Senate for Sale | DeProgram with Ted Rall and John Kiriakou

Senate for Sale | DeProgram with Ted Rall and John Kiriakou

Author: Ted Rall and Jamarl Thomas February 2, 2026 Duration: 59:22

Political cartoonist Ted Rall and CIA whistleblower John Kiriakou deprogram you from mainstream media every weekday at 9 AM EST.

Today we discuss:

• After Democrats won a pair of special elections in surprise upsets, another bright spot for the party as they try to back the Senate: their candidates are raising a lot of money. Democrats have two weeks to squeeze concessions out of ICE—which has locked down its Texas gulag due to a measles outbreak—is it possible?

• Trump wants to build a 250-foot-tall memorial arch in DC to celebrate July 4th.

• Gulf Allies characterize Iran’s mid-range missiles as a deadly threat to the Middle East and US bases there. Turkey to host US-Iran negotiations.

Google accused of violating its own ethics rules by handing over AI tech to Israel, which is using it to build its surveillance state. Meanwhile, Israel bans MSF from Gaza as Rafah crossing sort-of reopens.

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DeProgram with John Kiriakou and Ted Rall is a hard-hitting news podcast that cuts through spin, propaganda, and partisan talking points. Hosted by CIA whistleblower John Kiriakou and political cartoonist Ted Rall, it challenges official narratives on the latest domestic and international stories, helping you see how power really works. Drawing on John Kiriakou's real-world undercover experience inside the CIA and around the globe, along with Ted Rall's sharp political insight, each episode breaks down headlines to reveal the raw truth you need to know. Expect uncompromising analysis, uncomfortable facts, and context you will not get from mainstream outlets. When you listen episodes, you will come away more informed, more skeptical, and better equipped to understand the forces shaping our world.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

DeProgram with Ted Rall and Jamarl Thomas
Podcast Episodes
Q&A | DeProgram with Ted Rall and John Kiriakou [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 57:24
Have a question for Ted and/or John? 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. Beginning today, Q&A will be every Monday and Wednesday at 12 noon…
Regime Ch-Ch-Ch-Changes | DeProgram with Ted Rall and John Kiriakou [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 57:47
Political cartoonist Ted Rall and CIA whistleblower John Kiriakou deprogram you from mainstream media every weekday at 9 AM EST. John is out this morning, but will be co-hosting for the new Q&A-only show starting today a…
Israel Legalizes Lynching | DeProgram with Ted Rall and John Kiriakou [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 59:48
Political cartoonist Ted Rall and CIA whistleblower John Kiriakou deprogram you from mainstream media every weekday at 9 AM EST. Today we discuss:• No one can question that Israel is a far-right apartheid state now that…
Going to Ground | DeProgram with Ted Rall and John Kiriakou [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:00:16
Political cartoonist Ted Rall and CIA whistleblower John Kiriakou deprogram you from mainstream media every weekday at 9 AM EST. Today we discuss:• Middle East War: The Pentagon is preparing for weeks of ground operation…
TACO Toos-Day | DeProgram with Ted Rall and John Kiriakou [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:00:06
Political cartoonist Ted Rall and CIA whistleblower John Kiriakou deprogram you from mainstream media every weekday at 9 AM EST. Today we discuss:• Trump TACOs on Iran. After demanding “unconditional surrender” and then…
The Bad War | DeProgram with Ted Rall and John Kiriakou [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:00:27
Political cartoonist Ted Rall and CIA whistleblower John Kiriakou deprogram you from mainstream media every weekday at 9 AM EST. Today we discuss:• Most American wars begin with high approval ratings and lose support as…
Unfriendly Skies | DeProgram with Ted Rall and John Kiriakou [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 59:07
Political cartoonist Ted Rall and CIA whistleblower John Kiriakou deprogram you from mainstream media every weekday at 9 AM EST. Today we discuss:• ICE agents began supplementing airport security. ICE officers seen yeste…
Iran to US: Drop Dead! | DeProgram with Ted Rall and John Kiriakou [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:00:07
Political cartoonist Ted Rall and CIA whistleblower John Kiriakou deprogram you from mainstream media every weekday at 9 AM EST. Today we discuss:• As the US/Israeli war against Iran enters its 4th week, Iran has little…