DeProgram with Ted Rall and John Kiriakou: “Now Trump’s Robbing Banks”

<p>On the “DeProgram” show with political cartoonist Ted Rall and CIA whistleblower John Kiriakou, we dissect the most urgent global and domestic issues with incisive clarity and de-program you from propaganda. </p><p><strong>• Trump Takes DC: </strong>Rumors of a Trump-driven federal takeover of Washington, DC could end “home rule.” Congress may impose sweeping control, citing crime, governance—and “Big Balls.” </p><p><strong>• Lone Star Chaos: </strong>Texas faces intensifying political clashes, as Democratic state leaders resist federal overreach on voting rights. Recent gerrymandering efforts by both parties threaten electoral fairness. </p><p><strong>• Trump Robs the Banks: </strong>First the colleges. Then the law firms. In his latest shakedown, Trump accuses banks of discriminatory practices against him personally (of course) and conservatives in general. </p><p><strong>• Japan Wants to Re-Arm: </strong>At this 80th anniversary of Hiroshima and Nagasaki’s bombings, the Japanese increasingly believe the post-World War II constitution, which guarantees a peaceful Japan, is obsolete. </p><p><strong>• Trump Takes Over Gaza Aid: </strong>Trump’s envoy, Steve Witkoff, says the US wants to take over control of Gaza humanitarian aid, raising fears of sidelining Palestinian autonomy, exposing Israeli genocide and putting US troops in harm’s way. </p><p><strong>• Israel-Palestinian Statehood (some exceptions apply): </strong>Recent recognitions by France, the UK and Canada give hope to Palestine, but two of those carry some big conditions. </p><p><strong>• Bennett’s Warning: </strong>Former PM Naftali Bennett calls Israel a “leper state” in the US, citing growing isolation. • Israel Censors Bomb Damage: Iran’s 12-day strikes on Israel face heavy censorship, obscuring the conflict’s real toll. Reports suggest</p>