breaking Points Premium Member and watch/listen to the show AD FREE, uncut and 1
9/14/26: Houthis Take New Strait, Lebron James Gambling Ads, Midterms
9/14/26: Houthis Take New Strait, Lebron James Gambling Ads, Midterms Sep 14, 2026 2220 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.   To become a Breaking Points Premium Member and watch/listen to the show AD FREE, uncut and 1 hour early visit: www.breakingpoints.com    Merch Store: https://shop.breakingpoint
9/11/26: Houthis Hit Saudi Pipeline, Trump Pledges Voters Should Cheat, AOC Courts MAHA, Wall Street City Killer
9/11/26: Houthis Hit Saudi Pipeline, Trump Pledges Voters Should Cheat, AOC Courts MAHA, Wall Street City Killer Sep 11, 2026 7028 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 o
9/10/26: AI Whistleblowers Dire Warning, Mathematician Says OpenAI Stole Solution, Data Center Support Collapses
9/10/26: AI Whistleblowers Dire Warning, Mathematician Says OpenAI Stole Solution, Data Center Support Collapses Sep 10, 2026 3351 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.   To become a Breaking Points Premium Member and watch/listen to the show AD FREE, uncut and 1 hour early visit: www.breakingpoints.com    Merch Store: https://shop.breakingpoints.com/&nb
9/10/26: Trump Offers $5k Midterm Bribe, Oil Prices Spike Amid Houthi Attacks
9/10/26: Trump Offers $5k Midterm Bribe, Oil Prices Spike Amid Houthi Attacks Sep 10, 2026 2180 Krystal and Saagar discuss Trump promises $5k checks if GOP wins midterms, oil prices spike after Houthi attacks.   To become a Breaking Points Premium Member and watch/listen to the show AD FREE, uncut and 1 hour early visit: www.breakingpoints.com    Merch Store: https://shop.breakingpoints.com/   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
9/9/26: Iran Launches Massive Strikes, US Bond Crisis Deepens, Bibi Warned Of Oct 7 Week Before
9/9/26: Iran Launches Massive Strikes, US Bond Crisis Deepens, Bibi Warned Of Oct 7 Week Before Sep 9, 2026 4316 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 To become a Breaking Points Premium Member and watch/listen to the show AD FREE, uncut and 1 hour early visit: www.breakingpoints.com    Merch Store: https://shop.breakingpoints.com/  &nbsp

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