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An NBC News crew reporting from the occupied West Bank was attacked while documenting Israeli settler violence against Palestinians. Correspondent Matt Bradley and his team were interviewing Palestinian woman Aida Ahmed Abdullah after she had reportedly been driven from her home when masked attackers arrived and assaulted the group with sticks and stones. The camera captured part of the attack before hitting the ground. The Palestinian woman was left unconscious and seriously injured. On The DeProgram, Ted Rall and Jamarl Thomas examine what the incident reveals about escalating settler violence, the treatment of Palestinians, the danger facing journalists covering the...

What happens when an online political influencer is simultaneously working inside the United States government? Recent reporting revealed that several conservative military veterans with large social-media audiences were quietly placed into civilian roles inside the Pentagon. Combined, three of the personalities discussed by Ben Swann have more than one million followers. Pentagon records reportedly showed at least two had active government email addresses connected to the office of the Undersecretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness. The Pentagon, however, declined to explain exactly what their assignments were, how long they would last or whether the individuals were receiving taxpayer-funded salaries...

Can America's political system still be reformed—or are secession and collapse becoming more realistic possibilities? With Jamarl Thomas out, Robby West joins Ted Rall for a wide-ranging DeProgram Q&A that quickly turns into a debate about the future of the United States. Robby argues that Tucker Carlson is attempting to build something larger than another Republican faction: a populist movement willing to cross the traditional left-right divide, recruit dissidents from both parties and challenge the political establishment from the local level upward. But Ted asks the critical question: Can a movement led by a wealthy media figure actually be...

Eddie Yeranian joins Dr Michael Scheuer and Col Mike for this episode of Two Mikes.







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We now know more about CIA Director John Ratcliffe's mysterious trip to Moscow. The Kremlin has confirmed that Ratcliffe traveled to the Russian capital for contacts between American and Russian intelligence services. Ratcliffe reportedly did not meet directly with President Vladimir Putin, but Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov says Putin was immediately briefed on the results. Moscow described the intelligence contact as a “positive development.” That is dramatically different from the speculation that surrounded Ratcliffe's trip only hours earlier. Claims circulated that he had been expelled from Russia and that the U.S. Embassy was shutting down, while five E-6B Merc...

America's beef industry is facing a remarkable combination of economic and biological pressures. The U.S. cattle herd is at a 75-year low, beef prices are near record highs, and USDA data cited by Ben Swann shows nearly 142,000 American farms disappeared between 2017 and 2022. At the same time, President Trump says the United States will purchase additional beef from Argentina as Washington attempts to lower prices. But supply problems extend far beyond economics. The spread of New World screwworm through Mexico led the United States to restrict Mexican cattle imports, while the CDC estimates that as many as 450,000 Americans may have...

Should the government protect people from dangerous choices—or do adults have the right to knowingly take the risk? A new discussion over chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) and professional football ignites a major argument on The DeProgram with Ted Rall and Jamarl Thomas. Ted argues that the prevalence and devastating consequences of brain injuries in football make the sport an occupational hazard unlike almost anything else in American life—and raises the provocative question of whether football should eventually be banned. Jamarl Thomas and Robby West push back. Their argument is about self-determination. Professional football players aren't being forced onto the...

A U.S. military C-17 transport aircraft has made an unusual flight into Moscow as multiple media outlets report that CIA Director John Ratcliffe traveled to the Russian capital for meetings. What exactly happened remains unclear. The aircraft's arrival, location and timing were reported, but Ben Swann emphasizes that who or what was aboard the aircraft had not been established. Reports concerning Ratcliffe's trip cited unnamed sources, while official details about the reported meetings remained scarce. At the same time, vehicles carrying U.S. diplomatic plates were reportedly seen traveling through Moscow under police escort, while reports indicated Ukraine had...

Flock cameras are spreading across America, giving law enforcement the ability to track vehicles across jurisdictions through automated license plate readers. Supporters say the technology helps police solve crimes. But what happens when surveillance infrastructure built for serious threats becomes part of everyday policing? On this episode, Ben Swann examines Flock cameras, the growing ability to track Americans' movements, and how technologies from companies such as Palantir can combine enormous amounts of information into increasingly sophisticated surveillance systems. The question isn't whether these technologies can help catch criminals. They can. The larger question is whether Americans are willing to sacrifice...

