Best Ted Rall Podcasts (2025)

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DMZ America Podcast Ep 215: "Democracy in Distress" 1:00:29

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Editorial cartoonists Ted Rall (left-leaning firebrand) and Scott Stantis (right-wing straight shooter) ask why over half of Americans say democracy is on the ropes, unpack Zohran Mamdani's jaw-dropping poll surge in the NYC mayor's race, probe if social democratic vibes—like beefed-up welfare and worker protections—can actually work in the USA's c…

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The Deep State's Greatest Psyop is the Two-Party System 35:41

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In today’s explosive episode of The Jeff Dornik Show, we’re pulling back the curtain on the psychological operation that has entrapped Americans in a false dichotomy: Republican vs Democrat. This rigged binary system is designed to make you think you have a choice while both sides march us toward globalism, digital enslavement, and moral decay. Tru…

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Silicon Valley's Role in Charlie Kirk's Assassination | Jeff Dornik on The Truth with John Gordon 53:02

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In this must-watch episode of The Truth with John Gordon, I break down the real story behind Charlie Kirk’s assassination and the digital war that made it possible. We’re watching political violence rise while Big Tech silences truth, shields elites, and accelerates chaos. This isn’t just censorship—it’s collusion. And it’s why I built Pickax, a ne…

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You Can’t Carry Charlie Kirk’s Legacy Without Carrying the Cross 30:18

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The professional grifters of Conservative Inc are already busy positioning themselves as the heirs to Charlie Kirk’s mission, but they’re chasing influence without conviction. Charlie’s effectiveness came from his submission to Christ, not a strategy deck or donor list. He confronted evil head-on, not to score political points, but because he belie…

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We Are Charlie Kirk 40:08

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In today’s episode of The Jeff Dornik Show, we’re taking a moment to reflect on the life and legacy of Charlie Kirk. After watching the livestream of his memorial, it became clear that he wasn’t just a political figure... he was a man driven first by theology, then by philosophy, and finally by a deep commitment to the cultural and political battle…

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DMZ America Podcast Ep 214: "Kamala Knew" 57:20

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It’s time for the DMZ America Podcast, where Left-leaning cartoonist Ted Rall and Right-wing firebrand Scott Stantis tackle the political firestorm that won’t go away no matter how much Democrats would like it to! The main event: Kamala Harris admits she knew about President Biden’s dementia, a revelation that’s shaking Washington to its core. This…

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DMZ America Podcast Ep 213: "Invasion: Chicago" 1:08:35

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Join Chicago Tribune editorial cartoonist Scott Stantis and his colleague Ted Rall on the DMZ America podcast to discuss Donald Trump’s plan to invade the Windy City with thousands of National Guard troops and federal law enforcement goons to Chicago, as part of his “law and order” push to go after crime and deport working-class immigrants to Third…

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DMZ America Podcast Ep 212: "Read All About It! In the ‘California Post'" 1:07:08

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It’s a rare topic for the DMZ America Podcast, where editorial cartoonists Ted Rall (Left) and Scott Stantis (Right) discuss something the world of print journalism doesn’t see often anymore: the launch of a new daily print newspaper. Right-wing Australian company NewsCorp is launching the California Post, a brash new daily tabloid, in Los Angeles …

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Why Did Big Tech Erase Ted Rall? The Leftist Cartoonist Too Dangerous for ChatGPT 1:08:13

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Ted Rall, an award-winning leftist cartoonist, joins me for one of the most controversial interviews we’ve ever aired. He’s been cancelled harder than most conservatives can even imagine—banned, blacklisted, and literally wiped from AI. We dig into why ChatGPT won’t acknowledge his existence, how he’s faced unprecedented censorship, and his latest …

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DMZ America Podcast Ep 211: "Foodless in Gaza" 1:07:10

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Israel's War in Gaza is the focus of this to episode of the "DMZ America" podcast with political cartoonists Ted Rall (from the Left) and Scott Stantis (from the Right). There have been some major developments in the war over the last week: • French President Emmanuel Macron announced that France will recognize a Palestinian state at the UN General…

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DMZ America Podcast Ep 210: "‘Biden’ Was President. Who Was Running America?” 1:03:45

