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Vish Burra joins The Jeff Dornik Show LIVE exclusively on Rumble as we dig into a pretty basic question that somehow feels increasingly complicated: What exactly does the Republican Party stand for? With the GOP’s first-ever midterm convention wrapping up in Dallas, we’ll talk about what Republicans are actually asking voters to support in 2026, what happens to the party when Trump leaves office after 2028, and whether there is a coherent vision beyond one political personality. Plus, on the 25th anniversary of September 11, we look back at the attack that briefly united America, the promise that we would “never forget,” and how dramatically the country has changed since then.SPONSOR:Think the mainstream media is manipulating you? Following the Leader pulls back the curtain on the shocking truth behind how global elites use propaganda and mass control to push their agenda—and it's far worse than you imagine. Pre-order your copy today! https://gatekeepersonline.comCatch 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 

Journalist and author Sonali Kolhatkar joins Ted Rall and Jamarl Thomas on DeProgram to discuss her new book Breaking ICE and the growing national fight over immigration enforcement. The conversation tackles ICE raids and detention, surveillance technology, undocumented immigration, American workers and wages, national borders and sovereignty, crime, labor shortages, and the role communities are playing in resisting federal immigration enforcement. Ted and Jamarl press Kolhatkar on whether nations have the right to control their borders and what meaningful immigration enforcement should look like, while Kolhatkar argues that the United States' current approach is increasingly harmful to immigrants, citizens, and local communities alike. After the interview, producer Robby West joins the Q&A and strongly challenges several claims made during the discussion—particularly arguments surrounding immigration, American wages, sovereignty, and whether the guest received enough pushback from the hosts. It becomes a considerably more heated conversation from there. Topics include: ICE and immigration enforcement, Breaking ICE, undocumented immigration, American wages and workers, border sovereignty, immigrant crime, surveillance and license-plate readers, labor shortages, community resistance, Donald Trump's immigration policies, and the economic consequences of immigration. DeProgram with Ted Rall and Jamarl Thomas brings together political commentary, disagreement, debate, and long-form conversations about the issues driving American politics.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 

Germany's political establishment just got rocked. On this episode of The TMI Show, Manila Chan, Ted Rall and Producer Robby dig into Alternative for Germany's stunning performance in Saxony-Anhalt—and immediately end up in a fiery debate over immigration, nationalism, Germany's Nazi past, the future of the European Union and whether the traditional labels of “left” and “right” even make sense in modern European politics. AfD's surge comes amid enormous dissatisfaction with Chancellor Friedrich Merz's government, with voters focused on the cost of living, pensions and Germany's stagnant economy. The conversation quickly expands into a much bigger question: What happens to the EU if nationalist and populist parties eventually take power in both Germany and France? Also on the show: federal authorities receive court approval to force-feed an ICE detainee on hunger strike, prompting a heated argument over bodily autonomy, government custody and whether officials have the right—or responsibility—to prevent a detainee from starving himself. Then billionaire Bill Ackman's family tragedy leads to an extraordinary medical experiment. After his 26-year-old daughter Lucy suffered a devastating brain hemorrhage, doctors received emergency FDA authorization to inject mitochondria harvested from her leg muscles into her eyes in an attempt to repair damaged optic nerves. Ackman has since pledged more than $400 million toward research into brain recovery, rehabilitation, longevity and human performance. And finally: Would you give up driving for $29,000? Malta wants to pay eligible young drivers €25,000 to surrender their licenses for five years in an effort to reduce traffic congestion and encourage public transportation. There's just one catch that has the TMI crew wondering whether Malta managed to ruin an otherwise clever idea. Plus: TMI explains why the show is intentionally rebuilding its presence on YouTube while remaining on Rumble—and why changing creator economics have forced independent shows to rethink where they invest their time. It's politics, science, immigration, sovereignty, experimental medicine and $29,000 for sitting your ass on a bus. It's TMI.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 

Apparently “America First” now comes with a terms-of-service agreement. Ann Vandersteel joins me on The Jeff Dornik Show for a wide-ranging conversation about what happens when political loyalty replaces actual principles, Republicans become afraid to criticize their own side and Americans are kept fighting over personalities while the donor class, intelligence apparatus and technocrats keep accumulating power. We get into Trump 2.0, the AI and data-center gold rush, Elon Musk and X Money, universal basic income, censorship, corporate-government partnerships, the Federal Reserve, the IRS, media access journalism and why surrendering constitutional rights to beat China still leaves you without constitutional rights. The bigger question is simple: are we actually putting Americans first, or just building a shinier digital prison with an American flag hanging out front?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 

What kind of attitude should define the Christian life? Preaching from 2 Timothy chapter 2, Pastor Nathan Bemis walks through seven biblical attitudes that every Christian should seek to develop and maintain. The Christian life isn't meant to be passive. Scripture pictures the believer as a son, soldier, runner, husbandman, workman, vessel, and servant—each revealing something important about how Christians should live for Jesus Christ. The first attitude begins with knowing who you are: “Thou therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.” — 2 Timothy 2:1 (KJV) A Christian should never hide his identity in Christ. Pastor Bemis challenges believers to live openly as children of God and let others know that they belong to Jesus Christ. Then comes the soldier: “Thou therefore endure hardness, as a good soldier of Jesus Christ.” — 2 Timothy 2:3 (KJV) Christians will lose battles. They will experience hardship, temptation, disappointment, and failure. But a good soldier doesn't abandon the war because he lost a battle. Get back up and keep fighting. Pastor Bemis also challenges Christians to run their own race—and run it to win. Don't spend your Christian life trying to run someone else's race. Give God your best while there is still time. Seven attitudes of the Christian life:A Son — Know that you belong to God.A Soldier — Endure hardness and keep fighting.A Runner — Run your race faithfully and according to God's rules.A Husbandman — Labor while allowing God to produce the fruit.A Workman — Study and rightly divide the Word of Truth.A Vessel — Keep yourself clean and prepared for the Master's use.A Servant — Remember who your Master is and faithfully serve Him.One of the strongest challenges comes directly from 2 Timothy 2:15 (KJV): “Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.” Pastor Bemis urges Christians not merely to own or occasionally read their Bible, but to study it and make God's Word central to their lives. Finally, the Christian is a vessel prepared for the Master's use and a servant belonging to Jesus Christ. We were bought with a price at the cross. Our lives therefore belong to Him. Scripture: 2 Timothy 2 (KJV) The question Pastor Bemis leaves us with is simple: What kind of attitude do you have in your Christian life?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 

