DeepSummary
The episode discusses Bibi Netanyahu's attack on President Biden over weapons shipments to Israel during the conflict with Gaza, as well as insane drone footage released by Hezbollah showing sensitive Israeli military positions. It also covers Trump punishing a DeSantis ally in a key House election, James Carville predicting Trump will ditch the first debate with Biden, and a Boeing plane catching fire as the CEO is grilled by Congress.
Glenn Greenwald joins to discuss a shocking Pentagon operation aimed at undermining China's COVID-19 vaccine in countries like the Philippines, using fake social media accounts to spread disinformation and fear about the vaccine. The discussion also touches on the broader implications of this operation for US-China relations and the efficacy of US foreign policy.
The hosts also analyze the Virginia primary election results, including the upset defeat of the House Freedom Caucus chairman Bob Good, and the broader divisions within the Republican party. The episode covers a wide range of topics, from the Israel-Palestine conflict to domestic politics and the COVID-19 pandemic.
Key Episodes Takeaways
- Bibi Netanyahu's attack on President Biden over weapons shipments and his comparison of himself to Churchill has further strained US-Israel relations.
- Hezbollah released drone footage showing sensitive Israeli military positions, suggesting a potential escalation of the conflict.
- Trump's endorsement played a crucial role in the defeat of a DeSantis ally, House Freedom Caucus chairman Bob Good, highlighting divisions within the Republican party.
- James Carville predicted that Trump would skip the first debate with Biden, raising questions about the credibility of the debate process.
- The Boeing CEO faced tough questioning from Congress over safety issues, including whistleblower reports of corner-cutting and a lack of transparency.
- The Pentagon ran a covert operation to undermine China's COVID-19 vaccine in countries like the Philippines, exposing a double standard and potentially undermining US interests.
- Glenn Greenwald argued that the Pentagon's operation could backfire and contribute to the perception of the US as a hypocritical bully, benefiting China's influence.
- The Virginia primary results, including the defeat of Bob Good, reflect the ongoing divisions within the Republican party and the influence of Trump's endorsements.
Top Episodes Quotes
- “They're now basically in a multipolar world. I mean, China has become this genuine powerhouse economically and militarily. And at the same time, while we're constantly told that China is this aggressive and militaristic country. Since 1979, the US has fought dozens of wars, and China has fought a grand total of zero wars.“ by Glenn Greenwald
- “This is an area, right, to point out, it was one of the centers of, like, the school board battles. I think Republicans, when they elected Glenn Youngkin, got very excited that this is the type of place that could be back in play.“ by Krystal Ball
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Episode Information
Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar
Breaking Points
6/19/24
Krystal and Emily discuss Bibi attacking Biden over weapons shipments, Hezbollah drops insane combat footage, Trump punishes DeSantis ally in key House election, Carville says to bet money Trump will ditch first debate with Biden, Boeing plane catches fire as CEO grilled at Congress, Glenn Greenwald details Pentagon anti-China vax psyop.
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