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DMZ America with Ted Rall & Scott StantisDMZ America Podcast Ep 225: Scott Adams 1957-2026Tune in to the DMZ America Podcast as hosts Ted Rall from the left and Scott Stantis provide a rare behind-the-scenes remembrance of “Dilbert” cartoonist Scott Adams, who took comics syndication and critiques of office culture to dazzling heights before shifting Right, being canceled, and succumbing to cancer this week.Ted Rall, a top executive at United Media when “Dilbert” was at its peak, got to know Scott well as his editor and supervisor. He also crossed paths with him when Scott’s TV show was on air and Ted had a show in development at the same netwo...
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DMZ America with Ted Rall & Scott StantisDMZ America Podcast Ep 216: “What Next for Gaza and Israel?”Tune in to the “DMZ America Podcast” as nationally-syndicated editorial cartoonists Ted Rall and Scott Stantis handicap the first phase of President Trump's Gaza Peace Plan, kicking off a possible end to the brutal two-year Israel-Hamas war. Israeli forces pull back from ravaged zones, and now Hamas is expected to release all 20 living hostages—plus remains of the deceased—within 24 hours in exchange for 250 Palestinian life inmates and 1,700 Palestinian hostages. Ted and Scott will also show and discuss their latest cartoons about the conflict, as well as those by some of their colleagues.Daily aid trucks ar...
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DMZ America with Ted Rall & Scott StantisDMZ America Podcast Ep 211: "Foodless in Gaza"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 Assembly this September, becoming the first G7 nation to do so. • The Agence France-Presse (AFP) journalists’ union said that its reporters in Gaza are starving to death due to Israel’s aid blockade, with some, like photographer...
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DMZ America with Ted Rall & Scott StantisDMZ America Podcast Ep 205: “Will Dems Pay for BidenGate?”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’s Decline, Its Cover-Up, and His Disastrous Choice to Run Again.” Joined by political scientist Charles Lipson, the trio unpacks the alleged cover-up that hid Biden’s condition from voters, donors, and even insiders, fueling a political scandal that’s rocking the nation. This no-BS discussion cu...
2025-06-081h 20DMZ America with Ted Rall & Scott StantisDMZ America Podcast Ep 204: “BidenGate: We Told You So”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 shouting from the rooftops for years: Joe Biden’s mental and physical decline started as early as 2015, after Beau’s death, with telltale signs like forgetting aides’ names, losing focus, and even blanking on George Clooney at a 2024 fundraiser...
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DMZ America with Ted Rall & Scott StantisDMZ America Podcast Ep 202: “50 Years Post-Saigon”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, millions of lives lost, and a legacy of PTSD and neglected infrastructure. From the haunting parallels in Iraq and Afghanistan to the historical ramifications of colonial powers like the Netherlands and France, who turned defeat into domestic renewal, Rall and Stantis challenge us to ret...
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DMZ America with Ted Rall & Scott StantisDMZ America Podcast Ep 201: "The Death of Cartooning"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 Prickly City, captivating audiences for decades. With a combined 90 years of experience, they offer a rare glimpse into the heart of political satire.This episode dives deep as Rall and Stantis confess their exhaustion with politics, even with the endless material provided by the daily fire...
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DMZ America with Ted Rall & Scott StantisDMZ America Podcast Ep 200: Is the 21st Century Economy Crushing Your Soul?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” model dead in the water? This episode tackles the question head-on, dissecting how globalization, automation, and gig jobs have left workers scrambling.But it gets DARKER. A 2023 Gallup poll reveals 38% of Americans feel “mostly negative” about their fina...
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DMZ America with Ted Rall & Scott StantisDMZ America Podcast Ep 199: “Is It Time To Leave the USA?”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 dramatic turn: If fascism is emerging, is it time to leave the U.S.? To ground the discussion, they highlight high-profile Americans who have already fled, linking their departures to Trump’s impact.Yale philosophy professor Jason Stanley, a fascism expert, is leaving the U.S. for t...
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DMZ America with Ted Rall & Scott StantisDMZ America Podcast Ep 198: “The Boy/Man Problem: Too Much Empathy?”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 "civilizational suicidal empathy." Is society’s focus on empathy sidelining male struggles? Rall and Stantis note the stark educational gap, with the female-to-male college ratio nearing 60:40, and the closing gender pay gap—driven not by women’s gains but by men’s stag...
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DMZ America with Ted Rall & Scott StantisDMZ America Podcast Ep 197: “Trump’s Iron Fist: ICE Nabs Khalil, Tourist”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 pro-Palestinian advocacy, and the tourist couple, caught in a murky immigration sweep, highlight a disturbing trend: even legal status offers no shield. Rall, the fiery leftist, argues this signals a deliberate erosion of rights, while Stantis, the libertarian conservative, questions the government’s overreach. They wrestle wi...
2025-03-1555 min
DMZ America with Ted Rall & Scott StantisDMZ America Podcast Ep 196: Dem Dum DemsIn 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 Stantis, a razor-sharp conservative illustrator, bring their ideological clash to the table, dissecting the party’s half-hearted gestures—symbolic votes, vague statements, and little else—that crumble under Trump’s relentless drive. The duo debates whether Democrats need to escalate their efforts to reclaim r...
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DMZ America with Ted Rall & Scott StantisDMZ America Podcast Ep 190: So It Begins…Trump 2.0Editorial 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 DMZ America podcast, political cartoonists Ted Rall (from the Left) and Scott Stantis (from the Right) let you know how they see things without indulging in the usual fussing and fighting.Support the showThe...
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DMZ America with Ted Rall & Scott StantisDMZ America Podcast Ep 169: Kamala Flagging as Trump GainsPolitical cartoonists Ted Rall (from the Left) and Scott Stantis (Right) discuss news, politics, current events and culture without the screaming or the shouting...because they're best friends. Less than two weeks before Election Day, polls and a general sense of zeitgeist has many political commentators feeling that the tide is running away from Kamala Harris and toward Donald Trump in a razor-tight election campaign. Is it too late for Harris to solve her big problems: voters who don't feel that they know her well enough to trust her with the launch codes, and her failure to articulate an...
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DMZ America with Ted Rall & Scott StantisEpisode 165 | September 18, 2024: Pager Rager, Dogging Cats, Half the PointPolitical cartoonists and analysts Ted Rall (on the Left) and Scott Stantis (on the Right) take on the week in politics.First up, Israel's Mossad launches a fearsome attack against Hezbollah by blowing up their pagers and walkie-talkies throughout Lebanon, injuring thousands of people and killing at least a dozen. Does this impressive act of international terrorism cross a red line for supporters of Israel against Gaza? What happens next in the Middle East?Springfield, Ohio has made headlines, most of them probably false, about the allegation that Haitian migrants have been chowing down on...
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DMZ America with Ted Rall & Scott StantisEpisode 162 | August 31, 2024: Kamala’s Big First Interview a Flop? & Trump Tries to Abort His Abortion ProblemPolitical cartoonists and analysts Ted Rall (on the Left) and Scott Stantis (on the Right) take on the week in politics.Forty days after becoming the de facto nominee of the Democratic Party, Vice President Kamala Harris and her running mate Tim Walz have finally held their first interview, with Dana Bash of CNN in Savannah, Georgia. Scott disagrees with Ted’s assessment that Harris’ performance was a disaster. Ted Scott handicap the upcoming debate on September 8th, wondering what Trump can do to counter Harris despite her interview.Meanwhile, Donald Trump is still struggling to f...
