DeProgram with John Kiriakou and Ted Rall Fly the Fiendish Skies | DeProgram with Ted Rall and John Kiriakou
Dec 16, 2025
A JetBlue pilot raises alarms about a military jet flying recklessly over Venezuelan airspace, risking civilian safety. In a surprising political twist, right-wing José Antonio Kast wins the Chilean presidency amid a regional shift towards conservative governance. Trump’s controversial designation of street fentanyl as a weapon of mass destruction sparks debate, while the U.S. military's actions against alleged drug boats bring civilian casualties into focus. Finally, the first female head of MI6 highlights the growing threats from Russia as global tensions rise.
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CIA Tactics To Force Regime Leaders Out
- John Kiriakou recounts CIA tactics to force regime leaders into flight, including recruiting pilots to divert planes for capture.
- He cites the attempted recruitment of Maduro's private pilot as an operational example mirroring past tactics like the Noriega capture.
Close Airspace Before Military Operations
- If you plan covert or coercive operations, shut down or restrict civilian airspace to prevent collisions and near-misses.
- Tell civilian carriers and enforce closures rather than making public threats without operational safeguards.
Executive Orders Replace Congressional Action
- Weak congressional leadership drives presidents to rely heavily on executive orders, producing fragile, reversible changes.
- John Kiriakou argues Mike Johnson's failure and Senate inaction push the administration toward unilateral governance.