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Ted Rall

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Leftist political cartoonist, columnist, and graphic novelist. Pulitzer finalist and RFK Journalism Award winner. Fierce takes on justice, politics, and culture. "What's Left?" New Book Out May 1st! Subscribe/Support: tedrall.substack.com

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Ted Rall @tedrall.bsky.social · 13h
This time, I’m turning my attention to the contest for the 2028 Democratic presidential nomination. The person to beat, I believe, is former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg. rall.com/2026/09/30/i...
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It's Pete Buttigieg's Nomination to Lose - Ted Rall's Rallblog
It’s that time again, and I know you’re excited: time to start handicapping the 2028 presidential campaign. First, for my left-of-the-Democrats readers—in other words, my fellow travelers—a disclaimer...
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Ted Rall @tedrall.bsky.social · 22h
The Lie Master rall.com/comic/the-li...
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The Lie Master
Trump is famous for his lies, but increasingly he is not only lying about matters of little or no importance; he is lying when telling the truth would be more personally and politically advantageous.
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Ted Rall @tedrall.bsky.social · 22h
Mamdani sells out to Zionist fabulists. Today at 9 am ET LIVE and streaming all day 24-7 on the ‘DeProgram Show’ www.youtube.com/live/kRj7w1B... with tedrall.bsky.social and Jamarl Thomas #NYC #Cornell #Trump
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NYC Mayor Targets Fictional Anti-Semitism | DeProgram with Ted Rall and Jamarl Thomas
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Ted Rall @tedrall.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Live 10 AM ET Tuesday! A DOGE insider breaks his silence, DraftKings faces questions about AI, and two unusual health stories examine grumpy aging men and the hidden burdens of having a larger bust. On today’s TMI Show with Ted Rall and Manila Chan... www.youtube.com/@TMinfoShow/...
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The TMI Show with Ted Rall and Manila Chan
SUBSCRIBE! It's free! Controversial cartoonist Ted Rall and political analyst Manila Chan reunite on a daily livestream called "The TMI Show" (Ted Manila Information Show). Mon-Fri 10am ET. Catch th...
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Ted Rall @tedrall.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
President Trump delivered a startling speech at the United Nations General Assembly in which he threatened to annihilate Iran with nuclear weapons. Even more shocking, journalists and international statesmen largely greeted this insane outburst with a shrug.
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Ted Rall @tedrall.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Huge FBI leak imperils staff. UAE says Bibi knew, lied, about 10/7. Today at 9 am ET LIVE and streaming all day 24-7 on the ‘DeProgram Show’ www.youtube.com/live/M5g2E7m... with tedrall.bsky.social and Jamarl Thomas #DeProgram #FBI #Israel
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I Die (for the FBI) | DeProgram with Ted Rall and Jamarl Thomas
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Ted Rall @tedrall.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Just Trump Being Trump rall.com/comic/just-t...
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Just Trump Being Trump
President Trump delivered a startling speech at the United Nations General Assembly in which he threatened to annihilate Iran with nuclear weapons. Even more shocking, journalists and international st...
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Ted Rall @tedrall.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
GOP is running scared from Trump’s Iran war. Today at 9 am-10 am ET LIVE and streaming all day 24-7 on the ‘DeProgram Show’ www.youtube.com/live/_-hCtqV... with tedrall.bsky.social and Jamarl Thomas #DeProgram #Iran #Madrid
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GOP Running Scared of Trump’s War | DeProgram with Ted Rall and Jamarl Thomas
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Ted Rall @tedrall.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
After spending like wild men on wars, tax cuts for the rich, and ballroom renovations no one ever asked for or needed, Trump-era Republicans are getting ready to recast themselves as fiscal conservatives as soon as the Democrats take control of the House this fall.
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Ted Rall @tedrall.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Netanyahu UN walkout, Aramco IPCC ties, Iran Hormuz, ICE waste, Russia NATO risk, Italy ban. Today at 9 am ET LIVE and streaming all day 24-7 on the ‘DeProgram Show’ www.youtube.com/live/JUJSGui... with tedrall.bsky.social and Jamarl Thomas #DeProgram #UNGA #Climate
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I’m Not the War Criminal, You Are! | DeProgram with Ted Rall and Jamarl Thomas
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Ted Rall @tedrall.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Live 11 AM ET Friday: Can editorial cartooning be saved—or is the ink already dry? On DMZ America Podcast, editorial cartoonists Ted Rall (from the Left) and Scott Stantis (from the Right) confront their dying craft—a profession to which they dedicated their lives. www.youtube.com/watch?v=fuBH...
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Can Political Cartooning Be Saved? | DMZ America Podcast | Ep 259
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Ted Rall @tedrall.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Today the Party, Tomorrow the Fast rall.com/comic/today-...
