DeProgram with Ted Rall and Jamarl Thomas Crazy Bastard | DeProgram with Ted Rall and Jamarl Thomas
Apr 6, 2026
Jamarl Thomas, political commentator and YouTube host, joins as a new on-air contributor. He and Ted dive into Trump’s Iran threats and the looming 8 pm deadline. They discuss OPEC’s warnings about damaged energy infrastructure, NATO strains and European reactions, and how war coverage crowds out other crises. Jamarl also shares a personal health update and the show’s new format and schedule.
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Trump’s Strait Threat Shows Panic Not Strategy
- Donald Trump’s public threats to target Iran’s civilian infrastructure reveal panic and escalate risk of wider war.
- Ted Rall notes Trump moved deadlines and used crude language like “Open the fuckin’ Strait, you crazy bastards,” signaling desperation and instability.
OPEC Warns Oil Damage Won’t Be Fixed Quickly
- OPEC+ warns damage to energy assets is costly and slow to fix, so lost oil capacity won’t return quickly.
- Ted highlights production quotas (+206,000 b/d) are symbolic because Strait blockages stop exports regardless of quotas.
Trump’s Pressure Is Eroding NATO Trust
- NATO cohesion is weakening as Trump publicly pressures allies to join an Iran war they’re not obliged to fight.
- Ted and Jamarl note allies feel they can’t trust US commitments that swing with US elections.