Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar 8/5/25: Texas California Battle On Gerrymandering, Andrew Shculz Betrayed By Trump On IVF, Cory Booker Refuses Zohran Endorsement
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Aug 5, 2025 
Guest Abdul El-Sayed, a former gubernatorial candidate and current Senate candidate from Michigan, dives into the messy world of gerrymandering, specifically highlighting the ongoing battle between Texas and California. He discusses the political ramifications of such tactics on representation and the urgency for fair practices. The conversation also touches on the recent controversies surrounding IVF, with emotional narratives revealing the stark divide between healthcare political rhetoric and actual accessibility. El-Sayed emphasizes the need for systemic reform to engage younger voters and restore integrity in American politics.
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Gerrymandering Fight Heats Up
- Texas is aggressively pursuing mid-decade redistricting to increase Republican seats by five.
- Democrats in states like New York and California plan to retaliate by revising their own redistricting commissions to reduce GOP seats.
Supreme Court's Role in Gerrymandering
- The Supreme Court applies standards rooted in the Voting Rights Act mainly on racial grounds in gerrymandering cases.
- Courts are unlikely to inconsistently approve Texas Republicans' redistricting while striking down Democratic states'.
Andrew Schulz Feels Betrayed
- Andrew Schulz publicly expressed feeling betrayed after Trump's flip-flop on mandating IVF coverage.
- The White House now says there are no plans to mandate IVF insurance coverage, ignoring Trump's campaign promises.