DeProgram22 Apr 2025

DeProgram: Iran Nukes, State Dept Shakeup, and Pentagon Pandemonium

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 nuclear intentions and U.S. threats of military action if talks fail. They explore how Saudi Arabia’s defense minister’s visit to Tehran reflects regional tensions. The State Department segment examines a draft executive order, reported by The New York Times, proposing to eliminate Africa operations, shut embassies, and cut bureaus on climate, human rights, and democracy by October 1, sparking panic among diplomats despite Secretary Marco Rubio’s “fake news” dismissal. Finally, the hosts address the Pentagon’s turmoil, highlighted by a report of a former aide’s op-ed calling it “total chaos” under Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, citing leaked texts on Yemen airstrikes and firings of top staff like Dan Caldwell and Darin Selnick. Rall and Kiriakou dissect these events with their signature clarity, questioning U.S. policy motives and systemic flaws. DeProgram challenges listeners to see through mainstream narratives, offering incisive analysis on Iran’s talks, the State Department’s restructuring, and the DoD’s disarray, making it essential listening for understanding global power dynamics.

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Episoder(27)

DeProgram: “A Big Beautiful Mass Extinction Event for Republicans?”

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 ana...

6 Jul 20251h 3min

DeProgram: “Diddy Dominates, Elon Moderates, Lama Delegates”

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 ...

2 Jul 20251h 2min

EXCLUSIVE on DeProgram: “A Live Interview with Jake Tapper”

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 wit...

27 Jun 20251h 27min

DeProgram: “A Billion Dollar Hole in the Ground”

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 A...

25 Jun 202558min

DeProgram: “Khalil Freed, Harvard Wins, Israel-Iran”

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 t...

21 Jun 20251h 14min

DeProgram: “Trump Tempted by the Neocons”

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...

18 Jun 20251h 10min

DeProgram: “Israel-Iran War, Minnesota Assassinations, Sean O’Brien”

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 da...

14 Jun 202557min

DeProgram: “Israel Attacks Iran”

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 ...

13 Jun 20251h 9min