Episode Details

A new documentary conversation uncovers how Lindsey Graham navigated power, media, and Donald Trump behind the scenes. In this condensed recap of the full Breaking Points episode, hosts Krystal Ball and Saagar Enjeti speak with filmmaker Alex Holder, who had four and a half years of unprecedented access to Graham and captures new footage of Graham plotting with Benjamin Netanyahu over ICC arrest concerns. Holder also explains how Graham stayed engaged with world leaders while campaigning, why golf functioned as a political influence channel, and how he used history, loyalty, and personal rapport to shape Trump’s decisions. You’ll also hear Holder’s take on Graham’s funeral, his relationship with Trump, and why he saw no evidence of wrongdoing surrounding Graham’s death. If you’re interested in U.S. politics, international relations, the ICC, Netanyahu, and backstage Washington strategy, this summary gets you the key ideas fast. Listen now to get the key ideas in minutes.