How can Christians reach the world if God hasn't first reached their own hearts? In this special missionary service from Flathead Valley Baptist Church, Missionary Stephen Mustard shares an update from his family's ministry in Africa and preaches a powerful challenge from Luke 12. Stephen and his family have served in Africa for five years, ministering in Sierra Leone and now Zimbabwe through evangelism, discipleship, Bible distribution, pastoral training, and strengthening local churches. Their next chapter includes establishing a Bible-believing local church in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe, while continuing rural Gospel outreach, including ministry among the Tonga people of the Binga region. In Luke 12, an enormous multitude gathered around Jesus—yet Christ turned first to His disciples. Why? Because before the disciples could effectively reach the multitude, Christ had to reach them first. Stephen challenges Christians to examine the hypocrisy, covetousness, materialism, and earthly distractions that can hinder us from fulfilling the Great Commission. Jesus warned His disciples to beware of hypocrisy and later declared that “a man's life consisteth not in the abundance of the things which he possesseth.” Scripture: Luke 12 (KJV) In this message:Stephen Mustard's testimony and call to missionsMissionary work in Sierra Leone and ZimbabweReaching Bulawayo with the GospelMinistry among the Tonga peopleThe Great Commission and reaching the worldWhy Jesus addressed His disciples before the multitudeThe danger of hypocrisy in the Christian lifeCovetousness and materialismBiblical contentmentLiving with an eternal perspectiveLetting our light shine before the worldWhy God must work in us before He can work through usThere is a multitude that still needs to hear the Gospel. God wants to use His people to reach them—but He has to reach us first. Thank you for listening to this special missionary message from Flathead Valley Baptist Church in Kalispell, Montana.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 

Chad Caton joins The Jeff Dornik Show to break down Darline Graham Nordone’s victory in the South Carolina Republican Senate primary after receiving Donald Trump’s endorsement. Yes, Lindsey Graham’s sister is now the GOP nominee, because apparently South Carolina politics decided we needed a sequel. But the bigger issue is what conservatives do when Trump throws his weight behind an establishment Republican they fundamentally disagree with and that candidate wins. Do we abandon the GOP, keep fighting from within, hold our noses in November, or start getting serious about why the wrong people keep making it through Republican primaries? Chad breaks down what Darline Graham Nordone’s victory says about Trump’s influence, the GOP establishment and the choices conservatives face when the primary doesn’t go their way.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 

Milo Yiannopoulos spent years supporting Donald Trump and the political movement behind him. Then the machinery of Trump's immigration crackdown came for him. After being detained and deported to the United Kingdom, Yiannopoulos described the experience as humiliating, frightening and physically degrading—and said he was now ashamed that he supported Trump. Ted Rall and Jamarl Thomas examine what Milo's experience says about ICE, the Trump administration and the growing fractures inside the American right. But that's only the beginning. Ted and Jamarl are joined by Robby West for a heated debate over the Tupac Shakur murder verdict and whether a man's own public admissions should be enough to convict him decades after the crime. Then the show turns to immigration after the death of a Haitian college student whose family blamed the humiliation and pressure surrounding his immigration status. That launches a much bigger argument over ICE, mass deportation, American workers, immigration policy and whether the United States has an obligation to put its own struggling citizens first. Robby argues that immigration itself isn't the root problem: the American government is. Jamarl pushes back on where responsibility belongs, while Ted argues that even enforcement of immigration law doesn't require cruelty or public humiliation. Finally, Germany alleges Russian involvement in attempted attacks involving Ukrainian aircraft at Leipzig Airport—raising another dangerous question: how far can NATO countries go in supporting Ukraine before Russia considers them participants in the war? It's another fiery episode of DeProgram with Ted Rall and Jamarl Thomas. Topics include: Milo Yiannopoulos and ICE, Donald Trump, Laura Loomer, immigration and mass deportation, the Haitian immigration controversy, American workers and wages, the Tupac Shakur murder case, Russia and Germany, Ukraine, NATO and the widening confrontation with Moscow. Hashtags:#MiloYiannopoulos #DonaldTrump #ICE #Immigration #Tupac #Russia #Germany #Ukraine #TedRall #JamarlThomas #DeProgramCatch 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 

Why study a book of the Bible that begins with the words “Vanity of vanities... all is vanity”? Pastor Josh Miller begins a new sermon series through the book of Ecclesiastes by examining why this ancient book remains remarkably relevant to life in 2026. Ecclesiastes confronts some of humanity's biggest questions: What is the meaning of life? Why are we dissatisfied even when we have so much? Why is there suffering and injustice? Does God care? And how should we live knowing that one day we will die? Solomon possessed extraordinary wealth, wisdom, power, and opportunities for pleasure, yet discovered that everything this world offers ultimately fails to provide lasting meaning. Ecclesiastes allows us to learn from his experience rather than repeating the same mistakes ourselves. But Ecclesiastes is not ultimately a message of despair. Pastor Miller explains that the book exposes the futility of placing our hope in earthly things so that we might instead place our hope in the everlasting God. Its conclusion points us toward fearing God—and ultimately toward our need for the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Scripture: Ecclesiastes 1:1–2 (KJV) In this message:Why Ecclesiastes remains relevant todayThe meaning of “vanity of vanities”Why prosperity doesn't guarantee happinessSolomon's search for meaningThe brevity of life and reality of deathWhy Christians shouldn't be afraid of difficult questionsWhy preaching through entire books of the Bible mattersLearning to see life from God's perspectiveWhy earthly pleasures and treasures cannot satisfyHow Ecclesiastes points us toward Jesus ChristPastor Miller also explains why Flathead Valley Baptist Church emphasizes a steady diet of Scripture rather than allowing current events or politics to determine what is preached from the pulpit: God's Word is timeless. Join us as Flathead Valley Baptist Church begins this journey through one of the Bible's most challenging—and surprisingly practical—books.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 

The G20 finance meeting turns into an international guest-list fight, artificial intelligence beats human writers in a surprising experiment, and a German artist creates a Hawaiian shirt designed to confuse AI surveillance cameras. Manila Chan, Ted Rall and Producer Robby break down the Trump administration's handling of the G20 finance meeting in Asheville, North Carolina—including Russia's return to the room, European objections and the exclusion of South Africa. The dispute raises a bigger question about how an organization designed for international economic cooperation functions when its members are simultaneously sanctioning and isolating one another. Then, a Villanova University study finds readers sometimes rated AI-generated short stories more highly than human-written ones—but their opinions changed when they were told AI was responsible. That launches a much bigger debate over whether AI can actually become creative, how recognizable machine-generated writing really is, and what happens to writers as the technology improves. Robby also gives an inside look at the ongoing development of Fang Chen AI, explaining why he's training Fang to understand complete thoughts and function as an editor rather than trying to build another general-purpose chatbot. Finally, the crew examines an $88 "digital camouflage" Hawaiian shirt designed by German artist Simon Weckert to confuse computer-vision systems. The experiment leads straight into a discussion about facial recognition, Flock cameras, government surveillance and whether citizens should have technological tools that make mass surveillance harder. And because this is TMI, somehow there are also otter attacks, rabid goats, bat boxes, polar bears, Teddy Roosevelt, Billy Possum, bison, Jeffrey Dahmer, postpartum psychosis, stolen cookies and an extended argument over the insanity defense. It made sense at the time.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 