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Today the Party, Tomorrow the Fast
After spending like wild men on wars, tax cuts for the rich, and ballroom renovations no one ever asked for or needed, Trump-era Republicans are getting ready to recast themselves as fiscal conservati...
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Ted Rall @tedrall.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
The American people are constantly being told that they can’t have universal healthcare or high-speed rail or free college or any number of other great things citizens of other countries have. Now, however, they don’t even have enough bombs to fight wars. Where is the money going?
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Ted Rall @tedrall.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
LIVE 10 AM ET Tuesday: A mysterious cyanide death resurfaces in the Tylenol murders investigation, DNA reopens a defining chapter of American history, brain-computer interfaces move closer to personalized treatment. On today's TMI Show with Ted Rall and Manila Chan... www.youtube.com/watch?v=ddjV...
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Tylenol Murders Mystery, Jefferson DNA, Brain Implants & AI Snacks | TMI Ep 464
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Ted Rall @tedrall.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Canada prepares for US invasion! ICE hurts another US citizen. Peltola & Collins in trouble. Today at 9 am ET LIVE and streaming all day 24-7 on the ‘DeProgram Show’ www.youtube.com/live/DMjq1a_... with tedrall.bsky.social and Jamarl Thomas #DeProgram #News #Live
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OMG Canada! | DeProgram with Ted Rall and Jamarl Thomas
Live at 9 AM Eastern & Streaming 24-7 Thereafter: Editorial cartoo...
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Ted Rall @tedrall.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Bombs Away rall.com/comic/bombs-...
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Bombs Away
The American people are constantly being told that they can’t have universal healthcare or high-speed rail or free college or any number of other great things citizens of other countries have because ...
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Ted Rall @tedrall.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Trump Threatens to Nuke Iran, ICE, 750K People Kicked Off ACA. Today at 9 am ET LIVE and streaming all day 24-7 on the ‘DeProgram Show’ www.youtube.com/live/BIGo_Eq... with tedrall.bsky.social and Jamarl Thomas #Iran #ICE #ACA
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Trump Threatens to Nuke Iran | DeProgram with Ted Rall and Jamarl Thomas
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Ted Rall @tedrall.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Trump’s pre-midterm offer to send every American adult $5,000 if the GOP retains the House and Senate has fallen flat with voters, not because it’s a bribe, but because they don’t trust him to deliver.
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Ted Rall @tedrall.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Benjamin Moser discusses his book “Anti-Zionism: A Jewish History”, US billions for rich Gulf states. Today at 9 am ET LIVE and streaming all day 24-7 on the ‘DeProgram Show’ www.youtube.com/live/_yJ1unE... with tedrall.bsky.social and Jamarl Thomas #DeProgram #AntiZionism #BenjaminMoser
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Anti-Zionism: A Jewish History (Interview with Benjamin Moser) | DeProgram with Ted Rall and Jamarl
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Ted Rall @tedrall.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Live 10 AM ET Tuesday: A White House press fight creates an unlikely alliance, the FBI offers ICE agents some deeply unromantic dating advice, researchers examine music’s connection to brain health. On today's TMI Show with Ted Rall and Manila Chan... www.youtube.com/watch?v=gr98...
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White House Press War, ICE Tradwife Trap, Brain-Boosting Music & Bolivia’s Tiny Wildcat | TMI Ep 463
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Ted Rall @tedrall.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Midterm Money Meh rall.com/comic/midter...
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Midterm Money Meh
Trump’s pre-midterm offer to send every American adult $5,000 if the GOP retains the House and Senate has fallen flat with voters, not because it’s a bribe, but because they don’t trust him to deliver...
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Ted Rall @tedrall.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Iran dictates harsher terms to US as Trump ponders “blowing up” Iran, war costs soar, plus US Greenland agreement and media bans. Today at 9 am ET LIVE and streaming 24-7 on the ‘DeProgram Show’ www.youtube.com/live/p1c_o5d... with tedrall.bsky.social and Jamarl Thomas #DeProgram #IranWar #Trump
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Iran Lays Down the Law | DeProgram with Ted Rall and Jamarl Thomas
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Ted Rall @tedrall.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
Gen Z young people, especially men, have their parents deeply concerned because they are not having sex or partying the way young people used to. This may be the first time in history that an older generation has screamed at their kids to turn that damn music up.
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Ted Rall @tedrall.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Live 12 Noon Eastern Friday: Ted Rall and Jamarl Thomas take over the DeProgram Q&A and answer questions from the audience LIVE. www.youtube.com/live/AbxwVif...
