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DeProgram with Ted Rall and John Kiriakou: “Charlie Kirk Gunned Down”

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Incendiary conservative influencer Charlie Kirk, 31, has been shot in the throat at Utah Valley University, where he was gunned down as he spoke during a “prove me wrong” debate event. Kirk, a Trump ally and Turning Point USA co-founder, was rushed away by security, with a suspect in custody. Former President Trump calls for prayers, highlighting Kirk’s role as a vocal MAGA supporter.  Ted and John discuss this shocking act of political violence and what comes next.

Also:

  • Kamala Harris Comes Clean: In her book 107 Days, the former veep admits she knew Biden was diminished and unable to run again. She also criticizes Biden’s team for fueling negative narratives about her. Is this the beginning of a reckoning among Democrats in denial?
  • France’s “Block Everything” Riots: Protesters in France disrupt cities, blocking roads and clashing with police amid outrage over Macron’s center-right policies and budget cuts. Over 450 arrests occur as the “Block Everything” movement challenges new Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu.
  • Canada Rethinking Israel: Even more of a pariah…Canada evaluates its relationship with Israel following a deadly Israeli strike on Hamas leaders in Qatar, killing a Qatari security officer. Foreign Minister Anita Anand calls the attack unacceptable, as Canada considers severing financial ties.
  • Quantum Cryptography: Cryptographers Dakshita Khurana and Kabir Tomer develop quantum one-way puzzles, offering a robust alternative to classical encryption. Their work bypasses vulnerabilities, potentially revolutionizing secure communications. The matrix permanent problem anchors this new quantum cryptography framework. 

DeProgram with Ted Rall and John Kiriakou: “Will Eric Adams Get His Biggest Bribe Ever?”

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Tune in for hard-hitting analysis on the DeProgram show with political cartoonist Ted Rall and CIA whistleblower John Kiriakou as they dig into today’s big stories.

  • Department of War: Trump signs an executive order, renaming the Department of Defense to the Department of War, reverting to its pre-1947 title to emphasize military strength. Trump wants to project an even more aggressive image, citing U.S. victories in World Wars I and II. Pacifists have wanted this change for years—are they happy?
  • Eric Adams Offered the Biggest Bribe of All: Advisers to President Trump, including Steve Witkoff, push to nominate NYC Mayor Eric Adams as ambassador to Saudi Arabia to derail his struggling re-election bid and clear the field for Andrew Cuomo. The plan remains fluid, with Adams weighing options amid a federal indictment and rock-bottom poll numbers (10.6%). Could this reshape the race, potentially boosting Andrew Cuomo’s third-party candidacy (23.2%) against Democratic frontrunner Zohran Mamdani (38.2%)? Sliwa is at 16.6%.
  • Sanctions on Palestinians for Opposing Genocide: The U.S. imposes sanctions against three Palestinian groups—Al-Haq, Al Mezan, and Palestinian Centre for Human Rights—for asking for an ICC probe into alleged Israeli war crimes in Gaza. The sanctions, led by Rubio, cite their ICC engagement without Israel’s “consent.”
  • Trump Sides with Airlines Against Passengers: Trump administration withdraws a Biden-era plan that would have required airlines to pay $200-$775 for delays caused by carriers, screwing beleaguered travelers—who wanted this. Will he pay a political price for opposing the American people?

DeProgram with Ted Rall and John Kiriakou: “China Has Your Number”

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Today on “DeProgram with Ted Rall and John Kiriakou,” look for hard-hitting analysis of cyber espionage, AI warfare, child sabotage, and the intrigue surrounding John Bolton.

  • China’s Cyberattack:
    The Salt Typhoon cyberattack, uncovered last year, targets over 80 countries, infiltrating telecoms and stealing data from nearly every American, per a joint statement by Western allies. Described as “unrestrained,” Salt Typhoon tries to track politicians and activists globally. Experts see it as China’s boldest move yet, rivaling U.S. cyber capabilities.
  • Doomsday AI:
    War games show AI models like GPT-4 tend to escalate conflicts aggressively, even favoring nuclear options, alarming experts. Why this bias? The Pentagon’s rush to deploy AI-driven defenses risks warmongering autonomy without human oversight. DARPA’s $25M program seeks to ensure AI reliability.
  • Hybrid Warfare with Teen Saboteurs:
    Russia and Ukraine exploit teens via Telegram for sabotage, from arson to bombings, with cases like a Russian teen jailed for targeting a warplane. Both nations use blackmail and deception, ruining young lives. Over 175 Ukrainian child dupes face charges.
  • John Bolton:
    Federal agents raided Bolton’s home on August 22, seizing computers, iPhones, and documents over alleged Espionage Act violations. The probe, reopened by FBI Director Kash Patel, questions Biden’s inaction. Bolton faces potential 25-year imprisonment.