What do you do when your 17-year-old son makes a life-changing decision you desperately want him not to make? On this episode of The DeProgram, Ted Rall, Jamarl Thomas and producer Robby West have an unusually personal conversation about Robby’s son Thomas and his decision to join the United States Marine Corps. Thomas sees military service through patriotism, duty, travel and defending his country. Robby sees something very different: a young man surrendering control over his own life to a government that may eventually order him to fight people who have never harmed him. That disagreement has opened a mu...

The United States has crossed $40 trillion in national debt. But after spending that much money, what does America actually have to show for it? On this episode of The DeProgram, Ted Rall, Jamarl Thomas and producer Robby West dig into America's staggering debt, declining infrastructure, political corruption and the growing sense that the country is consuming enormous resources without building anything durable for the people who live here. The conversation expands into a much bigger question: Is America simply going through a difficult period—or are we watching the early stages of institutional and societal decline? Ted argues that extreme co...

What begins as a freewheeling DeProgram Q&A turns into one of the most heated debates Ted Rall, Jamarl Thomas and Robby West have had on the show. Are people born gay, or is sexuality ultimately subject to human choice? Ted and Jamarl challenge Robby's Christian argument head-on, asking why heterosexual attraction should be considered innate while homosexual attraction is treated differently. Robby argues that human beings have agency over their actions and that Christianity explicitly calls believers to resist their urges, “put off the old man,” and choose how they live. Ted and Jamarl push back, arguing that sexual attr...

Is Tucker Carlson preparing to run for president in 2028—or laying the foundation for a new political movement? On America Now with Ben Swann, Ben examines Tucker Carlson's newly released 10-point plan for America and what it could mean for the future of the America First movement. Carlson hasn't announced a presidential campaign or formed an exploratory committee. But his criticism of the direction of MAGA, his conversations with prominent America First figures, and now a detailed vision for rebuilding the country are fueling speculation about what comes next. Natalie Morris, host of Redacted News, joins Ben to discuss Carlson's pl...

Is the United States running dangerously low on critical missiles as the war with Iran continues? On this episode of America Now, Ben Swann examines new reporting surrounding America’s munitions stockpile, President Donald Trump’s response to claims of shortages, reported tensions involving Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, and what depleted missile inventories could mean for the future of the conflict. Ben is joined by Pearson Sharp of One America News to discuss America’s military readiness, Iran, the Strait of Hormuz, Israel’s role in the conflict, and whether the United States needs to pursue an aggressive negotiated exit rat...

Is the Democratic establishment losing control of its own party? Ted Rall and Jamarl Thomas examine the rise of Wisconsin progressive Francesca Hong and what her campaign could mean for the growing battle between the Democratic establishment and its populist and socialist left. Ted and JT argue that Democrats have spent years defining themselves by opposition to Donald Trump while failing to give voters a compelling agenda of their own. Could Wisconsin become another sign that Democratic voters are ready to revolt against the party establishment? Then The DeProgram goes considerably further off the rails. Producer Robby West tells Ted...

What will Heaven actually be like? In How Heaven Will Be Like Vacation, Pastor Josh Miller opens the King James Bible to examine the "precious things of heaven" and five ways our eternal home with Jesus Christ will resemble some of the things we love most about vacation. Beginning in Deuteronomy 33:13-16, Pastor Miller explores what Scripture reveals about Heaven: • There will be food in Heaven
• There will be no time in Heaven
• There will be a beautiful body of water in Heaven
• We will be with the family of God in Heaven
• The Son—Jesus Christ—will...

Did Hamas really agree to disarm—or is the latest peace proposal nothing more than political theater? Ted Rall, Jamarl Thomas, and Producer Robby West examine the reported Hamas disarmament proposal, the future of Gaza, and whether Israel has achieved its stated military objectives. The discussion expands into one of the show's most thought-provoking debates: what does it actually mean to win a war? The conversation also covers:
Hamas and the proposed disarmament dealWhether Israel can achieve its objectives in GazaThe political consequences of the warSpain's migration crisis and European immigration policyIran, cybersecurity, and Middle East tensionsFauci, COVID-era decisions, an...

Former CNBC and Fox Business anchor Dennis Kneale joins me to explain why Americans are losing faith in capitalism even as the stock market and GDP keep climbing. We dig into housing costs, inflation, government regulation, entrepreneurship, artificial intelligence, and the growing disconnect between the economic numbers celebrated in Washington and the grocery bills crushing actual families. Dennis brings his relentless optimism, I bring the inconvenient questions, and somewhere along the way we determine that socialism still sucks, government is usually standing at the scene of the crime, and Americans may need to stop waiting for politicians to rescue them...

