DeProgram: Salvadoran Migrant Case, Trump Tariffs Spark Stock Market Chaos, Iran-US Nuclear Talks

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 implications of this ruling for immigration policy and judicial oversight. Next, they address the stock market turmoil linked to President Trump’s tariff policies, exploring how these economic measures have sparked volatility, disrupted trade, and raised concerns among investors and analysts. The episode concludes with a focus on the latest developments in U.S.-Iran nuclear negotiations, held the previous Saturday, where Trump’s administration offered talks but threatened military action if Iran’s nuclear program advances unchecked. The hosts assess Iran’s response, including its public rejection and back-channel outreach, alongside the broader geopolitical stakes, such as potential Israeli strikes on Iranian nuclear sites. This episode delivers a concise, critical look at these interconnected legal, economic, and international challenges.