DeProgram with Ted Rall and Jamarl Thomas DeProgram with Ted Rall and Jamarl Thomas

Q&A | DeProgram with Ted Rall and Jamarl Thomas

May 18, 2026

Summary

Ted Rall, Jamarl Thomas, and Robbie West discuss raising the minimum wage to match productivity, arguing that current federal rates are severely outdated. They debate the societal risks of automation, particularly regarding trucking jobs, and the need for government intervention to maintain stability. The hosts also address accusations of Robbie’s right-wing views and his theological stance against Christian Zionism, linking it to dispensationalism.

Topics discussed

Sponsors: Side and Quo Show intro and Q&A format explanation Wages, productivity, and minimum wage debate Sponsor: RSS.com Automation, unemployment, and social stability Industrial jobs, infrastructure, and political will Nationalism, racism, and political dealbreakers Christian Zionism and dispensationalism critique Hot dogs, sandwiches, and abortion ethics French family history and parenting styles Sponsor: Rumble Premium Coffee, Renaissance, and theological debates Outro and closing remarks
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