
Krystal Kyle & Friends
Krystal Ball, cohost of Breaking Points podcast, and Kyle Kulinski, host of Secular Talk, dive into politics, philosophy and random BS with people they like.
Latest episodes

Mar 24, 2025 • 1h 18min
Episode 218: Trump’s Third Term Ploy
Krystal and Kyle discuss Bannon’s recent remarks about Trump grabbing a third term.

Mar 18, 2025 • 1h 35min
Episode 217: Robert Weissman
This week’s guest, Robert Weissman, walks us through the current climate of grassroots and organizational pushback against our government’s current self-destruct mode

Mar 11, 2025 • 1h 2min
Episode 216: Luke Savage
Writer Luke Savage joins us to discuss Trump's disastrous trade war.

Mar 2, 2025 • 1h 31min
Episode 215: Maxwell Frost
Rep. Maxwell Frost (D-FL) is on the show to talk about the Trump whirlwind hitting the Hill and share his insider info on what it’s like to be in government right now under President Musk.

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Feb 23, 2025 • 1h 23min
Episode 214: Greg Palast
Greg Palast, a legendary investigative journalist renowned for his work on vote suppression, dives deep into the alarming tactics impacting the 2024 election. He discusses the severe voter suppression in Georgia, drawing parallels to Jim Crow laws, and highlights the disproportionate effects on Black voters. Palast further explores the decline in Democratic approval and rising discontent among constituents, urging action against political complacency. He also critiques the media's role in perpetuating misinformation about election integrity, advocating for greater transparency in the electoral process.

Feb 23, 2025 • 25min
Episode 213: Rahna Epting
MoveOn director Rahna Epting responds to Hakeem Jeffries' criticism of progressive grassroots organizations.

Feb 16, 2025 • 1h 21min
Episode 212: Judd Legum
Join us and special guest Judd Legum to discuss Judd’s watchdog reporting on Musk’s abuses and follies in (unelected) office, where he’s keeping tabs on how the richest man in the world has bought his way into Trump’s right-hand position.

Feb 11, 2025 • 1h 32min
Episode 211: Gil Duran
Gil Duran, a writer for "The Nerd Reich," delves into the clash between Silicon Valley's ideologies, especially those of Elon Musk, and their societal impacts. He critiques the rampant misinformation regarding corporate governance and the moral dilemmas facing military personnel in today’s conflicts. The conversation further unpacks the controversial notion of tech feudalism, examining how figures like Trump and Musk embody a troubling shift toward authoritarianism. Duran emphasizes the need for transparency and accountability in this shifting landscape.

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Feb 1, 2025 • 1h 18min
Episode 210: Ben Norton
Ben Norton, a journalist focused on economic and political analysis, explores the looming economic crash, drawing parallels to the 1929 bubble. He critiques neoliberal policies that have exacerbated economic inequality and discusses ‘greedflation’ as a complex driver of current inflation. Norton raises concerns about the speculative nature of cryptocurrencies and the rise of meme coins amidst late-stage capitalism. He also delves into U.S. political decline and urges activism to combat authoritarian trends, emphasizing the need for systemic reform.

Jan 25, 2025 • 1h 39min
Episode 209: Mike Figueredo
The Humanist Report's Mike Figueredo walks us through the nightmare of Trump 2.0.