

Krystal Kyle & Friends
Krystal
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.
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May 25, 2024 • 1h 5min
Episode 176: Ken Roth
Ken Roth joins us to discuss the ICC's request for an arrest warrant for Netanyahu.

May 18, 2024 • 1h 31min
Episode 175: Anthony Fantano
Music critic and YouTuber Anthony Fantano joins KK&F to dissect the ongoing beef between Drake and Kendrick Lamar. They dive into the musical impact, political undertones, lyrical content, and audience reactions of the feud, exploring the dynamics of hip-hop competition, evolving commercial success, and strategies employed in the rap beef. The conversation also delves into the changing nature of rap beef dynamics, online criticism, music reviews, Drake's insecurities, and Kendrick Lamar's rise to success in the music industry.

May 11, 2024 • 1h 34min
Episode 174: Jill Stein
Recently, presidential candidate Jill Stein was arrested at an encampment at Washington University — she talks to us about what’s at stake for those protesting the genocide in Palestine, and why it’s so central to her politics, alongside her plans for the 2024 election.

May 4, 2024 • 1h 33min
Episode 173: Zaid Jilani
Zaid Jilani joins us to discuss the nationwide movement of Palestine solidarity encampments on college campuses, and their repression by universities.

Apr 27, 2024 • 1h 39min
Episode 172: Dave Smith
Dave Smith spills the tea on his recent Israel debate.

Apr 20, 2024 • 1h 42min
Episode 171: Moataz Salim
CodePink’s Moataz Salim is our guest this week, talking about the organizing efforts he’s been part of in support of Palestinian liberation.

Apr 13, 2024 • 1h 2min
Episode 170 Audio: Medea Benjamin
Medea Benjamin reveals how to fight the genocide in Gaza.

Apr 7, 2024 • 1h 17min
Episode 169: Ana Kasparian
Ana Kasparian discusses voting ethics, criticisms of Biden's policies, and moral red lines. They delve into controversies, free speech debates, anti-Semitism, and concerns about Trump's impact on democracy. The conversation also explores Trump's approach to Israel, challenges in political interviews, and reforms needed in criminal justice and drug policies.

Mar 30, 2024 • 1h 4min
Episode 168: Mouin Rabbani
Analyst Mouin Rabbani discusses updates on Israel's genocide in Palestine. Topics include historical complexity of the conflict, media bias, Biden's support for Israel, Trump's impact on US-Israel relations, and the US role in UN ceasefire resolution. The chapter also delves into the potential genocide in Palestinian territories and implications for Israel.

Mar 23, 2024 • 1h 30min
Episode 167: Katie Halper
Katie Halper responds to the backlash surrounding The Zone of Interest, the equating of anti-Zionism with antisemitism, and more.