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DMZ America with Ted Rall & Scott StantisEpisode 159 | August 8, 2024: Election 2024 So FarInternationally-syndicated Editorial Cartoonists Ted Rall and Scott Stantis discuss all things Election 2024. Starting with Former President Donald Trump's decision to join Vice President Kamala Harris in the September 10 debate on ABC, Scott and Ted dive into the bizarre trend of the mainstream media and many voters to project attributes onto the Veep she may or may not actually posses. Ted and Scott ask about Harris: "Where's the beef?"Ted and Scott go on to dissect the current race and put their own sense of where things stand. They go on to assert the utter meaninglessness o...
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DMZ America with Ted Rall & Scott StantisEpisode 158 | August 2, 2024: Trump's Racist on Kamala Harris & Israel Attacks IranPolitical cartoonists and analysts Ted Rall (on the Left) and Scott Stantis (on the Right) take on the week in politics.Kamala Harris has secured the nomination of the Democratic Party officially, via virtual roll call, less than two weeks after Joe Biden dropped out of the race. Scott and Ted discuss how she quickly consolidated control of the party in one of the most startling reversals of political fortune ever, taking her from pariah to Internet darling with a $1 billion war chest in a matter of a month. Donald Trump is attacking her race and gender...
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DMZ America with Ted Rall & Scott StantisEpisode 153 | June 27, 2024: Simulcasting the Biden/Trump Debate with Special Guest Angie WongPolitical cartoonists Ted Rall (on the Left) and Scott Stantis (on the Right) simulcast their reactions to the 2024 presidential debate between Joe Biden and Donald Trump. Joining them is Angie Wong, political analyst, fundraiser and Ted's co-host on "The Final Countdown" on Radio Sputnik.In a special DMZ America Podcast, Scott, Angie and Ted react to the Trump/Biden debate as it unfolded. Support the showThe DMZ America Podcast is recorded weekly by political cartoonists Ted Rall and Scott Stantis. Twitter/X: @scottstantis and @tedrallWeb: Rall.com
2024-06-282h 05DMZ America with Ted Rall & Scott StantisEpisode 152 | June 21, 2024: What If a Huge Asteroid Was About to Smash into the Earth? How Would Humans React? Debate Primer, Religion in PoliticsInternationally-syndicated Editorial Cartoonists Ted Rall (from the left) and Scott Stantis (from the right) discuss the pressing issues of the day.First up, there is an asteroid headed for the Earth and will pass the closest to our planet in the history of our species. Happily, the asteroid will miss us but how would humanity react if the next time we weren't so lucky? Ted and Scott reveal their sense of how our species would respond.Next, Ted and Scott handicap the upcoming presidential debate. With a combined 80 years of experience observing and commenting on...
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DMZ America with Ted Rall & Scott StantisEpisode 150 | June 6, 2024: Hunter Biden Trial, Is Biden's Brain Mush?, Help Ted Vote French!Best friends and Political Cartoonists Ted Rall and Scott Stantis discuss and debate the issues of the day. This week they start by taking on the meaning of the Hunter Biden and Donald Trump trials. Are they "Gotcha Lawsuits"? Next, Ted and Scott dig into the recent Wall Street Journal article quoting people in the West Wing who claim that President Biden's cognitive abilities are even worse than we thought. Lastly, a touch of French charm as French citizen, Ted Rall, asks the DMZ America community to assist him in choosing whom to vote for i...
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DMZ America with Ted Rall & Scott StantisEpisode 148 | May 24, 2024: Israel the Pariah, Alito's False Flags, Artificial JournalismIt's the DMZ America podcast, where political cartoonists bring their smart takes on the news to spirited, intelligent, civilized dialogue from both sides of the political aisle. Ted Rall (WhoWhatWhy, Creators Syndicate) comes from the Left, Scott Stantis (Chicago Tribune, Dallas Morning News) comes from the Right and sparks fly.First up: the guys react to the increasing diplomatic isolation of Israel, marked by the decision of the International Court of Justice to order Israel to stand down in the Gaza Strip, following on the heels of the International Criminal Court's decision to issue a warrant for...
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DMZ America with Ted Rall & Scott StantisEpisode 144 | April 17, 2024: USC Cancels a Muslim-American Valedictorian over Fake Fears, Trump on Trial, and Biden's Flaccid Steel TariffsEditorial Cartoonists and best friends Ted Rall (of the left) and Scott Stantis (of the right) discuss and debate the issues of the week.First up, a USC valedictorian is denyed her earned right to speak. USC authorities claim fear of violence without any actual evidence. Meanwhile, Ted makes a plea to pro-Palestinian protestors around the country. Lastly, Ted and Scott tie this segment up with the long view on the Iran/Israel conflict, where it stands and where it goes next.Second segment finds our hosts in agreement concerning the lawfare being waged against D...
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DMZ America with Ted Rall & Scott StantisEpisode 143 | April 12, 2024 (together in person!): #MeToo Drives Cartoonist Ed Piskor to Suicide, Abortion Drives Republicans Insane, Might Gaza Drive Israel Out of Statehood?Cartoonists Ted Rall (from the Left) and Scott Stantis (from the Right) present a Very Special Podcast. For the first time, Ted and Scott do the pod from Hotel Clovis, a.k.a. Ted’s place in New York. As always, Ted and Scott put friendship first in their spirited but civilized debates and discussions about the issues at hand.First up: The world of comics and cartooning was upended by the tragic suicide of Eisner-winning cartoonist Ed Piskor, who shot himself to death after being hounded by an online mob and stripped of his professional associations af...
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DMZ America with Ted Rall & Scott StantisEpisode 142 | March 31, 2024: RFK Jr.'s Running Mate, Inflation and Low Sperm CountsBest buds Ted Rall (from the Left) and Scott Stantis (from the Right) are back after a brief break and, man, is there a lot to talk about!First up, Independent presidential candidate Robert Kennedy, Jr. picks Nicole Shanahan as his running mate. Ted and Scott explain why this is a dreadfully unserious choice and illustrates the whack-a-doodle nature of the Kennedy campaign. Ted and Scott go on to rank the other third-party candidates. (For those who have followed this podcast, you already know Scott and Ted are proponents of opening the democratic process to more third, forth...
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DMZ America with Ted Rall & Scott StantisEpisode 141 | March 14, 2024: TikTok AtToked, Third Parties on the Rise, Crises in Gaza, Haiti and UkraineEditorial cartoonists Ted Rall (from the political Left) and Scott Stantis (from the political Right) discuss the week's biggest stories without the boring yell fests but with force and passion.First off, the United States House of Representatives overwhelmingly passed legislation that would force the Chinese company that owns TikTok to divest itself of the social media company within six months. President Biden says he will pass the measure if it hits his desk but its future is uncertain in the US Senate. Scott and Ted discuss the cultural, economic, legal and political implications of targeting a...
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DMZ America with Ted Rall & Scott StantisEpisode 140 | March 6, 2024: Super Tuesday Leaves Two, Euthanasia Comes to Illinois, Troops in SubwaysEditorial cartoonists Ted Rall (from the political Left) and Scott Stantis (from the political Right) discuss the week's biggest stories without the boring yell fests but with force and passion.The first segment of this week’s offering covers some major developments in the 2024 presidential campaign. The US Supreme Court followed Ted’s lead, choosing democracy over the Constitution, ruling 9-0 to invalidate the 14th Amendment cases attempting to remove Trump from the ballot. Super Tuesday saw broad sweeps by Biden and Trump, Nikki Haley’s withdrawal and progressive discontent over Biden’s support of Israel’s war agains...
