Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar 11/21/23: Hezbollah Strikes Israel, Biden Admin Erupts Over 'Genocide Joe', Israel Jails Journalists, Cardi B Unloads On Biden Wars, Argentina Elects Wild New President, Cenk Uygur On Biden Brain Glitch, And Thanksgiving Politics
Nov 21, 2023
Ryan Grimm, a journalist and author with expertise in Argentinian politics, joins the discussion on recent global conflicts and election dynamics. They explore Hezbollah's attack on an Israeli military base and its implications for U.S.-Israel relations. Cardi B's political commentary and Argentina's radical new president, Javier Milei, are scrutinized for reflecting global discontent. The segment also highlights the challenges faced by journalists in war zones and the rising frustration within the U.S. political landscape as Biden's popularity wanes.
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Hezbollah Strikes Israeli Military Base
- Hezbollah attacked and destroyed an Israeli military base called Birnet.
- This marks a significant escalation, using Burkhan short-range rockets for the first time.
Houthis Seize Ship in Red Sea
- Yemen's Houthis hijacked a ship with loose ties to Israel, raising tensions in the Red Sea.
- This incident prompted other ships to divert, impacting international maritime security.
Concerns About Wider War
- There are concerns that Israel might desire a wider war, similar to Ukraine's Zelensky.
- Netanyahu's comments about Israel fighting America's war heighten these concerns.