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Time for another episode of the “DMZ America Podcast,” where editorial cartoonist buddies Ted Rall (Left) and Scott Stantis (Right) go where mainstream media fears to tread in the story that proves that, for four years, a pen wasn’t just a pen! President Biden used an auto-pen to sign documents—not just when he was away from Washington, but even wh…

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DMZ America Podcast Ep 209: "Ambiguous Grief: Steve Benson Dead at 71" 52:07

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Steve Benson, former cartoonist for the Arizona Republic, a fierce critic of the Mormon Church despite his family’s prominence within it, and a notable creator of controversial cartoons during the 1990s and 2000s, has passed away. Born in 1954, Benson began his career at the Arizona Republic in 1980, where he won the Pulitzer Prize for Editorial Ca…

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DMZ America Podcast Ep 208: “The History of Third Parties” 1:04:37

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Hey Elon! You’re going to need this history lesson. On the “DMZ America Podcast, Ted Rall (Left) and Scott Stantis (Right) consider the prospects for Elon Musk’s “America Party” and the wild ride of third parties in U.S. politics! On Saturday, Musk, the billionaire disruptor, announced the launch of his “America Party” after blasting Trump’s $3.3 t…

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Who's Really Calling the Shots... Trump or the Deep State? | Ann Vandersteel 1:00:30

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In this explosive episode of The Jeff Dornik Show, I'm joined by Ann Vandersteel to dive deep into the uncomfortable questions no one in the mainstream wants to ask. We tackle the Trump Administration's glaring inaction when it came to fixing the systemic corruption embedded in our government. Why are critical files on JFK, RFK, MLK, and Epstein st…

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DMZ America Podcast Ep 207: "Zohran Mamdani's Shocking Win in NYC" 43:38

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In a stunning upset, 33-year-old democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani clinched the Democratic primary for New York City’s mayoral race, defeating former Governor Andrew Cuomo, a centrist heavyweight backed by billionaire donors. Mamdani’s victory, declared on June 24, 2025, after Cuomo conceded, marks a seismic shift in the city’s politics, fueled b…

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Col Rob Maness Reveals What Trump’s Strike on Iran Really Means 59:10

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On today’s LIVE episode of The Jeff Dornik Show, I sit down with retired Col Rob Maness—an impressive 32‑year USAF veteran who rose from enlisted bomb‑disposal tech to bomber squadron and wing commander, served on the Joint Chiefs staff in the Pentagon on 9/11, commanded Kirtland AFB, and now runs Iron Liberty Group and chairs GatorPAC—to unpack th…

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DMZ America Podcast Ep 206: "U.S. War Against Iran?" 1:03:12

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Get ready for an explosive episode of the “DMZ America Podcast,” where Left-leaning editorial cartoonist Ted Rall and Right-wing cartoonist Scott Stantis tackle the hottest geopolitical mess of the moment: Should Donald Trump throw the U.S. into Israel’s unprovoked air war against Iran? The past 24 hours have been wild—Israel bombed Iran’s nuclear …

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Michael Maxsenti 1:04:17

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In this can’t-miss episode of The Jeff Dornik Show, I welcome Michael Maxsenti, the anti-establishment warrior running for Congress in CA-47, who’s about to shake the political machine to its core. Michael isn’t another career politician pushing talking points—he’s a battle-tested truth-teller who’s lived the pain that D.C. bureaucrats pretend to u…

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DMZ America Podcast Ep 205: “Will Dems Pay for BidenGate?” 1:20:16

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Time for the “DMZ America Podcast,” where best friends from opposite politics come together. Left-wing firebrand Ted Rall and right-wing sharp-shooter Scott Stantis dive headfirst into the wild revelations about Joe Biden’s mental acuity and physical state, as exposed in Jake Tapper and Alex Thompson’s explosive book, “Original Sin: President Biden…

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DMZ America Podcast Ep 204: “BidenGate: We Told You So” 1:06:21

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It's time for a payback episode of the "DMZ America Podcast"! Hosts Ted Rall (from the Left) and Scott Stantis (from the Right) dive into the jaw-dropping revelations of Jake Tapper and Alex Thompson’s Original Sin: President Biden’s Decline, Its Cover-Up, and His Disastrous Choice to Run Again. The book confirms what Ted and Scott have been shouti…

