Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar 6/23/25: CNN & Fox War Propaganda, Dems Absent On Antiwar Fight, John Mearsheimer Exposes Israel Lobby
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Jun 23, 2025 
John Mearsheimer, a distinguished Professor of Political Science at the University of Chicago, dives deep into the interplay between media, military narratives, and the Israel lobby. He critiques how outlets like CNN and Fox propagate war sentiments while political leaders, particularly Democrats, fail to take a strong anti-war stance. Mearsheimer and the hosts discuss the dangers of propaganda, the complex dynamics of U.S. military actions in the Middle East, and the significant influence of the Israel lobby on American foreign policy.
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Media Fuels Pro-War Fear
- CNN and Fox heavily promoted war propaganda to justify strikes on Iran.
- This biased framing creates fear and silences antiwar voices in mainstream media.
Militarism Over Diplomacy
- Framing Iran's nuclear threat ignores diplomacy successes like the Obama-era JCPOA.
- Militaristic rhetoric serves as a pretext for regime change rather than realistic solutions.
Fox Drives Trump's War Stance
- Trump's Iran strike decision was heavily influenced by Fox News personalities like Mark Levin.
- Media figures like Levin effectively act as administration mouthpieces to promote war.
