DeProgram with John Kiriakou and Ted Rall With Allies Like These | DeProgram with Ted Rall and John Kiriakou
Mar 17, 2026
They dig into a U.S. strike on Iran and frantic efforts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz without European support. A mass casualty bombing in Kabul and Pakistan’s unclear war aims get cold scrutiny. They cover Cuba’s nationwide blackout and talk of regime change. Polling shows a major shift in U.S. views of Israel and what that means for future politics.
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Cuba's Blackout Signals Governmental Collapse Risk
- Cuba is experiencing a total nationwide blackout tied to severe fuel shortages that have left streets empty and people relying on bicycles.
- John Kiriakou witnessed daily outages during a visit and warns this blackout is deeper, pushing the government toward potential collapse.
Netanyahu Rumors Show How AI Fuels Confusion
- Ted and John discuss Netanyahu's unclear whereabouts amid contradictory reports and AI-manipulated videos.
- They note viral clips showing inconsistencies like six fingers and repeated outfits, illustrating misinformation's reach.
Pakistan Strike Echoes Fog Of War And Unclear Objectives
- Pakistan's bombing in Kabul that hit a drug rehab center killing hundreds mirrors U.S.-style errors and shows unclear war aims.
- Ted notes Pakistan claimed it targeted an ammo depot, underscoring regional military irresponsibility.