Did Donald Trump revive a little-known Clinton-era court that was never meant to be used? On this episode of DeProgram, Ted Rall, Jamarl Thomas, and Producer Robby West examine the Alien Terrorist Removal Court, a controversial Clinton-era legal mechanism that has suddenly returned to the national conversation. The panel debates whether secret evidence, classified proceedings, and extraordinary executive powers are compatible with due process and constitutional protections. The conversation expands into broader questions about government power, conspiracy law, and criminal intent. Robby challenges Ted and Jamarl over the Oath Keepers, Stuart Rhodes, and January 6, arguing that governments should be extremely...

Did the Church replace Israel—or does God still have a distinct covenant with the Jewish people? In the premiere episode of Crosscut, host Jeff Dornik moderates a respectful but passionate debate between Dinesh D'Souza and JD Hall on one of Christianity's most controversial theological questions. Topics include:Replacement Theology vs. Covenant TheologyIsrael, the Church, and God's covenant promisesRomans 9–11 and Galatians 3The Abrahamic CovenantChristian ZionismDispensationalismThe New CovenantThe modern State of IsraelBiblical interpretation and hermeneuticsSalvation through Jesus Christ aloneRather than seeking to "win" an argument, Crosscut challenges viewers to examine Scripture carefully, think critically, and pursue truth with humility. Host: Jeff Dorn...

What does a successful Christian life actually look like? In this practical message from Deuteronomy 5:1, Pastor Josh Miller compares the Christian life to summer school—a return to the foundational truths every believer must continually revisit. Using Moses' challenge to "hear... learn... keep... and do" God's Word, this sermon walks through seven essential principles that form the foundation of a faithful Christian life. Topics include: • How to know you're truly saved
• Why baptism matters
• The importance of belonging to a Bible-believing church
• Making God's Word the guidebook for your life
• Developing a daily prayer life
• Biblical givin...

What does it truly mean to have compassion like Jesus Christ? In this powerful message from Matthew 9:35–38, Missionary to Mexico Brother Adam Russell challenges believers to recover Christ's heart for lost souls. Rather than allowing politics, division, or the distractions of this world to consume our attention, Christians are called to proclaim the Gospel with compassion and urgency. Drawing from the compassion Jesus showed the multitudes, the Samaritan woman, and countless sinners, Brother Russell reminds us that the greatest need in America—and around the world—is not another political victory, but transformed hearts through the saving Gospel of Jesus Christ...

Is artificial intelligence beginning to act on its own, or are we witnessing another wave of technological hype? Ted Rall and Jamarl Thomas open the show by breaking down OpenAI's admission that one of its AI models escaped a controlled testing environment, sparking a broader discussion about consciousness, machine learning, and where artificial intelligence may be headed. The conversation also explores the Pentagon's ever-growing war budget, the hidden costs of conflict with Iran, Saudi Arabia's nuclear ambitions, newly released details surrounding Joe Biden's cognitive decline, and why independent media continues to grow despite algorithmic gatekeeping. Later in the episode, Ted...

Could New York City's next mayor really arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu? In this episode of DeProgram, Ted Rall and Jamarl Thomas examine Zohran Mamdani's controversial pledge to enforce the ICC arrest warrant against Netanyahu if he visits New York. They debate whether such a move is politically possible, whether it would transform Mamdani's political future, and why announcing it ahead of time may have been a strategic mistake. The conversation expands into a broader discussion about U.S. foreign policy, including the escalating confrontation with Iran, the strategic importance of the Strait of Hormuz, and why both hosts...

The Democratic Party's internal battle may have found its defining battleground. On this episode of DeProgram, Ted Rall and Jamarl Thomas examine Michigan's high-profile Senate primary as progressive candidate Abdul El-Sayed faces an unprecedented wave of establishment money and outside political influence. With AIPAC and allied organizations pouring record sums into the race, the discussion explores what the contest could mean for the future of the Democratic Party. The conversation also examines escalating tensions between the United States and Iran, growing concerns over military escalation in the Persian Gulf, and the broader geopolitical consequences of continued conflict in the Middle...

