DeProgram with John Kiriakou and Ted Rall Will Hegseth Resign? | DeProgram with Ted Rall and John Kiriakou
Dec 3, 2025
Pressure mounts on Pete Hegseth as he faces backlash over a controversial boat incident, raising questions about accountability. Republicans are betting against voter anger over rising healthcare costs due to expiring Obamacare subsidies. Meanwhile, Belgium grapples with the dilemma of seizing Russian assets for Ukraine while seeking legal indemnity. In schools, the rise of deepfake 'nudifying' software poses a crisis for students, with humiliating AI-generated images circulating. Legal consequences for such AI abuses are increasingly severe.
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Redistricting Creates Fragile Stability
- Ted Rall and John Kiriakou argue Republican redistricting has produced artificial stability and now risks large swings.
- Diluting safe districts can make 50–60 House seats suddenly competitive in a wave election.
Treat Basic Needs As Public Goods
- Ted Rall argues basic needs—healthcare, education, food, housing—should be highly subsidized or free.
- He encourages public provision to prevent medical bankruptcies and protect people from catastrophic events.
Family Impact Of A Drunk Driver
- John Kiriakou recounts his son being hit by a heroin-impaired driver and losing his rowing scholarship.
- He describes the long-term injuries, lost opportunities, and enormous medical bills that followed.