# Why Generation Z Rejects Capitalism

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Podcast: [DeProgram with Ted Rall and Jamarl Thomas](https://stenobird.com/podcast/deprogram-with-ted-rall-and-jamarl-thomas-7404375)
Published: 2026-08-21T17:31:10+00:00
Episode link: https://rss.com/podcasts/deprogramshow/3086291
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## Resource

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. "DeProgram" hosts Ted Rall, Jamarl Thomas, and producer Robby West host the first Friday Q&A, Gen Z’s rejection of capitalism due to economic insecurity, personal stories including Jamarl’s long-term kidney dialysis, bike maintenance, “Deep Space Nine” Ferengi and Bajoran racial analogies, and challenges with Rumble versus YouTube monetization and platform policies. Q&A extras are every Monday and Wednesday at 12 noon Eastern time. MERCH STORE: https://www.deprogram.live https://x.com/tedrall https://x.com/JamarlThomas LIVE ON RUMBLE: https://rumble.com/c/DeProgramShow SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/2kdFlw2w8sSPhKI8NRx8Zu APPLE MUSIC: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/deprogram-with-ted-rall-and-jamarl-thomas/id1825379504

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