Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar 9/29/25: Eric Adams Drops Out, Trump Calls For Portland Invasion, Shane Gillis Calls Out Riyadh Comedy Festival
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Sep 29, 2025 Join investigative journalist Ken Klippenstein as he delves into provocative topics, starting with the implications of Eric Adams dropping out of the NYC mayoral race. He discusses the controversial NSPM-7 national security memo, which categorizes certain ideologies as terrorist threats, raising concerns over free speech. Ken also critiques the chilling effect on lawyers and nonprofits due to fear of repercussion. Lastly, he contrasts ethical dilemmas faced by comedians accepting Saudi funding, with Shane Gillis advocating for integrity over cash.
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Adams Drops Out Amid Legal And Political Fallout
- Eric Adams withdrew from NYC mayoral reelection after indictments, low polling, and campaign-finance hurdles.
- Hosts frame his exit as corruption and political dealmaking that collapsed his campaign.
Trump Threatens To Withhold Federal Funds
- Trump publicly threatened to cut federal funding to Portland over its mayoral choice and framed withholding funds as leverage.
- Hosts note this as extraordinary presidential interference in local governance.
NSPM 7 Expands Terror Framework To Ideologies
- NSPM 7 redefines domestic 'radical left extremism' using broad ideology-based indicators.
- Ken warns this shifts policy from targeting organized threats to policing beliefs and speech.