Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar

8/11/26: China Shuts Down Billionaire, FP Defends Flock, Hidden AI Bailout

August 11, 2026·39 min·5-min readconversationalnews
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The episode examines stark contrasts between China’s state-centric control of capital and tech elites versus the U.S.’s permissive, oligarchic system enabling unchecked wealth accumulation by political and financial elites, particularly under Trump. It also critiques the unchecked expansi

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Guest

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David Dayen

conversational on Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar

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Li LeileiBobby ZooOrges TorchiDavid Dayen

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Futu HoldingsWorld Liberty FinancialFlock SafetyApolloNvidia

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Artificial IntelligenceCybersecurityEconomicsForeign PolicyInvestigative JournalismTech NewsUs Politics

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