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California considers a wealth tax on billionaires
California has more billionaires than any other state in the U.S. On the state's ballot this election cycle is a proposition to levy a one-time wealth tax on its resident billionaires. We explain what the tax would do, and why the groups & figures opposing the initiative make for strange bedfellows. This episode…
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The Cornell rape accusations.
On September 28, New York prosecutors said they had reopened an investigation into an alleged sexual assault and gang rape by seven Cornell University students in October 2024. The woman who filed the suit, anonymously identified as Jane Doe, alleges that she was coerced into taking ketamine, encouraged to take…
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10/7/26: 100 Aircraft Destroyed By Iran, Pope Rejects AI Consciousness, Fox Ridicules Dr Oz On Inflation
Emily and Saagar discuss reports nearly 100 US aircraft destroyed by Iran, Pope rejects AI consciousness, Fox ridicules Dr Oz on inflation. Charles Camosy: https://religionnews.com/category/opinion/columns/charles-c-camosy/ Rana Faroohar: https://www.amazon.com/Sea-Change-Americas-Arctic-Circle To become a Breaking…
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10/7/26: CIA Warns Civil War In Israel, Epstein Whistleblower Dead, Arctic Sea Route Battleground
Emily and Saagar discuss CIA warns of civil war in Israel, Epstein Lutnick whistleblower dead, Arctic Sea route battleground emerges. Charles Camosy: https://religionnews.com/category/opinion/columns/charles-c-camosy/ Rana Faroohar: https://www.amazon.com/Sea-Change-Americas-Arctic-Circle To become a Breaking…
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Why Democrats and Republicans have hope in the Midwest
Democrats see opportunity in Iowa to flip a Senate seat, while Republicans see a chance in Minnesota. We break down the state of play across those states and in Nebraska, where an independent Senate candidate squares off against an incumbent Republican. This episode: voting correspondent Miles Parks, senior political…
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The FlyDubai plane attack.
On Wednesday, the copilot of a FlyDubai commercial flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv allegedly attacked the plane’s captain and attempted to crash the aircraft in what Israeli officials have deemed an attempted terrorist attack. The captain, Smit Machchhar of India, was stabbed multiple times and seriously wounded but…
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227. Trump’s Flailing: Is the GOP Finally Losing Faith?
Could the Democrats really flip key red states in the midterms? What is the real reason Senator Tom Cotton is feuding with Trump over daylight savings? And, following Brazil’s election, has Trump successfully turned Latin America MAGA? Join Katty Kay and Anthony Scaramucci as they answer all these questions and more.…
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10/6/26: WH Meeting On Russian Plague, Iran Lights Up Hormuz, GOP Panic Over Kansas
Emily and Saagar discuss an emergency White House meeting on Russian plague, Iran lights up Hormuz and Houthis advance, GOP in panic over Kansas and South Carolina. Logan Phillips: https://www.racetothewh.com/ To become a Breaking Points Premium Member and watch/listen to the show AD FREE, uncut and 1 hour early…
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10/6/26: Sam Altman Says Bad Things Coming From AI, Wemby Blasts Sports Gambling Partnership
Emily and Saagar discuss Sam Altman says public should accept bad things from AI, Wemby calls out players with sports gambling partnerships. Logan Phillips: https://www.racetothewh.com/ To become a Breaking Points Premium Member and watch/listen to the show AD FREE, uncut and 1 hour early visit: www.breakingpoints.com…
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The path to Senate control runs through this state
Incumbent Sen. Susan Collins is the Republican defending a Senate seat in a state Kamala Harris won in 2024. Democrats replaced their nominee in July with Troy Jackson, a former state senator, who has struggled to make himself known to voters. We look at the candidates, their races, and what's to come as early voting…
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The failed execution of Christa Pike.
On Wednesday, Tennessee failed to execute Christa Pike after administering two doses of a lethal drug. Pike had been sentenced to death for her role in the 1995 murder of Colleen Slemmer, and she is now hospitalized in critical condition. Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee (R) canceled the state’s final scheduled execution of…
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10/5/26: Iran Disrupts Hormuz Traffic, Yemen War Explodes, Trump Desperate Midterm Pitch
Ryan and Saagar discuss Iran disrupts Hormuz traffic, Yemen war explodes as Saudi backed forces launch counteroffensive, Trump desperate last midterm pitch. Annie Jacobsen: https://www.anniejacobsen.com/ To become a Breaking Points Premium Member and watch/listen to the show AD FREE, uncut and 1 hour early visit…
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10/5/26: Insane AI Video Used In Court, Plague Leaks From Russian Lab, Trump Backs Daylight Saving End
Ryan and Saagar discuss judge tricked by AI video of dead victim, plague leaks from Russian lab, Trump backs daylight saving end. Annie Jacobsen: https://www.anniejacobsen.com/ To become a Breaking Points Premium Member and watch/listen to the show AD FREE, uncut and 1 hour early visit: www.breakingpoints.com Merch…
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From the pulpit to the political arena
In some parts of the country, active clergy members are running for office as Democrats, citing the Bible's parable of the Good Samaritan as part of their reasoning for seeking higher office. It's new political ground for Democrats, who are not usually known for talking about faith on the campaign trail. Plus, a look…
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PREVIEW: The Friday Edition - Is the global fertility decline a crisis?
