Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar 6/26/25: McConnell Says Get Over Medicaid Cuts, Bernie And Rogan Rip AIPAC, Liver King Arrested
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Jun 26, 2025 Mitch McConnell stirs controversy by insisting Americans will adapt to Medicaid cuts, igniting heated debates within the GOP. Bernie Sanders and Joe Rogan take aim at AIPAC, exploring the complexities of U.S. foreign aid. The troubling arrest of the 'Liver King' raises questions about celebrity accountability and mental health awareness. Meanwhile, misconceptions about hair loss are tackled with fresh insights. This blend of politics, health, and pop culture makes for a thought-provoking discussion.
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Medicaid Cuts Risk GOP Backlash
- Medicaid cuts in the GOP's tax bill risk massive political backlash, especially in vulnerable districts.
- Cutting Medicaid to pay for tax cuts for the wealthy is a major political own goal amid other huge expenditures like the Pentagon budget.
Bernie Rips Campaign Finance Corruption
- Bernie Sanders and Joe Rogan discussed bipartisan campaign finance corruption that punishes dissent on Middle East policy.
- Both parties use powerful lobbies, like AIPAC, to enforce strict political conformity about Israel-related issues.
MAGA's Loyalty Masks Base Complexity
- The true MAGA base overwhelmingly supports Trump's Iran airstrikes, unified by loyalty to him.
- Independents and others are more divided and up for political contestation than the monolithic MAGA base.