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Krystal Kyle & Friends

Krystal Kyle & Friends

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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Episodes

Episode 80: Jordan Peterson

Kyle is joined by psychologist and political commentator Jordan Peterson for a back-and-forth on everything from Twitter controversies to Trump, economics, liberal versus conservative mindsets, and more.

2022-07-09
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Episode 79: Pascal Robert

Pascal Robert, co-host of This Is Revolution podcast, joins us for a conversation about the overturn of Roe v. Wade.

2022-07-02
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Episode 78: Branko Marcetic

Author and journalist Branko Marcetic joins us to discuss online censorship of left-wing and independent media.

2022-06-25
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Episode 77: Mike Figueredo

The Humanist Report host talks to us about coming out, his experiences in left media, and the current wave of anti-trans and anti-gay legislation in the U.S.

2022-06-18
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Episode 76: David Wallace-Wells

This week?s guest, journalist David Wallace-Wells, talks with us about why climate change isn?t being treated as the central issue that it is ? and what?s at stake.

2022-06-11
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Episode 75: Toby Muse

We?re joined by author and journalist Toby Muse to discuss the Colombian presidential election.

2022-06-04
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Episode 74: Mac (GoodPoliticGuy)

We?re joined by Mac (who you know as GoodPoliticGuy) to discuss current events, specifically the shooting in Uvalde, TX and the ways to address American gun violence.

2022-05-28
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Episode 73: Doug Henwood

We?re joined by Doug Henwood, economic journalist and analyst, to discuss the crypto crash of just a few weeks ago.

2022-05-21
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Episode 72: Harvey Kaye and Alan Minsky

Historian and author Harvey Kaye and Executive Director of Progressive Democrats of America Alan Minsky weigh in on how Democrats prioritize struggles for economic justice ? and what those priorities should look like.

2022-05-14
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Episode 71: Ari Rabin-Havt

In this episode, we discuss the recent leak of a draft from the Supreme Court that would strike down Roe v. Wade. We also speak with our guest, Ari Rabin-Havt, who worked as the deputy campaign manager of Bernie 2020, about his new book's inside look at the campaign.

2022-05-07
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Episode 70: Marianne Williamson

We?re joined by activist and author Marianne Williamson to discuss Nina Turner?s run for Congress, the future of the Democratic Party, and more.

2022-04-30
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Episode 69: Senator Nina Turner

Nina Turner rejoins the podcast to discuss her current run for Congress, how this race is different from the last, and how she?ll bring the progressive fight to the halls of Congress.

2022-04-16
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Episode 68: Daisy Pitkin

We talk to author and organizer Daisy Pitkin about union organizing at Amazon, Starbucks, and beyond.

2022-04-09
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Episode 67: Paul's Ego

With Paul?s Ego of Deep Fat Fried, we dive into the topics of class reductionism, voting for the lesser of two evils, how leftist politicians can avoid the pressure of the status quo, and more.

2022-04-02
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Episode 66: Amy Vilela

We talk to Amy Vilela about her progressive campaign for Nevada?s First District.

2022-03-26
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Episode 65: Christian Smalls

Amazon union organizer Christian Smalls discusses his experience working at Amazon, how left politicians are showing up for workers, what?s next for unionizing efforts, and more.

2022-03-19
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Episode 64: Trita Parsi

Dr. Trita Parsi discusses why this moment demands that the U.S. disentangle itself from hawkish, war-bent alliances, how the situation in Ukraine relates to Middle Eastern politics, and more.

2022-03-12
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Episode 63: Matt Duss

Foreign policy advisor Matt Duss joins us to discuss Russia?s invasion of Ukraine, why the Left shouldn?t be calling for sanctions, and more.

2022-03-05
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Episode 62: Catherine Liu

Author Catherine Liu joins us to talk about Russia?s invasion of Ukraine and the political role of the professional-managerial class.

2022-02-26
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Episode 61: Michael Levitin

Michael Levitin, author of Generation Occupy, talks to us about Occupy Wall Street?s ten-year legacy and the future of left populist movements.

2022-02-19
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Episode 60: Felix Biederman

Chapo Trap House co-host Felix Biederman joins us to discuss the podcast?s journey, the economic struggle today?s young people face, and more.

2022-02-12
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Episode 59: Ben Burgis

Writer Ben Burgis joins us to discuss current events, including the controversy surrounding Joe Rogan and Spotify.

2022-02-05
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Episode 58: Johann Hari

Author Johann Hari exposes the personal and societal factors that affect the modern attention span ? and what we can do about it.

2022-01-29
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Episode 57: Peter Goodman

Author and journalist Peter Goodman joins us to discuss the myth of heroism surrounding today's billionaires ? and why it's a lie.

2022-01-22
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Episode 56: Henry Williams

We're joined by Henry Williams, co-founder of the Gravel Institute, to talk about his experiences building a major digital platform for leftist education.

