Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar 7/7/25: NYT Smears Zohran, Rogan Shocked By Alligator Alcatraz, Gaza Aid Group Massacres
Jul 7, 2025
Jeremy Scahill, co-founder of DropSite News and investigative journalist, joins the discussion on the New York Times' controversial portrayal of political candidate Zohran Mamdani. They explore the complex dynamics of identity politics and electoral strategies, alongside immigration issues facing the Biden administration. The conversation touches on the challenges of ceasefire negotiations in Gaza and critiques U.S. foreign policy in the Middle East, highlighting the need for humanitarian aid amidst conflict.
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Bannon Recognizes Mamdani's Populism
- Steve Bannon acknowledged Mamdani's campaign as a sophisticated grassroots populist movement.
- Mamdani's unabashed socialism and anti-Zionism mark a significant political shift in NYC.
NYT Smears Mamdani's Identity
- The New York Times exposed Mamdani's college racial identity forms, sourced from a racist substack writer.
- The coverage exposed inconsistencies and biases in racial categorization policies and media treatment.
Complex Identity Challenges Categories
- Mamdani's complex identity as Ugandan-born of Indian descent challenges simple racial classifications.
- Checking both 'Asian' and 'African-American' boxes was a reasonable reflection of his heritage and the form's limitations.