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DMZ America with Ted Rall & Scott StantisEpisode 139 | February 29, 2024: Happy Leap Day! Mitch McConnell and the Age-Old Age Issue, Can You Be Pro-Life and Pro-Death at the Same Time?, Gen Z is Dumping Dating Apps. Will This Hurt the Birth Rate?Best friends and fellow Editorial Cartoonists Ted Rall (from the Left) and Scott Stantis (from the Right) welcome Leap Day by discussing 81-year-old Mitch McConnell's decision to step down from his leadership position in the U.S. Senate. Should President Joe Biden follow his example? Next , Ted and Scott discuss the glaring hypocrisy of Bible-thumping states that bellow about the right-to-life while at the same time promoting with great relish the death penalty. (We're looking at you Texas, Idaho and Alabama!) Finally, in the last segment, Ted and Scott reveal where babies come from as a s...
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DMZ America with Ted Rall & Scott StantisEpisode 138 | February 23, 2024: Alabamapalooza, Haley’s Last Stand, Two Years in UkraineEditorial cartoonists Ted Rall (from the political Left) and Scott Stantis (from the political Right) discuss the week's biggest stories without the boring yell fests but with force and passion.This week, Ted and Scott start with Alabamapalooza! Scott lives in Alabama, which happens to be the improbable center of the week’s news. After a botched execution using a novel Neue asphyxiation method, the state pronounces itself ready to do a lot more. At the same time, the State Supreme Court has declared that frozen embryos developed for in vitro fertilization are full human beings entitled to...
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DMZ America with Ted Rall & Scott StantisEpisode 137 | February 14, 2024: Bah-Humbug to Valentine's Day, Biden Age Issue Keeps Creeping Along, Another Loss for the GOP in a Special Congressional Election, Stupid Impeachment TricksFellow Editorial Cartoonists and best buddies Ted Rall (from the left) and Scott Stantis (from the right) discuss the topics of the day. First up on this installment of the DMZ America Podcast, Ted and Scott share their mutual dislike of all things Valentine's Day which, naturally, segues into President Joe Biden's age and possible senility. Next, the Republicans have lost yet another special election. Does all of this losing portend a GOP shipwreck in November? Lastly, Ted and Scott take a look at the growing perposterousness of impeachment in 21st century America. The latest to...
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DMZ America with Ted Rall & Scott StantisEpisode 136 | February 9, 2024: Suffering from Dementia, Joe Biden Tanks His Presidency in Insane RantSince Joe Biden announced his run for president in 2020, cartoonists Ted Rall (Left) and Scott Stantis (Right) have warned America that he suffers from dementia. They were ridiculed, marginalized and insulted as a result. Now a devastating report by Special Counsel Robert Hur confirms that a pair of editorial cartoonists were right while the elite political class were wrong and/or lying: Biden has been so addled for so long that he cannot identify which years he served as vice president and that, in 2017, he could not say when his son Beau died (it was 2015). He is so senile...
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DMZ America with Ted Rall & Scott StantisEpisode 135 | February 7, 2024: 14th Amendment at SCOTUS, Putin Speaks, Predicting 2024Editorial cartoonists Ted Rall (from the political Left) and Scott Stantis (from the political Right) discuss the week's biggest stories without the boring yell fests but with force and passion.First up this week: The Supreme Court hears oral arguments in the groundbreaking attempt by Colorado voters to remove Donald Trump from the ballot under the 14th Amendment to the Constitution. Scott and Ted dissect the arguments pro and con and explain how they would resolve the impossible choice faced by SCOTUS: put the law first, or the country.Second: Tucker Carlson's interview with Russian...
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DMZ America with Ted Rall & Scott StantisEpisode 134 | February 2, 2024: The Good Economy and Why It's Not Sticking to Joe Biden, DA Fani Willis' Lame Excuses and Are We in the Death Throes of Journalism?Best friends and fellow Editorial Cartoonists Ted Rall and Scott Stantis offer a unique, one-segment podcast this week that covers a ton of stuff. First up, with the economy doing well you would think this would bode well for President Joe Biden. You would think wrong. At least fo the moment. Scott and Ted discuss why it's not the economy, stupid. Next, they take a deep dive into Fulton County Georgia District Attorney Fani Willis and her preposterous explanation of her unseemly actions in prosecuting former President Donald Trump. The boys make the case for why she should step d...
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DMZ America with Ted Rall & Scott StantisEpisode 133 | January 25, 2024: New Hampshire 2024, The Truth About Migrants, Is Anti-Zionism Anti-Semitism?In the latest DMZ America Podcast, editorial cartoonists Ted Rall (from the Left) and Scott Stantis (from the Right) analyze the latest news and trends affecting the nation and the world.First, the guys break down the 2024 New Hampshire primary, in which Trump handily defeated Nikki Haley in his apparently inevitable track to the GOP nomination, though the South Carolina senator has vowed to remain in the race. Although Democrats snubbed the Granite State in favor of South Carolina, Biden’s write-in campaign prevailed over challenger Dean Phillips, avoiding embarrassment while pointing to fractures in the Democratic co...
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DMZ America with Ted Rall & Scott StantisEpisode 132 | January 18, 2024: Iran and Middle East Turmoil, Joe Biden's Possible Rude Awakening in New Hampshire, and the Death of NewsEditorial Cartoonists and best friends Ted Rall and Scott Stantis discuss the issues of the day. This week the guys get into a bit of a kerfuffle over Iran. Much of the mayhem foisted on the Middle East recently has Iran's fingerprints all over it. What should be the world's response? Next, Ted and Scott look at where the presidential race stands. Could the fact that President Joe Biden and his campaign decided to blow off the New Hampshire primary come back and bite them in the rear? Scott predicts a catastrophe for Biden if he losses t...
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DMZ America with Ted Rall & Scott StantisEpisode 131 | January 11, 2024: Debating the Gaza WarIn the latest DMZ America Podcast, editorial cartoonists Ted Rall (from the Left) and Scott Stantis (from the Right) explore the threat of the Israel-Hamas War spreading from Gaza, where 1% of the total population has been killed, to Iran, the Red Sea and Lebanon and beyond. Ted, who sympathizes with the cause of Palestinian emancipation, presses Scott, who supports Israel's response to Hamas' October 7th attack, on what line Israel would need to cross before he would consider them to have gone too far. It's a tough debate, and a passionate one, but the guys manage to keep things...
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DMZ America with Ted Rall & Scott StantisEpisode 130 | January 3, 2024: President Gay Out At Harvard, Israeli Assasinations and Explosions in Iran, Is This the Last Year of Democracy As We Know It?Award-winning Editorial Cartoonists Ted Rall (from the Left) and Scott Stantis (from the Right) bring their unique perspectives to the issues of the day. First up—Ted and Scott dig deep into the reasons for and repercussions of the frenetic and failed three-month term of President Claudine Gay of Harvard University. Should she have lost her job? And are there any lessons to learn from this fiasco? (Speaking of fiascos, Scott reveals his twisted and abbreviated academic career.) Next, Scott relies on Ted to get us all up to speed on the war in Gaza, wher...
2024-01-041h 01DMZ America with Ted Rall & Scott StantisEpisode 128 | December12, 2023: Ukraine War Funding, College Presidents Gone Wild and Texas Sentences Woman to Hard LaborIn this week's edition, Editorial Cartoonists Ted Rall (from the left) and Scott Stantis (from the right) discuss the pressing issues of the day.First up--Ukraine President Zelensky comes a-calling in Washington, begging for more funds to support his war effort. Ted and Scott question whether America should spend any more on this war.Next--During a Congressional hearing, the Presidents of UPenn, Harvard and MIT gave tortured, convoluted answers to a grindingly simple question. The UPenn prez stepped down. Should the other two follow?Lastly--Texas denies a woman an abortion following the discovery...
