Join hosts Ted Rall and John Kiriakou on this riveting episode of DeProgram as they tackle three seismic issues in U.S. foreign and domestic affairs. First, they dive into the high-stakes Ukraine peace talks, where U.S. diplomacy navigates a delicate path amid Russia’s advances and global pressure for resolution. Next, they unpack the intensifying U.S. sanctions on Venezuela, fueling economic chaos and regional instability with far-reaching consequences. Finally, they explore the Supreme Court’s latest clash over the 14th Amendment, a domestic showdown with profound implications for civil rights and constitutional law. With their sharp insights and fearless commentary, Rall and Kiriakou cut through the spin, delivering clarity on these pivotal moments. This episode is essential for anyone craving a deeper understanding of the forces shaping America’s role at home and abroad. Tune in to DeProgram for unfiltered analysis that challenges conventional narratives and equips you with the knowledge to navigate today’s complex world. Subscribe now, catch the episode on your favorite platform, and join the conversation about the future of U.S. policy and justice. Don’t miss this chance to stay informed and engaged with the issues that matter most.
Good Luck with Sanctions
The Russian invasion of Ukraine prompted the usual American response of imposing economic sanctions on Russia and Russian nationals. You only have to look at Cuba and Iran to see how consistently ineffective sanctions are. To the contrary, they tend to increase the popularity of the targeted government as a a siege mentality sets in.
Support People by Killing Other People
American politicians and television viewers have been deeply moved by images of the suffering people of Ukraine. Unfortunately, the main response has been to impose brutal sanctions on Russia that will destroy the Russian people but not their leaders, who are well insulated from the effect of sanctions. If humanitarianism is the point here, what about the people, the human beings, of Russia?
Sorry Your Flat Screen TV Is Taking a Little Longer Than Usual
Tens of millions of Afghans face hunger and starvation this winter due to the collapse of the Afghanistan economy. As Americans whine that supply chain issues have slowed their ability to receive consumer goods, Afghans have a real supply-chain problem: they can’t get food because the United States has frozen the new Taliban government’s funds and refuses to lift brutal economic sanctions.
