Q&A | DeProgram with Ted Rall and Jamarl Thomas

Q&A | DeProgram with Ted Rall and Jamarl Thomas

From DeProgram with Ted Rall and Jamarl Thomas by Ted Rall and Jamarl Thomas

June 3, 2026 · 1h 18m

About this episode

Ted Rall and Jamarl Thomas host a live Q&A discussing various current events and personal stories.

Have a question for Ted and/or co-host Jamarl Thomas? Join the hosts of "DeProgram" for a full hour of nothing but LIVE Q&A! Any topic, any question, goes—it's up to you. We discussed: Middle East Escalation: Iran launched multiple strikes on Kuwait’s airport and US facilities in Bahrain, damaging terminals and fuel tanks. This appears to be retaliation for US actions, raising questions about the fragile Israel-Lebanon ceasefire. Albania Protests: Locals protested and burned the prime minister’s home over selling protected coastal land to Jared Kushner for a luxury resort in one of Europe’s poorest countries. Biblical Views on Immigration: Debate on whether Scripture requires welcoming foreigners/strangers. Robby argued for kindness but not open borders harming citizens; others cited Old/New Testament calls to treat sojourners well. COVID Lab Leak & Mandates: Discussion of Wuhan lab origin (accidental leak per CIA), Fauci’s conflicts, politicization, and unjust firings. Calls for reinstating workers and back pay. NYC Mayor Mamdani Grade: Ted gave early-term Mayor Mamdani a B/B+ for accessibility and taxing the rich but criticized unfilled economic development post and…

People in this episode

Hosts: Ted Rall, Jamarl Thomas

Topics covered

  • Middle East Escalation
  • Albania Protests
  • Biblical Views on Immigration
  • COVID Lab Leak & Mandates
  • NYC Mayor Evaluation
  • Family War Stories
  • Capitalism & Left Governance

Keywords

  • Middle East
  • Albania
  • immigration
  • COVID
  • NYC Mayor
  • family stories
  • capitalism

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Iran, Kuwait, Bahrain, Albania

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