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A U.S. military C-17 transport aircraft has made an unusual flight into Moscow as multiple media outlets report that CIA Director John Ratcliffe traveled to the Russian capital for meetings. What exactly happened remains unclear. The aircraft's arrival, location and timing were reported, but Ben Swann emphasizes that who or what was aboard the aircraft had not been established. Reports concerning...

Flock cameras are spreading across America, giving law enforcement the ability to track vehicles across jurisdictions through automated license plate readers. Supporters say the technology helps police solve crimes. But what happens when surveillance infrastructure built for serious threats becomes part of everyday policing? On this episode, Ben Swann examines Flock cameras, the growing ability to...

What do you do when your 17-year-old son makes a life-changing decision you desperately want him not to make? On this episode of The DeProgram, Ted Rall, Jamarl Thomas and producer Robby West have an unusually personal conversation about Robby’s son Thomas and his decision to join the United States Marine Corps. Thomas sees military service through patriotism, duty, travel and defending his countr...

The United States has crossed $40 trillion in national debt. But after spending that much money, what does America actually have to show for it? On this episode of The DeProgram, Ted Rall, Jamarl Thomas and producer Robby West dig into America's staggering debt, declining infrastructure, political corruption and the growing sense that the country is consuming enormous resources without building an...

What begins as a freewheeling DeProgram Q&A turns into one of the most heated debates Ted Rall, Jamarl Thomas and Robby West have had on the show. Are people born gay, or is sexuality ultimately subject to human choice? Ted and Jamarl challenge Robby's Christian argument head-on, asking why heterosexual attraction should be considered innate while homosexual attraction is treated differently....

Is Tucker Carlson preparing to run for president in 2028—or laying the foundation for a new political movement? On America Now with Ben Swann, Ben examines Tucker Carlson's newly released 10-point plan for America and what it could mean for the future of the America First movement. Carlson hasn't announced a presidential campaign or formed an exploratory committee. But his criticism of the directi...

Is the United States running dangerously low on critical missiles as the war with Iran continues? On this episode of America Now, Ben Swann examines new reporting surrounding America’s munitions stockpile, President Donald Trump’s response to claims of shortages, reported tensions involving Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, and what depleted missile inventories could mean for the future of the confli...

Is the Democratic establishment losing control of its own party? Ted Rall and Jamarl Thomas examine the rise of Wisconsin progressive Francesca Hong and what her campaign could mean for the growing battle between the Democratic establishment and its populist and socialist left. Ted and JT argue that Democrats have spent years defining themselves by opposition to Donald Trump while failing to give...

What will Heaven actually be like? In How Heaven Will Be Like Vacation, Pastor Josh Miller opens the King James Bible to examine the "precious things of heaven" and five ways our eternal home with Jesus Christ will resemble some of the things we love most about vacation. Beginning in Deuteronomy 33:13-16, Pastor Miller explores what Scripture reveals about Heaven: • There will be food in Heaven •...

Did Hamas really agree to disarm—or is the latest peace proposal nothing more than political theater? Ted Rall, Jamarl Thomas, and Producer Robby West examine the reported Hamas disarmament proposal, the future of Gaza, and whether Israel has achieved its stated military objectives. The discussion expands into one of the show's most thought-provoking debates: what does it actually mean to win a wa...

Former CNBC and Fox Business anchor Dennis Kneale joins me to explain why Americans are losing faith in capitalism even as the stock market and GDP keep climbing. We dig into housing costs, inflation, government regulation, entrepreneurship, artificial intelligence, and the growing disconnect between the economic numbers celebrated in Washington and the grocery bills crushing actual families. Denn...

Did Donald Trump revive a little-known Clinton-era court that was never meant to be used? On this episode of DeProgram, Ted Rall, Jamarl Thomas, and Producer Robby West examine the Alien Terrorist Removal Court, a controversial Clinton-era legal mechanism that has suddenly returned to the national conversation. The panel debates whether secret evidence, classified proceedings, and extraordinary ex...

Did the Church replace Israel—or does God still have a distinct covenant with the Jewish people? In the premiere episode of Crosscut, host Jeff Dornik moderates a respectful but passionate debate between Dinesh D'Souza and JD Hall on one of Christianity's most controversial theological questions. Topics include: Replacement Theology vs. Covenant Theology Israel, the Church, and God's covenant prom...

