DeProgram with Ted Rall and Jamarl Thomas King of Crud | DeProgram with Ted Rall and John Kiriakou
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Feb 13, 2026 They dissect extreme climate futures and the rollback of EPA greenhouse-gas rules, imagining cascading ecosystem collapse and flooding. They cover a sudden DHS funding failure that sparks a partial government shutdown and airport security worries. International headlines include Bangladesh’s contested election outcome and North Korea’s rumored succession plans. They also probe media, polling changes, AI autonomy scares, and energy grid strains from data centers.
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Plan Travel For Shutdown Disruptions
- Expect TSA and other essential workers to work unpaid during a partial shutdown and anticipate operational slowdowns.
- Plan travel around possible sick-outs and reduced staffing during the shutdown.
EPA Deregulation Signals Major Climate Shift
- The Trump administration rolled back EPA legal foundations controlling greenhouse gases, signaling broad deregulatory intent.
- Ted Rall says the move is symbolic and deeply alarming for future climate policy and public health.
WWE Analogy For Performative Politics
- John Kiriakou recalled taking his young children to WWE at Madison Square Garden to illustrate performative politics.
- He used the wrestling analogy to say modern political figures often lack clear 'good guy' personas.