DeProgram with John Kiriakou and Ted Rall Boat Buddies | DeProgram with Ted Rall and John Kiriakou
Mar 16, 2026
Sharp takes on the Middle East war, from regime‑change limits to mounting human and economic costs. A deep dive into Strait of Hormuz risks, naval tactics, and whether escorting ships is even feasible. Conversation about TSA pay cuts and corruption vulnerabilities. Tech and media shaping modern warfare perception, plus worries about regional unrest and the spread of terrorism.
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How A Contact Led Tucker Carlson To Iran Interviews
- John introduced Tucker Carlson to an Iranian contact that led to interviews in Muscat.
- He recounts arranging the meetings months earlier and that Tucker later met Iran's foreign minister there.
Drones And Social Media Transform Modern Warfare
- Technology reshapes both perception and conduct of war.
- Ted and John noted social media normalizes violence while drones and ubiquitous cheap systems change tactics and lower barriers to conflict.
Microdrones Introduce New Stealth Threats
- Microdrones and robotic systems raise novel asymmetric threat concerns.
- Ted referenced Wright-Patterson experiments and mosquito-sized drones that could deliver toxins as a worrying near-future reality.