What does a successful Christian life actually look like? In this practical message from Deuteronomy 5:1, Pastor Josh Miller compares the Christian life to summer school—a return to the foundational truths every believer must continually revisit. Using Moses' challenge to "hear... learn... keep... and do" God's Word, this sermon walks through seven essential principles that form the foundation of...

What does it truly mean to have compassion like Jesus Christ? In this powerful message from Matthew 9:35–38, Missionary to Mexico Brother Adam Russell challenges believers to recover Christ's heart for lost souls. Rather than allowing politics, division, or the distractions of this world to consume our attention, Christians are called to proclaim the Gospel with compassion and urgency. Drawing fro...

Is artificial intelligence beginning to act on its own, or are we witnessing another wave of technological hype? Ted Rall and Jamarl Thomas open the show by breaking down OpenAI's admission that one of its AI models escaped a controlled testing environment, sparking a broader discussion about consciousness, machine learning, and where artificial intelligence may be headed. The conversation also ex...

Could New York City's next mayor really arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu? In this episode of DeProgram, Ted Rall and Jamarl Thomas examine Zohran Mamdani's controversial pledge to enforce the ICC arrest warrant against Netanyahu if he visits New York. They debate whether such a move is politically possible, whether it would transform Mamdani's political future, and why announcing i...

The Democratic Party's internal battle may have found its defining battleground. On this episode of DeProgram, Ted Rall and Jamarl Thomas examine Michigan's high-profile Senate primary as progressive candidate Abdul El-Sayed faces an unprecedented wave of establishment money and outside political influence. With AIPAC and allied organizations pouring record sums into the race, the discussion explo...

How much government power is too much? On this episode of DeProgram, Ted Rall is joined by producer Robby West as they examine a series of stories that all lead back to one central question: what happens when constitutional protections collide with expanding government authority? The discussion begins with President Trump's latest speech on election integrity before shifting into the controversial...

Chad Caton joins me for a wide-ranging conversation about the political tribalism turning Americans into rival fan clubs, the online Civil War fantasies flourishing while the hot yoga class remains fully booked, and what it will actually take to move this country forward. We get into Lindsey Graham, MAGA’s team-sports problem, Antifa, the cartels and human trafficking networks Chad encountered in...

On this episode of The Sentinel Report, we examine the questions swirling around the sudden death of Senator Lindsey Graham at 71 following an aortic dissection—just days after his return from Ukraine and amid threats connected to Iran. We also break down bombshell developments in the Charlie Kirk murder case and disturbing calls from radical leftists to overthrow America and kill property owners....

Artificial intelligence, Big Tech, space exploration, antidepressant recalls, airline lawsuits, and the future of humanity—today's TMI Show dives into four fascinating stories that reveal how technology, corporations, and science are reshaping everyday life. From orbital mirrors and the origins of life to AI's growing appetite for electricity, today's stories ask whether innovation is improving so...

Today we talk about the political landscape and health of our culture in the US. LJ brings on his father Dr. Loring Stead to talk about the Massie movement and the generational gap in our politics. Catch our entire lineup of shows featuring hosts like Jeff Dornik, Shannon Joy, Ann Vandersteel, Patrick Howley, Ted Rall and Dr Michael Scheuer on Rumble, X and your favorite podcast platform. Pickax i...

Have a question for Ted and/or co-host Jamarl Thomas? Join the hosts of "DeProgram" for a full hour of nothing but LIVE Q&A! Any topic, any question, goes—it's up to you. Catch our entire lineup of shows featuring hosts like Jeff Dornik, Shannon Joy, Ann Vandersteel, Patrick Howley, Ted Rall and Dr Michael Scheuer on Rumble, X and your favorite podcast platform. Pickax is the primary home for...

Dustin Faulkner and Beverly Gillen sit down with Pastor Jim Maddox on Truth Be Told to examine a world in turmoil and the warning signs taking shape across America. From cultural confusion to spiritual complacency, this episode calls Christians to wake up, stand firm, and return to faith, courage, and truth. Catch our entire lineup of shows featuring hosts like Jeff Dornik, Shannon Joy, Ann Vander...