An NBC News crew reporting from the occupied West Bank was attacked while documenting Israeli settler violence against Palestinians. Correspondent Matt Bradley and his team were interviewing Palestinian woman Aida Ahmed Abdullah after she had reportedly been driven from her home when masked attackers arrived and assaulted the group with sticks and stones. The camera captured part of the attack before hitting the ground. The Palestinian woman was left unconscious and seriously injured. On The DeProgram, Ted Rall and Jamarl Thomas examine what the incident reveals about escalating settler violence, the treatment of Palestinians, the danger facing journalists covering the West Bank, and whether Israel is actually paying a meaningful international price as disturbing images continue reaching Western audiences. But that's only part of today's show. Ted and Jamarl also tear into Van Jones and the Democratic establishment's continued support for Israel, including the argument over conditioning American military aid and whether there is any meaningful distinction between supplying “defensive” and “offensive” weapons to a country accused of atrocities in Gaza and elsewhere. They also discuss: The Supreme Court and presidential power — A ruling over Trump's ballroom project becomes a much larger argument about congressional spending authority, standing, separation of powers and whether the presidency is effectively being permitted to ignore constitutional restraints. A potential mail-in ballot crisis before the midterms — The show examines claims attributed to a Postal Service whistleblower that new procedures could create an extraordinarily strict failure standard for processing mail-in ballots, potentially affecting large numbers of voters before November. The government targeting an anti-ICE activist — Laura Berlin created an interactive map identifying companies profiting from ICE operations using publicly available information. The hosts discuss reports that she has subsequently been flagged in government communications as a potential domestic-terrorism concern and what that could mean for First Amendment activity. Plus: Abdul El-Sayed, Democratic Party politics, political apologies, AIPAC, Israel's international isolation, Trump, Project 2025 and the continuing erosion of institutional accountability. The DeProgram with Ted Rall and Jamarl Thomas — September 1, 2026.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 

What happens when an online political influencer is simultaneously working inside the United States government? Recent reporting revealed that several conservative military veterans with large social-media audiences were quietly placed into civilian roles inside the Pentagon. Combined, three of the personalities discussed by Ben Swann have more than one million followers. Pentagon records reportedly showed at least two had active government email addresses connected to the office of the Undersecretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness. The Pentagon, however, declined to explain exactly what their assignments were, how long they would last or whether the individuals were receiving taxpayer-funded salaries. Meanwhile, some continued producing political commentary supportive of Pentagon leadership without publicly disclosing their government roles to their audiences. Ben also examines the case of Geneca Pounds, better known online as Data Republican, who became a special government employee for the Defense Department while maintaining a prominent online presence. None of this automatically means the Pentagon is secretly paying influencers to propagandize Americans. In fact, whether some of these individuals are receiving government salaries remains one of the unanswered questions. But it raises an important transparency issue: Where does the independent influencer end and the government employee begin? On this episode of America Now with Ben Swann, Ben examines the history of government influence efforts, the Pentagon's previous use of military media analysts, and why today's relationship between government and online influencers deserves scrutiny.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 

Can America's political system still be reformed—or are secession and collapse becoming more realistic possibilities? With Jamarl Thomas out, Robby West joins Ted Rall for a wide-ranging DeProgram Q&A that quickly turns into a debate about the future of the United States. Robby argues that Tucker Carlson is attempting to build something larger than another Republican faction: a populist movement willing to cross the traditional left-right divide, recruit dissidents from both parties and challenge the political establishment from the local level upward. But Ted asks the critical question: Can a movement led by a wealthy media figure actually become a grassroots rebellion? The discussion explores why third parties repeatedly fail, whether existing parties could instead be subjected to a political “hostile takeover,” why local elections may matter more than Washington, and whether Americans need to finally leave their partisan jerseys at home. Then things get darker. Robby openly supports the principle of secession and state sovereignty—but both he and Ted warn against romanticizing an uncontrolled American collapse. Without functioning institutions, food distribution and social cohesion, they argue that innocent people could die from hunger and deprivation long before political fantasies become reality. Also discussed: Tucker Carlson's story about a demonic encounter, Robby's belief in angels and the supernatural, whether America remains a genuine superpower after repeated foreign-policy failures, John Kiriakou's relationship with Tucker Carlson, Kiriakou's departure from DeProgram and move into a more controlled media environment, America's intellectual decline, and why authenticity matters more than making everyone agree with you. The DeProgram with Ted Rall — Q&A with Robby West.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 

Eddie Yeranian joins Dr Michael Scheuer and Col Mike for this episode of Two Mikes.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 

We now know more about CIA Director John Ratcliffe's mysterious trip to Moscow. The Kremlin has confirmed that Ratcliffe traveled to the Russian capital for contacts between American and Russian intelligence services. Ratcliffe reportedly did not meet directly with President Vladimir Putin, but Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov says Putin was immediately briefed on the results. Moscow described the intelligence contact as a “positive development.” That is dramatically different from the speculation that surrounded Ratcliffe's trip only hours earlier. Claims circulated that he had been expelled from Russia and that the U.S. Embassy was shutting down, while five E-6B Mercury aircraft associated with America's nuclear command-and-control system were reportedly airborne. Ben emphasizes that these aircraft conduct regular training and readiness missions and that their presence did not mean the United States was preparing for nuclear war. But one major question remains: What did Ratcliffe and Russian intelligence actually discuss? One unconfirmed report may offer an answer. The Hormuz Letter, citing two senior Iranian sources, reports that Ratcliffe asked Moscow to pressure Iran into reopening the Strait of Hormuz. The report also claims Russian entities connected to Iran could face additional American sanctions if Moscow refused to cooperate. Neither Washington nor Moscow has confirmed that account. If accurate, however, the situation would contain a remarkable irony. After years of sanctions designed to isolate Russia over the war in Ukraine, Washington may now be turning to Moscow for help resolving another conflict. On this episode of America Now with Ben Swann, Ben separates the confirmed facts from the speculation and examines what Ratcliffe's rare Moscow mission could tell us about U.S. policy toward Russia and Iran.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 

America's beef industry is facing a remarkable combination of economic and biological pressures. The U.S. cattle herd is at a 75-year low, beef prices are near record highs, and USDA data cited by Ben Swann shows nearly 142,000 American farms disappeared between 2017 and 2022. At the same time, President Trump says the United States will purchase additional beef from Argentina as Washington attempts to lower prices. But supply problems extend far beyond economics. The spread of New World screwworm through Mexico led the United States to restrict Mexican cattle imports, while the CDC estimates that as many as 450,000 Americans may have developed alpha-gal syndrome, a potentially serious allergy to red meat associated with tick bites. And then there's a particularly unusual finding. Researchers from West Texas A&M University working with a Cargill researcher examined more than 20,000 finished cattle across 33 feedlots and documented lactation in nearly 20% of dairy-cross steers and approximately 15% of native steers. These are castrated male cattle—and researchers documented actual milk containing fat, protein and lactose. The cause remains uncertain. Researchers have pointed to excess body fat and resulting estrogen as one possibility. Questions have also been raised about hormonal growth implants, but the study did not contain the control group needed to determine whether implants played a role. On this episode of America Now with Ben Swann, Ben examines these seemingly separate stories and asks a larger question: What is happening to America's beef supply—and why are American cattle and American ranchers both disappearing?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 

