Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar

11/12/25: DHS Attacks Krystal, Shapiro Scolds Poor Young People, Bombshell Epstein Emails, Katie Wilson Wins In Seattle

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Nov 12, 2025
Katie Wilson, a community organizer and co-founder of the Transit Riders Union, dives into the Seattle mayoral race, emphasizing urgent housing and homelessness issues. She discusses her win and critiques the current administration’s approach, advocating for a shift from sweeps to effective housing solutions. Wilson outlines her progressive platform, aiming for zoning reforms and renter protections. The conversation also delves into the broader implications of affordability in urban settings and the political dynamics shaping local governance.
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INSIGHT

Federal Immigration Show Of Force Backfired

  • DHS's Operation Midway Blitz produced violent, theatrical enforcement that alienated locals and provoked pushback.
  • The operation's visible tactics risked political blowback even among the administration's base.
ANECDOTE

Baby Pepper-Sprayed During Raid

  • Krystal shared video of federal agents apparently dumping pepper spray into a moving car that included a one-year-old child.
  • The family said they were leaving a Sam's Club when agents sprayed the vehicle and the child required medical attention.
ADVICE

Two Practical Responses To Affordability

  • Do consider both policy changes and relocation when confronting local affordability problems.
  • If opportunity is fixed in a region, weigh moving to places with better prospects as a realistic option.
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