DeProgram

As we wrap up the holiday weekend, catch up on the smartest takes on the big news—tune into the “DeProgram show with political cartoonist Ted Rall and CIA whistleblower John Kiriakou.”John and Ted analyze the political and personal fallout of Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act, a sweeping tax-and-spending package signed July 4th, sparking numerous debates. Will the MAGA base see the massive increa...

Today, on the “DeProgram show” with political cartoonist Ted Rall and CIA whistleblower John Kiriakou, we analyze the verdict in the Sean Combs trial—which John and Ted predicted on the show—in which jurors acquitted him of sex trafficking and racketeering conspiracy, sparking debates on justice, prosecutorial overreach and celebrity influence. Next, let’s stress-test Elon Musk’s proposal for a ne...

We’re pleased to announce a special episode of the “DeProgram show with political cartoonist Ted Rall and CIA whistleblower John Kiriakou”!One year ago today, President Joe Biden shocked the world with a disastrous presidential debate appearance that marked the beginning of the end of his reelection campaign and withdrawal a few weeks later. In the room where it happened was moderator Jake Tapper....

The political world, especially among Democrats, is reeling in the wake of the surprise upset victory of 33-year-old democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani over the establishment-backed former Governor Andrew Cuomo, 67. The “DeProgram show with political cartoonist Ted Rall and CIA whistleblower John Kiriakou” delivers fearless analysis of the history-making NYC Democratic primary and other big stori...

It’s the weekend! But the news doesn’t take a day off. So it’s time for the “DeProgram show” with political cartoonist Ted Rall and CIA whistleblower John Kiriakou, delivering unfiltered analysis of the biggest issues. First, we celebrate the release of Mahmoud Khalil, the pro-Palestinian Columbia University activist freed from U.S. custody yesterday. Justice belatedly prevailed, but now he faces...

In an uncertain world in an uncertain time, you can count on the “DePtogram show with political cartoonist Ted Rall and CIA whistleblower John Kiriakou,” to deprogram you from the BS so you understand the latest developments in global and domestic crises. First comes the intensifying Iran-Israel War, where the Israelis are bombing striking uranium enrichment and missile sites in Iran, while Iran r...

Today on the “DeProgram show” with political cartoonist Ted Rall and CIA whistleblower John Kiriakou, we’re deprogramming you from the MSM BS that confuses more than it clarifies. First, we explore day three of the Iran-Israel conflict. Will Iran rush to obtain nuclear weapons? Can Trump, Putin or China negotiate a ceasefire? Will the conflict spread? Ted and John examine the stakes and the days a...

As the world teeters on the brink, the “DeProgram” show with political cartoonist Ted Rall and CIA whistleblower John Kiriakou, tackle two explosive global stories. First, Israel’s airstrikes on over 100 Iranian targets, including nuclear facilities and missile sites, killed senior commanders like IRGC’s Hossein Salami and top scientists, prompting the Iranian government to call Israel’s aggressio...

Join us for “DeProgram,” delving into the most pressing issues with unflinching clarity. On the “DeProgram show with political cartoonist Ted Rall and CIA whistleblower John Kiriakou,” we dissect the deportation firestorm surrounding Kilmar Abrego Garcia, the man mistakenly deported to El Salvador and the subject to a Supreme Court order, now back in the U.S.—but he’s facing new human smuggling ch...

As always, “DeProgram” with CIA whistleblower John Kiriakou and political cartoonist Ted Rall digs into today’s issues with depth and insight. First, John and Ted break down the Trump-Musk feud, sparked when Elon Musk blasted Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill” as a “disgusting abomination” for adding $2.5 trillion to the national debt, clashing with Trump’s promises and splitting the GOP. Next, we exami...

It's time to get DeProgrammed! Join political cartoonist Ted Rall and CIA whistleblower John Kiriakou, who bring you incisive analysis on today’s most urgent issues. Today, Ted and John dive into the latest developments shaking everything from economics to a fallen rap baron. Trump makes a bold move to double tariffs on steel imports to 50%, an attempt to reindustrialize the Rust Belt while su...

On the “DeProgram” show with controversial political cartoonist Ted Rall and brilliant CIA whistleblower John Kiriakou, we tackle the news of Elon Musk’s departure from Washington, DC. Musk, a key advisor to Trump, has stepped back from his role in the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), after five fiery months. Musk says he’s shifting to focus on Tesla and SpaceX, with plans to spend only...

