Q&A | DeProgram with Ted Rall and Jamarl Thomas

Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Have a question for Ted and/or co-host Jamarl Thomas? Join the hosts of "DeProgram" for a full hour of nothing but LIVE Q&A! Any topic, any question, goes—it's up to you. We discussed: Middle East Escalation: Iran launched multiple strikes on Kuwait’s airport and US facilities in Bahrain, damaging terminals and fuel tanks. This appears to be retaliation for US actions, raising questions about the fragile Israel-Lebanon ceasefire. Albania Protests: Locals protested and burned the prime minister’s home over selling protected coastal land to Jared Kushner for a luxury resort in one of Europe’s poorest countries. Biblical Views on Immigration: Debate on whether Scripture requires welcoming foreigners/strangers. Robby argued for kindness but not open borders harming citizens; others cited Old/New Testament calls to treat sojourners well. COVID Lab Leak & Mandates: Discussion of Wuhan lab origin (accidental leak per CIA), Fauci’s conflicts, politicization, and unjust firings. Calls for reinstating workers and back pay. NYC Mayor Mamdani Grade: Ted gave early-term Mayor Mamdani a B/B+ for accessibility and taxing the rich but criticized unfilled economic development post and lack of crisis test. Family War Stories: Emotional tales including Ted’s mother witnessing a teacher’s execution by Gestapo, Jamarl’s grandfather in Korea, and Robby’s Civil War ancestor killing his Union brother. Capitalism & Left Governance: Need for abundance/jobs even under left leadership; criticism of economic offices left vacant and balancing ideology with practical business attraction. Graphic Novels & Satrapi: Brief mention of Marjane Satrapi’s death and Persepolis success, touching on the shrinking market for literary graphic novels versus superhero fare. Q&A extras are every Monday and Wednesday at 12 noon Eastern time. MERCH STORE: https://www.deprogram.live https://x.com/tedrall https://x.com/JamarlThomas LIVE ON RUMBLE: https://rumble.com/c/DeProgramShow SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/2kdFlw2w8sSPhKI8NRx8Zu APPLE MUSIC: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/deprogram-with-ted-rall-and-jamarl-thomas/id1825379504