DeProgram with John Kiriakou and Ted Rall
Ted Rall and John Kiriakou
CIA whistleblower John Kiriakou and political cartoonist Ted Rall "deprogram" the latest domestic and international news and trends so you can see through the spin in the headlines to the raw truth you need to know.John's real-world undercover experiences—both inside the CIA, serving around the globe, and paying a high price for exposing official crimes—provide a uniquely informed perspective on the US government and its activities around the globe.Ted's immersion in the media—prize-winning cartoonist and columnist, radio host, editor at multiple outlets, and the veteran of bruising First Amendment legal battles—informs analysis that cuts through the spin."DeProgram" offers fast-paced, entertaining analysis you can't get anywhere else.Live & Streaming on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@DeProgramShowLive & Streaming on Rumble:https://rumble.com/c/DeProgramShow
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Mar 30, 2026 • 1h
Going to Ground | DeProgram with Ted Rall and John Kiriakou
Jeff Dornick, CEO of Pickaxe and founder of a free-speech oriented platform, joins to talk platform design and online speech. They cover community-building, human-centered feeds, and how alternative networks handle censorship and migration. Short takes on moderation trade-offs, growth strategies, and technical challenges facing creators and platforms.
Mar 27, 2026 • 1h
TACO Toos-Day | DeProgram with Ted Rall and John Kiriakou
Sharp talk about repeated deadline delays for strikes on Iran and how markets and oil traders react. Discussion of Gulf power plays, Kushner’s regional dealings, and shifting calculations about U.S. bases. Vivid prison stories about gangs and survival. Notes on DHS funding moves, cryptic White House posts, and the symbolism of a president’s name on currency.
Mar 26, 2026 • 1h
The Bad War | DeProgram with Ted Rall and John Kiriakou
They unpack rapid shifts in public opinion as a U.S.-Israeli war with Iran falters. Long TSA lines and airport chaos from staffing shortages get a sharp look. A naval drone strike near the Bosphorus on a Russian tanker raises regional tensions. A decades-old Congo killing resurfaces with a former diplomat facing trial and fresh questions about CIA roles.
Mar 25, 2026 • 60min
V-I (in his Imagination) Day | DeProgram with Ted Rall and John Kiriakou
They debate Trump’s “victory” claims and the real costs of a US-Iran showdown. Troop moves, asymmetric tactics, and risks of occupying Persian Gulf targets come under fire. Airport arrests spark questions about TSA sharing passenger data with ICE. European center-left politics get a moment of resurgence amid recent elections.
Mar 24, 2026 • 59min
Unfriendly Skies | DeProgram with Ted Rall and John Kiriakou
They unpack ICE agents showing up at airport checkpoints and the panic it causes among travelers and TSA workers. They cover rising tensions with Iran, missile strikes and shaky diplomacy in the region. They flag alarming new research showing global warming is accelerating and extreme weather is worsening worldwide.
Mar 24, 2026 • 1h
Iran to US: Drop Dead! | DeProgram with Ted Rall and John Kiriakou
They dig into escalating U.S.-Iran tensions, threats to the Strait of Hormuz, and soaring oil prices. They debate regional escalation risks, missile reach and attacks like Diego Garcia. They cover airport disruptions, ICE at airports, and biometric security concerns. They also discuss geopolitical restraint from Russia and China and possible electoral and economic fallout.
Mar 20, 2026 • 59min
F&#k You! And Pay Me $200 Billion | DeProgram with Ted Rall and John Kiriakou
They dig into the surprise $200 billion Defense Dept. request and whether Congress will approve it. Conversation centers on Iran’s recent strikes, damage to Qatar’s LNG exports, and oil-price shocks. They debate who struck Iran’s gas facility and the regional fallout. Also covered: Hamas’s disarmament proposal, political ripple effects in U.S. elections, and Denmark’s Greenland contingency planning.
Mar 19, 2026 • 59min
Gabby Tulsi | DeProgram with Ted Rall and John Kiriakou
A sharp run-through of Tulsi Gabbard’s congressional claims that contradict presidential intel on Iran’s nuclear and ICBM timelines. Heated debate over strikes on the massive South Pars gas field and who authorized attacks. Analysis of Israel’s destruction of bridges in southern Lebanon and the risk of permanent buffer zones. Quick takes on withheld Epstein files and rising Pentagon war funding.
Mar 18, 2026 • 59min
Blue Glove Blues | DeProgram with Ted Rall and John Kiriakou
A fast-paced rundown of TSA staffing shortfalls threatening small airports and long security lines. Tense talk about Israel urging Iranian unrest publicly while private cables warn of slaughter. Discussion of targeted killings in Iran and risks of radicalizing leadership. Reports on heavy strikes in Lebanon and Beirut, AIPAC’s waning clout, and looming oil shortages if the Strait of Hormuz stays closed.
Mar 17, 2026 • 1h
With Allies Like These | DeProgram with Ted Rall and John Kiriakou
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.
