Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar 5/12/26: Bibi Blames Social Media For Anti-Israel Criticism, Derek Thompson On Billionaire AI Takeover
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May 12, 2026 
Derek Thompson, journalist who hosts the Plain English podcast and writes a Substack. He discusses whether AI is a bubble, the massive private spending behind it, and how data centers and energy constraints shape tech’s footprint. They also cover how AI could concentrate billionaire power and why that matters for policy and everyday life.
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Netanyahu Blames Social Media For U.S. Support Shift
- Benjamin Netanyahu attributes declining U.S. support for Israel largely to the rise of social media and foreign manipulation via bot farms.
- Saagar and Krystal argue this dismisses legitimate American opinion shifts and treats voters as easily duped by messages traced to abroad.
Israel Bars Critics While Creators Thrive Online
- Israel announced barring commentators like Tyler Oliveira based on alleged anti-Semitic content and BDS support.
- Hosts highlight selective enforcement and cultural popularity of creators, noting Oliveira's large YouTube following despite controversial content.
Kristof Piece Triggers Intense Pushback
- The New York Times Nick Kristof piece on sexual violence against Palestinians sparked fierce backlash accusing it of relying on biased sources.
- Hosts stress the piece cites multiple organizations and 14 firsthand interviews, so the backlash may oversimplify the reporting.