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DMZ America Podcast Ep 203: "SCOTUS to Decide Birthright Citizenship” 50:03

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This week’s DMZ America podcast delivers a compelling deep dive into the Supreme Court’s high-stakes oral arguments on national stays, separation of powers, and the 14th Amendment. Hosts Ted Rall and Scott Stantis, joined by legal expert Ricardo Aparicio, unpack a case that could reshape the core of American governance. The Court is grappling with …

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DMZ America Podcast Ep 202: “50 Years Post-Saigon” 1:03:08

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Join Ted Rall and Scott Stantis as they dive into the enduring lessons of the Vietnam War, marking 50 years since the fall of Saigon. This episode unpacks America’s failure to learn from defeat, exploring the universal value of self-determination, the pitfalls of military hegemony, and the staggering costs of war—$1 trillion in today’s dollars, mil…

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DMZ America Podcast Ep 201: "The Death of Cartooning" 1:14:12

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Get ready for an intimate episode of “DMZ America” with political cartooning giants Ted Rall and Scott Stantis. Ted Rall, a fearless left-leaning cartoonist and author, has wielded his pen to challenge authority, sparking both praise and controversy. Scott Stantis, a razor-sharp conservative cartoonist, has drawn for The Chicago Tribune and created…

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Mary Holland Dismantles the MMR Vaccine Scam as Trump Administration Reveals Fauci’s Wuhan Conspiracy 58:44

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Today on The Jeff Dornik Show, I’m joined by Mary Holland, CEO of Children’s Health Defense, as we expose the latest propaganda surrounding the MMR vaccine and the manufactured measles hysteria. But breaking today — the Trump administration just dropped the receipts confirming what RFK Jr. revealed two years ago in The Wuhan Cover-Up: Fauci lied, c…

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DMZ America Podcast Ep 200: Is the 21st Century Economy Crushing Your Soul? 31:51

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The DMZ America Podcast dives in! Buckle up for a MIND-BLOWING episode of DMZ America with political cartoonists Ted Rall and Scott Stantis as they rip into the chaotic 21st-century economy! The securities markets are in a tailspin over tariffs, and it’s exposing a brutal truth: the way we pay our bills is BROKEN. Is the classic “work for pay” mode…

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Maria Zeee Calls Out Trump and RFK Jr for Failing to Halt mRNA Bioweapon Rollout 1:05:32

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In this hard-hitting episode of The Jeff Dornik Show, Jeff is joined by Maria Zeee for a no-holds-barred conversation exposing the truth behind the transhumanist agenda being pushed by both sides of the political aisle. They break down how AI, mRNA technology, and geoengineering are being weaponized against the American people under the guise of pr…

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DMZ America Podcast Ep 199: “Is It Time To Leave the USA?” 1:06:58

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Hosts Ted Rall and Scott Stantis dive into a heated question: Is the United States veering toward fascism under Donald Trump’s influence? They analyze recent political trends—Trump’s tightening grip on power, weakened democratic institutions, and polarizing rhetoric—debating whether these signal an authoritarian shift. The conversation then takes a…

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DMZ America Podcast Ep 198: “The Boy/Man Problem: Too Much Empathy?” 1:01:13

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In this episode of the DMZ America podcast, hosts Ted Rall and Scott Stantis dive into "the boy/man problem," spotlighting the cultural, economic, and educational challenges facing boys and men. We kick off with Elon Musk’s "Joe Rogan" claim that empathy is "the fundamental weakness of Western civilization," a "bug" exploited to foster "civilizatio…

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Dr Mary Talley Bowden Warns That the Trump-Kennedy Administration Is Ignoring the mRNA Crisis 57:22

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On this episode of The Jeff Dornik Show, I sit down with Dr. Mary Talley Bowden, a fearless physician who’s been on the front lines fighting against the medical tyranny we’ve all been subjected to over the last several years. We dive deep into the war on medical freedom, from her own battle with the Texas Medical Board to the broader fight against …

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Dr. Pierre Kory Calls Out the “Science” Behind mRNA Cancer Therapies 52:15

