Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar 10/8/25: Soybean Farmers Screwed By Milei Bailout, Bibi Salivates Over Iran War, Candace Owens Kirk Texts Confirmed, Douglas Murray Caught Writing Draft For Israeli Official
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Oct 8, 2025 
Eugenia Muzio, an Argentine reporter for Perfil, discusses the impact of a $20B U.S.-Argentina bailout on soybean farmers and the role of hedge funds in the crisis. She explains the political and economic tensions in Argentina. Negar Mortazavi, an Iran policy analyst, examines the disinformation campaigns linked to Reza Pahlavi and Israel's strategy regarding Iran, revealing how these narratives manipulate public perception. The conversation touches on astroturfing, media ethics, and the consequences of failing journalism ethics.
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Hedge Funds Shaped Argentina Bailout
- Hedge funds and currency traders influenced the Argentina bailout, creating a market advantage while Argentina sought emergency liquidity.
- Eugenia Muzio says the move offered short-term market relief but little benefit to ordinary Argentinians amid deep economic crisis.
Exchange Rate Swap Kept Argentina Afloat
- Argentina's exchange rate management is central to controlling inflation and electoral stability, and the swap details remained vague.
- Muzio warns markets were nervous because the swap's timing and terms were undisclosed, raising risks before the election.
Astroturf Campaign Pushed A 'Day After' Leader
- Haaretz and Citizen Lab linked Israeli-run astroturf networks to pushing Reza Pahlavi as Iran's "day after" leader.
- Negar Mortazavi reports the operation likely had insider knowledge tying online disinformation to real IDF actions like the Evin prison bombing.