The Deprogram Episode 224 - Listener Mailbag
Mar 13, 2026
Rapid-fire mailbag answers that jump between politics, party-building, and critiques of the Western left. They discuss socialist publishers, Soviet history debates, and communist activity in Iraq. Lively detours cover Balkan food, Metal Gear Solid viewing vs playing, live-stream memories, opsec for leftists, marriage perks, and reading recommendations to build revolutionary habits.
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Hugo's Dentist Nearly Made Him Faint
- Yugo had a traumatic dental visit where a female dentist ignored his breathing issues and nearly made him pass out under a rubber isolation sheet.
- He repeatedly signaled distress, removed the plastic himself, and left furious after nurses chatted about personal matters during the procedure.
Pick Who To Engage Politically
- Decide who is worth engaging politically and stop trying to convert every liberal; preserving your mental health is valid.
- Move your effort to people who show openness and use positive leftist media (e.g., Mexy) to maintain optimism.
Hakim's Mom Came Back From Serbia Converted
- Hakim's parents visited Serbia multiple times; his mother became an enthusiastic Serbian nationalist and praised local hospitality and meat quality.
- She even picked up Cyrillic reading and insists 'the West is lying' about Serbia.