Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar
Episodes
8/28/26: Norm Finkelstein Returns to Discuss Gaza, Hasan Piker, New Book Gaza's Gravediggers
Norm Finkelstein joins Ryan Grimm to discuss his new book, *Gaza Is Gravediggers*, and the controversy surrounding Hasan Piker’s comments on antisemitism.
8/27/26: Putin Escalates War In Ukraine, CIA Secret Cartel War in Mexico, Recovered UFOs?
The episode analyzes escalating risks in the Ukraine war, including Russian nuclear rhetoric and US munitions shortages, alongside CIA Director Ratcliffe’s Moscow visit.
8/27/26: U.S. To Steal Iran Oil, Bill Gates Dire Warning on AI, META Screen Time For Kids
The episode analyzes the US reviving Civil War-era prize courts to seize Iranian oil, alongside Trump’s plummeting approval ratings and his…
8/26/26: Professor Pape Ridicules Bessent's D-Day, MAGA Influencer Caught Working for Pentagon, Beef Controversy w/ Dan Osborn
Professor Robert Pape argues that economic sanctions fail to prevent war, citing historical precedents and warning that US pressure on Iran and China risks escalation.
8/26/26: Iran and Oman Defy Trump, Lake America, China Says Screw You
This episode analyzes the Iran-Oman deal to manage the Strait of Hormuz, contrasting it with Trump’s unverified claims of mine removal and criticizing General Cane’s prior support for the war.
8/25/26: Abdul Unleashes On Jesse Watters, Hasan Piker Controversy, Darline Graham Flailing, Jamie Belsito MA Candidate
The hosts analyze Abdul El-Sayed’s contentious Fox News interview, criticizing his evasive responses on women’s sports and his mishandling of the Hassan Piker controversy.
8/25/26: Bessent Threatens Blowing Up Global Finance, Canada Trade War Begins, SCOTUS Mail In Decision
Breaking Points analyzes Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s “Economic D-Day” threats against Iran, arguing they risk destabilizing global markets without military backup.
8/24/26: Insane MAGA Linked Plot In Bolivia, Silicon Valley Panics Over Wealth Tax
The episode examines a scandal in Bolivia involving Fernando Cerimedo, a political operative linked to Brad Parscale, who allegedly ordered an assassination attempt on his pregnant partner.
8/24/26: Bessent Launches Economic D-Day, Jeffries Meets w/ Kushner, Flock Convention Exposed By Activists
Hosts Krystal and Saagar analyze Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s “Economic D-Day” op-ed threatening secondary sanctions on Iran, alongside the…
8/21/26: Bessent NO IDEA Why Oil Going Up, Wild Trump Aide Natalie Harp, Van Jones Israel Propaganda, Fishback Bilzerian FL Fallout
The hosts discuss Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s failed bond market interventions and rising oil prices driven by the Iran conflict.
8/20/26: Hegseth Hid Damage To Bases, Fox News Data Center Propaganda, Palestinian American Begs US For Help From Settlers
Krystal and Saagar interview a maritime expert on the Strait of Hormuz blockade, detailing reduced oil flows, US naval supply chain strains, and sailor fatigue.
8/20/26: Trump Bond Crisis Worsens, North Korea Humiliates Trump With Missile Launch
Krystal and Saagar analyze the US Treasury’s emergency bond market intervention amid soaring debt costs and inflation.
8/19/26: Trump Panics As Bond Markets Crumble, Trump Crypto Firm To Become Bank, Kushner Bends Knee To Bibi
This episode examines rising US bond yields driven by deficits, inflation, and geopolitical risks, alongside the Trump administration’s controversial…
8/19/26: DSA Shocking Victory In Florida, Trump Backed Candidate Crushed, US Plots Retreat From Middle East
The episode analyzes Angie Nixon’s historic DSA victory in Florida’s Senate primary, highlighting her grassroots success against establishment favorite Alex Vindman.
8/18/26: Tariff Refunds Boost Corporations, MAGA Sheriffs Revolt On Border Wall, Screens Ruining Education
The hosts analyze how major corporations are profiting from tariff refunds without lowering consumer prices, while criticizing proposed capital gains…
8/18/26: Iran Prepares For War, MTG Says Trump Floating Nukes, Fox Shames Troops On USS Lincoln
The episode analyzes the escalating US-Iran conflict, focusing on Iran’s blockade of the Strait of Hormuz and its economic impact on global diesel prices.
8/17/26: Outrage Over USS Lincoln, Navy Retreats After Bases Destroyed, Trump Unapologetic On Gas Prices
Krystal and Saagar analyze the humanitarian crisis aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln, where sailors face squalor and mental health struggles due to a record 260-day deployment.
8/17/26: Flock Faces Public Backlash, New AG Pledges Trump Loyalty, Local News Freaks Over Anti-Genocide Candidate
The episode examines the bipartisan backlash against Flock Security’s license plate readers, highlighting a Tennessee commissioner’s extreme rhetoric…
8/14/26: Karoline Leavitt Quits After Decoy Plane Fiasco, Scott Jennings Meltdown, AI Math Breakthroughs, American Doctor Doc
Hosts discuss Israeli intelligence allegedly fabricating an assassination threat to influence Trump’s Iran policy, alongside oil market shifts and sailor welfare concerns.
8/13/26: Dem Talarico Leads Texas, Ecuador Fishermen Hunted, Kushner Buys Lakers
The episode analyzes polling models predicting Democratic gains in the Senate and House, with a deep dive into the competitive Texas Senate race between Tallarico and Paxton.
8/13/26: US Loses War Games To Ukraine, Israel Behind Iran Threat Intel On Trump, Kalshi Humiliated In Wisconsin Elections
Krystal and Saagar analyze the U.
8/12/26: Hunter Biden On Tucker Show, USS Lincoln Morale Collapse, Israel Attacks In Gaza
The hosts fact-check Hunter Biden’s laptop origin story, debating its authenticity and political motivations while contrasting his alleged corruption with Trump family dealings.