2022-01-15
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Episode 55: Christopher Leonard

Christopher Leonard, author of Lords of Easy Money: How the Federal Reserve Broke the American Economy, joins us to discuss the institution's secret history.

2022-01-08
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Episode 54: Chris Hedges

Prolific author and journalist Chris Hedges joins us to discuss the state of leftist politics at the turn of the new year and the future of the Democratic Party.

2022-01-01
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Episode 53: Maximillian Alvarez

We talk to Max Alvarez of The Real News about mainstream narratives putting customers? convenience over workers? needs, as well as the problems and potential in current bipartisan support of strikes.

2021-12-25
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Episode 52: Steven Donziger

We talk to Steven Donziger about his release from prison and the ongoing grassroots struggle for his freedom.

2021-12-18
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Episode 51: Freddie DeBoer

With writer Freddie DeBoer, we debate the question: Are leftists? political programs popular enough to win?

2021-12-11
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Episode 50: Adolph Reed Jr.

Adolph Reed Jr. joins us to discuss getting money out of politics, coalition-building on the left, and more.

2021-12-04
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Episode 49: David Doel

This week's guest, David Doel, talks to us about how the left is responding to the Biden administration, labeling your politics, and much more.

2021-11-27
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Episode 48: Katie Halper

Katie Halper joins us to discuss the country's strike wave and the role of electoralism.

2021-11-20
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Episode 47: Katie Rader

Professor of political science Katie Rader talks us through a recent study from Jacobin, YouGov, and the Center for Working Class Politics on how left campaigns can deliver for the working class.

2021-11-13
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Episode 46: TJ Kirk

TJ Kirk, or the Amazing Atheist, joins us to discuss atheism, religion, and ethics.

2021-11-06
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Episode 45: Jordan Chariton

Jordan Chariton, co-founder of Status Coup, joins us to discuss the state of independent media and the political stories at the front of our minds.

2021-10-30
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Episode 44: Jonah Furman

Labor Notes reporter Jonah Furman joins us to talk about the John Deere strike.

2021-10-23
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Episode 43: Ken Klippenstein

We talk to Intercept reporter Ken Klippenstein about the media landscape, how big business is pulling the political levers to impose its agenda, and the big stories he?s broken.

2021-10-16
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Episode 42: Jeff Stein

Washington Post White House economics reporter Jeff Stein joins us to discuss budget bill proceedings, Biden's leadership style, and more.

2021-10-09
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Episode 41: David Sirota

We're joined by David Sirota, Bernie 2020 advisor and founder of the Daily Poster, to discuss the strategies behind the budget bill.

2021-10-02
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Episode 40: Eric Vaughan and Patrick Lovell

We're joined by writer/director Eric Vaughan and producer Patrick Lovell to discuss their documentary The Con and its perspective on the 2008 crash.

2021-09-25
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Episode 39: Russell Brand

Russell Brand joins us to talk about his political philosophy, connecting modern politics with spirituality and comedy, and current events.

2021-09-18
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Episode 38: Faiz Shakir

Joined by Faiz Shakir, we discuss the left pressures on the Biden administration, the challenges and rewards of creating independent media, and much more.

2021-09-11
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Episode 37: Charlie Houpert and Ben Altman

Joined by Charlie and Ben of Charisma on Command, we discuss the psychology of the 2016 election, why Democrats' standard campaigning techniques fail, and much more.

2021-09-04
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Episode 36: Ro Khanna

This week, we spoke with Representative Ro Khanna about what?s possible for progressive Democrats in Congress, as well as what must be done to change the status quo upheld by the party establishment.

2021-08-28
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Episode 35: Matthew Hoh

Matthew Hoh is an outspoken critic of the U.S. military?s endless wars. We talk to him about his realizations and decision to leave the military, his advocacy against the war in Afghanistan, his political journey, and much more in this week?s episode of Krystal Kyle & Friends.

2021-08-21
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Episode 34: Steven Donziger

We talk to human rights attorney Steven Donziger to get the full story of his landmark case against the fossil fuel giant Chevron.

2021-08-14
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Episode 33: Irami Osei-Frimpong

We sit down with your favorite Funky Academic, Irami Osei-Frimpong, to discuss the importance of institutional participation in our social and political lives, the illusion of choice that liberalism supports, and much more.

2021-08-07
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Episode 32: Senator Bernie Sanders

Krystal talks to Senator Bernie Sanders about his current work as Chairman of the Budget Committee, the new budget bill, his assessment of the Biden presidency, and more.

2021-07-31
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Episode 31: Dan Price

In 2015, Dan Price, CEO of Gravity Payments, raised Gravity?s minimum yearly salary to $70k ? and lowered his own salary to $70k from over a million dollars. In this week?s episode of Krystal Kyle & Friends, we talk to Dan about this choice, from its catalyst to its effects.

2021-07-24
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