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Q&A | DeProgram with Ted Rall and Jamarl Thomas
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Ted Rall @tedrall.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Today at 11 am ET LIVE and streaming all day 24-7 DMZ America Podcast www.youtube.com/watch?v=vBA0... hosts tedrall.bsky.social and Scott Stantis debate erasing Trump’s legacy. #DMZAmerica #TrumpLegacy #2028
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Will We Ever Get Post-Trump? | DMZ America Podcast | Ep 257
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Ted Rall @tedrall.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
China Won the Iran War! Today at 9 am ET LIVE and streaming all day 24-7 on the ‘DeProgram Show’ www.youtube.com/live/LL1zyyz... with tedrall.bsky.social and Jamarl Thomas #ChinaEnergy #Cuba #DeProgram
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China Won the Iran War | DeProgram with Ted Rall and Jamarl Thomas
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Ted Rall @tedrall.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Gen X Parent, Gen Z Kid rall.com/comic/gen-x-...
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Gen X Parent, Gen Z Kid
Gen Z young people, especially men, have their parents deeply concerned because they are not having sex or partying the way young people used to. This may be the first time in history that an older ge...
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Ted Rall @tedrall.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Get Rid of All Things Trump: If history is any guide, far too much of Trump’s legacy will outlast both his presidency and his body. rall.com/2026/09/17/g...
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Get Rid of All Things Trump - Ted Rall's Rallblog
Politics is war. In war, capturing and replacing a rival head of state does not constitute victory. Looking into the future, policies and practices have to change. But you also have to look back into ...
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Ted Rall @tedrall.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
If cartoonists want to stop being ripped off by generative AI models that scrape their work illegally, they have to file a class-action lawsuit that takes money, time, energy, and being ridiculed. If they don't want to sue, they should STFU. Whining is boring.
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Ted Rall @tedrall.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
In America’s two-party system, voters who are unhappy with the incumbent Republicans have only one electoral alternative: vote for the Democrats they know will do the same thing.
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Ted Rall @tedrall.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Hegseth wants only pretty, fit troops at speeches after “no beardos or fat generals”; Trump drove Canada into the EU. Today at 9 am ET LIVE and streaming all day 24-7 on the ‘DeProgram Show’ www.youtube.com/live/N4qmTYW... with tedrall.bsky.social and Jamarl Thomas #Hegseth #CanadaEU #DeProgram
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Hegseth Only Wants Pretty Warfighters | DeProgram with Ted Rall and Jamarl Thomas
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Ted Rall @tedrall.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
LIVE 10 AM Eastern Thursday: Weight-loss drugs enter the longevity debate, Japan crosses a remarkable demographic threshold, an alleged assault aboard a Navy vessel becomes entangled in workers’ compensation law. On today's TMI Show with Ted Rall and Manila Chan... www.youtube.com/@TMinfoShow
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The TMI Show with Ted Rall and Manila Chan
SUBSCRIBE! It's free! Controversial cartoonist Ted Rall and political analyst Manila Chan reunite on a daily livestream called "The TMI Show" (Ted Manila Information Show). Mon-Fri 10am ET. Catch th...
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Ted Rall @tedrall.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Live 12 Noon Eastern Time Wednesday: Ted Rall and Jamarl Thomas take over the DeProgram Q&A and answer questions from the audience LIVE. www.youtube.com/live/sx6vZbT...
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Q&A | DeProgram with Ted Rall and Jamarl Thomas
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Ted Rall @tedrall.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Plans for Two to Four Years From Now rall.com/comic/plans-...
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Plans for Two to Four Years From Now
In America’s two-party system, voters who are unhappy with the incumbent Republicans have only one electoral alternative: vote for the Democrats they know will do the same thing.
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Ted Rall @tedrall.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Today at 9 am ET LIVE and streaming all day 24-7 on the ‘DeProgram Show’ www.youtube.com/live/XyglTwG... with tedrall.bsky.social and Jamarl Thomas Israel gets $2.8B in bombs, FBI hires bestialists #Israel #ICE #FBI
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Trump Sends $2.8 Billion More to Israel | DeProgram with Ted Rall and Jamarl Thomas
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Ted Rall @tedrall.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
For the president and, presumably, his supporters, there is an alternative reality in which everything is going as well as possible. The polls show that most voters do not believe that, yet the strategy of speaking demonstrable falsehoods persists.
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Ted Rall @tedrall.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Live 10 AM Eastern, Tuesday: Politics enters the concert arena, artificial intelligence raises new questions about ownership and privacy, modern dating collides with old expectations. On today's TMI Show with Ted Rall and Manila Chan... www.youtube.com/watch?v=pxh8...
