DeProgram with John Kiriakou and Ted Rall Americans to Trump: You Lie! | DeProgram with Ted Rall and John Kiriakou
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Feb 5, 2026 A lively rundown of polling that suggests most Americans think Trump lied about a shooting and want an independent probe. A whistleblower claim that Rikers routinely isolates severely mentally ill detainees, yet investigations stall. Deep cuts at The Washington Post and what Bezos’s layoffs mean for local journalism and news survival.
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The Washington Post Facing A Death Spiral
- Jeff Bezos cut about 2,000 jobs from The Washington Post since buying it.
- Ted Rall calls the cuts a possible 'death spiral' for the paper's journalism and local reporting.
Whistleblower: Rikers 'Deadlocking' Mentally Ill
- A whistleblower reported Rikers Island staff 'deadlocking' severely mentally ill detainees for months.
- John Kiriakou and Ted Rall highlight prolonged DOI inaction despite court orders to close Rikers.
Polls Show Broad Demand For Investigation
- Quinnipiac found 61% of Americans think Trump lied about the Alex Pretti shooting and 80% want an independent investigation.
- Broad public exposure to video (78%) turned the event into a national moment crossing party lines.
