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

Q&A | DeProgram with Ted Rall and Jamarl Thomas

May 20, 2026

Summary

Ted Rall and Jamarl Thomas host a Q&A session, discussing an unusually expensive pro-Israel ad on Rumble and Thomas’s perspective on childhood trauma versus medical neglect. They analyze the political viability of insurgent candidates like Thomas Massie and Tucker Carlson for 2028, arguing that economic pain drives voter change. The hosts also address AI’s impact on jobs, the necessity of supporting third parties to break the two-party system, and recent news regarding a potential indictment of Raul Castro.

Topics discussed

Sponsors and show introduction Rumble Studio ads and Telegram trolls Processing trauma and accepting reality Journalism career and celebrity encounters Tommy Massie and Tucker Carlson political runs Google layoffs and AI impact on workers Living in Jakarta and remote work Political cynicism and third-party movements False flag operations and historical precedents AI Buddhist monk and the nature of priesthood Worst US Presidents and show wrap-up
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