Hook: How do watchdogs cross the line from protection into political policing? In this 3-minute condensed Breaking Points, hosts Krystal Ball and Saagar Enjeti dissect Morning Joe’s clash with ADL CEO Jonathan Greenblatt and a new ADL tip line that critics call a de facto registry. Original episode: 16 minutes — Summary: 3 minutes. You’ll get clear takeaways on media-driven hysteria, misinformation, and the tensions between fighting anti-Semitism and avoiding Islamophobia or political blacklisting. The segment highlights threats to free speech and civil liberties, the role of outlets and pundits in amplifying panic, and why voters should judge leaders by policy outcomes—housing, public safety, and governance—rather than smear campaigns. Keywords: political polarization, media literacy, anti-Semitism, Islamophobia, New York mayor-elect. Listen now to get the key ideas in minutes.