Should the government protect people from dangerous choices—or do adults have the right to knowingly take the risk? A new discussion over chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) and professional football ignites a major argument on The DeProgram with Ted Rall and Jamarl Thomas. Ted argues that the prevalence and devastating consequences of brain injuries in football make the sport an occupational hazard unlike almost anything else in American life—and raises the provocative question of whether football should eventually be banned. Jamarl Thomas and Robby West push back. Their argument is about self-determination. Professional football players aren't being forced onto the field. The risks of repeated head trauma are increasingly understood, and players can make enormous amounts of money while voluntarily accepting those risks. If an informed adult wants to play football despite the possibility of permanent brain damage, should the government really have the authority to stop him? That disagreement opens a much larger debate about the nanny state, individual liberty and acceptable risk. We tolerate dangerous professions. We drive cars. People smoke cigarettes and drink alcohol. Journalists voluntarily enter war zones. Ted counters that society already accepts government intervention when the consequences become severe enough, pointing to everything from airbags and highway guardrails to workplace safety regulations. Then the show turns to geopolitics. CIA Director John Ratcliffe's unusual trip to Moscow raises questions about what Washington wants from Russia as the Middle East conflict involving Iran continues. Ted, Jamarl and Robby consider whether the Trump administration could be attempting to pressure Moscow over its relationship with Tehran—and why Russia would have little reason to trust another Western agreement. The discussion expands into Donald Trump's credibility, American information warfare and what happens when political leaders produce so much noise that the public eventually stops believing anything at all. Ted draws on William Shirer's observations of Nazi Germany to ask whether overwhelming an information environment with contradictory claims can itself become a mechanism of political control. Finally, Ted turns to a largely forgotten danger in Central Asia. After discussing deadly mudslides along the Nepal-Tibet border, he recounts his journey to Lake Sarez in Tajikistan, where a massive natural dam created by a 1911 earthquake holds back an enormous body of water. Ted describes warnings that another major failure could send a catastrophic wall of water through Central Asia, potentially killing huge numbers of people and devastating agricultural land across the region. It's an episode about risk and who gets to decide what risks society is willing to tolerate—from a football field to international politics to disasters the world knows could happen but has chosen not to prevent. The DeProgram with Ted Rall and Jamarl Thomas — politics, foreign policy, culture and debate without the guardrails. Watch the full episode on YouTube:Should Football Be Banned? | DeProgram with Ted Rall and Jamarl ThomasCatch 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 

A U.S. military C-17 transport aircraft has made an unusual flight into Moscow as multiple media outlets report that CIA Director John Ratcliffe traveled to the Russian capital for meetings. What exactly happened remains unclear. The aircraft's arrival, location and timing were reported, but Ben Swann emphasizes that who or what was aboard the aircraft had not been established. Reports concerning Ratcliffe's trip cited unnamed sources, while official details about the reported meetings remained scarce. At the same time, vehicles carrying U.S. diplomatic plates were reportedly seen traveling through Moscow under police escort, while reports indicated Ukraine had been notified about the trip and asked to temporarily pause strikes against Russia during the visit. The timing makes the story especially significant. The war in Ukraine continues, U.S.-Russia diplomacy has struggled, and the conflict involving Iran has introduced another major geopolitical crisis. The Vatican's foreign minister was also reportedly in Moscow meeting Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov that same day. None of this establishes precisely what was discussed or who traveled aboard the American aircraft. But if the CIA director did travel to Moscow, it would represent a significant—and unusually direct—channel of communication between Washington and the Kremlin. On this episode, Ben Swann examines what we know, what remains unconfirmed, and why this mysterious Moscow visit deserves attention.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 

Flock cameras are spreading across America, giving law enforcement the ability to track vehicles across jurisdictions through automated license plate readers. Supporters say the technology helps police solve crimes. But what happens when surveillance infrastructure built for serious threats becomes part of everyday policing? On this episode, Ben Swann examines Flock cameras, the growing ability to track Americans' movements, and how technologies from companies such as Palantir can combine enormous amounts of information into increasingly sophisticated surveillance systems. The question isn't whether these technologies can help catch criminals. They can. The larger question is whether Americans are willing to sacrifice privacy by building an infrastructure capable of tracking virtually everyone in order to find the relatively few people committing crimes. How much surveillance is too much? America Now with Ben SwannCatch 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 

What do you do when your 17-year-old son makes a life-changing decision you desperately want him not to make? On this episode of The DeProgram, Ted Rall, Jamarl Thomas and producer Robby West have an unusually personal conversation about Robby’s son Thomas and his decision to join the United States Marine Corps. Thomas sees military service through patriotism, duty, travel and defending his country. Robby sees something very different: a young man surrendering control over his own life to a government that may eventually order him to fight people who have never harmed him. That disagreement has opened a much deeper divide between father and son. Thomas believes countries such as Russia and Iran are America's enemies. Robby argues that if he controlled American foreign policy, he would make peace with both countries, restore diplomatic relations, trade with them and treat their populations as potential friends rather than inevitable enemies. When Thomas calls that “surrender,” the argument becomes a larger examination of American exceptionalism, military recruitment and the romantic mythology surrounding war. For Robby, that mythology collides with lived experience. His son has never missed a meal and has never experienced the country failing him the way his father has. Robby has eaten food from dumpsters and experienced an America very different from the “shining city on a hill” his son believes he is signing up to defend. It also creates a moral conflict. Robby challenges his son's pro-life beliefs against his willingness to accept sanctions and wars that can kill people overseas. If human life has value, does that value end at the American border? The conversation eventually reaches China and Robby's own family history. His father fought Chinese forces at the Chosin Reservoir during the Korean War and remembered the extraordinary resolve of the soldiers he encountered. Decades later, near the end of his life, he told Robby something his son never forgot: “I think I was fighting for the wrong side.” But underneath the politics is something much simpler: a father trying not to lose his son. Robby believes Thomas is making a terrible decision. He also knows that issuing an ultimatum—choose your father or choose the Marine Corps—would destroy their relationship. So if Thomas signs, Robby will stop trying to make him second-guess himself. He'll love him. He'll support him. He'll hope his son succeeds. And if Thomas someday discovers that he made a mistake, his father will be there to help him put the pieces back together. Because supporting someone doesn't mean agreeing with their decisions. And, because no episode of The DeProgram can remain completely serious, the show eventually tackles another pressing international crisis: whether Li Mei transforming into a panda and eating a vampire in Mortal Kombat 1 constitutes cannibalism, self-harm or an eating disorder. YouTube has apparently chosen its position. The DeProgram remains unconvinced. 🐼 The DeProgram with Ted Rall and Jamarl Thomas — politics, foreign policy, culture and occasionally the dietary classification of vampires.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 

