{"podcast":{"title":"DeProgram with Ted Rall and Jamarl Thomas","slug":"deprogram-with-ted-rall-and-jamarl-thomas-7404375","podcast_index_feed_id":7404375,"rss_url":"https://media.rss.com/deprogramshow/feed.xml","website_url":"https://rss.com/podcasts/deprogramshow","image_url":"https://media.rss.com/deprogramshow/20250707_080731_1b0dcd5fb93dfd9f1032a57e8224faa7.png","author":"Ted Rall and Jamarl Thomas","episode_count":235,"summary":"Editorial cartoonist Ted Rall and political analyst Jamarl Thomas \"deprogram\" the latest domestic and international news and trends so you can see through the spin in the headlines to the raw truth you need to know. Ted's immersion in the media—prize-winning cartoonist and columnist, radio host, editor at multiple outlets, and the veteran of bruising First Amendment legal battles—informs analysis that cuts through the spin. Jamarl's experiences as a podcaster who has broadcast from around the globe grounds his international, humanist perspective as he helps you break down what's happening, what it means, and what's coming next. \"DeProgram\" offers fast-paced, entertaining analysis you can't get anywhere else. Live & Streaming on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DeProgramShow Live & Streaming on Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/DeProgramShow","last_synced_at":"2026-06-12T04:17:05.772138+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/deprogram-with-ted-rall-and-jamarl-thomas-7404375"},"episode":{"title":"Q&A | DeProgram with Ted Rall and Jamarl Thomas","slug":"q-a-deprogram-with-ted-rall-and-jamarl-thomas-9","published_at":"2026-06-01T17:17:28+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/deprogram-with-ted-rall-and-jamarl-thomas-7404375/q-a-deprogram-with-ted-rall-and-jamarl-thomas-9","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/deprogram-with-ted-rall-and-jamarl-thomas-7404375","url":"https://rss.com/podcasts/deprogramshow/2876228","audio_url":"https://content.rss.com/episodes/337462/2876228/deprogramshow/2026_06_01_17_14_36_1d0af90d-c6c9-4bf5-940b-9756a23108c9.mp3","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. We discussed: Show Introduction & Membership: The hosts welcomed viewers to the Monday Q&A episode, explained live chat rules, and detailed new YouTube membership tiers ($5, $20, $50) with benefits including exclusive chats. They encouraged support via PayPal for full $50/month access. Iran Cuts Negotiations: Iran broke off communications with the US in response to Israel’s ceasefire violation and expansion of the war into Lebanon and Beirut. Both hosts praised Iran’s stance as a necessary response to ongoing aggression. AOC 2028 Polling: Discussion of new polls showing Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez leading potential 2028 Democratic candidates like Gavin Newsom and Josh Shapiro. Hosts expressed skepticism about her viability and criticized her inconsistencies on Israel. Leaked Honduran Audio: Former Honduran president (pardoned by Trump) caught on leaked audio attempting to destabilize leftist Latin American governments, with ties to Israel and the US. Hosts noted bipartisan US history of such interventions. Guest Suggestions: Viewers recommended Jeffrey Sachs, Yanis Varoufakis, and Ahmed Kaballo. Hosts expressed strong interest, especially in Sachs, and said they would consider reaching out. MLK Discussion: Debate on whether the FBI killed Martin Luther King, his surveillance, extramarital activities, and theological views (denying virgin birth). Conversation covered his human flaws versus his legacy and martyrdom. Erica Kirk Analysis: Hosts analyzed Erica Kirk’s public behavior after her husband’s death, concluding she displays narcissistic traits rather than sociopathy, contrasting her with…","meta_description":"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,…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":3795,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/deprogram-with-ted-rall-and-jamarl-thomas-7404375/episodes/q-a-deprogram-with-ted-rall-and-jamarl-thomas-9/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/deprogram-with-ted-rall-and-jamarl-thomas-7404375/q-a-deprogram-with-ted-rall-and-jamarl-thomas-9.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}