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No Agenda alleges California vote fraud as Breaking Points tracks shifts

Tuesday, June 9, 2026 · from 2 podcasts, 4 episodes
No AgendaBreaking Points
  • Election watchdogs allege massive, improbable ballot dumps in Los Angeles point to systemic fraud.
  • Late-counted mail ballots are shifting key California races away from election-night Republican leads.
  • The New York Times faces criticism for amplifying uncorroborated allegations from a Republican operative against a progressive challenger.

California’s prolonged vote count is fueling fraud allegations from grassroots activists and shifting the outcome of critical races.

According to Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak on the No Agenda Show, local activists report a 24,000-vote drop in Los Angeles where one mayoral candidate allegedly received zero votes - a statistical anomaly they argue points to foul play. They claim Governor Newsom’s policies removed signature verification, creating a vacuum for “airdropped” ballots.

“The slow count itself is the mechanism for the steal.”

- Adam Curry, No Agenda Show

While establishment media dismisses these claims as election denial, the late tally is demonstrably altering results. Breaking Points analyst Dave Weigel correctly predicted this pattern. In the LA mayoral race, Nithya Raman is closing the gap on Spencer Pratt as mail ballots favor Democrats. In the governor's race, Democrat Tom Steyer is gaining on Republican Steve Hilton, making a Democratic shutout a coin flip.

This dynamic extends down-ballot. Progressive Randy Vega leads in CA-20 despite over $5 million in attack ads, and incumbent Doris Matsui narrowly trails challenger Mae Vang in CA-07 with many Democratic-leaning ballots left to count.

Meanwhile, media scrutiny of candidates is under fire for selective rigor. On Breaking Points, Ryan Grim critiqued the New York Times for running a story on progressive challenger Graham Platner based largely on allegations from Lindsay Fifield, a Republican operative who worked for Nikki Haley and the Heritage Foundation. Krystal Ball argued similar deep-dive opposition research wouldn't be applied to establishment figures like Chuck Schumer.

“The bar for corroboration was lowered because the alleged offenses were low-level.”

- Ryan Grim, Breaking Points

The convergence of fraud claims and demonstrable vote shifts frames the primary as a legitimacy crisis. As the count drags on, the final results may be viewed through a partisan lens long after the winners are declared.

#Elections#Media#Corruption
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1875 - "Sonic Thump" • Jun 7

  • Stella and State of Daniel report on California election irregularities, citing a 24,000 ballot drop where L.A. mayoral candidate Spencer Pratt gained zero votes while others did.
  • Dvorak disputes media claims that California's slow vote count is predictable, stating it worsened under Governor Newsom due to universal mail-in ballots.
  • The show deconstructs a Trump interview with Kristen Welker, highlighting his repeated 'crooked' accusations against the press and election officials before walking off.
  • A pending Supreme Court case, Watson v. Republican National Committee, could end the practice of counting mail-in ballots received after Election Day but postmarked by it.
  • The hosts critique media coverage of Trump appointing his former personal attorney, Todd Blanche, as acting Attorney General, citing historical precedents like RFK under JFK.
  • They analyze Trump's appointment of Bill Pulte as acting DNI as a 'bull in a china shop' tactic, with an experienced deputy directing him to uncover election fraud.
  • The hosts note a BBC report subtly insulted the Trump administration by calling Pete Hegseth the U.S. 'Defense Secretary' instead of 'Secretary of Defense'.
  • They discuss Iran, citing YouTuber Toosie's claim that U.S. military pressure is weakening the regime, and critique an NPR author for downplaying unrest.
  • A CBS report states two NIH scientists were arrested for smuggling deactivated mpox and other viruses from Congo, facing up to five years in prison.
Also from this episode: (7)

Digital Sovereignty (1)

  • Adam Curry and John Dvorak argue smartphone addiction is a national security issue, creating a population of distracted NPCs vulnerable to real-world threats.

