It was launched in June 2021 by Ball and Enjeti, both former hosts of The Hill's Rising web series.

They publish an audio-only podcast, and the video program is available on YouTube, Rumble, and Spotify.

The hosts have editorial control over the shows, which focuses on the look and immediacy of live news broadcasting but with independent, populist messaging.

[4][8] Unlike working at The Hill, which required a full-time staff of thirty, Breaking Points has a small crew of mainly part-time hourly contractors.

[4] On May 28, 2021, Krystal Ball and Saagar Enjeti announced their departure from The Hill's Rising.