TMI Show Ep 190: “World to Israel: Drop Dead”

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Over 60,000 Palestinians have been killed by Israel in Gaza since October 2023, and at least 145,870 more have been injured. Those numbers are an undercount because Israel has destroyed hospitals and other healthcare infrastructure. Entire families have been wiped out, with 1,860 children under 2 among the dead, and at least 10,000 additional bodies are rotting under rubble. Famine deaths are spiking—130 and counting—because Israel is deliberately starving the civilian population. Once a vibrant territory, Gaza’s cities are now rubble. Diseases like polio are resurfacing. 88% of the population is crammed into a tiny ghetto created by the IDF along the border with Egypt. A ceasefire collapsed because Israel resumed bombing and killing, leaving hope for peace in tatters. Now that the world is turning against the Jewish state, does it have a future?

Tune in to “The TMI Show” as Ted and Manila unpack this tragedy with their signature no-BS analysis, tackling the human cost and global fallout.

Plus:

• Manhattan Mass Shooting: Shane Tamura, 27, killed four, including an NYPD officer, at 345 Park Avenue. The gunman, armed with an AR-style rifle, died by suicide on the 33rd floor after driving his BMW from Nevada. Motive is unclear.

• UK’s Palestinian State Debate: Britain is leaning toward recognizing a Palestinian state, driven by public outrage over Gaza’s starving children. PM Starmer faces Labour Party pressure but hesitates, wary of complicating ceasefire talks. Trump’s neutral stance gives Starmer room to maneuver.

• Trump’s Russia Ultimatum: Trump slashed his 50-day Russia ceasefire deadline to 10-12 days, threatening sanctions on oil buyers like India and China. Russia’s battlefield gains continue, unfazed. Economic escalation risks U.S. alliances and global trade.

• Shaolin Abbot Scandal: Shaolin Temple’s abbot, Shi Yongxin, is accused of embezzlement and “improper relationships.” The “CEO monk” allegedly violated his celibacy vows and stole cash. Investigations are underway, shaking the iconic monastery.

 

DMZ America Podcast: “Foodless in Gaza”

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Israel’s War in Gaza is the focus of this to episode of the “DMZ America” podcast with political cartoonists Ted Rall (from the Left) and Scott Stantis (from the Right). There have been some major developments in the war over the last week:

  • French President Emmanuel Macron announced that France will recognize a Palestinian state at the UN General Assembly this September, becoming the first G7 nation to do so.
  • The Agence France-Presse (AFP) journalists’ union said that its reporters in Gaza are starving to death due to Israel’s aid blockade, with some, like photographer Bashar, too weak to work. AFP, alongside BBC, AP, and Reuters, issued a statement noting that Gaza’s journalists face dire hunger.
  • Doctors in Gaza, such as those at Nasser Hospital and Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital, are fainting from hunger while treating malnourished patients, with the UN reporting a massive spike in severe malnutrition cases in children under five. Images of skeletal Gazan children are going viral.
  • France’s foreign ministry stated that the famine in Gaza is Israel’s fault, joining the UK and Germany in demanding an immediate end to the “humanitarian catastrophe.”
  • Over 100 aid organizations, including MSF and Oxfam, reported that their staff, including doctors and aid workers, are “wasting away” due to starvation, with 900,000 children facing hunger.
  • Ceasefire negotiations between Israel and Hamas remain stalled.
  • Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu called its bombing of an iconic Catholic church a “mistake.”

Scott and Ted are best friends who pride themselves on finding common ground despite the fact that they’re on opposite sides of the political divide. But agreement has been elusive on Gaza. Scott is an ardent supporter of Israel whereas Ted is a harsh critic of what he calls genocide.

Get ready for a thoughtful yet passionate argument about the crisis in the Middle East.