The United States has crossed $40 trillion in national debt. But after spending that much money, what does America actually have to show for it? On this episode of The DeProgram, Ted Rall, Jamarl Thomas and producer Robby West dig into America's staggering debt, declining infrastructure, political corruption and the growing sense that the country is consuming enormous resources without building anything durable for the people who live here. The conversation expands into a much bigger question: Is America simply going through a difficult period—or are we watching the early stages of institutional and societal decline? Ted argues that extreme concentrations of wealth are themselves a waste of resources, using Elon Musk and the prospect of trillionaires to question whether any individual could possibly make productive use of that much wealth. From there, the discussion turns toward scarcity. When housing, wages, infrastructure and economic security deteriorate, political and social tensions become much harder to contain. The guys debate immigration, xenophobia, capitalism's demand for labor, tribalism and what happens when Americans increasingly see one another as competitors for shrinking resources. And then comes perhaps the simplest analogy for America's spending problem: Imagine a father who blows his entire paycheck immediately and leaves nothing for groceries. Even the idiot who wastes the money on a Lamborghini can at least point to the Lamborghini. America has accumulated $40 trillion in debt. Where is our Lamborghini? Ted, JT and Robby debate whether the United States can reform itself, whether collapse is worse than revolution, and whether a country can ultimately choose its own destruction. Topics include:America's $40 trillion national debtWhat Americans received for decades of federal spendingPolitical corruption and incentives in CongressElon Musk, trillionaires and extreme wealthInfrastructure and declining living standardsHousing, wages and economic scarcityImmigration and capitalism's demand for laborWhy economic insecurity can fuel xenophobiaSocial cohesion and political tribalismRevolution versus societal collapseWhether America is repeating patterns seen in declining empiresThe DeProgram features Ted Rall, Jamarl Thomas and producer Robby West discussing American politics, economics, foreign policy and the forces reshaping the United States.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 

What begins as a freewheeling DeProgram Q&A turns into one of the most heated debates Ted Rall, Jamarl Thomas and Robby West have had on the show. Are people born gay, or is sexuality ultimately subject to human choice? Ted and Jamarl challenge Robby's Christian argument head-on, asking why heterosexual attraction should be considered innate while homosexual attraction is treated differently. Robby argues that human beings have agency over their actions and that Christianity explicitly calls believers to resist their urges, “put off the old man,” and choose how they live. Ted and Jamarl push back, arguing that sexual attraction itself isn't chosen—and that demanding gay people deny their sexuality confuses attraction with action. The argument expands into biology, evolution, culture, free will, natural law, homosexuality in the animal kingdom, religion and the question of whether people can—or should—deny deeply rooted desires. Then the conversation takes another turn into Christian Zionism and biblical prophecy. Why do many evangelical Christians believe the modern state of Israel must exist before Jesus can return? Where does the belief in a rebuilt Third Temple come from? Robby challenges dispensationalist theology, discusses the Scofield Reference Bible, the Antichrist, the destruction of Jerusalem, Revelation and why he believes Christian Zionists are imposing an interpretation onto scripture that the Bible itself doesn't require. Along the way, the guys also get into Tucker Carlson's political manifesto, American foreign policy, immigration, poverty, food and Type 2 diabetes, the nature of sin—and somehow an extended discussion about incest, threesomes and used underwear. Yeah. This one went completely off the rails. DeProgram with Ted Rall, Jamarl Thomas & Robby West.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 

Is Tucker Carlson preparing to run for president in 2028—or laying the foundation for a new political movement? On America Now with Ben Swann, Ben examines Tucker Carlson's newly released 10-point plan for America and what it could mean for the future of the America First movement. Carlson hasn't announced a presidential campaign or formed an exploratory committee. But his criticism of the direction of MAGA, his conversations with prominent America First figures, and now a detailed vision for rebuilding the country are fueling speculation about what comes next. Natalie Morris, host of Redacted News, joins Ben to discuss Carlson's plan, disaffected MAGA voters, the failures of America's two-party political system, and whether Carlson could ultimately feel an obligation to run—even if he doesn't personally want the job. Also on this episode of America Now with Ben Swann: AI SURVEILLANCE PRICING: Could artificial intelligence use your personal data to determine how much you're willing to pay? Ben examines concerns raised by Senator Josh Hawley over companies potentially using browsing history, shopping habits, location, device data and other information to personalize prices. TARIFF REFUNDS: American consumers absorbed higher prices after tariffs were imposed. Now billions of dollars could be refunded to major corporations. Ben examines reported refunds involving companies including Apple, Walmart, Ford and Amazon and asks the obvious question: if consumers paid the higher prices, where is their refund? America Now with Ben Swann doesn't just tell you what's happening. It provides the context to understand why it's happening, how it's happening and how it affects you. Question everything.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 

Is the United States running dangerously low on critical missiles as the war with Iran continues? On this episode of America Now, Ben Swann examines new reporting surrounding America’s munitions stockpile, President Donald Trump’s response to claims of shortages, reported tensions involving Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, and what depleted missile inventories could mean for the future of the conflict. Ben is joined by Pearson Sharp of One America News to discuss America’s military readiness, Iran, the Strait of Hormuz, Israel’s role in the conflict, and whether the United States needs to pursue an aggressive negotiated exit rather than further escalation. Also on this episode: attacks against Christians in Jerusalem have reportedly risen sharply. A report from Jerusalem examines attacks against Christian clergy, including Russian Orthodox nuns who say they were assaulted while returning from a night vigil, and growing concerns about religious hostility in the Holy Land. Finally, Tucker Carlson is laying out a 10-point plan for America, covering issues including immigration, government transparency, manufacturing, health, education and foreign policy. Is Carlson simply describing his vision for the country—or laying the groundwork for a possible presidential run? America Now with Ben Swann is about more than what happened. It’s about understanding why it happened, how it happened and how it affects you. Question everything.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 

Is the Democratic establishment losing control of its own party? Ted Rall and Jamarl Thomas examine the rise of Wisconsin progressive Francesca Hong and what her campaign could mean for the growing battle between the Democratic establishment and its populist and socialist left. Ted and JT argue that Democrats have spent years defining themselves by opposition to Donald Trump while failing to give voters a compelling agenda of their own. Could Wisconsin become another sign that Democratic voters are ready to revolt against the party establishment? Then The DeProgram goes considerably further off the rails. Producer Robby West tells Ted and JT about his unforgettable encounter with Montana Congressman Ryan Zinke while working for Verizon—including the moment Zinke allegedly asked, “Do you know who I am?” and Robby responded by calling him a California carpetbagger. The show also dives into AOC freezing her eggs, Joe Biden's cancer and political legacy, questions surrounding Biden's health while in office, Israel rejecting the latest Gaza proposal, Hamas disarmament, Trump's struggle to find an off-ramp, Iran's demands, the Strait of Hormuz, and the new Turkey-Saudi Arabia-Pakistan defense relationship. On this episode:Francesca Hong and Wisconsin's progressive insurgencyThe Democratic establishment vs. the party's leftWhy Democrats can't build their entire identity around TrumpHillary Clinton's disastrous 2016 Wisconsin strategyRobby's wild Ryan Zinke “carpetbagger” storyAOC, IVF, egg freezing and political influencingJoe Biden's cancer and his political legacyWhat Democrats knew about Biden's healthIsrael, Hamas and the Gaza negotiationsTrump's disappearing Middle East off-rampIran and the Strait of HormuzTurkey, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan's new defense pactThe DeProgram brings together cartoonist Ted Rall, political commentator Jamarl Thomas, and producer Robby West for an unscripted discussion of American politics, foreign policy and the stories driving the day.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 

