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Editorial cartoonist Ted Rall and political analyst Jamarl Thomas "deprogram" the latest domestic and international news and trends so you can see through the spin in the headlines to the raw truth you need to know.

Ted's immersion in the media—prize-winning cartoonist and columnist, radio host, editor at Forbes and United Media, and the veteran of bruising First Amendment legal battles—informs an... more

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Recent Guests

Thaddeus Russell
Historian, author, host of the Unregistered Podcast and founder of Unregistered Academy.
Unregistered Academy
Episode: Interview: "Savior and Seducer" by Thaddeus Russell | DeProgram with Ted Rall and Jamarl Thomas
Gideon Rahat
Political scientist at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem and senior fellow at the Israel Democracy Institute
Israel Democracy Institute
Episode: Israel’s Elections Explained | DeProgram with Ted Rall and Jamarl Thomas
Leith Marouf
Political analyst and war commentator, Free Palestine TV
Free Palestine TV
Episode: Will Trump TACO on Terror Thursday? | DeProgram with Ted Rall and Jamarl Thomas
Michael Tracey
Independent journalist and commentator who covered the Cornell case
Independent journalist
Episode: The Cornell Controversy (with Michael Tracey) | DeProgram with Ted Rall and Jamarl Thomas
Steve Breen
Guest on the show, two-time Pulitzer Prize-winning cartoonist for the San Diego Union-Tribune
San Diego Union-Tribune
Episode: US to Livestream Execution of Traumatized Soldier | DeProgram with Ted Rall and Jamarl Thomas
Murtaza Hussain
Senior National Security and Foreign Affairs Journalist at Drop Site News
Drop Site News
Episode: Behind the Minab Massacre (interview with Murtaza Hussein) | DeProgram with Ted Rall and Jamarl Thomas
Benjamin Moser
Author of Anti-Zionism, A Jewish History
Author of Anti-Zionism, A Jewish History
Episode: Anti-Zionism: A Jewish History (Interview with Benjamin Moser) | DeProgram with Ted Rall and Jamarl Thomas
Scott Stantis
Editorial cartoonist for the Chicago Tribune, creator of Prickly City
Chicago Tribune
Episode: Should You Should You Fight for Love? | DeProgram with Ted Rall and Jamarl Thomas
Kash Patel
Former government official discussed on the show
Episode: Trump Sends $2.8 Billion More to Israel | DeProgram with Ted Rall and Jamarl Thomas

Hosts

Ted Rall
Editor cartoonist and host, presenting analysis with media critique and provocative takes.
Jamarl Thomas
Political analyst and co-host, brings international perspective and humanist angle to discussions.

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 143 ratings
  • Great Podcast

    It’s honestly a great show, Ted and Jamarl are great, I like to hear Robbies opinions on things as well. I listen to this podcast in the mornings on my way to work Monday-Friday, much love from Cali!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Gen Z viewer
    United States5 months ago
  • 5 minutes of cheesy music in the intro then a commercial in less than 2 minutes of talking. And like so many that use ad services that suck because they drop ads in the middle of words or sentences. If you're to lazy to give them timestamps go get a real job.

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    cj67
    5 months ago
  • Re: Is the Left Picking On Israel?

    I’m convinced this could have been a more robust & interesting conversation with a guest like Aimen Dean. He manages to present a realist perspective that is against Netanyahu & the far right “kooks” in power while also against the boilerplate party line of Western “left,” and as nuanced as you’d expect from an Al Qaeda member turned MI6 agent turned “information broker” … Plus, he’s adorable, and if you let him, he might even sprinkle in sick dad jokes!

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    Rosa Schlupfer
    Canada6 months ago
  • Who is Rumble?

    “Major Investors: Significant investment has come from Narya Capital (co-founded by JD Vance with Peter Thiel's assistance).” I’m out.

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    mardawdo
    United States7 months ago
  • Sad libs whining incessantly

    Weak men with poor opinions. Sad hypocrites.

    Apple Podcasts
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    Chris Mottola
    United States7 months ago

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Listeners value the blunt, unapologetic breakdown of complex topics.
Critics note strong biases and occasional off-color humor, but many say it sparks thought-provoking dialogue.
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Israel’s Elections Explained | DeProgram with Ted Rall and Jamarl Thomas
Q: What is ultimately going to decide this election? Meaning, what's the key issue that's moving to the public and to what direction they're moving because of it?
Rahat says politicians try to set the campaign agenda, including Netanyahu's focus on preventing a Palestinian state and debate over ultra-Orthodox military service. Rahat considers the future of Israel's institutions, shared values, and state control of force the deeper issues.
Israel’s Elections Explained | DeProgram with Ted Rall and Jamarl Thomas
Q: How exactly is the Prime Minister of what's going to happen next week? And then, how is it going to... I think we're not giving anything away by saying there's not going to be a party that's going to get a simple majority needed to name a Prime Minister. So what happens after that?
Voters elect party lists to the 120-seat Knesset. Afterward, party representatives consult with the largely ceremonial president, who assigns the person most likely to form a government. That person negotiates with other parties to assemble a governing coalition.
France “Doom Loop”: Really? | DeProgram with Ted Rall and Jamarl Thomas
Q: Why do Trump voting males love Russia so much?
The hosts say some Trump supporters see Russia as orderly, affordable, socially traditional, and focused on its own national interests, while also arguing that US policy helped make Russia an adversary.
Interview: "Savior and Seducer" by Thaddeus Russell | DeProgram with Ted Rall and Jamarl Thomas
Q: Why is this such an unappreciated form of power projection?
Russell says U.S. leaders were culturally puritanical and wary of sensual popular entertainment, so they overlooked or rejected much of the American music and culture that attracted audiences abroad.
Interview: "Savior and Seducer" by Thaddeus Russell | DeProgram with Ted Rall and Jamarl Thomas
Q: Tell us about how far back this goes, because the mainstream view of American history is that we did not become an outward-looking power until the Spanish-American War.
Russell says the self-appointed mission to uplift and Americanize other societies reaches back to the Founding Fathers. He argues that leaders' religious and moral convictions motivated imperial policy, even when it required violence.

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Two longtime political commentators offer fast-paced, opinionated analyses of domestic and international headlines, with a heavy focus on geopolitics, U.S. foreign policy, media narratives, and civil-liberties debates. Discussions are blunt, provocative, and often humorous, mixing data-driven critique with personal anecdotes to challenge mainstream viewpoints and examine power dynamics, misinformation, and accountability across current events. A signature strength is the dynamic banter between hosts, including live audience interaction, that creates a late-night talk vibe while tackling complex topics from Israel-Palestine to Iran, energy policy, immigration, and national security. The show stands out for its unapologetic stance, willingnes... more

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