Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar

6/6/23: Ukrainian Dam Explodes, Ukraine Backed Saboteurs Inside Russia, NYT Downplays Nazi's, Imminent Trump Indictment, Cornell West 2024, UFO Whistleblower, Tim Scott Vs. The View, SEC Sues Binance, Russiagate Deception, Biden Donors Age Concern

Jun 6, 2023
The podcast dives into the explosive aftermath of a dam collapse in Ukraine and the geopolitical fallout. It also tackles the complexities of espionage within the Ukraine-Russia conflict, revealing controversial narratives in media coverage. The hosts discuss Cornel West's 2024 presidential run and shocking UFO whistleblower claims about government secrecy. Additionally, they analyze the SEC's lawsuit against Binance and raise concerns over President Biden's age impacting his reelection efforts, all wrapped in a lively political discourse.
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ANECDOTE

Ukrainian Dam Collapse

  • The Nova Kakhovka dam in southern Ukraine has collapsed, causing major flooding and endangering a nuclear power plant.
  • Both Russia and Ukraine blame each other, with Ukraine alleging intentional destruction and Russia claiming Ukrainian military strikes are responsible.
INSIGHT

Ukraine Cultivates Sabotage Agents in Russia

  • Ukraine is using a network of agents within Russia to conduct sabotage operations, including drone attacks.
  • These agents are a mix of pro-Ukrainian sympathizers and operatives trained by Ukrainian intelligence, often motivated by cash bribes.
ANECDOTE

Ukraine Restricts Press Access

  • NYT reporter Thomas Gibbons-Neff was banned from Ukraine for accurately reporting on Ukrainian use of banned cluster munitions.
  • NBC News had credentials revoked for interviewing pro-Russian Crimeans; Ukraine demands Western media access Crimea only through Ukraine.
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