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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Antiwar Movement Needs Clarity
- Only a small number of Congress members oppose the Iran strike in votes.
- The core antiwar message should be simple: No war with Iran, no procedural distractions.
Strike Strengthens Iran's Nuclear Resolve
- The Iran strike likely failed to destroy nuclear capability and motivates Iran to pursue nukes more strongly.
- Military action does not solve Iran's nuclear ambitions; it strengthens them instead.
Regime Change Goal Unrealistic
- Moves from targeting nuclear sites to regime change in Iran represent escalating and delusional objectives.
- Iranian national unity around their regime will likely make US regime change attempts fail.
