DeProgram: “Trump’s New Tariffs & Stock Market Crash”

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 former CIA analyst turned whistleblower who exposed the agency’s torture program, brings an insider’s view of government, shaped by his time in federal prison. Ted Rall, an award-winning political cartoonist and columnist with a provocative, satirical edge honed in war zones, rounds out the trio.

Together, they explore the causes of this bold trade policy, dissecting its economic and political roots. They debate the chances of success for Trump’s protectionist stance, its strain on foreign relations with allies like Canada and adversaries like China, and the odds of another tariff round next week. The episode examines the economic fallout—short-term market chaos and rising costs, plus long-term shifts in global trade—delivering a sharp, comprehensive take on a policy rocking the world economy.