Would NYC Really Arrest Netanyahu? Iran, Cuba & America's Political Decline | DeProgram

Could New York City's next mayor really arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu? In this episode of DeProgram, Ted Rall and Jamarl Thomas examine Zohran Mamdani's controversial pledge to enforce the ICC arrest warrant against Netanyahu if he visits New York. They debate whether such a move is politically possible, whether it would transform Mamdani's political future, and why announcing it ahead of time may have been a strategic mistake. The conversation expands into a broader discussion about U.S. foreign policy, including the escalating confrontation with Iran, the strategic importance of the Strait of Hormuz, and why both hosts believe Tehran has little incentive to change course following American military strikes. Ted and JT also examine the State Department's latest report on Cuba, criticizing what they view as Cold War rhetoric and discussing the broader role of American intervention overseas. Along the way, they reflect on 9/11, government accountability, the Democratic Party's internal struggles, the decline of American political institutions, and why many establishment Democrats continue to push progressives out of the party. This episode blends geopolitics, history, political philosophy, and current events into another wide-ranging DeProgram discussion. Topics CoveredZohran Mamdani and the ICC arrest warrant for Benjamin NetanyahuDonald Trump's response to the proposed arrestNew York jurisdiction and political consequencesIran and the Strait of HormuzCIA assessment of U.S. strikes on IranU.S. military spending and foreign interventionCuba and the State Department reportThe Democratic Party's internal conflictMadeleine Albright, Neera Tanden, and establishment DemocratsAmerican political culture and accountabilityListen to DeProgram Rumble:https://rumble.com/v7d1llc-nyc-mayor-wants-to-arrest-bibi-netanyahu-deprogram-with-ted-rall-and-jamarl.html YouTube:https://youtube.com/live/ZJoT83kW9JE?feature=shareCatch 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