
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

Sep 25, 2021 • 1h 29min
Episode 40: Eric Vaughan and Patrick Lovell
We're joined by writer/director Eric Vaughan and producer Patrick Lovell to discuss their documentary The Con and its perspective on the 2008 crash.

Sep 18, 2021 • 1h 29min
Episode 39: Russell Brand
Russell Brand joins us to talk about his political philosophy, connecting modern politics with spirituality and comedy, and current events.

Sep 11, 2021 • 2h 9min
Episode 38: Faiz Shakir
Joined by Faiz Shakir, we discuss the left pressures on the Biden administration, the challenges and rewards of creating independent media, and much more.

Sep 4, 2021 • 1h 28min
Episode 37: Charlie Houpert and Ben Altman
Charlie Houpert and Ben Altman, hosts of Charisma on Command, delve into the psychology behind the 2016 election, contrasting Trump’s and Clinton's campaigning approaches. They discuss the importance of genuine charisma in political strategies and the media's role in underreporting climate urgency. Personal journeys from corporate life to pursuing charisma highlight their insights into engaging conversations and interpersonal skills. The duo emphasizes authenticity in debates and the socio-economic ramifications of the wealth divide, urging critical discussions on systemic inequalities.

Aug 28, 2021 • 1h 49min
Episode 36: Ro Khanna
This week, we spoke with Representative Ro Khanna about what’s possible for progressive Democrats in Congress, as well as what must be done to change the status quo upheld by the party establishment.

Aug 21, 2021 • 1h 40min
Episode 35: Matthew Hoh
Matthew Hoh is an outspoken critic of the U.S. military’s endless wars. We talk to him about his realizations and decision to leave the military, his advocacy against the war in Afghanistan, his political journey, and much more in this week’s episode of Krystal Kyle & Friends.

Aug 14, 2021 • 1h 24min
Episode 34: Steven Donziger
We talk to human rights attorney Steven Donziger to get the full story of his landmark case against the fossil fuel giant Chevron.

Aug 7, 2021 • 2h 4min
Episode 33: Irami Osei-Frimpong
We sit down with your favorite Funky Academic, Irami Osei-Frimpong, to discuss the importance of institutional participation in our social and political lives, the illusion of choice that liberalism supports, and much more.

Jul 31, 2021 • 1h 7min
Episode 32: Senator Bernie Sanders
Krystal talks to Senator Bernie Sanders about his current work as Chairman of the Budget Committee, the new budget bill, his assessment of the Biden presidency, and more.

Jul 24, 2021 • 1h 46min
Episode 31: Dan Price
In 2015, Dan Price, CEO of Gravity Payments, raised Gravity’s minimum yearly salary to $70k — and lowered his own salary to $70k from over a million dollars. In this week’s episode of Krystal Kyle & Friends, we talk to Dan about this choice, from its catalyst to its effects.