Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar 11/19/25: Major Recession Indicator, Sheinbaum Hits Back At Trump, AOC-Zohran Bend Knee To Jeffries, Young Men Crisis
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Nov 19, 2025 
Van Lathan, a media commentator and host, shares insights on intra-party Democratic politics, discussing Hakeem Jeffries' leadership role and the tension between pragmatism and purity within the party. Nicholas Eberstadt, a scholar and author, highlights the alarming decline in work rates among men, emphasizing that three out of four non-working men aren't seeking jobs. He warns of the implications of AI favoring skilled workers and advocates for urgent vocational training to address the labor crisis faced by men today.
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Housing Decline Masks Regional Divergence
- More than half of U.S. homes lost value in the past year, revealing regional divergence between booming and collapsing markets.
- High interest rates plus insurance and affordability issues freeze mobility and distort the housing market.
Portable Mortgages Could Unfreeze Markets
- Mortgage portability could unlock frozen housing turnover by letting homeowners keep low-rate loans when they move.
- Slicing apart mortgage-backed securities makes portability politically and technically difficult but potentially solvable.
Consumption Is Highly Concentrated At The Top
- The top 10% now account for almost half of all spending, concentrating consumption and weakening mass-consumer dependence on the many.
- AI-driven stock gains and luxury spending risk a bubble that disconnects elites from broader economic needs.