Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar 10/15/25: Saagar Destroys Pete Hegseth, Dems Push Historically Old Sen Candidate, Pakistan Massacres Protesters, Bari Weiss Debunked
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Oct 15, 2025 In a fiery discussion, one host takes down Pete Hegseth while examining the Democratic establishment's push for a historically older candidate in Maine. The brutal crackdown on protesters in Pakistan ignites a deep dive into military control and global media's lack of coverage. The hosts also critique the investigative flaws in reporting on Gaza, highlighting the necessity of full context to understand the dire health outcomes caused by conflicts. Populist sentiments flare as they analyze a challenger gaining traction against the establishment.
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Pentagon Press Limits Threaten Independent Reporting
- Pete Hegseth's new Pentagon press agreement tightens control over reporting and limits solicitation of information.
- Saagar argues this undermines independent journalism and turns press into stenographers rather than investigators.
Share Leaks With Independent Outlets
- If you possess classified information showing official falsehoods, send it to independent outlets like Breaking Points or Dropside for publication.
- Saagar explicitly invites leakers and promises to publish material that exposes Pentagon or government deception.
Democrats Choose Establishment Over Populist Upside
- Democrats backed Janet Mills for Maine Senate despite younger populist alternatives like Graham Plattner.
- Hosts argue the party opted for establishment name ID and donor mechanisms over a potentially more electable, independent-style candidate.