Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar 9/29/25: Dems Vs Trump On Gov Shutdown, Multiple Shootings Across US, Bibi Brags About Social Media Control
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Sep 29, 2025 The hosts dive into the looming government shutdown, spotlighting Trump’s recalibrated strategy and Democratic challenges over healthcare funding. They explore the alarming rise in mass shootings across the US, including a harrowing church attack in Michigan. The conversation shifts to Netanyahu’s social media outreach, discussing the implications of influencers' roles in shaping narratives and the pressures of media consolidation. The episode reveals the intricate dance between politics, violence, and digital influence, keeping listeners on their toes.
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Shutdowns Shift Power To The Executive
- Shutdown politics are unpredictable because executives can wield unilateral powers during a shutdown.
- Trump could use a shutdown to slash programs, fire workers, and deploy the military to gain leverage.
ACA Subsidies Are Democrats' Leverage
- Democrats are leveraging expiring ACA subsidies as the bargaining point to block the funding bill.
- The subsidies are popular and their loss would spike premiums for millions, creating political risk for Republicans.
Organize Grassroots And Money Together
- If Democrats want grassroots momentum, they must organize like the Tea Party did with money plus local activism.
- Build PACs, primary targets, and litmus tests to force leadership to reflect the base.