What will Heaven actually be like? In How Heaven Will Be Like Vacation, Pastor Josh Miller opens the King James Bible to examine the "precious things of heaven" and five ways our eternal home with Jesus Christ will resemble some of the things we love most about vacation. Beginning in Deuteronomy 33:13-16, Pastor Miller explores what Scripture reveals about Heaven: • There will be food in Heaven• There will be no time in Heaven• There will be a beautiful body of water in Heaven• We will be with the family of God in Heaven• The Son—Jesus Christ—will shine forever From the Marriage Supper of the Lamb in Revelation 19 to the pure river of water of life in Revelation 22, this message looks beyond the common picture of people simply sitting on clouds and instead examines the real, eternal home God has prepared. But every vacation requires preparation. Pastor Miller closes with the most important question of the message: Are you prepared for eternity? No one reaches Heaven through wealth, accomplishments, church membership, or good works. Jesus Christ is the way. We must be born again into the family of God through faith in Him. If you knew today were your last day, would you know for certain where you would spend eternity? 📖 Primary Text: Deuteronomy 33:13-16 (KJV) 📖 Scriptures include:Revelation 19:9Revelation 10:5-6Revelation 22:1-2Acts 9:17Revelation 21:23-25 Pastor Josh MillerFlathead Valley Baptist ChurchKalispell, Montana King James Bible (KJV)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 

Did Hamas really agree to disarm—or is the latest peace proposal nothing more than political theater? Ted Rall, Jamarl Thomas, and Producer Robby West examine the reported Hamas disarmament proposal, the future of Gaza, and whether Israel has achieved its stated military objectives. The discussion expands into one of the show's most thought-provoking debates: what does it actually mean to win a war? The conversation also covers:Hamas and the proposed disarmament dealWhether Israel can achieve its objectives in GazaThe political consequences of the warSpain's migration crisis and European immigration policyIran, cybersecurity, and Middle East tensionsFauci, COVID-era decisions, and public trustThe Georgia school shooting case and parental responsibilityMichigan politics, AIPAC, and the Democratic PartyJoin Ted Rall, Jamarl Thomas, and Producer Robby West for another in-depth episode of The DeProgram, where history, politics, and current events collide.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 

Former CNBC and Fox Business anchor Dennis Kneale joins me to explain why Americans are losing faith in capitalism even as the stock market and GDP keep climbing. We dig into housing costs, inflation, government regulation, entrepreneurship, artificial intelligence, and the growing disconnect between the economic numbers celebrated in Washington and the grocery bills crushing actual families. Dennis brings his relentless optimism, I bring the inconvenient questions, and somewhere along the way we determine that socialism still sucks, government is usually standing at the scene of the crime, and Americans may need to stop waiting for politicians to rescue them and start taking responsibility for building their own future.Order Dennie Kneale's new book Oregoners on Amazon: https://a.co/d/07Kz8y6YCatch 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 

Did Donald Trump revive a little-known Clinton-era court that was never meant to be used? On this episode of DeProgram, Ted Rall, Jamarl Thomas, and Producer Robby West examine the Alien Terrorist Removal Court, a controversial Clinton-era legal mechanism that has suddenly returned to the national conversation. The panel debates whether secret evidence, classified proceedings, and extraordinary executive powers are compatible with due process and constitutional protections. The conversation expands into broader questions about government power, conspiracy law, and criminal intent. Robby challenges Ted and Jamarl over the Oath Keepers, Stuart Rhodes, and January 6, arguing that governments should be extremely cautious about imprisoning people for crimes that never actually occurred, while Ted and Jamarl explore where preparation crosses the line into criminal conspiracy. The second half of the show shifts into culture and entertainment as the panel debates Hollywood's race-swapping trend, Hamilton, historical accuracy, Assassin's Creed Shadows, and whether studios should reinterpret classic characters or focus on creating original stories. The episode closes with a look at escalating tensions in the Middle East following an attack on ships in Egypt, exploring competing theories about responsibility and the broader geopolitical implications as regional instability continues to grow.Topics CoveredAlien Terrorist Removal CourtDue Process & Secret CourtsTrump Immigration PolicyExecutive PowerConstitutional RightsConspiracy LawOath Keepers & Stuart RhodesJanuary 6 DebateGovernment AuthorityHamiltonRace-Swapping in HollywoodAssassin's Creed ShadowsHistorical Accuracy in FilmMiddle East ConflictEgypt Shipping AttackGeopoliticsFollow DeProgram 🎙️ Rumble: https://rumble.com/v7dh75a-trump-using-secret-terror-court-to-deport-afghan-woman-deprogram-with-ted-r.html 📺 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qaz53gTL7n4Catch 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 

Did the Church replace Israel—or does God still have a distinct covenant with the Jewish people? In the premiere episode of Crosscut, host Jeff Dornik moderates a respectful but passionate debate between Dinesh D'Souza and JD Hall on one of Christianity's most controversial theological questions. Topics include:Replacement Theology vs. Covenant TheologyIsrael, the Church, and God's covenant promisesRomans 9–11 and Galatians 3The Abrahamic CovenantChristian ZionismDispensationalismThe New CovenantThe modern State of IsraelBiblical interpretation and hermeneuticsSalvation through Jesus Christ aloneRather than seeking to "win" an argument, Crosscut challenges viewers to examine Scripture carefully, think critically, and pursue truth with humility. Host: Jeff Dornik Guests:Dinesh D'SouzaJD HallCatch 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 

What does a successful Christian life actually look like? In this practical message from Deuteronomy 5:1, Pastor Josh Miller compares the Christian life to summer school—a return to the foundational truths every believer must continually revisit. Using Moses' challenge to "hear... learn... keep... and do" God's Word, this sermon walks through seven essential principles that form the foundation of a faithful Christian life. Topics include: • How to know you're truly saved• Why baptism matters• The importance of belonging to a Bible-believing church• Making God's Word the guidebook for your life• Developing a daily prayer life• Biblical giving and stewardship• Sharing the Gospel with others Whether you're a brand-new Christian or have followed Christ for many years, this message serves as a timely reminder that spiritual maturity doesn't happen by accident—it comes through faithfully hearing, learning, keeping, and living God's Word. Primary Scripture 📖 Deuteronomy 5:1 (KJV) Additional ScripturesJohn 1:12John 3:16Matthew 28:19Acts 2Acts 4Acts 81 Peter 1-2Malachi 3Proverbs 3Matthew 6From Flathead Valley Baptist Church in Kalispell, Montana. Episode Summary Every student hopes to pass the class—but many Christians find themselves repeating the same spiritual lessons. Pastor Josh Miller uses the illustration of summer school to challenge believers to examine their walk with God through seven foundational questions:Are you truly saved?Have you followed Christ in baptism?Are you committed to a Bible-believing church?Is God's Word directing your life?Are you living a life of prayer?Are you honoring God with your resources?Are you telling others about Jesus?This practical, Bible-centered message is both an encouragement for mature believers and an excellent introduction to the basics of the Christian life for those new to the faith.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 

