Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar

3/31/25: Billionaire Sheryl Sandberg Fake Antisemitism Panic, Obama Knew Kamala Was Doomed, Elon Dumps Millions Into Supreme Court Race

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Mar 31, 2025
Joining the discussion are Jonathan Allen, a senior national politics reporter at NBC News and co-author of "Fight: Inside the Wildest Battle for the White House," along with Ben Wikler, Chairman of the Wisconsin Democratic Party. They dive into Sheryl Sandberg's controversy over antisemitism and Obama's foresight regarding Kamala Harris's political struggles. They also explore Elon Musk's heavy financial influence on the Wisconsin Supreme Court race, raising questions about the impact of billionaire donations on democracy and grassroots efforts.
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ANECDOTE

Sandberg's Anti-Semitism Fears

  • Sheryl Sandberg, in a new movie, expressed fear about anti-Semitism, asking a non-Jewish friend to hide her family.
  • This sparked controversy, given Sandberg's wealth and the suffering of Palestinians.
INSIGHT

Jewish Safety as a Pretext for Authoritarianism

  • The US government is using "protection of Jews" to silence political speech, targeting pro-Palestine activists and students.
  • This authoritarian power grab extends beyond Israel to any speech the regime opposes.
ANECDOTE

Student Abductions

  • A student from Turkey was abducted for publishing an op-ed critical of Israel.
  • Similar incidents are occurring on campuses nationwide, targeting pro-Palestine students and scholars.
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