Business (1)

  • A report on the New World screwworm outbreak in Texas is framed as an operation to further reduce cattle herds, with beef prices soaring and quality product exported.

Big Tech (2)

  • Curry warns that new rules allowing IPOs like OpenAI and SpaceX to join major stock indices within two weeks artificially inflate prices and risk a major correction.
  • A source claims tech hyperscalers like Google use RSUs for compensation, forcing constant stock sales and buybacks, with $40B of an $80B AI raise going to employee cash-outs.

Enterprise (2)

  • A Microsoft employee reports 'token maxing' is mandated, with AI use tracked for promotions, leading to wasteful spending and poorly generated code.
  • The show cites a Stanford study finding 90% of companies use AI hiring tools, with scores persisting for 330 days, leading to 'systemic rejection' across employers.

Health (1)

  • Listeners warn of dangers from unregulated peptides, citing unknown purity, overdose risks like pancreatitis, and production via E. coli with potential contaminants.
#Elections#Macro#Regulation#Corruption
Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar
Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar

6/5/26: Graham Platner Scandal, California Elections, Screwworm Outbreak & MORE! • Jun 5

  • Ryan Grim argues the New York Times' Graham Platner story represents lowered journalistic standards, where low-level allegations face a lower bar for corroboration than serious ones.
  • The primary accuser, Lindsay Fifield, is a Republican operative who worked for Nikki Haley and Heritage, and received $15,000 from Independent Women's Forum between 2021-2022.
  • Emily Jashinsky notes Fifield is connected to at least two other women who spoke to the Times but whose stories were not published.
  • Krystal Ball states the media applies selective scrutiny, arguing similar uncorroborated allegations from a political operative would not be printed about an establishment figure like Chuck Schumer.
  • Ryan Grim compares the coverage to the weaponization of allegations during the Me Too movement, noting the right now deploys left-wing 'therapy speak' to attack Platner.
  • Emily Jashinsky argues the story would be at home in the New York Post, making its publication in the New York Times bizarre.
  • Ryan Grim details how Senate Leadership Fund used debunked claims, alleging Platner 'admires Nazi stormtroopers' based on a Reddit comment calling a photo of Swedish volunteers 'cool.'
  • Krystal Ball says Platner is targeted because he challenges the oligarchy and establishment power on issues like Israel, not because of the story's substance.
  • Emily Jashinsky warns the export of personal online histories into politics is creating a system where scraps of life are weaponized without context.
  • Dave Weigel correctly predicted late-counted ballots in California would favor Democrats, shifting races away from initial Republican-leaning election night results.
  • In the LA mayoral race, Nithya Raman is closing the gap on Spencer Pratt in late mail ballots and is now favored to make the top-two runoff against Karen Bass.
  • In the California governor's race, Tom Steyer is gaining on Republican Steve Hilton as more ballots are counted, making a Democratic shutout a coin flip.
  • Ryan Grim highlights progressive Randy Vega leading in CA-20 after Democratic groups spent over $5 million attacking him, potentially defeating incumbent David Valadao.
  • Incumbent Doris Matsui is narrowly trailing challenger Mae Vang in CA-07, with half the votes still Democratic-leaning mail ballots left to count.
#Elections#Corruption#Media#Censorship

6/4/26: Shawn Ryan Says Trump Duped Him, Ivanka Kushner Private Island, Rubio Confronted On Trump Falling Asleep • Jun 4

