Political cartoonist Ted Rall and CIA whistleblower John Kiriakou deprogram you from mainstream media every weekday at 9 AM EST.
Today we discuss:
• Poor staffing and conditions at American nursing homes is highlighted by an explosion that killed two people at a Bristol County PA facility that has repeatedly been cited for failure to comply with regulations.
• Ukraine suggests a DMZ in the east. A 20-point US/Ukrainian plan includes NATO-style security guarantees and a road toward EU membership. Meanwhile, two Moscow cops are killed by a bomber near the site of the car bombing of a Russian general.
• German lawmakers accuse far-right AfD lawmakers of spying for Russia.
• Libyan general and 7 others die in a plane crash in Turkey.
DeProgram with John Kiriakou and Ted Rall