2023-12-1340 minDMZ America with Ted Rall & Scott StantisEpisode 127 | December 7, 2023: GOP Debate, No Money for Ukraine or Israel, Pearl Harbor DayEditorial cartoonist Ted Rall (from the Left) and Scott Stantis (from the Right) discuss the week in politics, culture and current events. Four top contenders for the Republican nomination for president — Vivek Ramaswamy, Chris Christie, Nikki Haley and Ron DeSantis — met for the fourth GOP debate of the current cycle. What, if anything, was the point of this exercise when Donald Trump clearly has the nomination wrapped up, as Ted and Scott pointed out many months ago?For the first time in memory, Congress voted no to a major military spending package, this one for aid t...
2023-12-071h 08DMZ America with Ted Rall & Scott StantisEpisode 126 | November 29, 2023: Twice the Wars, Twice the Outrage. Should America Adopt a Guaranteed Minimum Income?In an extended segment Editorial Cartoonists Ted Rall (coming from the Left), and Scott Stantis (coming from the Right), discuss the two wars Americans care most about at the moment: Ukraine and Gaza. Combining history, politics and common sense, Ted and Scott take a deep dive to unpack the profound long-term meanings of both conflicts. Not surprisingly, they reach differing conclusions. Next, Ted and Scott discuss Birmingham, Alabama Mayor Randall Woodfin's proposal to make permanent a pilot program that guaranteed a minimum income to single mothers. Support the showThe DMZ America Podcast is...
2023-11-301h 15DMZ America with Ted Rall & Scott StantisEpisode 125 | November 15, 2023: Is "From the River to the Sea" Genocidal? Mike Johnson Flirts with AdultingPolitical Cartoonists Ted Rall (from the Left) and Scott Stantis (from the Right) discuss the hot news and current events of the week on the DMZ America podcast. On DMZ, you’ll hear two best friends who happen to come from opposite sides of American politics. Ted and Scott disagree, passionately, but they’re always calm, civilized and respectful. DMZ is a no-yelling zone!First up this week: Ted and Scott debate the phrase “From the River to Sea” in the context of the heated debate over Israel’s war against Hamas in Gaza. Is it genocidal or a kumba...
2023-11-1643 minDMZ America with Ted Rall & Scott StantisEpisode 123 | October 31, 2023: Passions Flair Over Gaza, Does Dean Phillips' Presidential Bid Matter? The Weird 14th Amendment Case in ColoradoPassions flair as Editorial Cartoonists Ted Rall (for the Left) and Scott Stantis (for the Right) discuss Israel's war against Hamas in Gaza. Is Israel practicing self-defense or apartheid? Are the actions of either side even remotely justified? Scott, who supports Israel, and Ted get into it with verve and more than a little zeal. Next, they turn to domestic issues to discuss Congressman's Dean Phillips (D-MN) announcement that he will run for the Democratic Party presidential nomination in the New Hampshire primary and presumably beyond. New Hampshire was a primary President Joe Biden decided to skip. Do...
2023-11-011h 13DMZ America with Ted Rall & Scott StantisEpisode 122 | October 26, 2023: We have a Speaker! Meet the Woke Pulitzer Prize. Should Americans Pay for Ukraine and Israel's Endless Wars?Editorial cartoonists Ted Rall (from the Left) and Scott Stantis (from the Right) discuss newly-elected Speaker of the House of Representatives, Mike Johnson (R-LA) and the process that led to his ascension. Scott raises the possibility that Representative Matt Gaetz and the far right-wing Freedom Caucus played the Republicans in the House to get the most radically-right Speaker in the history of the institution. Next, Ted and Scott fill out the painfully woke questionnaire sent out by journalism's most prestigious award, the Pulitzer Prizes administered by Columbia University. Listen, (and watch on YouTube), as the questions get p...
2023-10-271h 15DMZ America with Ted Rall & Scott StantisEpisode 121 | October 20, 2023: Israel Playing Into Hamas’ Plans, House Speaker Crisis, Biden’s Terrifying SpeechEditorial Cartoonists Ted Rall (from the political Left) and Scott Stantis (from the political Right) discuss national and international events of the week. First up: as we enter the third week of the war between Hamas and Israel in the Gaza Strip, there are rising fears of regional escalation. Has Hezbollah agreed to open a second front against Israel? Will Iran attack Israel? How long will it take Israel to overthrow the Hamas government and what kind of regime do they plan to install if and when they succeed? Right now, it looks like they are poised to repeat...
2023-10-201h 13DMZ America with Ted Rall & Scott StantisEpisode 120 | October 9, 2023: Hamas Goes to War with IsraelHamas fighters swarmed into Israel from the Occupied Gaza Strip, which has been subjected to a grinding economic blockade since 2007, killing Israeli civilians and soldiers and taking hostages. Political cartoonists Ted Rall (from the Left) and Scott Stantis (from the Right) debate the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and the ramifications of what Israelis are calling their 9/11. Scott, an ardent defender of Israel, tries to find common ground with Ted, who supports Palestine’s independence struggle. Support the showThe DMZ America Podcast is recorded weekly by political cartoonists Ted Rall and Scott Stantis. Twitter/X: @sco...
2023-10-0956 minDMZ America with Ted Rall & Scott StantisEpisode 119 | October 6, 2023 with Guest Jack Ohman, SF Chronicle Cartoonist: Congressional Poop Show, Western Support for Ukraine, the State of Editorial CartooningJack Ohman, editorial cartoonist and columnist for the San Francisco Chronicle, joins fellow Editorial Cartoonists Ted Rall (from the political Left) and Scott Stantis (from the political Right) this week. First off, the cartoonist trio unpacks the meaning and repercussions of the recent vacating of the Speaker of the House seat in Congress. Who should and who will be the next Speaker? Will/can Donald Trump take the seat?Next, there is deep disagreement over whether or not the West, and more specifically the United States, ought to continue sending arms and taxpayers money to U...
2023-10-071h 27DMZ America with Ted Rall & Scott StantisEpisode 118 | September 28, 2023: The Second Pointless GOP Debate Reminds Us That Trump Will Be the Republican NomineeIn this week’s installment of the DMZ America Podcast, political cartoonists Ted Rall (from the Left) and Scott Stantis (from the Right) digest and analyze the second GOP debate featuring North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum, former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley, former Vice President Mike Pence, entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy and Senator Tim Scott, R-S.C.The clear winner was the man who is ahead of number two DeSantis by 47 points, Donald Trump—and he wasn’t there. What’s the point of this exercise, considering that Trump ra...
2023-09-2948 minDMZ America with Ted Rall & Scott StantisEpisode 117 | September 21, 2023: Should President Biden Be Impeached? What is the Legacy of Rupert Murdoch? and Are the Two Major Political Parties Switching Positions?Editorial Cartoonists Ted Rall and Scott Stantis discuss and dissect the issues of the day. First up, the U.S. House of Representatives has begun an impeachment inquiry of President Joe Biden. The question before the House and the country is; if the facts of the Hunter Biden fiasco be traced back to President Biden, should he be impeached? Next up, Ted and Scott discuss the legacy of media mogul Rupert Murdoch. The good, the bad and the ugly. (Scott contends that Murdoch is as important a figure as William Randolph Hearst.)Lastly, Sco...