 

 

 

DeProgram with Ted Rall and John Kiriakou: “France Recognizes Palestine”

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On “DeProgram with Ted Rall and John Kiriakou,” where fearless political cartoonist Ted Rall and courageous CIA whistleblower John Kiriakou dissect the world’s most urgent controversies, it’s another busy news day where there’s much to be unspun.

  • France’s groundbreaking decision to recognize Palestine at the UN takes center stage. President Macron says the move is designed to support Gaza’s civilians amid famine hitting civilians, aid workers and journalists because Israel refuses to allow food into the Occupied Territory. Israeli and U.S. leaders, including Trump and Rubio, have condemned it as reckless, arguing it bolsters Hamas and undermines peace efforts. Netanyahu says Gaza is “too close” to Tel Aviv. France, however, sees it as a step toward a two-state solution, potentially inspiring other G7 nations.
  • Democratic lawmakers, including Robert Garcia and Summer Lee, raise rhetorical alarm over masked ICE agents using unmarked vehicles, citing constitutional concerns and public fear, as reported by The Guardian. DHS defends the practice, claiming masks protect agents from gang threats, while critics argue it enables impersonation and erodes accountability under the Fourth Amendment.
  • Next, let’s look into Ghislaine Maxwell’s recent DOJ interviews, where her attorney confirmed she answered all questions honestly, fueling speculation what exactly she shared in terms of Epstein-related testimony. No clemency offers have been made yet, but a House subpoena signals growing pressure to uncover more about Epstein’s network. Trump has deflected questions about a pardon, calling it something he “hasn’t thought about,” while critics question the timing of the meetings.
  • Finally, Trump’s provocative plan to forcibly hospitalize mentally ill and the homeless sparks debate, with Democrats decrying it as a civil liberties violation. Trump says it’s about public safety but faces backlash for its authoritarian overtones.

Tune in live at 5 pm ET or stream 24/7 on DeProgram for unfiltered insights into these seismic issues!

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TMI Show Ep 188: “Gaza: Now It’s U.S./Israel Against the World”

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After nearly two years of brutal genocide by Israel against the beleaguered population of the Israeli-occupied Gaza Strip, the world is at a turning point: support for Israel has never been lower, and it’s only going to get worse. “The TMI Show with hosts Ted Rall and Manila Chan,” drops truth bombs on the world’s hottest issue that the mainstream media is terrified of!

France’s bombshell decision to recognize Palestine as a state, announced by President Emmanuel Macron, is a major game changer certain to prompt other big countries to do so and demand an end to Israel’s ethnic cleansing. In the boldest move of his presidency, Macron formally declared France’s commitment to a “just and durable peace” in the Middle East, making it the first G7 nation—and permanent member of the Security Council—to take this step. The announcement, set for the UN General Assembly in September, highlights famine among Gaza doctors and journalists, images of staving and dying babies, and has infuriated the Trump administration as it runs interference for Netanyahu’s far-right extremist government.

Plus:

  • President Trump’s new executive order attacks “endemic vagrancy” by redirecting funds to forcibly rehouse the homeless, including addicts and the mentally ill, in treatment centers that don’t exist. The controversial plan prioritizes involuntary commitment and “assisted outpatient treatment.” It’s a right-wing move to whitewash gangster capitalism and address public safety at the expense of individual rights.
  • Thailand and Cambodia are teetering on war after deadly border clashes killed 12 Thais, with F-16s and artillery escalating tensions. The century-old dispute has flared since a May skirmish. Thai politics are also reeling after PM Shinawatra’s ousting over a leaked call.
  • The China-EU summit exposed trade frictions, with Ursula von der Leyen slamming China’s subsidized electric vehicles. President Xi Jinping deflected, urging closer ties amid U.S. tariff threats. It’s a high-stakes economic showdown.
  • A test of the four-day workweek trial resulted in happier, less burned-out workers with no pay cuts. Over 90% of companies kept the 32-hour schedule. Could this reshape the global workplace?

DeProgram with Ted Rall and John Kiriakou: “Iran Is Burning”

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On the “DeProgram show” with political cartoonist Ted Rall and CIA whistleblower John Kiriakou, we’re dissecting urgent global crises with unflinching clarity. We confront the escalating starvation crisis in Gaza, where over 100 aid groups, including Save the Children, blame Israel’s blockade for mass hunger. Gaza’s health ministry reporting 43 deaths from malnutrition in just days. We probe the horrific state of Gaza’s doctors, who are too malnourished to remain standing, much less treat patients effectively. The Guardian reports medical staff fainting from hunger, with 21 children dying in three days due to starvation, as hospitals buckle under the crisis.