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“Free Palestine” Fallout, Meta Accused of Harvesting Faces & Air Travel Gone Wild | TMI Ep 461
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Ted Rall @tedrall.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
9/11 topics. Today at 9 am ET LIVE and streaming all day 24-7 on the ‘DeProgram Show’ www.youtube.com/live/LCu49cO... with tedrall.bsky.social and Jamarl Thomas #DeProgram #911 #News
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Democracy So Good Even the Dead Can Vote | DeProgram with Ted Rall and Jamarl Thomas
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Ted Rall @tedrall.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Ireland, NSA overhaul & Saudi squeeze. Today at 9 am ET LIVE and streaming all day 24-7 on the ‘DeProgram Show’ www.youtube.com/live/pD6AR6q... with tedrall.bsky.social and Jamarl Thomas #Ireland #NSA #Saudi
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Trump, the Irish Nationalist | DeProgram with Ted Rall and Jamarl Thomas
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Ted Rall @tedrall.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Welcome to Trump World! The cartoon: rall.com/comic/trump-...
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Trump World
For the president and, presumably, his supporters, there is an alternative reality in which everything is going as well as possible. The polls show that most voters do not believe that, yet the strate...
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Ted Rall @tedrall.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
After the CIA overthrew Iran’s democratically elected leader, U.S. policymakers helped themselves to Iranian oil at discounted prices and smugly congratulated themselves. But the blowback was a bitch. So why is the U.S. pursuing similar policies against oil-rich, socialist-majority Venezuela?
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Ted Rall @tedrall.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Live 10 AM Eastern Thursday: Today’s jobs-themed show examines shrinking American industries, a restaurant payroll investigation, some of history’s strangest occupations and an AI experiment that puts software in the manager’s chair. On today's TMI Show... www.youtube.com/watch?v=h4Gc...
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AI Bosses, Lost Wages, America’s Disappearing Jobs, History’s Weirdest Jobs | TMI Ep 459
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Ted Rall @tedrall.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Did We Deserve 9/11? Today at 9 am ET LIVE and streaming all day 24-7 on the ‘DeProgram Show’ www.youtube.com/live/epf_zl2... with tedrall.bsky.social and Jamarl Thomas #911 #Trump #Census
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9/11: Did We Have It Coming? | DeProgram with Ted Rall and Jamarl Thomas
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Ted Rall @tedrall.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
LIVE 12 Noon Wednesday: In this episode of DeProgram, Ted Rall and Jamarl Thomas sit down with journalist Sonali Kolhatkar to discuss her new book Breaking ICE: Community Defense against State Terror and MAGA Fascism. www.youtube.com/live/nuUGl7G...
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Breaking ICE - Interview with Sonali Kolhatkar | DeProgram with Ted Rall and Jamarl Thomas
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Ted Rall @tedrall.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Live 10 AM Eastern Time Wednesday: Pregnant Amazon workers allege they were punished for seeking basic accommodations, newly released records raise questions about official air-quality assurances after 9/11. On today's TMI Show with Ted Rall and Manila Chan... www.youtube.com/watch?v=dP37...
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Amazon Pregnancy Lawsuit, 9/11 Toxic-Air Records, TSA Gate Access and the CD Comeback | TMI Ep 458
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Ted Rall @tedrall.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Good to the Last Drop rall.com/comic/good-t...
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Good to the Last Drop
After the CIA overthrew Iran’s democratically elected leader, U.S. policymakers helped themselves to Iranian oil at discounted prices and smugly congratulated themselves. But the blowback was a bitch....
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Ted Rall @tedrall.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
9/11 air lie, West Bank sanctions, Netanyahu unfit. Today at 9 am ET LIVE and streaming all day 24-7 on the ‘DeProgram Show’ www.youtube.com/live/Ow4uHEy... with tedrall.bsky.social and Jamarl Thomas #911 #Israel #Netanyahu
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EPA and NYC Lied About 9/11 Air Quality | DeProgram with Ted Rall and Jamarl Thomas
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Ted Rall @tedrall.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Grand Theft A.I. rall.com/2026/09/08/g...
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Grand Theft A.I. - Ted Rall's Rallblog
Last week there occurred a watershed moment in the history of American political cartooning. A major American newspaper, the Baltimore Sun, published an editorial cartoon created not by a cartoonist o...
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Ted Rall @tedrall.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
The Supreme Court’s de facto approval of Trump’s illegal ballroom construction and destruction of the East Wing is the latest example of a White House determined to outrun the slow-moving court system in order to remain unaccountable.
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Ted Rall @tedrall.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Greg Palast, Middle East explodes, AfD wins big. Today at 9 am ET LIVE and streaming all day 24-7 on the ‘DeProgram Show’ www.youtube.com/live/JEXJvPV... with tedrall.bsky.social and Jamarl Thomas #Midterms #Houthis #AfD
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Midterm Election Mania | DeProgram with Ted Rall and Jamarl Thomas
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