DeProgram with Ted Rall and Jamarl Thomas Je Suis Charlie Kirk | DeProgram with Ted Rall and John Kiriakou
Feb 17, 2026
Conversation jumps from a brutal Lyon street brawl and France’s political fallout to rising local police partnerships with ICE and what that means for deportations. Tensions in the Persian Gulf, naval movements and Iranian drills get scrutinized. Scandals at DHS over firings and rehiring amid internal chaos are discussed. Tributes and reckonings follow two notable public figures who recently died.
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Gulf Tensions Could Cripple Oil Exports
- Tensions in the Strait of Hormuz raise real risk of disrupted oil exports and broader conflict.
- John Kiriakou and Ted Rall stress that war benefits no one but Israel appears to favor escalation.
Unclear Murder Risks Political Polarization In France
- A right-wing protester was beaten to death in Lyon and authorities rushed to blame the left without suspects.
- The hosts warn political actors may exploit the killing to polarize France ahead of elections.
Jesse Jackson's Controversial Yet Influential Legacy
- John and Ted reflected on Jesse Jackson's complex legacy and controversies around MLK's assassination aftermath.
- They noted Jackson pushed the Democratic Party leftward despite scandals and contested actions.
