Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar 9/23/25: Trump H1B Mess Causes Panic, Venezuela Regime Change, Former CIA Director Praises Former Al-Qaeda Head
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Sep 23, 2025 Chaos ensues as the hosts dive into Trump’s controversial H-1B fee rollout, exploring who truly benefits from these visas. A looming U.S. military buildup in Venezuela raises alarms about potential regime change. The discussion also touches on the troubling praise a former CIA director gave to an ex-Al-Qaeda leader. Finally, they reflect on the unintended consequences of past U.S. interventions, revealing the complex moral dilemmas that continue to haunt American foreign policy.
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H‑1B Creates Employer Leverage
- The H‑1B system ties workers to employers and lowers wages because employers control the visa status.
- Saagar and Ryan argue this creates exploitation and crowds out American workers.
Give Visas To Workers, Not Employers
- Reform H‑1B so the visa belongs to the worker and not the employer to restore bargaining power.
- Ryan recommends worker-held visas like the O‑1 model to boost wages and mobility.
Fee Rollout Risks Rent‑Seeking
- The $100,000 fee rollout is confusing and legally nebulous with national‑interest waivers.
- Saagar warns waivers and vagueness invite corruption and preferential treatment for big tech.
