Why Capitalism and Democracy Don't Mix | DeProgram with Jamarl Thomas and Robby West

Why Capitalism and Democracy Don't Mix | DeProgram with Jamarl Thomas and Robby West

Author: Ted Rall and Jamarl Thomas August 31, 2026 Duration: 57:14

"DeProgram" co-hosts Ted Rall and Jamarl Thomas host a birthday Q&A that covers capitalism’s inherent incompatibility with democracy due to money in politics, the reasons for Nixon’s gold standard exit in 1973 and inflation as a hidden tax, war lies from Lincoln to Trump, and a lack of consequences for warmongers. They discuss oligarchy versus republic, the need for public consent for wars, the Red Power Movement , post-scarcity utopias versus endless greed, Star Trek Deep Space Nine and Stargate as empire metaphors, Trump’s Canada demands, and Google’s map changes (Lake America) as tacit U.S. policy endorsement.


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: 50

DeProgram with Ted Rall and Jamarl Thomas
Podcast Episodes
Lindsay Clancy: Killer, Victim, or Both? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:10:16
Conflict reporter/writer/cartoonist Ted Rall and political analyst Jamarl Thomas deprogram you from mainstream media every weekday at 9 AM ET. Ted Rall, Jamarl Thomas, and Robby West debate the Lindsay Clancy case: a mot…
One-State Solution, Fear of AI, Age-Gap Relationships [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:06:54
Ted Rall, Jamarl Thomas, and Robby West discuss expanding DeProgram into two-hour Monday-Wednesday-Friday shows for better retention and ad revenue after Rumble changes. They debate accountability after a hypothetical on…
Midterm Election Mania | DeProgram with Ted Rall and Jamarl Thomas [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 59:25
Editorial cartoonist Ted Rall and political analyst Jamarl Thomas deprogram you from mainstream media every weekday at 9 AM Eastern time. Today we discuss:• There are major anxieties about interference in the 2026 midter…