  • Shawn Ryan and Megyn Kelly publicly broke with Trump over his war with Iran and other policies, stating they felt 'duped' by his promises to avoid Middle East wars.
  • Trump’s presidency is weakening, evidenced by Senate Republicans blocking his $1 billion 'ballroom' funding request and abandoning his $1.8 billion 'anti-weaponization fund' due to intra-party opposition.
  • Saagar argues Trump's unpopular war with Iran has destroyed his presidency, similar to how Iraq destroyed George W. Bush's political project, paralyzing his ability to advance other priorities.
  • Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner acquired a 1,400-hectare private island in Albania after meeting Prime Minister Edi Rama on Nat Rothschild's yacht; Albanian protests erupted over the perceived corrupt land deal.
  • Peter Thiel is decamping to Argentina, citing 'failed governance' and seeking a networked-state libertarian project, not simply California's billionaire tax.
  • Ken Clippenstein reports President Trump, now the oldest U.S. president at 79, frequently falls asleep in meetings; the White House disclosed he has chronic venous insufficiency.
  • Republican Congressman Tom Kean has been missing for three months with an undisclosed health issue; Speaker Mike Johnson claims he's 'working remotely' but cannot vote remotely.
  • Ken notes five members of Congress died in office this term, with many having known health issues before election, highlighting a systemic lack of health transparency for elected officials.
Also from this episode: (1)

Immigration (1)

  • The Trump administration reversed a sweeping immigration memo requiring green card applicants in the U.S. to leave the country, facing backlash from big tech and businesses.
#War#Elections#Macro#Immigration#Corruption

6/2/26: Dave Rubin Humiliated On Jubilee, California Gov Showdown, LA Mayors Race • Jun 2

  • Dave Rubin argued a 40-day war stopped Iran from getting nuclear weapons and that Iranians were chanting for Netanyahu, but Saagar noted Rubin was 'owned' by a Jubilee panelist with facts on the Iran nuclear deal and economic metrics.
  • A panelist challenged Rubin to name one economic metric improved under Trump, citing GDP, real median wage growth, inflation, and unemployment as better under Biden by the end of his term.
  • Krystal noted the sole metric that improved under Trump is his personal wealth, which she said grew from the brink of destitution to an estimated $6 billion.
  • Saagar argued Rubin missed easy MAGA defense points like citing reduced net migration or increased deportations under Trump compared to Biden.
  • Krystal and Saagar critiqued pro-war voices who predicted a short conflict and Iranian regime collapse, noting they've moved goalposts and refuse to admit error, unlike hosts who publicly admitted being wrong on Putin invading Ukraine.
  • Guest David Dayan said the California gubernatorial race lacks an establishment front-runner, with late polls showing Tom Steyer catching Steve Hilton, potentially setting up a Besara-Steyer general election.
  • Steve Hilton urged Chad Bianco supporters to back him to ensure a Republican makes California's top-two primary, but Dayan said Bianco's refusal to drop out and Trump's endorsement of Hilton ended GOP consolidation hopes.
  • In California's 22nd district, Dayan described a progressive vs. corporate Democrat battle where Jazzmy Baines, backed by the DCCC, walked back calling Israel's actions genocide, while opponent Viegas is endorsed by Bernie Sanders.
  • Dayan said Democrats may fail to advance in CA-49 due to candidate neglect of the Palm Springs vote sink, potentially letting two Republicans reach the top-two in a seat they hoped to pick up.
  • In the LA mayor's race, Dayan cited a poll showing Karen Bass at 26%, Nithya Raman at 25%, and Spencer Pratt at 22%, with Raman running a dispirited campaign and Pratt leveraging online fame amid voter dissatisfaction.
  • Dayan argued California's political system is inert, anointing ineffective leaders like Bass and Besara, while real issues like Prop 13 underfunding are addressed only by Steyer's talk of commercial property tax reform.
Also from this episode: (3)

Elections (3)

  • Dayan described Besara as an inarticulate machine politician anointed by consultants after Eric Swalwell imploded, boosted by an inorganic social media campaign and identity politics appealing to California's 40% Latino electorate.
  • Tom Steyer defended paying influencers for their time, not endorsements, when confronted by Breaking Points, while Dayan noted Steyer spends heavily on scripted town halls thanks to his $200 million personal wealth.
  • Dayan said California's jungle primary with 61 gubernatorial candidates will cause ballot spoilage, and Democratic voters held mail ballots until the last weekend, fearing a Republican lockout, leading to a surge in late returns.
#Elections#Corruption#War

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