Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar 12/12/25: Trump SHOOK After Indiana Loss, Beef Price Fixing EXPOSED, Iranians BRACE for New Attacks
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Dec 12, 2025 Journalist Hind Hassan, known for her impactful documentaries on Al Jazeera, joins to discuss her latest work on the aftermath of the 12-day strikes on Iran. She shares poignant stories from victims, illustrating the severe human toll and emotional scars left behind. Hind also reveals the challenges she faced in accessing sites like Evin prison and highlights the resilience of everyday life in Tehran amid fears of further conflict. The conversation touches on Iran's shifting diplomatic outlook, particularly its trust in China over the U.S.
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Gerrymander Push Backfired In Indiana
- Trump-led federal pressure to gerrymander Indiana backfired when the state Senate rejected the map.
- The episode showed Trump's weakened grip on the GOP and limits of nationalized bullying tactics.
Trump's Economic Brand Is Broken
- Trump's economic brand collapsed as approval fell to about 31%.
- Hosts argued his core claim of economic competence no longer shields him from voter discontent.
Third-Party Data Firms Enable Collusion
- Agristats allegedly enabled long-term coordination among meat processors to raise prices and suppress wages.
- Settlements often redact data without changing industry structures that allow price fixing to continue.