Dear Krystal,
I'm a huge fan of yours. I've been listening to you for many years since I first heard you on your now husband's channel (I'm a giant fan of him as well). I'm a fellow leftist who shares most of your political views and moral values, so please don't take what I'm about to say as coming from someone who is here for Saagar (I mean he's cool too, but I have major ideological disagreements with him and don't watch the show for his commentary).
Listen, I really, REALLY despise the way you interrupt people whenever you disagree with them. It's incredibly frustrating to watch and counterproductive, as I firmly believe that it undermines all of the phenomenal points you generally make. I don't know if it's because you get flustered, don't want to let someone you disagree with "get away" with making factually incorrect, egregiously illogical, or grotesquely unethical statements, or don't want to forget the compelling counterpoint you're thinking of in the moment; whatever the reason is, it makes watching segments between you and Saagar or whoever you're disagreeing with unbearable. I always avoid watching any segments titled "HEATED DEBATE" because I know it's going to involve you constantly interrupting someone instead of carefully listening to their arguments and waiting for them to complete their thoughts before responding.
As someone who has co-founded an independent news media outlet that is populist and anti-establishment yet bipartisan (an incredibly noble, unique, and necessary endeavor), I feel like you should lean into the principle of constructive dialogue. I absolutely DETEST "debates," as they are exercises in performative oratory with the intent of entertaining an audience, rather than a genuine attempt to get to the truth and communicate a person's genuine beliefs on a given topic. I think that they're destructive to our social fabric and the public discourse because they appeal to our base desires for drama and spectacle, much in the same way that social media platforms foment our collective anger and despair since it's a more reliable way to grab and sustain our attention compared to reasoned, compassionate, and nuanced dialogue.
To be clear, I am not saying you shouldn't fervently disagree with someone and go to great lengths to disprove whatever nonsense they're spewing; rather, what I am saying is that you allow them to finish their thoughts before you start picking apart their arguments. In other words, all I'm asking is that you allow your conversation partners to finish their speaking before interrupting them. I think it would take away one of the biggest criticisms both your detractors and your fans have, as well as making you a more sympathetic and persuasive voice to members of your audience who don't agree with you.
Again, I truly admire what you and Saagar have accomplished with Rising and Breaking Points. Listening to you and Kyle has been a huge part of my life for nearly a decade now, and I'm grateful for you giving a voice to those of us who don't believe in the corporate mainstream media consensus.
In Solidarity,
ExperienceLOS77
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These segments were scheduled a few days ago but were postponed due to Trump's actions in Venezuela. Enjoy some late extra content starting with Emily going deep on Ryan's socialist past, career in journalism, and the infamous time he got in a fist fight with Jesse Watters.
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Ryan and Emily interview Christian Parenti on Trump, Venezuela and his life story!
YouTube: https://youtu.be/td2tvKEpe3o
Krystal, Ryan and Emily discuss China calling Trump's bluff on tariffs, stock market reacts, and a lawyer for a wrongly deported man responds to JD Vance.
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Timestamps:
(00:00)Introduction and Overview of Liberation Day
(2:25)Jobs Report Analysis and Economic Implications
(14:58)The Impact of Tariffs on Domestic Economy
(26:15)Trump's Economic Strategy and Its Consequences
(40:55)The Autocratic Leadership Style of Trump
(42:19)The Case of Kilmar Abrego Garcia
(1:12:02)The Shift in Democratic Leadership Dynamics
(1:17:53)Upcoming Nationwide Protests Against Trump
(1:33:45)End Of Show
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Here is the “support” I’ve received from Supercast over the last few days. Not sure why this is such a difficult problem to solve.
This message is for those who, like me, arent able to get Superchat because y'all were supporters of the show back in 2024 and before, so that you go into Supercast and only see the items from 2024.
I truly don't want to be obstinate, and usually I'm the dude that would be apologizing for disturbing the peace. I also am not advocating for stopping payment until the problem is resolved.
Its just frustrating paying for a product when im being asked to get in touch with support rather than having someone who is in touch with support and being engaged with the community, someone who might be able to let the community know about something entirely similar to an FAQ.
TLDR, if anyone has found a solution to this problem, please let others know! Id love to start using Supercast, but I am too frustrated to ask support know, yet. Petty of me, Im sure, but some of my indignation might be righteous.
Reposting our Friday show here for people we haven't been able to assist yet with Supercast. We promise we are working around the clock to solve every individual's issue.
The BP Friday crew take a look at Scott Bessent claiming Iran must not be allowed to toll the Strait, Jill Biden's new memoir on the disastrous Biden debate where she questions if he was drugged, Spencer Pratt rising in polls for LA mayoral race, and New Jersey House Candidate Dr. Adam Hamawy responds to attacks from Jewish Insider about being linked to Al-Qaeda, his time serving as a doctor in war ravaged countries, and rescuing 9/11 survivors from the rubble.
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