Political Awakening, Democracy, AI, Rome & the Future of America | DeProgram Q&A with Jamarl Thomas & Robby West

What happens when two people from very different political journeys compare the moments that changed how they see the world? In this special Q&A edition of DeProgram, Jamarl Thomas and Robby West dive into political awakenings, media manipulation, Christianity and politics, the collapse of public trust, the Roman Republic, AI, robotics, elections, foreign policy, empire, and whether America's institutions can still be repaired. Topics include: • Reading the Bible as a political turning point • Bernie Sanders and political disillusionment • Fox News, media narratives, and public trust • Rome, Julius Caesar, and oligarchy • The future of democracy • AI, automation, and robotics • Christianity, justice, and the role of government • Drug policy and capital punishment • America's foreign policy and endless wars • Britain, immigration, and social cohesion • Elections, legitimacy, and political reform A wide-ranging conversation examining history, philosophy, politics, and where the United States may be headed next.Catch our entire lineup of shows featuring hosts like Jeff Dornik, Shannon Joy, Ann Vandersteel, Patrick Howley, Ted Rall and Dr Michael Scheuer on Rumble, X and your favorite podcast platform.Pickax is the primary home for Freedom First Network, so be sure to sign up for Pickax, and then follow and subscribe to FFN: https://pickax.com/freedomfirstnetwork