DeProgram with John Kiriakou and Ted Rall Cuba on the Ropes | DeProgram with Ted Rall and John Kiriakou
Feb 11, 2026
Scott Stantis, editorial cartoonist for the Chicago Tribune, fills in as co‑host and offers sharp political commentary. They cover Cuba’s fuel collapse after sanctions and Russia’s potential aid. They probe slow big‑tech access to home‑camera footage and surveillance concerns. FAA airspace closures, border shootings and U.S.-Israel politics round out the lively, confrontational discussion.
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Surveillance By Convenience
- Ted Rall highlights that Ring/Google Nest cameras create vast, searchable data farms that raise serious surveillance concerns.
- He argues lack of customer service and opaque data retention make citizens vulnerable and delay law enforcement access.
Delayed Nest Access In Guthrie Case
- Ted Rall recounts delays: Pima County waited nearly two weeks to access Nancy Guthrie's Nest footage.
- He suspects Google's data farms retained footage despite the user's unpaid premium status.
Insist On Direct Big-Tech Contact
- Demand phone-level customer support from big tech to expedite urgent takedowns and law-enforcement requests.
- Without direct contact, mistakes and delays can lead to real-world harm, even deaths abroad.
