The Forever 60-Day Wars | DeProgram with Ted Rall and Jamarl Thomas

The Forever 60-Day Wars | DeProgram with Ted Rall and Jamarl Thomas

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

May 6, 2026 · 1h 1m

About this episode

The episode discusses US foreign policy regarding Iran, the implications of Trump's actions, and the recent election outcomes in key states.

Conflict reporter/writer/cartoonist Ted Rall and political analyst Jamarl Thomas deprogram you from mainstream media every weekday at 9 AM EST. Today we discuss: • Trump has used up his 60-day window to attack Iran without Congressional approval under the War Powers Act, so he’s resorting to a novel argument. Secretary of State Marco Rubio says Operation Epic Fury is over , and the US has begun Operation Freedom instead—which is now on hold just 48 hours in. Will the US wage its unpopular wars in 60-day increments? • Axios reports Iran and the US are close to agreement on a one-page MOU . The deal would end the current war and launch a 30-day negotiation period for a full deal. Iran would accept a 12-15 year moratorium on uranium enrichment (negotiating duration), commits to no nuclear weapons or weaponization, removes highly enriched uranium, allows enhanced/snap UN inspections, and avoids underground nuclear sites. US agrees to gradually lift sanctions and release billions in frozen funds. Both sides ease restrictions on Strait of Hormuz shipping. • Elections in Indiana, Ohio and Michigan showed that Trump still dominates the Republican Party, and that Democrats seem to have…

People in this episode

Hosts: Ted Rall, Jamarl Thomas

Topics covered

  • US foreign policy
  • Iran nuclear deal
  • Trump administration
  • midterm elections
  • Republican Party
  • Democratic momentum

Keywords

  • Trump
  • Iran
  • War Powers Act
  • Operation Epic Fury
  • Operation Freedom
  • midterm elections
  • Republican Party
  • Democrats
  • nuclear deal
  • sanctions

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Axios

Places: Iran, United States, Indiana, Ohio, Michigan

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