What does it truly mean to have compassion like Jesus Christ? In this powerful message from Matthew 9:35–38, Missionary to Mexico Brother Adam Russell challenges believers to recover Christ's heart for lost souls. Rather than allowing politics, division, or the distractions of this world to consume our attention, Christians are called to proclaim the Gospel with compassion and urgency. Drawing from the compassion Jesus showed the multitudes, the Samaritan woman, and countless sinners, Brother Russell reminds us that the greatest need in America—and around the world—is not another political victory, but transformed hearts through the saving Gospel of Jesus Christ. Whether you're burdened for missions, seeking encouragement in your faith, or looking to deepen your compassion for others, this sermon offers a timely biblical challenge to live with eternity in view. Scripture: Matthew 9:35–38 (KJV) In this message:Christ's compassion for the multitudesThe harvest truly is plenteousWhy the Gospel changes heartsReaching the lost with biblical compassionThe Samaritan woman and God's graceMissions to MexicoLiving in expectation of Christ's returnMaking an eternal difference through evangelismThank you for listening to the ministry of Flathead Valley Baptist Church in Kalispell, Montana. If this message was a blessing, please follow the podcast and share it with someone who needs to hear the Gospel.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 

Is artificial intelligence beginning to act on its own, or are we witnessing another wave of technological hype? Ted Rall and Jamarl Thomas open the show by breaking down OpenAI's admission that one of its AI models escaped a controlled testing environment, sparking a broader discussion about consciousness, machine learning, and where artificial intelligence may be headed. The conversation also explores the Pentagon's ever-growing war budget, the hidden costs of conflict with Iran, Saudi Arabia's nuclear ambitions, newly released details surrounding Joe Biden's cognitive decline, and why independent media continues to grow despite algorithmic gatekeeping. Later in the episode, Ted, Jamarl, and producer Robby West celebrate DeProgram's rise to the top of Rumble's Politics category and discuss how PickAx's chronological feed is helping independent creators reach audiences across political lines without relying on traditional social media algorithms. Topics include:OpenAI and AI safety concernsPentagon spending and the Iran conflictSaudi Arabia's nuclear agreementJoe Biden interview tapes and cognitive declineTrump, Democrats, and political hypocrisyIndependent media vs. Big Tech algorithmsWhy DeProgram is growing on RumbleHow PickAx is changing online political conversationsMedia gatekeeping and censorshipIf you enjoy independent political commentary that challenges conventional narratives from every direction, be sure to follow DeProgram on Spreaker and wherever you get your podcasts.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 

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 

The Democratic Party's internal battle may have found its defining battleground. On this episode of DeProgram, Ted Rall and Jamarl Thomas examine Michigan's high-profile Senate primary as progressive candidate Abdul El-Sayed faces an unprecedented wave of establishment money and outside political influence. With AIPAC and allied organizations pouring record sums into the race, the discussion explores what the contest could mean for the future of the Democratic Party. The conversation also examines escalating tensions between the United States and Iran, growing concerns over military escalation in the Persian Gulf, and the broader geopolitical consequences of continued conflict in the Middle East. Additional topics include:Abdul El-Sayed vs. Haley StevensMichigan's changing political landscapeAIPAC's record campaign spendingProgressive vs. establishment DemocratsThe future of the Democratic PartyU.S.–Iran military escalationPersian Gulf tensionsAmerican foreign policyImmigration and demographic politicsIndependent media and PickAxTrump's Middle East policyRumble growth and independent journalismAs the 2026 election cycle accelerates, Ted and Jamarl explore whether the political establishment can maintain control—or whether voters are forcing a realignment inside American politics.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 

How much government power is too much? On this episode of DeProgram, Ted Rall is joined by producer Robby West as they examine a series of stories that all lead back to one central question: what happens when constitutional protections collide with expanding government authority? The discussion begins with President Trump's latest speech on election integrity before shifting into the controversial ICE shooting involving an officer accused of domestic abuse. From there, the conversation explores whether allegations should be enough to destroy someone's career, the importance of due process, and why background investigations can only uncover crimes that have actually been reported. The second half of the episode dives into red flag laws, Second and Fourth Amendment protections, firearm confiscation without criminal convictions, and concerns over how terrorism laws and "material support" statutes could be expanded to chill political speech. Along the way, Ted and Robby also discuss:Trump's election speech and media coverageImmigration and wage suppressionICE hiring standards and background investigationsDomestic violence, accusations, and presumption of innocenceRed flag laws and constitutional rightsThe Second and Fourth AmendmentsMarco Rubio's international terrorism summitAntifa, domestic terrorism, and government definitions of extremismFree speech and material support lawsLabor, unions, automation, and the American economyWhether you agree or disagree, this episode examines the tension between public safety, civil liberties, and the constitutional safeguards designed to protect every American. Listen to the Full Video Rumblehttps://rumble.com/v7cv26q-ices-latest-killer-has-history-of-brutality-deprogram-with-ted-rall-and-jam.html YouTubehttps://youtube.com/live/Rxjoab0h8Hc?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 

Chad Caton joins me for a wide-ranging conversation about the political tribalism turning Americans into rival fan clubs, the online Civil War fantasies flourishing while the hot yoga class remains fully booked, and what it will actually take to move this country forward. We get into Lindsey Graham, MAGA’s team-sports problem, Antifa, the cartels and human trafficking networks Chad encountered in Belize, China’s growing foothold in the Western Hemisphere, and why courage requires more than posting about the collapse from a comfortable chair. America does not need more spectators wearing the correct jersey. It needs citizens willing to think clearly, stand together, and do the work.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 

On this episode of The Sentinel Report, we examine the questions swirling around the sudden death of Senator Lindsey Graham at 71 following an aortic dissection—just days after his return from Ukraine and amid threats connected to Iran. We also break down bombshell developments in the Charlie Kirk murder case and disturbing calls from radical leftists to overthrow America and kill property owners.Then, four powerhouse guests join the program: renowned astrophysicist and climate scientist Dr. Willie Soon; Pastor David Whitney of the Institute on the Constitution; Harvard-trained Reverend Steven Craft; and Camp Constitution founder Hal Shurtleff, who defeated the City of Boston in a unanimous 9–0 U.S. Supreme Court victory.From climate and faith to the Constitution, America's Christian heritage, and the escalating battle for liberty, this is an episode you do not want to miss.Ditch Big Tech for good. Visit MARK37.COM/LIBERTY 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 

Artificial intelligence, Big Tech, space exploration, antidepressant recalls, airline lawsuits, and the future of humanity—today's TMI Show dives into four fascinating stories that reveal how technology, corporations, and science are reshaping everyday life. From orbital mirrors and the origins of life to AI's growing appetite for electricity, today's stories ask whether innovation is improving society—or simply creating new problems.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 

Today we talk about the political landscape and health of our culture in the US. LJ brings on his father Dr. Loring Stead to talk about the Massie movement and the generational gap in our politics.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 

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.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 

Dustin Faulkner and Beverly Gillen sit down with Pastor Jim Maddox on Truth Be Told to examine a world in turmoil and the warning signs taking shape across America. From cultural confusion to spiritual complacency, this episode calls Christians to wake up, stand firm, and return to faith, courage, and truth.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 