What an aging population and fewer young people could mean. A wide-ranging conversation. In this week’s Suspension of the Rules episode, we start by having some fun with Jack Smith’s congressional testimony. Then, we discuss the government-funded Trump commercials before turning to a much more serious subject: the…
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10/2/26: "BIG MISS" Jobs Report Spells Disaster For Trump, Anthropic BEGS Pope To Declare AI 'Personhood', Narco Rubio
Ryan, Emily, and Griffin look at Trump rallying in Oklahoma and the newest bleak jobs report being called a "Big Miss". Then we dig into Anthropic's leaders meeting with religious scholars about their belief that Claude has 'personhood' and feels pain, as well as a botched meeting between Anthropic and the Pope. Ryan…
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Trump Runs Midterm Ads About Himself Fighting America’s “Enemies”
The White House released what it described as a “public service announcement” warning Americans of so-called enemies like communists and Marxists. But the TV spot is mostly a replay of a campaign ad Trump ran just two years ago with a new caption, “Paid For By The U.S. Government.” Where is the line between PSA and…
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What's on the Supreme Court docket this term?
The Supreme Court has a busy agenda as it begins its new term in October. We take a look at some of the key cases that are set to be argued & decided, and what impacts they may have. This episode: voting correspondent Ashley Lopez, Supreme Court & Justice correspondent Carrie Johnson, and senior national political…
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226. The Secret Message in Hegseth’s Unhinged Speech
Are Pete Hegseth’s days in the Pentagon numbered? What will be the long term impact of his military purge? And, will former special counsel Jack Smith be the latest victim of Trump’s weaponized justice system? Join Katty Kay and Anthony Scaramucci as they answer all these questions and more. Become a Founding Member…
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The Protect College Sports Act passes the Senate.
On Monday, the Senate voted 77–22 to pass the Protect College Sports Act with support from 50 Republicans, 26 Democrats, and one independent. The bill would create a national regulatory framework for collegiate athletics and give the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) antitrust protection, allowing it to…
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10/1/26: Ro Khanna On AI Safety Bill, Bill Gates Dire Warning On Recursive AI, US Nearly Out Of Missiles
Ryan and Saagar discuss Ro Khanna pushes AI safety bill, Bill Gates clowns Ezra Klein on AI self regulation, US nearly out of key missiles. Ro Khanna: https://x.com/RoKhanna?lang=en Christopher Leonard: https://www.christopherleonard.biz/ To become a Breaking Points Premium Member and watch/listen to the show AD FREE…
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10/1/26: Bond Yields Hit 24 Year High, Bibi Exploits Plane Hijacking, Paxton Says Trump Hurting Texas GOP
Ryan and Saagar discuss bond yields reaching a multi decade high, Bibi exploits plane hijacking for election, Paxton says Trump convention hurting his shot in Texas. Ro Khanna: https://x.com/RoKhanna?lang=en Christopher Leonard: https://www.christopherleonard.biz/ To become a Breaking Points Premium Member and…
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Suspension of the rules. - Isaac, Kmele and Ari talk about the Trump ads, Jack Smith testimony and the Cornell University sexual assault case.
On todays episode of Suspension of the rules, Isaac, Ari and Kmele get into the Jack Smith testimony, a few embarrassing moments for a certain Republican Senator, the Trump ads that were paid with tax dollars and then they get into the details of the Cornell sexual assault case. Last but not least an uplifting…
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A trip to one of the last toss-up districts
Pennsylvania's Lehigh Valley has one of this election cycle's last remaining toss-up districts. Latino voters make up a majority of voters in Allentown, and both Democrats & Republicans are trying hard to make inroads. We talk to voters about what they're weighing before voting, and about the messages each party is…
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The ACA cancelations.
Last Tuesday, September 22, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) said it had canceled healthcare enrollments for roughly 760,000 people under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) due to alleged fraud or improper documentation. In a press briefing announcing the cancelations, Vice President JD Vance and CMS…
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9/30/26: Trump Sham AI Deal, Nvidia Stock Buyback, Flight To Israel Hijacked, Minab School Bombing Horrors
Ryan and Emily discuss Trump parades sham AI deal with tech oligarchs, Nvidia massive stock buyback, flight to Israel hijacked, Jeremy Scahill exposes Minab school bombing horrors. Jeremy Scahill…
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9/30/26: Dems Surge Ahead Of Midterms, MAGA Abandons Trump, Jack Smith Chaotic Testimony
Ryan and Emily discuss Dems surge ahead of midterms, furious MAGA callers abandon Trump, GOP rep faceplants in wild Jack Smith hearing. Jeremy Scahill…
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FULL EPISODE: SPECIAL EDITION - The U.S. has weapons in space — what happens next?
In September, Air Force Secretary Troy Meink announced that the United States has “on-orbit space control weapons capable of defending the Joint Force against hostile adversary action.” The comments sparked a rash of questions: What kind of weapons? What adversaries are we competing against? Could we soon see those…
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It's time for a voting vibe check
Voters are already voting in this year's midterms. With Election Day just five weeks away, we take a look at how things are going so far in an election cycle filled with confusion and questions about voting by mail and potential federal interference in election processes. This episode: voting correspondents Ashley…
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The 2026 midterms preview.
Tuesday marks 35 days until federal elections will be held for all 435 U.S. House seats and 35 of the 100 U.S. Senate seats. Additionally, 36 states will elect governors and 46 states will vote on a total of 6,139 state legislators. Currently, most election models heavily favor Democrats to take back the House and…
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