2023-09-221h 10DMZ America with Ted Rall & Scott StantisEpisode 116 | September 10, 2023: Bidexit, UAW Strike Deadline, Autonomous Assassination DronesEditorial Cartoonists Ted Rall (from the political Left) and Scott Stantis (from the political Right) discuss breaking news and politics. This week, Democrats are finally focusing on and starting to become alarmed by President Biden’s stubbornly-low poll numbers. 67% of Democrats say they don’t want him to be their candidate next year. Democratic senators say that even voters who think he has done a good job think he is simply too old to run again. Now mainstream media outlets are starting to float the possibility that he may decide to step aside, and either open up the D...
2023-09-111h 14DMZ America with Ted Rall & Scott StantisEpisode 115 | August 30, 2023: Rudy Giuliani Gets SLAPPed, Don't Run Joe! & the Tipping EpidemicEditorial Cartoonists Ted Rall (from the political Left) and Scott Stantis (from the political Right) discuss breaking news and politics. Former New York City mayor and Trump attorney, Rudy Giuliani, loses his anti-SLAPP motion against Georgia election workers whom he libeled during the 2020 election controversy. Ted and Scott discuss the ramifications on the upcoming Trump RICO trial in Georgia. Plus, we discuss Ted's recent birthday and his getting closer to Medicare and thus death. In the second segment, more and more commentators from the left and the right are saying that President Joe Biden should not run f...
2023-08-301h 03DMZ America with Ted Rall & Scott StantisEpisode 113 | August 17, 2023: How Hunter Biden's Case Could Bring Down Joe's Presidency, How Trump's Georgia Indictments Impact the 2024 RaceEditorial cartoonists Ted Rall (from the political Left) and Scott Stantis (from the political Right) are joined by eminent academic Charles Lipson, the Peter B. Ritzma professor of political science emeritus at the University of Chicago, where he founded the Program on International Politics, Economics and Security, is a Spectator World contributing writer as well as a regular contributor to Real Clear Politics. Lipson has written extensively on the Hunter Biden case as it has unfolded, while it has been censored by corporate media. His sober analysis continues to be a bright light in these hysterical times...
2023-08-1740 minDMZ America with Ted Rall & Scott StantisEpisode 112 | August 10, 2023: Ecuadorian Candidate Assassinated, Dark Times for Democracy, the 2024 Election CrisisEditorial Cartoonist Ted Rall (from the Left) checks in from the road in the maritime provinces of Canada while fellow cartoonist Scott Stantis (from the Right) holds down the fort here in America on this special shortened version of the DMZ America Podcast. First up, Scott and Ted use the recent assassination in Ecuador of presidential candidate Fernando Villavicencio as a springboard to discuss the wider issue of the seeming crisis of representative democracy across the globe. Is the growing distrust of basic institutions and the failure of the political left to improve the lives of its f...
2023-08-1042 minDMZ America with Ted Rall & Scott StantisEpisode 111 | August 3, 2023: Trump Indicted for Jan. 6th, Kamala Harris Less Unpopular Than Biden, Texas Border Buoys Kill MigrantsCheck out the latest edition of the DMZ America Podcast, where a pair of American political cartoonists (Ted Rall, who leans left, and Scott Stantis, who leans right) who happen to be best friends analyze and discuss the major and minor stories of the week while having a few laughs along the way. The long-awaited indictment of former President Donald Trump for his role in the January 6th Capitol Hill riots took place this week, bringing to 78 the number of criminal accounts faced by the Republican frontrunner for president. Scott believes Trump faces serious jeopardy, but Ted...
2023-08-0353 minDMZ America with Ted Rall & Scott StantisEpisode 110 | July 27, 2023: Hunter Biden Plea Deal Meltdown, Fed Reserve Rate Increase, Kevin Spacey ClearedSyndicated Editorial Cartoonists Ted Rall, (from the left) and Scott Stantis (from the right) unpack the many layers from the week's top stories. First up, the Hunter Biden plea deal. The judge said it was unconstitutional and the defense wanted it to provide a blanket get-out-of-jail card. Why it fell apart and how it reflects the media's disdain for anything that may conflict with its prevailing narrative. Ted and Scott take a rhetorical side trip to explore other issues they have been way in front of, and examine why the mainstream media takes so long to catch up...
2023-07-271h 05DMZ America with Ted Rall & Scott StantisEpisode 109 | July 20, 2023: Neither Biden Nor Trump Fit for Office, Texas Sucks Best, Highly Sensitive People Catch a BreakCheck out the latest edition of the DMZ America Podcast, where a pair of American political cartoonists (Ted Rall, who leans left, and Scott Stantis, who leans right) who happen to be best friends analyze and discuss the major and minor stories of the week while having a few laughs along the way. This week: no flamethrower drones. But coelacanths!A new kind of poll dissects public opinion about presumed presidential nominees Joe Biden and Donald Trump as we begin the 2024 campaign cycle. We already knew that voters did not want this rematch. What we did not...
2023-07-201h 10DMZ America with Ted Rall & Scott StantisEpisode 108 | July 12, 2023: Three Pulitzer-Winning Editorial Cartoonists Canned the Same Day, Nazis Symbols Worn by Ukrainian Troops, Can Biden Capitalize on Lower Inflation?Editorial Cartoonists Ted Rall (from the Left) and Scott Stantis (from the Right) discuss the latest startling development in the ongoing demise of American editorial cartooning. With the recent firing of not one but three Pulitzer Prize-winning editorial cartoonists, Ted and Scott mourn the job loss of their fellow journalists and those who preceded them. Was the demise of editorial cartooning as a profession the planned end-game all along by antagonistic editors? The New York Times reports that there have been more and more sightings of Nazi symbols being worn by Ukrainian troops. Ted has said for ye...
2023-07-121h 19DMZ America with Ted Rall & Scott StantisEpisode 107 | July 7, 2023: Banning Bad Jokes, Defending Abusers with Guns, the Government’s First Amendment Right to Censor YouEditorial cartoonists Ted Rall (on the Left) and Scott Stantis (on the Right) discuss the week in news and current politics on the DMZ America podcast.When does a joke go too far? A Subway store in Georgia got in trouble with the Internet and its national parent company when it posted a sign seeming to make light of the recent submersible implosion. As professional humorists, Ted and Scott bandy about whether or not it’s ever OK to make fun of the dead, or whether this particular incident even qualifies as disrespecting the dead in the fi...
2023-07-0747 minDMZ America with Ted Rall & Scott StantisEpisode 106 | June 30, 2023: A Big Week of Supreme Court OpinionsSyndicated Editorial Cartoonists Ted Rall (from the Left) and Scott Stantis (from the Right) analyze the issues and news changing our world. This week's podcast is entirely dedicated to a historic week of opinions handed down by the Supreme Court of the United States. First up, a look at a pair of landmark cases affecting higher education. Ted and Scott put into perspective the court's decision to end race-based Affirmative Action and President Biden's Student loan forgiveness program. Ted concisely explains the basis for the build-up of resentment over decades towards Affirmative Action and what led to t...
2023-07-011h 06DMZ America with Ted Rall & Scott StantisEpisode 105 | June 20, 2023: Hunter Biden Skates, Donald Trump Going to Trial, Teenage DepressionThe DMZ America podcast features two political cartoonists who happened to be best friends. Ted Rall (Andrews McMeel Syndication, Wall Street Journal, WhoWhatWhy) comes from the Left; Scott Stantis (Andrews McMeel Syndication, Chicago Tribune, Dallas Morning News) comes from the Right. Hunter Biden once again assumes his role as America’s Prince Andrew: safe, protected, facing minimal charges. In this case, it’s two years probation for evading the payment of $100,000 in taxes and for a gun charge. Republicans are going crazy. Maybe they have a point.Former President Donald Trump has a trial date in hi...
