

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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Mar 28, 2026 • 1h 28min
Episode 271: Luke Thomas
We get political with Luke Thomas (of Luke Thomas Gets Political) on Trump's disastrous international policy, particularly in Iran, Venezuela, and Cuba.

Mar 24, 2026 • 1h 21min
Episode 270: Josh Citarella
With Josh Citarella, we dig into Epstein’s influence on right-wing media circles, how the Epstein Files may have brought us to War, and the ongoing culture war over masculinity.

Mar 17, 2026 • 1h 34min
Episode 269: Guy Christensen and Vaush
Guy Christensen and Vaush join the podcast for a discussion of the dead-end politics of the Democratic Party and what’s holding us back from organizing collectively at the grassroots level as the American public.

Mar 8, 2026 • 1h 18min
Episode 268: Katie Halper
We talk to Katie Halper about Trump's war in Iran.

Feb 28, 2026 • 1h 18min
Episode 267: Griffin Davis
Breaking Points producer Griffin Davis joins us to talk about the radicalization of Dem voters.

Feb 28, 2026 • 1h 27min
Episode 266: Krystal & Kyle
They dig into the newly released Epstein materials and strange ties revealed in the files. They trace connections to powerful institutions and figures, and discuss related legal developments like Prince Andrew's arrest. They unpack NYC politics, focusing on a rent freeze and pragmatic governing wins. They also cover global accountability, a South Korean presidential sentencing, and controversies over glyphosate policy.

Feb 17, 2026 • 1h 28min
Episode 265: Pretty Bad Lefty
Brandon (PrettyBadLefty), political commentator and creator of The Discourse, breaks down the Epstein files, Trump’s slipping approval, and fractures in right-wing media. Conversation covers AI risks, deepfakes and job displacement. They also tackle DOJ access to voter files, threats to midterms, and rising extremist influence in government.

Feb 9, 2026 • 1h 25min
Episode 264: Good Politic Guy
GoodPolitikGuy (Mac), a YouTuber and political commentator, unpacks the shocking Epstein files, the mechanics of possible 2026 election subversion, and AI-driven white-collar disruption. Short, punchy takes jump from tariffs and layoffs to billionaire power and local resistance to ICE. Provocative and fast-paced.

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Feb 2, 2026 • 1h 2min
Episode 263: Ken Klippenstein
Ken Klippenstein, an investigative reporter who digs into DHS, ICE, and surveillance, breaks down how protester data and multiple watchlists are being built and linked. He discusses efforts to stitch datasets into real-time systems, new nonviolent targeting categories, and how counterterrorism tools are being repurposed domestically. He also outlines possible statutory reforms to rein in this expansion.

Jan 24, 2026 • 1h 8min
Episode 262: Matt Bernstein
Matt Bernstein, host of A Bit Fruity and analyst of right-wing influencer culture, breaks down the meltdown and infighting among online conservatives. He dissects edgelord tactics, Candace Owens' split from the establishment, and how culture stories funnel audiences into political movements. Short, sharp takes on strategy, spectacle, and influence.