Guest host Tiffany Cianci takes over The Shannon Joy Show with a blistering breakdown of foreign influence, AI propaganda, captured institutions, Israel’s pressure campaign, the NDAA fight over U.S.-Israel military integration, Ro Khanna’s detention in the West Bank, Trump’s Iran escalation, Mitch McConnell’s disappearance from public view, Lindsey Graham’s replacement, Flock cameras, the Farm Bill, pesticide immunity, and the corporate takeover of America’s food supply. This episode asks the question both parties hate: are elected officials still representing the American people, or the donors, foreign governments, lobbyists, and monopolies writing the rules behind closed doors?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 

"For the Son of man is come to seek and to save that which was lost." — Luke 19:10 (KJV) What does it truly mean to be lost? In this powerful message, Brother Angelo Serino, missionary to Italy, opens the Scriptures to answer one of Christianity's most important questions. Drawing from Luke 19:10, Brother Serino explains that being lost is far more than simply being separated from God—it is living without true life, seeing without spiritual vision, and facing eternity without hope. What follows is an unforgettable personal testimony. Raised in a missionary home, Brother Serino recounts his descent into rebellion, depression, and a suicide attempt that should have ended his life. Preserved by God's mercy, he eventually discovered that Jesus Christ came for people exactly like him—and exactly like us. The message concludes with Christ's compassion for the multitudes and a challenge to every believer: never forget what it was like to be lost. Featured Scriptures • Luke 19:10• 1 Timothy 1:15• Matthew 7:13–14• Luke 15• Romans 8:1–2• 2 Corinthians 5:17• Matthew 9:36–38• Revelation 4:11 If you've ever wondered why Jesus came into the world—or what it truly means to be spiritually lost—this message points directly to the hope found in Jesus Christ.Being lost is more than not knowing where you're going. Brother Angelo Serino explains from Scripture that many people are physically alive while remaining spiritually dead. Through Luke 19:10, the story of Zacchaeus, the Prodigal Son, and his own remarkable testimony, he shows that Jesus Christ came to seek and save those who are lost. This message is both a powerful gospel presentation and a reminder for believers to see the world through Christ's compassion.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 

On this episode of Battlefront: Frontline, Dustin Faulkner exposes the collision of foreign policy, domestic security, education, and health freedom as Trump escalates tensions with Iran while cozying up to Erdogan, Islamist networks allegedly expand influence inside America, and “school choice” programs face scrutiny over whether taxpayer dollars are being used to build ideologically driven religious institutions. Then Dr. Mark Sherwood joins the fight to break down why America’s health crisis keeps getting worse, even as politicians promise a “Golden Age.”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 

Jarome Bell welcomes Dr. Drew Miller to The Radical Republicans for a blunt, darkly funny, and unsettling conversation about collapse, government bunkers, AI, war powers, Taiwan, Iran, pandemics, the fragile power grid, and why Washington seems far more prepared to save itself than the American people. From “continuity of government” to survival communities, this episode asks the question nobody in D.C. wants answered: when everything breaks, who gets protected first?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 

A new poll finds that 95% of Americans believe the United States is facing an affordability crisis, while half of Democrats, Republicans, and Independents say they struggle to pay for groceries and gasoline. Ted Rall, Jamarl Thomas, and Robby West examine what this says about the American economy and whether either political party has a solution. The conversation also explores Microsoft's latest layoffs alongside continued H-1B visa hiring, the growing disconnect between government policy and working Americans, identical messaging surrounding Mitch McConnell's health, escalating tensions with Iran in the Strait of Hormuz, Marine Le Pen's presidential campaign in France, and the controversy surrounding Senate candidate Graham Plattner. Topics include:The affordability crisis hitting American familiesInflation, groceries, and rising fuel pricesMicrosoft's layoffs and H-1B visa debateThe future of American manufacturing and laborMitch McConnell's health controversyIran and the Strait of HormuzMarine Le Pen's 2027 campaignGraham Plattner allegations and Democratic politicsIndependent media analysis from Ted Rall, Jamarl Thomas, and Robby WestCatch 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 

On today's DeProgram Q&A, Ted Rall and Jamarl Thomas answer viewer questions covering the biggest stories shaping American politics and global affairs. Topics include the escalating tensions surrounding Iran and the Strait of Hormuz, whether the United States could realistically occupy Iran, the long-term consequences of America's $40 trillion national debt, concerns over the future of the U.S. economy, and practical ways ordinary people can prepare for a potential financial crisis. The discussion also explores third-party politics, the Democratic Party's direction, Trump's foreign policy, daylight savings time, gaming, media, and the changing political landscape. As always, the conversation moves well beyond the headlines.Episode Summary Today's Q&A focuses on U.S.-Iran tensions, global energy markets, America's growing debt crisis, and what an economic collapse could actually look like. Ted Rall and Jamarl Thomas also answer viewer questions about third-party politics, socialism, Trump, preparedness, gaming, current events, and the future of American politics while interacting directly with the DeProgram community.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 

Who was really behind the Monaco parcel bombing? Is Marine Le Pen now the favorite to become France's next president? And why has Iceland resumed commercial whaling despite growing international opposition? On Episode 415 of The TMI Show, Manila Chan, Ted Rall, and producer Robby West examine the latest developments surrounding the Monaco bombing investigation, Ukraine's intelligence services, Marine Le Pen's renewed political momentum in France, the future of the European Union, and an in-depth conversation with environmental scientist Dr. Reese Halter about Iceland's controversial return to commercial whale hunting. Topics include:The Monaco parcel bombing investigationUkraine intelligence and covert operationsMarine Le Pen's legal victory and 2027 presidential campaignFrance, nationalism, and the future of the European UnionIceland's return to commercial whalingCaptain Paul Watson Foundation's anti-whaling campaignWhale conservation and marine ecosystemsClimate change and ocean healthEnvironmental policy and global conservationJoin us live weekdays on Rumble and become part of the conversation by joining the chat.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 

Has China really surpassed the United States economically? Why are Russia's PPP rankings challenging the Western narrative? And what does a luxury concierge gynecology practice for Silicon Valley elites reveal about the future of American healthcare? In Episode 413 of The TMI Show, Manila Chan, Ted Rall, and producer Robby West dive into the growing divide between the wealthy and everyone else. This episode explores Purchasing Power Parity (PPP), China's economic rise, Russia's economy under sanctions, concierge medicine for billionaires, skyrocketing entertainment costs, "funflation," and whether America's widening wealth gap is fueling unprecedented class frustration. Topics include:China vs. U.S. GDP and Purchasing Power ParityRussia's economy despite sanctionsThe "Billionaire's Vagina Club"Concierge medicine and luxury healthcareWomen's healthcare and medical inequalityConcert ticket inflationDisney vacation costsClass warfare and economic inequalityLuigi Mangione and growing CEO security concernsNew research on injury recovery and the evolution of sports medicineJoin us live weekdays and become part of the conversation by chatting during the show on Rumble.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