2023-06-201h 13DMZ America with Ted Rall & Scott StantisEpisode 104 | June 7, 2023: The More the More the Not-So-Merrier in the Republican Primary, the PGA Tour Merges With Murdering Thugs, Bad Pot Neighbors and Apple’s New VR ViewerInternationally-syndicated cartoonist and columnist Ted Rall joins Chicago Tribune Editorial Cartoonist Scott Stantis to try to make sense of the issues of the day.First up: the ever-growing list of candidates in the 2024 Republican presidential primaries. Two of the most interesting entries (according to Scott), Mike Pence and Chris Christie, have thrown their hats into the ring. Both have a sizable bone to pick with frontrunner, former President Donald Trump. Secondly, Ted's lack of sports knowledge doesn't impact his and Scott's disgust with the PGA Tour's decision to merge with LIV Golf, a wholly-owned subsidiary o...
2023-06-081h 02DMZ America with Ted Rall & Scott StantisEpisode 102 | May 17, 2023: RFK Jr., the Durham Report, Texas GOP Undermines Democracy, Trans Sorority SistersNationally syndicated Editorial Cartoonists, Ted Rall (from the Left) and Scott Stantis (from the Right), start off this edition of the DMZ America Podcast with a deep dive into the fight for the 2024 Democratic Party nominating process for president. Prevailing wisdom is that President Joe Biden will get the nomination in a cakewalk. Not so fast, says RFK Jr., who is polling at 19% among Democratic primary voters, not to mention Marianne Williamson, tracking at 9%. Ted and Scott go on to look over the Durham Report and its implications, which prompts the question of the Corporate Left and Mainstream Media d...
2023-05-171h 18DMZ America with Ted Rall & Scott StantisEpisode 101 | May 11, 2023: Trump Returns, Biden’s Brewing Scandals, Behind the PulitzersAs the 2024 presidential campaign begins in earnest, political cartoonist Ted Rall, (from the Left) and Scott Stantis (from the Right) dig into what looks like an 1892-style political rematch, between former and possibly future President Donald Trump, and current President Joe Biden.Trump appeared on CNN for the first time since 2016, at a raucous town hall meeting that received widespread criticism from liberals and their mainstream media allies. He advised congressional Republicans to be willing to risk default in the debt-limit crisis, signaled that he would reduce or eliminate military aid to Ukraine, and made fun of...
2023-05-111h 08DMZ America with Ted Rall & Scott StantisEpisode 100 | May 4, 2023: Making the Case for Third Party Candidates, Criminal Trials Are Endangered, on This, Our 100th Episode Scott and Ted Explain Why They PodcastGail Collins, columnist for the New York Times, writes that if you don't like the choice of Biden or Trump TOUGH! Don't you dare vote for a third party! American Editorial Cartoonists Ted Rall (from the Left) and Scott Stantis (from the Right) strongly disagree with her and make the case for voting and supporting third party candidates. Next, NPR and other news organizations are reporting that trial by jury is becoming less and less common. This is bad for you and bad for a justice system that gets worse and worse every year. Lastly, Ted and Scott celebrate...
2023-05-0447 minDMZ America with Ted Rall & Scott StantisEpisode 99 | April 26, 2023: Biden Runs Again, Tucker & Lemon Out, Minnesota Throws Granny Under the TrainAward-winning political cartoonists Ted Rall (from the Left) and Scott Stantis (from the Right) analyze an eventful week’s breaking news and current events on the DMZ America podcast.President Joe Biden released a video on Tuesday announcing his bid to run for reelection next year. Scott and Ted discuss what’s missing from the video—promises, bragging about low unemployment, Ukraine—and what it portends for the Democrats’ campaign strategy. An 1892-style rematch, between the President and former President Donald Trump, both very old men, now looks all but certain. Is this what democracy looks like?On Mon...
2023-04-261h 31DMZ America with Ted Rall & Scott StantisEpisode 98 | April 19, 2023: Fox News vs Dominion Settlement, Kathy Griffin's PTSD, the Horrors of the U.S. Prison SystemEditorial Cartoonists Ted Rall (from the Left) and Scott Stantis (from the Right) take a slight detour away from breaking news to discuss crucial issues flying under the radar. But first they contextualize the blockbuster $787 million settlement between Fox News and Dominion Voting Systems. Does this mean the beginning of the end for Fox News, or does it just confirm what we all knew Fox was? Next, Ted and Scott discuss their own Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder following high-profile controversies in their careers. Inspired by recent revelations by actress and comedian Kathy Griffin,in her struggles with PTSD, following fallout f...
2023-04-201h 10DMZ America with Ted Rall & Scott StantisEpisode 94 | March 24, 2023: Is TikTok a Threat? France is Burning! The Non-Arrest of Donald J. TrumpTwo American Editorial Cartoonists, Ted Rall (Left) and Scott Stantis (Right), bring into focus the pressing issues of the day. First up: the CEO of the social media app TikTok comes under scrutiny by the U.S. Congress. Is it a threat to national security? Next, Ted and Scott discuss the growing unrest in France. (Both cartoonists have deep French roots. Especially Ted who is, in fact, a dual citizen of the United States and France.) And finally, Scott and Ted discuss the non-arrest of former President Trump and make a bet if he ever will be. S...
2023-03-2451 minDMZ America with Ted Rall & Scott StantisEpisode 92 | March 15, 2023: Are SVB and Signature Bank Just the Beginning? When Did the GOP Become the Peace Party? Things Seem Unreal Since Reality is Now SubjectiveInternationally-syndicated cartoonists Ted Rall (from the Left) and Scott Stantis (from the Right) discuss the week's pressing issues. In Segment One they break down the banking crisis, weighing the causes of the Silicon Valley Bank and Signature failures and what the repercussions may be. (Ted also congratulates Scott on his warnings that the Federal Reserve Board was pushing its anti-inflation rate increases far too hard, with the bank failures being the early results of those policies.) Next, Scott and Ted get you up-to-date on the most recent events in Ukraine. Which raises the question: will Ted join the Republican...
2023-03-151h 12DMZ America with Ted Rall & Scott StantisEpisode 90 | February 27, 2023: Two In-the-Know Cartoonists Analyze "Dilbert" Creator Scott Adams and His Racist RantProfessional cartoonists Ted Rall (Left) and Scott Stantis (Right) dig deep into the dumpster fire started by "Dilbert" cartoonist Scott Adams, who used his YouTube channel and Twitter account to espouse apparently racist views that got his once-huge comic strip decimated by cancellations across the nation over the course of a few days. Ted and Scott dive into the fraught waters of this cartoon-world controversy, first analyzing whether the context of what Adams was saying differed from the news coverage. Ted shares his personal and professional interactions with Adams. Scott contextualizes the effect on syndication and the newspaper business f...
2023-02-261h 05DMZ America with Ted Rall & Scott StantisEpisode 88 | February 15, 2023: Is the GOP Racist? Nikki Haley, Taking on Chinese Death Balloons and the Ukraine QuagmireEditorial Cartoonists Ted Rall (from the Left) and Scott Stantis (from the Right), discuss the pressing issues of the week. First up: a discussion of the presidential candidacy of former South Carolina Governor and U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley, which dovetails into the question: is the Republican Party too racist to elect a woman of color? Also, the apparent inevitability of President Trump becoming the 2024 GOP nominee. Following that, Scott and Ted discuss the seemingly nonstop parade of Communist Chinese balloons invading American airspace. Ted offers a never-before-suggested solution (which is his answer to just about everything): FLAME THROWER...