How much government power is too much? On this episode of DeProgram, Ted Rall is joined by producer Robby West as they examine a series of stories that all lead back to one central question: what happens when constitutional protections collide with expanding government authority? The discussion begins with President Trump's latest speech on election integrity before shifting into the controversial ICE shooting involving an officer accused of domestic abuse. From there, the conversation explores whether allegations should be enough to destroy someone's career, the importance of due process, and why background investigations can only uncover crimes that have actually...

Chad Caton joins me for a wide-ranging conversation about the political tribalism turning Americans into rival fan clubs, the online Civil War fantasies flourishing while the hot yoga class remains fully booked, and what it will actually take to move this country forward. We get into Lindsey Graham, MAGA’s team-sports problem, Antifa, the cartels and human trafficking networks Chad encountered in Belize, China’s growing foothold in the Western Hemisphere, and why courage requires more than posting about the collapse from a comfortable chair. America does not need more spectators wearing the correct jersey. It needs citizens willing to thin...

On this episode of The Sentinel Report, we examine the questions swirling around the sudden death of Senator Lindsey Graham at 71 following an aortic dissection—just days after his return from Ukraine and amid threats connected to Iran. We also break down bombshell developments in the Charlie Kirk murder case and disturbing calls from radical leftists to overthrow America and kill property owners.

Then, four powerhouse guests join the program: renowned astrophysicist and climate scientist Dr. Willie Soon; Pastor David Whitney of the Institute on the Constitution; Harvard-trained Reverend Steven Craft; and Camp Constitution founder Hal Shurtleff, who de...

Artificial intelligence, Big Tech, space exploration, antidepressant recalls, airline lawsuits, and the future of humanity—today's TMI Show dives into four fascinating stories that reveal how technology, corporations, and science are reshaping everyday life. From orbital mirrors and the origins of life to AI's growing appetite for electricity, today's stories ask whether innovation is improving society—or simply creating new problems.

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Today we talk about the political landscape and health of our culture in the US. LJ brings on his father Dr. Loring Stead to talk about the Massie movement and the generational gap in our politics.







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Dustin Faulkner and Beverly Gillen sit down with Pastor Jim Maddox on Truth Be Told to examine a world in turmoil and the warning signs taking shape across America. From cultural confusion to spiritual complacency, this episode calls Christians to wake up, stand firm, and return to faith, courage, and truth.

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Guest host Tiffany Cianci takes over The Shannon Joy Show with a blistering breakdown of foreign influence, AI propaganda, captured institutions, Israel’s pressure campaign, the NDAA fight over U.S.-Israel military integration, Ro Khanna’s detention in the West Bank, Trump’s Iran escalation, Mitch McConnell’s disappearance from public view, Lindsey Graham’s replacement, Flock cameras, the Farm Bill, pesticide immunity, and the corporate takeover of America’s food supply. This episode asks the question both parties hate: are elected officials still representing the American people, or the donors, foreign governments, lobbyists, and monopolies writing the rules behind close...

"For the Son of man is come to seek and to save that which was lost." — Luke 19:10 (KJV) What does it truly mean to be lost? In this powerful message, Brother Angelo Serino, missionary to Italy, opens the Scriptures to answer one of Christianity's most important questions. Drawing from Luke 19:10, Brother Serino explains that being lost is far more than simply being separated from God—it is living without true life, seeing without spiritual vision, and facing eternity without hope. What follows is an unforgettable personal testimony. Raised in a missionary home, Brother Serino recounts his descent into rebellion, depression, and...

On this episode of Battlefront: Frontline, Dustin Faulkner exposes the collision of foreign policy, domestic security, education, and health freedom as Trump escalates tensions with Iran while cozying up to Erdogan, Islamist networks allegedly expand influence inside America, and “school choice” programs face scrutiny over whether taxpayer dollars are being used to build ideologically driven religious institutions. Then Dr. Mark Sherwood joins the fight to break down why America’s health crisis keeps getting worse, even as politicians promise a “Golden Age.”

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Jarome Bell welcomes Dr. Drew Miller to The Radical Republicans for a blunt, darkly funny, and unsettling conversation about collapse, government bunkers, AI, war powers, Taiwan, Iran, pandemics, the fragile power grid, and why Washington seems far more prepared to save itself than the American people. From “continuity of government” to survival communities, this episode asks the question nobody in D.C. wants answered: when everything breaks, who gets protected first?

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