DeProgram with Ted Rall and Jamarl Thomas
Ted Rall and Jamarl Thomas
Editorial cartoonist Ted Rall and political analyst Jamarl Thomas "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.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.Jamarl's experiences as a podcaster who has broadcast from around the globe grounds his international, humanist perspective as he helps you break down what's happening, what it means, and what's coming next."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 1, 2026 • 1h 9min
Extra: Mideast in Flames | DeProgram with Ted Rall and John Kiriakou
A brisk breakdown of the US/Israeli strike that killed Iran’s supreme leader and the immediate power shuffle in Tehran. Coverage of regional attacks on Gulf infrastructure, oil market shocks, and threats to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. Examination of US military vulnerability, shifting global alliances, and the political battle over war powers in Washington.
Feb 28, 2026 • 1h 11min
EXTRA! U.S. & Israel At War with Iran | DeProgram with Ted Rall and John Kiriakou
A fast‑moving rundown of coordinated U.S.-Israel strikes on Iran and Iran’s sweeping retaliation across the Gulf. Discussion of media blackouts, legal authority for the attacks, and how allied reactions and logistics shape escalation. Exploration of regional risks from maritime and drone warfare, nuclear fears, and the potential political fallout for U.S. leaders.
Feb 27, 2026 • 57min
Cold As ICE | DeProgram with Ted Rall and John Kiriakou
They unpack shocking ICE abuses including a campus abduction with fake badges and reports of lowered vetting and criminal hires. They cover cross‑border violence as Pakistan bombs Afghan cities and regional tensions with the Taliban. They discuss Anthropic refusing military use of its AI and the Pentagon’s pressure. They highlight a troubling surge in journalists killed and alarming moves to federalize U.S. midterms.
Feb 27, 2026 • 58min
In the Same Boat | DeProgram with Ted Rall and John Kiriakou
They unpack a deadly speedboat shooting near Cuba and the murky reactions from US and Florida officials. They survey fallout from the Epstein files and who’s been implicated. They analyze the volatile Texas Senate primary and its risk to GOP control. Personal health and mental‑health struggles, foreign influence concerns, and bizarre political scandals appear in rapid succession.
Feb 25, 2026 • 60min
Or-Ban Ukraine | DeProgram with Ted Rall and John Kiriakou
They dig into Hungary blocking EU aid over a disputed pipeline and the fallout for Ukraine. They critique a theatrical State of the Union, its political theater and missed opportunities. They debate looming Iran conflict risks, Navy logistics and suspected sabotage, plus a Capitol scandal and calls for political accountability.
Feb 24, 2026 • 60min
Mideast on Alert | DeProgram with Ted Rall and John Kiriakou
Tense military buildup near Iran and fears of a major US strike. Growing concerns about Afghanistan and regional safe havens for Islamist militants. Diplomatic fallout in France over controversial comments by a US ambassador. Heated debate about US support for Israel, media bias, and geopolitical consequences.
Feb 23, 2026 • 1h 4min
US to Arabs: Huck You | DeProgram with Ted Rall and John Kiriakou
Controversial remarks about a 'Greater Israel' prompt discussion of diplomacy, theology-driven foreign policy, and regional fallout. Trade tensions surge after proposed tariff hikes and a Supreme Court rebuke. France summons the U.S. over a politicized statement. Ongoing war in Ukraine, Mexico cartel operations, and worries about separation-of-powers strain the international landscape.
Feb 20, 2026 • 1h 10min
CamerGoon Squad | DeProgram with Ted Rall and John Kiriakou
They unpack arrests and beatings of journalists in Cameroon probing a secret deportation plot. They debate Trump’s $10 billion Gaza pledge and whether the UN or Congress will control the money. They examine a deadly West Bank settler attack on a Palestinian American. They warn the U.S. may be gearing up for another strike on Iran and question who benefits from such a war.
Feb 19, 2026 • 58min
Meta BS | DeProgram with Ted Rall and John Kiriakou
They dig into a landmark trial over whether a major social platform was built to addict teens and what liability could follow. Coverage includes the arrest of a royal figure tied to Epstein documents and a huge ICE plan to convert warehouses into detention centers. Conversation ranges from political hypocrisy over immigration to international scandals and high-stakes legal consequences.
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Feb 18, 2026 • 60min
Jordan Is Next | DeProgram with Ted Rall and John Kiriakou
Discussion of Jordan's alarm over West Bank annexation and fears of forced migration. A breakdown of the Save America Act fight and filibuster pressures in the Senate. Debate over national ID proposals and civil liberties. Analysis of immigration-driven labor shifts, rising native unemployment, and economic effects of deportations, AI, and tariffs.
