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Q&A | DeProgram with Ted Rall and Jamarl Thomas
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- Jun 8, 2026
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Summary
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. Have a question for Ted and/or co-host Jamarl Thomas? Join the hosts of "DeProgram" for a full hour of nothing but LIVE Q&A! Any topic, any question, goes—it's up to you. We discussed: Sudan proxy conflicts: Alliances forming around ports and sea control (UAE/Ethiopia/Israel/Somaliland vs. Saudi/Egypt/Somalia). Low-risk, high-reward proxy warfare with misery for civilians. US two-party system: Should be ripped up. Both parties are corrupt; multi-party parliamentary democracy would give better representation on major issues like war and trade. Trump’s post-term plans: Likely to leave office due to age and health, though ballroom and prosecution fears fuel speculation. Prioritizes legacy, family wealth, and immunity. Charlie Kirk assassination doubts: Robbie argues it was not a .30-06 rifle shot; questions official story, bullet forensics, and possible false flag/chilling effect on speech. Ranked choice voting: Pros/cons debated. Seen as potential tool against lesser-evil voting, but criticized for complexity and producing results like Eric Adams. Erosion of shared reality: Deepfakes, government UFO transparency (Grusch), and media distrust make verifying events difficult; leads to emotional detachment. France pulling gold reserves: $15B moved from US due to stability concerns. Signals shifting trust in US financial system and possible preparation. Epstein files & elite protection: Government defends pedophiles; both parties avoid full disclosure. Political lens harms credibility on clear moral issues. Q&A extras are every Monday and Wednesday at 12 noon Eastern time. MERCH STORE: https:…