Episode Details

A Time investigation exposes how a pro-Israel digital operation worked to sway the MAGA base and shape the online information ecosystem. In the full Breaking Points episode, hosts Krystal Ball and Saagar Enjeti break down reports linking Brad Parscale’s Clock Tower X, Havas, Salem Media, and FARA filings to a high-dollar influence push across TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, podcasts, and even AI tools like ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini. They dig into the money behind the campaign, the role of undisclosed influencer payments, and why foreign influence, misinformation, and pay-to-play politics are becoming harder to spot. You’ll come away with a clearer view of how modern political messaging, digital media, and foreign-policy advocacy can blur the line between commentary and coordinated persuasion. Listen now to get the key ideas in minutes.