DeProgram with Ted Rall and Jamarl Thomas Or-Ban Ukraine | DeProgram with Ted Rall and John Kiriakou
Feb 25, 2026
They dig into Hungary blocking EU aid over a disputed pipeline and the fallout for Ukraine. They critique a theatrical State of the Union, its political theater and missed opportunities. They debate looming Iran conflict risks, Navy logistics and suspected sabotage, plus a Capitol scandal and calls for political accountability.
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State Of The Union Was Theater Not Policy
- The State of the Union was staged to energize Trump's base and humiliate opponents rather than offer a governing plan.
- Ted Rall and John Kiriakou note coordinated traps like standing-up cues and spectacle moments that solidified partisan theater over policy.
Ignoring The Supreme Court Was A Constitutional Challenge
- Trump's public vow to ignore the Supreme Court represents a direct constitutional challenge aired in the highest-profile setting.
- Both hosts said Democrats should have coordinated a stronger collective response, including walking out to signal unified resistance.
Give The Party A Clear Midterm Plan
- Republicans missed their one national chance to present a midterm governing plan and instead offered applause lines.
- Ted urges party leaders like Mike Johnson to nationalize strategy and consult veterans like Newt Gingrich to craft concrete workplace, AI, and healthcare policies.