2023-02-151h 18DMZ America with Ted Rall & Scott StantisEpisode 87 | February 8, 2023: Biden's Raucous, Bizarre State of the Union AddressEditorial cartoonists Ted Rall (Left) and Scott Stantis (Right) discuss President Biden's wild and crazy State of the Union address last night. What SOTU is supposed to be versus what it actually is, and how Republican hecklers and the President mutually owned one another. What happens next in the 2024 presidential race as a result? The president outperformed expectations, but the fact that the expectations were low reflects a fundamental problem in the political system and Democratic prospects for next year. Scott and Ted handicap the Democratic primaries, Republican primaries, and spend some time deep-diving whether Ron DeSantis is really...
2023-02-081h 05DMZ America with Ted Rall & Scott StantisEpisode 86 | February 1, 2023: Tyre Nichols Killed by Memphis Police, Biden's Beach House Searched by the FBI, Now Ukraine now wants F-16s TooProgressive editorial cartoonist Ted Rall and Conservative Scott Stantis discuss and debate the breaking news of the day. They take a deep dive into the murder of Tyre Nichols at the hands of the Memphis Police's Scorpion Squad. What should real police reform look like? Scott and Ted offer an in-depth plan for turning the police from brutish adversaries to supportive problem-solvers. Next, Ted and Scott turn to the breaking news that Biden's Delaware beach house has been searched by the FBI in search of classified documents. Is the Federal Government classifying too many documents? What about the implications f...
2023-02-011h 15DMZ America with Ted Rall & Scott StantisEpisode 84 | January 18, 2023: Debating the Debt Ceiling, Biden's Secret Papers and PotpourriInternationally-syndicated Editorial Cartoonists Ted Rall and Scott Stantis analyze the news of the day. Starting with a brisk debate about whether or not the Debt Ceiling should be lifted or if there should be one at all. Next, Ted and Scott weigh in on Secret Documents President Biden had piled up in his garage. Does this preclude a run for reelection in 2024? Lastly, a potpourri of topics ranging from the Wyoming Legislature proposing a ban on the purchase of electric vehicles to the Russian troop buildup in the west of Ukraine to recent projections that 90% of online content will b...
2023-01-181h 15DMZ America with Ted Rall & Scott StantisEpisode 82 | January 4, 2023: McCarthy Loses Again, “Don't Run, Joe!” and Is It Time to Ban Football?Big issues face our award-winning editorial cartoonists here on the DMZ podcast. Ted Rall and Scott Stantis analyze the deadlock in the race to choose the next Speaker of the House of Representatives. They beg President Biden not to run for reelection. Lastly, Scott and Ted debate whether football should be banned following the near-fatal injury Buffalo Bills Safety Damar Hamlin suffered during the recent game against the Cincinnati Bengals. Which comes on the heel of several studies showing that players suffer from significant brain damage after playing the sport for years. Support the showT...
2023-01-0445 minDMZ America with Ted Rall & Scott StantisEpisode 79 | December 15, 2022: Musk's Pronoun Wars, NYC's War on the Homeless, Republicans' Wars on Everything. Plus: Breaking News on Flamethrower Drones!Editorial Cartoonists Ted Rall and Scott Stantis take a different view of the pronoun wars raging across America in response to Elon Musk's jibes. Then they take on New York City Mayor Eric Adams' policy of involuntarily detaining the homeless. Ted and Scott dismiss the Mainstream Left's hopes and prayers that the Trump era is behind us. Most importantly, they announce the latest breakthrough in flamethrower-drone technology!!! Support the showThe DMZ America Podcast is recorded weekly by political cartoonists Ted Rall and Scott Stantis. Twitter/X: @scottstantis and @tedrallWeb: R...
2022-12-151h 09DMZ America with Ted Rall & Scott StantisEpisode 71 | October 21, 2022: A Look Behind the Looming Freight Railroad StrikeFreight-train conductor Toby Kemp joins political cartoonists Ted Rall (Left) and Scott Stantis (Right) for a behind-the-scenes look at life for railroad workers in the run-up to a likely national rail transport workers strike next month. Between 30% and 40% of all freight moves via rail, so a strike would cause major supply-chain disruptions as the country faces down higher interest rates and an OPEC-led oil shock. Rall and Stantis discuss the political and economic implications while Kemp provides a fascinating look at an important sector of the workforce that often gets ignored.Support the showThe...
2022-10-2152 minDMZ America with Ted Rall & Scott StantisEpisode 70 | October 10, 2022: Ukraine War Update, Are These the Most Consequential Elections in Modern Times? How to Come Up with a Cartoon—Plus a Little FrenchEditorial Cartoonists Ted Rall (Left) and Scott Stantis (Right) bring the heat in this edition of the DMZ America Podcast. The first segment hears them putting the latest escalation in the Ukraine War into perspective and define what modern warfare has become. Next up, Ted and Scott debate the importance of the 2022 midterm elections. Lastly, these two top cartoonists discuss process in this muddled media market. Finally, they bring in a little French. You should listen.Support the showThe DMZ America Podcast is recorded weekly by political cartoonists Ted Rall and Scott Stantis.
2022-10-101h 23DMZ America with Ted Rall & Scott StantisEpisode 68 | September 26, 2022: The rise of neo-fascism, Is the Federal Reserve Board destroying the economy for the rich? Edward Snowden granted Russian citizenship by PutinTed Rall, coming at things from the Left and Scott Stantis, coming from the Right, tackle the major issues of the day. First off, Italy elects Giorgia Meloni, head of the Brothers of Italy, a political party founded by neo-fascists which begs the question: is the whole world going totalitarian or what? Next, Scott and Ted discuss the Fed and its passion for bringing back the '70's and all the economic pain that comes with it. Lastly, breaking news as Edward Snowden, ( Ted wrote his biography), is granted Russian citizenship by Vladimir Putin. Is this just the Russian...
2022-09-271h 26DMZ America with Ted Rall & Scott StantisEpisode 67 | September 21, 2022: Russian Plebiscites in Ukraine, Migrants up in the Air and the MidtermsLeft-leaning editorial cartoonist Ted Rall and right-leaning editorial cartoonist Scott Stantis debate the two major developments in the Ukraine Russia war. Russia is calling up more troops and wants to hold plebiscites in the territory it controls with a view toward annexation. Ted and Scott have differing views about which aspect could lead to further escalation in the conflict. The governors of Texas and Florida are deporting asylums seeking immigrants to Northern states. We discuss the humanitarian and political aspects of this strange story. Finally: where are we in the upcoming key midterm elections?Support the show
2022-09-211h 11DMZ America with Ted Rall & Scott StantisEpisode 66 | September 13, 2022: Special guest Charles Lipson joins Scott Stantis and Ted Rall to discuss the war in Ukraine and what happens if the President-elect dies before the electoral college meets?Charles Lipson, University of Chicago Professor Emeritus of political science, and a regular contributor to Real Clear Politics, Newsweek, Spectator/World and The Wall Street Journal, joins cartoonists Scott Stantis and Ted Rall in a freewheeling discussion on the continuing war in Ukraine. They also take a deep dive into presidential succession. With Joe Biden insisting he’s really running for reelection and Donald Trump doing the same, we have to wonder—because at the time of the next election, one will be 82 and the other 78. What happens if the winner dies before the electoral college convenes? Interesting people havi...
2022-09-141h 06DMZ America with Ted Rall & Scott StantisEpisode 65 | September 7, 2022: Abortion and the Midterms, Hunter Biden's Secret Laptop and Gannett Fires Its Last Political CartoonistEditorial cartoonists Ted Rall and Scott Stantis are in a glum mood following the Gannett newspaper chain's decision to fire/lay off/buy out their colleague Andy Marlette, marking another milestone in the media's war against political cartooning. First, however, Rall and Stantis discuss the evolving prospects for the midterm elections in light of the increasing impact of the Dodds decision overturning abortion rights, Hunter Biden's laptop and what's on it and why corporate media still refuses to talk about it.Support the showThe DMZ America Podcast is recorded weekly by political cartoonists Ted...
