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Join us for “DeProgram,” delving into the most pressing issues with unflinching clarity. On the “DeProgram show with political cartoonist Ted Rall and CIA whistleblower John Kiriakou,” we dissect the deportation firestorm surrounding Kilmar Abrego Garcia, the man mistakenly deported to El Salvador and the subject to a Supreme Court order, now back in the U.S.—but he’s facing new human smuggling charges after a legal battle in which the White House blew off the courts. Are the charges fair? What about his having been denied due process for months? Next, we unpack the chaotic clash in Los Angeles between ICE agents and protesters, sparked by aggressive enforcement and Trump’s latest travel ban. Trump won with a promise to do just this, but is a sense of chaos and mayhem undermining law and order?
Tesla’s stock is shown resilience amid the Trump-Musk feud, following a volatile period due to the public spat. The feud, centered on a spending bill dispute, saw Trump call Musk “crazy” and Musk propose an “America Party,” but there’s possible de-escalation after a White House call.
We also tackle the Proud Boys’ lawsuit challenging January 6th prosecutions, alleging political targeting in a case that could reshape legal accountability for the Capitol riot after the plaintiffs were already prosecuted.
Shifting to global crises, we explore the collapse of Gaza’s joint US-Israeli aid distribution system amid escalating violence, leaving millions in despair and humanitarian efforts in chaos.
Finally, we delve into groundbreaking medical news: could mRNA technology, the basis for COVID vaccines, unlock a cure for HIV? This potential breakthrough could transform global health.