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Big Pharma, Big Tech, and the Deep State don’t want you to hear this conversation, but Dr. Pierre Kory and I expose their lies anyway. The war on medicine is real—COVID was just the beginning. Now they’re rolling out mRNA tech for cancer, embedding AI in biotech, and pushing a transhumanist agenda that turns humans into lab rats. What’s worse? They…

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DMZ America Podcast Ep 197: “Trump’s Iron Fist: ICE Nabs Khalil, Tourist” 55:36

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In this important episode of the DMZ America Podcast, hosts Ted Rall and Scott Stantis dive into the escalating fears of authoritarianism under Trump, spotlighting the chilling ICE arrests of Mahmoud Khalil, a green card-holding Palestinian activist, and a German tourist along with his American girlfriend. Khalil, a Columbia grad targeted for his p…

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DMZ America Podcast Ep 196: Dem Dum Dems 58:36

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In this episode of the DMZ America Podcast, hosts Ted Rall and Scott Stantis dive into the Democrats' alarming ineffectiveness and inability to push back against President Trump, a weakness laid bare by Congressional Democrats’ limp reaction to his commanding speech before a joint session of Congress. Rall, a passionate progressive cartoonist, and …

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DMZ America Podcast Ep 195: Dems Finally Admit Biden Was Senile 39:21

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We've been telling you the truth for years. But we were denounced and insulted and ridiculed. Now that Biden is out, Democrats who repeatedly dismissed claims of his dementia are shifting their stance, prompted by mounting evidence and political fallout. CNN’s Jake Tapper and Axios’ Alex Thompson’s upcoming book, “Original Sin: President Biden’s De…

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DMZ America Podcast Ep 194: Is This 1933? 1:08:06

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Hitler was elected democratically and consolidated his dictatorship after seizing power. Donald Trump just won a fair election. Is he plotting to subvert American democracy? There are signs that suggest “yes.” Presidents may only serve two terms, yet Trump repeatedly suggests that he ought to run and win a third term. A “Third Term Project” was ann…

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DMZ America Podcast Ep 193: Democrats Say Resistance Is Futile 49:32

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House Leader Jeffries sounds like a Vichy Democrat who has given up. “What leverage do we have?” he asked reporters at his weekly news conference on Friday. “They control the House, the Senate and the presidency. It’s their government.” Yet Republicans had a very different attitude when they found themselves in the same position Democrats are in no…

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DMZ America Show Ep 192: Trump Trashes Checks and Balances 41:42

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Is this the end of the American experiment? Donald Trump, Elon Musk and his administration are flouting the Constitution and making a mockery of the checks and balances that have kept U.S. democracy going over nearly a quarter millennium. Congress has signaled that it does not plan to rein in the president so it’s mostly up to the Supreme Court. Wi…

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DMZ America Podcast Ep 191: Political Potpourri 58:09

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It’s Trump’s second week as president and he’s a busy boy. He’s expanding Guantánamo Concentration Camp to accommodate as many as 36,000 migrants in perpetuity, working on ways to get a third term, firing the inspectors general and running roughshod over the hapless Democrats who still seem to think they shouldn’t change a thing. Editorial cartooni…

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Senator Ron Johnson Talks Trump, RFK Jr., and the Plan to Take Down the Deep State 59:08

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In this episode of The Jeff Dornik Show, Senator Ron Johnson joins Jeff for a hard-hitting discussion on the deep state's grip on America, the corruption within government agencies, and the dangerous partnerships between Big Pharma, Big Ag, and federal regulators. They break down the relentless assault on personal freedom, the corporate capture of …

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First Episode Back: Big Tech, A.I., and the Maverick Broadcasting Network Relaunch 39:12

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The Jeff Dornik Show is officially BACK! After months off, we’re kicking things off with a bang in this first episode of the new daily format, live every weekday at 10am PT. Mondays through Thursdays, I’ll be breaking down the most important issues of the day, while Fridays are reserved for exclusive interviews—starting this week with Senator Ron J…

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DMZ America Podcast Ep 190: So It Begins…Trump 2.0 1:09:12

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Editorial cartoonists Ted Rall (on the Left) and Scott Stantis (on the Right) break down Donald Trump’s first week as president. From pardons to executive orders to cabinet appointments to the inauguration to domestic and foreign policy legislation, what does what we’ve seen so far augur for the next four years of the Trumpian restoration? On the D…

