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Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar

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Dec 3, 2022 • 33min

12/3/22 - Weekly Roundup: Taylor Lorenz, Balenciaga, Blockfi, Twitter Election Interference

Taylor Lorenz defends China's lockdowns and is criticized for it. Balenciaga's disturbing child photo shoot sparks controversy and calls for accountability. Twitter's approach to experimentation and Tim Cook's diplomacy skills are discussed. The chapter also includes ads for Purdue Global, Florida Credit Union, Meyer Auto Service, and CuriosityStream's 'Queens of Ancient Egypt' series.
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Dec 2, 2022 • 1h 43min

Counter Points #15: Rail Strike, Kanye & Alex Jones, Georgia Runoff, Disney CEO, Oath Keepers, Health Insurance, Google Corruption, Afghan Central Bank & MORE!

The podcast covers a range of interesting topics including a rail strike, Kanye West and Alex Jones, Disney controversies, convictions of Oath Keepers, health insurance, Google corruption, and the Afghan central bank funds crisis.
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Dec 1, 2022 • 1h 28min

12/1/22: Biden Rail Strike, Interest Rates, Twitter/EU, Gay Marriage, Kanye, SBF Interview, Urban Doom Loop, Liver King & More!

The podcast covers a wide range of topics including Biden Rail strike, Fed Interest Rates, Twitter/EU crackdown, passing of gay marriage legislation, meeting details involving Trump and Kanye, an interview with Sam Bankman-Fried, controversial moves by Mayor Eric Matt Adams, railway labor relations and political pressure, the state of the economy and content moderation accountability, changing attitudes towards marriage equality, deceptive practices of Liver King, and the announcement of live shows and holiday festivities.
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Nov 29, 2022 • 1h 36min

11/29/22: Elon Musk, BlockFi, Balenciaga, Georgia Senate, Julian Assange, Biden Rail Strike, Loneliness Epidemic, FTX, Fifa, and MORE!

Elon Musk's conflict with Apple over advertising on Twitter and the potential showdown. The bankruptcy of cryptocurrency lender BlockFi and its impact on customers. The significance of the Georgia runoff election for the Democrats. The Biden administration's stance on Julian Assange's prosecution. Discussion on unjust railway profits and the lack of accountability in finance. The failure of journalism in investigating FTX allegations. The alarming consequences of the loneliness epidemic in America. FIFA's blocking of Breaking Points' show due to a 10-second video clip of the Iranian soccer team.
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Nov 28, 2022 • 1h 20min

11/28/22: Chinese Protests, Trump's Anti-Semite Meeting, Ukraine Blackouts, EU v. USA Infighting, Venezuelan Oil, Taylor Lorenz & MORE!

Journalist Taylor Lorenz discusses internet culture and social media trends. Topics include Chinese protests, Trump's dinner companions, Ukraine blackouts, Venezuelan oil, and the expanded child tax credit. The episode also covers Kanye West's controversial remarks and the challenges faced by China due to low vaccination rates and limited natural immunity.
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Nov 24, 2022 • 1h 53min

11/24/22 FULL THANKSGIVING SHOW ROUNDUP!

Podcast discusses topics such as investment risks of public pension funds, CNN's approach to covering Trump's campaign, rising costs of Thanksgiving meal items, unjust raid on UFO researcher's home, Sam Bankman-Fried's vision for FTX, the rise of artificial intelligence, impact of grassroots worker organizing at Starbucks, exploitation and unfair working conditions at Starbucks, frustrations and challenges faced by marginalized employees, accountability and immunity in the Saudi Arabia case, and transitioning from sweater weather to beach margaritas.
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Nov 23, 2022 • 1h 13min

Counter Points #14: Colorado Springs Shooting, Chinese Diplomacy, Rightwing Grifts, House Battles, Trump Investigation, Election Denial & MORE!

This podcast discusses the Colorado Springs shooting, China diplomacy, rightwing grift implosion, House battles, Trump investigations, overlooked foreign policy issues, and the power and influence of the media.
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Nov 22, 2022 • 1h 20min

11/22/22: Rail Strike, Anti-Corporate Polls, Trump's Middle East Corruption, FIFA Anti-Gay Policy, Hunter's Laptop, Jon Stewart & MORE!

Rail strike, anti-corporate polling, Trump's Middle East deals, FIFA controversy, Hunter's laptop, Jon Stewart debating Clinton, swing voters, Democratic victories, legislation, trade, China, controversies surrounding the World Cup, Hunter Biden's laptop controversy, corruption in US law schools, issues with credentialing institutions in higher education
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Nov 21, 2022 • 1h 32min

11/21/22: DOJ Special Counsel, GOP Infighting, Twitter Chaos, Dem House Battles, Ticketmaster Monopoly, Fed Policy & MORE!

In this podcast, Krystal and Saagar discuss the DOJ's Trump special counsel, GOP primary battles, Twitter chaos, Democrat's infighting, Ticketmaster monopoly, World Cup corruption, Elon Musk's behavior, and the political influence of Sam Bankman-Fried.
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Nov 18, 2022 • 1h 41min

Counter Points #13: Hunter Biden investigations, Pelosi stepping down, Hakeem Jeffries, union strikes, crypto scams, DHS abuse of power, psychedelics & MORE!

In this podcast, the hosts discuss topics including Hunter Biden investigations, Pelosi stepping down, union strikes, crypto scams, DHS abuse of power, and psychedelics. They delve into the implications of these events, explore political power dynamics, and highlight the formation of a bipartisan caucus on psychedelics. The speakers also emphasize the importance of research in advancing psychedelic medicine and share personal experiences.

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