Tune into "DeProgram" with fiery political cartoonist Ted Rall and brilliant CIA whistleblower John Kiriakou, diving headfirst into the expanding war between President Trump and Harvard University over Kristi Noem's ban on foreign students, which account for 27% of the student body. Trump’s moves to block international students from Harvard and other elite universities has sparked a...

Buckle up for a gripping episode of "DeProgram" with hosts Ted Rall and John Kiriakou, hitting the airwaves today! This isn’t just news—it’s a deep dive into the raw, unfiltered truth behind today’s biggest stories. Domestically, the U.S. housing crisis escalates as median home prices soar past $500,000, locking out first-time buyers while corporate landlords face backlash for rent hikes...

Join hosts Ted Rall and John Kiriakou on this riveting episode of DeProgram as they tackle three seismic issues in U.S. foreign and domestic affairs. First, they dive into the high-stakes Ukraine peace talks, where U.S. diplomacy navigates a delicate path amid Russia’s advances and global pressure for resolution. Next, they unpack the intensifying U.S. sanctions on Venezuela, fueling economic chao...

Get ready for a powerhouse episode of DeProgram with hosts Ted Rall and John Kiriakou, delivering a no-filter take on today’s hottest global and domestic stories! This week, they unpack President Trump’s blockbuster Saudi Arabia trip, dissecting the $600 billion investment deal reshaping U.S.-Middle East dynamics. Next, they dive into the Iran nuclear talks’ deadlock, where Tehran’s defiance meets...

On DeProgram, hosts John Kiriakou and Ted Rall dissect a series of urgent issues dominating today’s headlines. They begin with the arrests of pro-Palestinian protesters at Columbia University, where NYPD buses hauled off demonstrators amid a Trump administration crackdown targeting student activism. The hosts explore how these arrests, including that of Mohsen Mahdawi, a Palestinian student detain...

Dive into “DeProgram with Ted Rall and John Kiriakou” as they unpack the high-stakes developments of Donald Trump’s first 100 days. With incisive clarity, they analyze today’s newly released economic figures, decoding their implications for America’s trajectory—growth or decline? The hosts explore the heating 2028 Democratic presidential race, where Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo just announced...

In this fast-moving episode of DeProgram, hosts John Kiriakou, a former CIA officer turned whistleblower who exposed the agency’s torture program, and Ted Rall, an award-winning political cartoonist and columnist renowned for his biting anti-establishment commentary, deliver a hard-hitting analysis of today’s most pressing issues. The episode kicks off with an in-depth look at the high-stakes Rome...

Don’t miss this episode of DeProgram with hosts John Kiriakou and Ted Rall, delivering razor-sharp analysis on three explosive stories rocking the political sphere. First, they dive into the Ukraine crisis, focusing on President Trump’s proposed peace deal to end the war with Russia. As Trump pushes for a swift resolution, sidelining NATO and pressuring Kyiv, what are the implications for U.S. for...

In this compelling episode of DeProgram, hosts Ted Rall and John Kiriakou tackle three pressing issues dominating U.S. policy: Iran’s nuclear talks, the State Department’s drastic overhaul, and chaos at the Department of Defense. The discussion on Iran centers on recent U.S.-Iran negotiations in Rome, with senior negotiators set to reconvene on April 26, amid Tehran’s insistence on peaceful nuclea...

Buckle up for “DeProgram,” where hosts John Kiriakou and Ted Rall rip into the Trump administration’s explosive deportation policies, slicing through the chaos of immigration news. This episode unpacks three jaw-dropping stories rocking the nation, exposing the raw edge of America’s border crackdown. First, the gut-wrenching case of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Maryland father wrongly deported to El Sa...

DeProgram with John Kiriakou and Ted Rall dives into two explosive stories that will leave you questioning everything. First, the shocking massacre of first responders in Gaza by Israel—brave heroes gunned down in cold blood while saving lives, followed by a chilling coverup that’s been buried too long. What really happened, and why won’t the world look? Then, a jaw-dropping tale from Detroit: a f...

In this episode of DeProgram, hosts John Kiriakou and Ted Rall examine three pressing issues shaping current events as of April 8, 2025. The discussion begins with Chief Justice John Roberts’ recent decision to issue an indefinite stay on a court order requiring the return of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Salvadorean migrant, halting his deportation amid legal challenges. The hosts analyze the implicati...

In this episode of The DeProgram Show, hosts Michelle Witte, John Kiriakou, and Ted Rall dive into President Trump’s sweeping new tariff, and the stock market plunge that erased trillions in value. Michelle Witte, a seasoned journalist and broadcaster known for her sharp analytical skills, unpacks complex issues with clarity, drawing from her experience on Political Misfits. John Kiriakou, a forme...