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DMZ America Podcast Ep 189: Darrin Bell Arrested for Child Porn 35:32

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Editorial cartoonists Ted Rall (on the Left) and Scott Stantis (on the Right) react to the arrest of Pulitzer Prize-winning editorial cartoonist and comic-strip artist Darrin Bell for possessing and distributing child pornography. Support the show The DMZ America Podcast is recorded weekly by political cartoonists Ted Rall and Scott Stantis. Twitte…

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DMZ America Podcast Ep 188: Ann Telnaes Quits Washington Post 57:21

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Free speech is in the news! Editorial cartoonists Ted Rall (on the Left) and Scott Stantis (on the Right) discuss the high-profile departure of their colleague, Pulitzer-winning political cartoonist Ann Telnaes, from The Washington Post. Meta and Facebook are getting rid of their fact checkers. And TikTok is begging the Supreme Court for its life. …

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DMZ America Podcast Ep 187: Interview with Cartoonist David Fitzsimmons 1:06:24

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The DMZ America Podcast’s Ted Rall (on the Left) and Scott Stantis (on the Right) are joined by David Fitzsimmons, Cartoonist and Columnist for the Arizona Daily Star, to discuss David’s role as a Democratic activist and the future of the Democratic Party following Biden’s dropping out of the race and the defeat of Kamala Harris. Support the show T…

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DMZ America Podcast Ep 186: Happy Festivus! 58:33

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The DMZ America Podcast’s Ted Rall (on the Left) and Scott Stantis (on the Right) celebrate the December 23rd holiday of Festivus with the traditional Airing of Grievances. As “Seinfeld”’s Frank Costanza said it in the show’s Festivus episode: "I got a lotta problems with you people, and now you're going to hear about it!" Scott and Ted are deeply,…

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DMZ America Podcast Ep 185: Political Potpourri 58:09

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As the Biden era yields to the second rise of Trumpism, the transition to What Happens Next is continuing with a sense of purpose as well as foreboding. Editorial cartoonist Ted Rall (from the Left) and Scott Stantis (from the Right) analyze the mood of the country, handicap Kamala Harris' next moves and try to figure out where the Democrats go fro…

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DMZ America Podcast Ep 184: It’s Vigilante Time! 49:02

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The DMZ America Podcast’s Ted Rall (on the Left) and Scott Stantis (on the Right) discuss a pair of stories that reflect a disturbing trend: as the government turns more lawless and fails to enforce the law, Americans are taking the law into their own hands—and voters seem to approve. A Manhattan jury acquitted Daniel Penny, the subway rider who st…

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DMZ America Podcast Ep 183: The Censorship War Against Political Cartoonists 1:01:59

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The DMZ America Podcast’s Ted Rall (on the Left) and Scott Stantis (on the Right) are joined by Terry Anderson of the Cartoonist Rights Network International to discuss the state of political cartooning in the United States and around the world during a time of political transition and the ongoing seismic disruption in the print media ecosystem tha…

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DMZ America Podcast Ep 182: United Healthcare CEO Killed: Vigilantism or Justifiable Homicide? 44:37

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The DMZ America Podcast’s Ted Rall (on the Left) and Scott Stantis (on the Right) dig into the shooting death of United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson. Does the misery intrinsic to the profit model of companies like United Healthcare justify violent acts like this in a society where there is little recourse for justice? Or is taking the law into you…

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DMZ America Podcast Ep 181: Special Guest Clarence Page—Democrats Take Stock, Hunter Biden Pardoned 1:07:04

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The DMZ America Podcast’s Ted Rall (on the Left) and Scott Stantis (on the Right) are joined by syndicated columnist Clarence Page of the Chicago Tribune to discuss the despondent state of the Democratic Party in the wake of their defeat. Progressives like Bernie Sanders say the party erred in neglecting the working class, moderates think the party…

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DMZ America Podcast Ep 180: Trump’s Concentration Camps 49:53

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Trump recently reconfirmed that he plans to carry out his campaign pledge to enforce mass deportations of many of the 10 million migrants with varying statuses who have entered the United States in recent years. Some overstayed their tourist visas. Some snuck across the border, the so-called “got-aways.” But the majority arrived legally and were ad…