DeProgram with Ted Rall and John Kiriakou: “Now Trump’s Robbing Banks”

On the “DeProgram” show with political cartoonist Ted Rall and CIA whistleblower John Kiriakou, we dissect the most urgent global and domestic issues with incisive clarity and de-program you from propaganda.

• Trump Takes DC: Rumors of a Trump-driven federal takeover of Washington, DC could end “home rule.” Congress may impose sweeping control, citing crime, governance—and “Big Balls.”

• Lone Star Chaos: Texas faces intensifying political clashes, as Democratic state leaders resist federal overreach on voting rights. Recent gerrymandering efforts by both parties threaten electoral fairness.

• Trump Robs the Banks: First the colleges. Then the law firms. In his latest shakedown, Trump accuses banks of discriminatory practices against him personally (of course) and conservatives in general.

• Japan Wants to Re-Arm: At this 80th anniversary of Hiroshima and Nagasaki’s bombings, the Japanese increasingly believe the post-World War II constitution, which guarantees a peaceful Japan, is obsolete.

• Trump Takes Over Gaza Aid: Trump’s envoy, Steve Witkoff, says the US wants to take over control of Gaza humanitarian aid, raising fears of sidelining Palestinian autonomy, exposing Israeli genocide and putting US troops in harm’s way.

• Israel-Palestinian Statehood (some exceptions apply): Recent recognitions by France, the UK and Canada give hope to Palestine, but two of those carry some big conditions.

• Bennett’s Warning: Former PM Naftali Bennett calls Israel a “leper state” in the US, citing growing isolation.

• Israel Censors Bomb Damage: Iran’s 12-day strikes on Israel face heavy censorship, obscuring the conflict’s real toll. Reports suggest civilian casualties amid targeted attacks.

• Stanford Newspaper Lawsuit: A lawsuit targets goes after ICE and Trump, alleging free speech violations because student journalists are afraid to discuss Gaza in Stanford’s student paper lest they be deported.

• China’s AI Warfare: AI-driven information campaigns intensify, using propaganda to sway global narratives. Experts warn of sophisticated tactics. Are these vague threats real?

Get deprogrammed with political cartoonist Ted Rall and CIA whistleblower John Kiriakou!