In the U.S., we examine the case of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, where lawyers demand the Trump administration and Kristi Noem cease inflammatory rhetoric labeling him a “monster,” raising free speech concerns after a judge barred his ICE detention.

In Ukraine, we analyze President Zelensky’s response to domestic protests over entrenched corruption, as public unrest grows amid wartime struggles, with Zelensky proposing renewed talks with Russia to end the conflict.

We also tackle congressional calls for more Jeffrey Epstein files, amid Trump’s past ties to the financier, fueling debates over transparency and accountability as Congress goes home early to dodge the heat.

Finally, Iran. Why are fires breaking out all over?

TMI Show Ep 186: “Are Lower Prices Bad?”

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China’s cutthroat business world is making prices cheaper for consumers. But deflation could cause a depression. That’s the economic paradox we’re talking about on the “TMI Show with Ted Rall and Manila Chan”!

China’s “involution” crisis: fierce competition and overcapacity are strangling industries. A hot new technology or product sparks a frenzy of copycats, with hundreds of Chinese manufacturers then flooding the market. They slash prices, ramp up production, and battle for survival, often with razor-thin margins or outright losses. Local governments fuel the chaos, backing hometown champs with cash and clout, pushing industries like steel, solar, and electric vehicles into a brutal race to the bottom.

Take BYD, China’s EV giant, which slashed prices on nearly two dozen models in May, only to get a slap on the wrist from a government-linked auto group for sparking “price wars.” Xi Jinping is on the case, vowing to curb this “disorderly competition” and outdated capacity. With Trump’s tariffs slamming exports and a slowing economy piling on unsold goods, China’s facing a deflationary spiral—its GDP deflator has tanked for eight straight quarters.

The People’s Daily warns that price wars could drive out quality players. Can China tame this self-defeating cycle, or is it too late? Could something like that happen here?

Plus: “Black Sabbath” member Ozzy Osbourne’s legacy celebrated after his passing at 76.

House Speaker Mike Johnson sends Congress home early to duck releasing the Epstein files.

Cannabis and psychedelics show promise for eating disorders.

Somerville’s cat mayor race heats up.

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TMI Show Ep 185: “Los Angeles Times, R.I.P.”

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Things get personal on today’s “The TMI Show” with hosts Ted Rall and Manila Chan, diving into what looks like the beginning of the final death rattle at the Los Angeles Times—the paper Ted sued all the way to the Supreme Court for five years!

Billionaire owner Patrick Soon-Shiong, a biotech billionaire being sued for sleazy machinations that killed breast cancer victims, paid half a billion for the Times back in 2018, promising he’d run and fund the paper as a public trust for 100 years or more. The paper’s union, suckered by Pat’s promises, cooperated with him as he moved the paper to the suburbs, put his young daughter in charge and bizarrely tried to turn it into a TV cooking channel.

Now he’s dropped a bombshell on “The Daily Show,” announcing that he plans to take the 143-year-old paper public within a year, oddly inspired by the Green Bay Packers’ fan-ownership model. He says he wants to “democratize” the Times, letting readers own a piece of the action. But why now? Because no one wants to buy it.

The paper is hemorrhaging cash—losing $30-50 million annually—with over 20% of its newsroom slashed, including 115 layoffs this year. High-profile editor exits and controversies, like the censored Kamala Harris endorsement, have tanked newsroom morale and trust. Soon-Shiong even rolled out an AI “bias meter” to win back readers, but financial woes and editorial turmoil continue under his mercurial, uninformed rule.

Going public could pump in cash—or it could fail like the WeWork IPO. With debt, staff unrest, and digital hurdles looming, this looks less like a bold gambit than the dying gasp of a once-proud institution? Ted and Manila unpack this high-stakes pivot at the nation’s fourth-biggest daily paper and what it means for journalism’s future.

Plus:

  • Etan Patz’s murder conviction overturned, facing retrial or release.
  • Malcolm-Jamal Warner’s tragic drowning at the same beach that killed Ted’s friend in Costa Rica, at 54.
  • Trump pulls U.S. out of UNESCO again, claiming that criticism of Israel’s genocide is anti-Semitic.
  • New $250 U.S. “visa integrity fee” required for all US travelers. Will tourism tank?

 

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