

The Deprogram
JT, Hakim, and Yugopnik
What do an Iraqi, a Balkan Slav and a Texan have in common? A burning hatred for the system. Oh, and a podcast. Say no to eating out of the trash can of ideology. Join us on a journey exploring and critically assessing the perceived “normalcy” of late-stage capitalism. The only truly international, global, and anti-capitalist podcast you’ll find. SUPPORT US on PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/TheDeprogram FOLLOW US on Twitter @TheDeprogramPod
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Aug 3, 2024 • 15min
Episode 141 - The Boys Come Together
This podcast features a hilarious reunion filled with banter about sugary beverages and past experiences. The speakers navigate city streets with a protective local, leading to amusing tales, including a cantaloupe mishap. They dive into cultural quirks of consumer behavior, sharing anecdotes about peculiar high-end products and societal norms. The conversation also humorously explores the cash economy in Iraq, highlighting invoicing and the challenges of transitioning to card payments.

Jul 26, 2024 • 1h 4min
Episode 140 - More Like Project Stupid
Dive into humorous cultural stereotypes about Albanians and laugh along with quirky anecdotes about camping mishaps. Explore the speaker's lighthearted transition from smoking to vaping, comparing nicotine cultures in the U.S. and Europe. Discover the political implications of dismantling key government agencies and the rise of a billionaire candidate threatening environmental protections. Emphasize the importance of grassroots movements over electoral complacency, championing collective action for real change.

Jul 21, 2024 • 1h 11min
Episode 139 - Great Replacement of Deez Nuts
Exploration of differences between American and European behaviors, history of ancient civilizations, controversial book with racist ideologies, dehumanizing portrayals of brown people, spread of extreme conspiracy theories and racism in society, contradictions in religious identity, challenges of defining 'whiteness' and critiquing anti-immigrant sentiment.

Jul 12, 2024 • 18min
Episode 138 - First Deprogram Presidential Debate
The podcast kicks off with a hilarious satirical presidential debate, featuring quirky candidates and a humorous moderator. Serious discussions follow, tackling economic struggles like skyrocketing home prices and the impact of the pandemic. Sparks fly during a heated exchange on welfare and landlordism, igniting fierce emotions. As candidates clash over taxation and national debt, they delve into wealth distribution and reforms, advocating for a fairer system that lessens the super wealthy's influence. It's a wild mix of humor and serious political critique!

Jul 5, 2024 • 1h 21min
Episode 137 - Know Your Enemy - Fascist Militants
The podcast delves into the perilous world of family demolitions work and examines the activities of fascist militant groups like the Proud Boys. It also explores the rise and decline of the English Defense League, discussing fear, heightism, and economic catalysts that foster fascist ideologies.

Jun 28, 2024 • 1h 15min
Episode 136 - Send New(d)s #14: Flavor Blasted War Crimes
This discussion kicks off with practical tips to avoid blood clots during travel. It humorously navigates medical anxieties while exploring vibrant car culture and culinary delights. The hosts debate flavor-blasted snacks before diving into serious topics like Ukraine's military aid and the Israel-Hezbollah conflict. They critique marketing missteps with Coca-Cola in Bangladesh and ponder the absurdity of political life through the lens of figures like Hunter Biden. Throughout, there's a blend of comedic insight and critical commentary on pressing global issues.

Jun 21, 2024 • 1h 8min
UNLOCKED: Episode 117 - What We Boutta Do 2 - The Streets
A humorous discussion on potential ad scenarios for a neural link product, exploring sponsors and awkward ad interruptions. The episode delves into the history and strategies of revolutions, contrasting coups with mass movements and discussing revolutionary movements in China, Cuba, and Italy. It also explores economic downturns, automation, and the necessity of socialism to prevent societal decline, urging diligent organizing efforts for successful revolution.

Jun 14, 2024 • 1h 29min
Episode 135 - What We Boutta Do 3 - "Post" Revolution
The podcast covers topics like regional beverage preferences, bizarre medical mishaps, defending socialist revolutions, preparation post-revolution, and revolutionary strategies for managing institutions. It also highlights the importance of rooting revolutionary theory in practice and investing in children for successful movements.

Jun 7, 2024 • 16min
Episode 134 - Dark Brandon
Discussions about Biden's gaffes at the Iowa State Fair, politically charged topics like building a railroad across the Indian Ocean, verbal blunders of a specific political figure, humor around Joe Biden's dogs, and the possibility of a White House dog becoming President.

May 31, 2024 • 1h 20min
Episode 133 - Secret Agent Aleksa (Ft. Boy Boy)
Secret Agent Aleksa and Boy Boy discuss the challenges of unique names and handwriting, creating communist propaganda, espionage adventures, exposing war crimes, and spreading radical ideas on YouTube. They also promote the podcast merchandise.