2022-09-071h 26DMZ America with Ted Rall & Scott StantisEpisode 64 | September 2, 2022: Gorby Dies, Biden speaks and how'd we handle Covid?This week's episode sees two of America's top editorial cartoonists, Ted Rall (on the Left) and Scott Stantis (on the Right), debate the legacy of the last leader of the Soviet Union, Mikhail Gorbachev. Next, the boys critique President Joe Biden's recent speech calling MAGA Republicans fascist. In the third segment Scott and Ted review the reports coming out analyzing America's Covid response. (Spoiler alert: we didn't do too good). Plus, as always, flamethrower drones. Support the showThe DMZ America Podcast is recorded weekly by political cartoonists Ted Rall and Scott Stantis. Twitt...
2022-09-031h 19DMZ America with Ted Rall & Scott StantisEpisode 60 | August 3, 2022: Pelosi goes to Taiwan, Midterms, U.S.-led Assassinations, Monkey Pox and Ted Reports from RussiaThis episode finds award-winning cartoonist Ted Rall Zooming in a report from St. Petersburg, Russia. He and Scott Stantis (not in Russia) discuss Speaker Nancy Pelosi's historic trip to Taiwan. Which leads the lads to talk about the assassination of Al Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri. Scott and Ted also discuss Monkey Pox and, last, Ted delivers a boots-on-the-ground report about life inside the Russian Federation under Western sanctions. Spoiler: it's nothing like you think. Support the showThe DMZ America Podcast is recorded weekly by political cartoonists Ted Rall and Scott Stantis. Twitter/X...
2022-08-041h 03DMZ America with Ted Rall & Scott StantisEpisode #59 | July 29, 2022: Ted Calls in from Moscow; Paul Pringle and Other Self-Serving Figures at the LA TimesIn this week's DMZ America Podcast, cartoonist Ted Rall calls fellow cartoonist Scott Stantis on a shaky line from Russia. Listen to this first-hand account of how US sanctions are (not) affecting Moscow and how things look and feel in the Russian capital. LA Times investigative reporter Paul Pringle, in the news over his controversial book ("Bad City") calling out corruption at the Times and in LA in general, and attacking his own newspaper over a USC scandal, played a key role—perhaps largely forgotten—in the LA Times' infamous decision to fire and smear Ted as a favor to t...
2022-07-291h 05DMZ America with Ted Rall & Scott StantisEpisode 57 | July 18, 2022: Cowardly Cops and the Middle East: Who Should We Cozy up with, Iran or Saudi Arabia?Political cartoonists Scott Stantis and Ted Rall engage in a lively debate over the Middle East. Iran claims to have nuclear weapons technology, whatever the hell that means, which has Scott worried to the point that he's contemplating bombing the country. Meanwhile Biden cozied up to Saudi Arabia's dictator this week, prompting Ted to to go off the rails. But first, the final report is out on the police non-reaction at the mass shooting in Uvalde, Texas, and the question is: can the cops be redeemed?Support the showThe DMZ America Podcast is recorded...
2022-07-181h 03DMZ America with Ted Rall & Scott StantisEpisode 55 | June 29, 2022: Jan. 6th Investigation Gets Hot, Abortion Gets Aborted, Russia Bites BackPolitical cartoonists Ted Rall and Scott Stantis debate and discuss the week's issues from the Left and the Right. The Democrats' Jan. 6th hearings turned interesting as a White House staffer claims she overheard the Secret Service discussing Trump's trying to grab the wheel of the Presidential limo to lead the insurrection. Office gossip or treason? Women's right to choose—is it toast in the red states or will a sustained campaign of protest...never mind. As Russia consolidates its gains in Ukraine, Presidents Rall and Stantis propose peace terms.Support the showThe DMZ Am...
2022-06-291h 07DMZ America with Ted Rall & Scott StantisEpisode 52 | June 6, 2022: An In-Depth Interview with Cartoonist Ted Rall, One of the Most Unique Voices in AmericaScott, who was interviewed by DMZ America podcast co-host Ted Rall, finally returns the favor and interviews Ted. Where he came from and how his opinions were shaped. From a troubled and tumultuous childhood in Dayton, Ohio to becoming a bestselling and highly-regarded editorial cartoonist, columnist and author. Learn about this most fascinating man in this week's Season One-ending episode. Support the showThe DMZ America Podcast is recorded weekly by political cartoonists Ted Rall and Scott Stantis. Twitter/X: @scottstantis and @tedrallWeb: Rall.com
2022-06-061h 00DMZ America with Ted Rall & Scott StantisEpisode 50| May 24, 2022: President Biden proposes a two front nuclear war, Just how shallow is the Democrats bench for 2024? and a BIG ANNOUNCEMENTIn the first segment Ted Rall gives a brief history lesson of Taiwan and why President Joe Biden's recent comments about the island non-state are so dangerous. Segment two has co-host Scott Stantis and Ted wondering just who is the next big thing in the Democratic party. (Hint-it's NOT Vice President Kamala Harris). Lastly but certain not least, Ted and Scott have a HUGE announcement they want to share with you. Support the showThe DMZ America Podcast is recorded weekly by political cartoonists Ted Rall and Scott Stantis. Twitter/X: @scottstantis and @ted...
2022-05-2457 minDMZ America with Ted Rall & Scott StantisEpisode 47 | May 3, 2022: US Supreme Court to Overturn Roe v. WadePolitical cartoonists Ted Rall (left) and Scott Stantis (right) analyze the breaking news that the US Supreme Court will almost certainly overturn the landmark 1973 abortion rights decision Roe v. Wade. Ted and Scott consider the impact on the midterm election campaign and the result, predict the likelihood of a sustained campaign of protest by the left, and ponder the nature of existence itself.Support the showThe DMZ America Podcast is recorded weekly by political cartoonists Ted Rall and Scott Stantis. Twitter/X: @scottstantis and @tedrallWeb: Rall.com
2022-05-0348 minDMZ America with Ted Rall & Scott StantisEpisode 39 | March 10, 2022: Journalistic Malpractice, Ukraine and Why Ted Draws for SputnikScott points us to an excellent example of journalistic malpractice, this time by the New York Times about COVID-19 and different outcomes in Democratic versus Republican states. Ted and Scott dig deep into the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Ted talks about why he draws cartoons for Sputnik News.Support the showThe DMZ America Podcast is recorded weekly by political cartoonists Ted Rall and Scott Stantis. Twitter/X: @scottstantis and @tedrallWeb: Rall.com
2022-03-101h 00DMZ America with Ted Rall & Scott StantisEpisode 28 | December 31, 2021: Looking Back at 2021, Predicting 2022 and Beyond (and Ted has Covid)For the last podcast of the year, Scott and Ted look back at the year that was and consider the world of politics and culture in the year ahead and beyond. From January 6 to the midterms to scary prospects for Democrats in 2024, we don't hesitate to speculate. Also, Ted has Covid.Support the showThe DMZ America Podcast is recorded weekly by political cartoonists Ted Rall and Scott Stantis. Twitter/X: @scottstantis and @tedrallWeb: Rall.com
2021-12-311h 10DMZ America with Ted Rall & Scott StantisEpisode 19 | October 19, 2021: Colin Powell DOA, Buttigieg MIA, China the new USSR, Taliban vs. ISIS-K and MoreConservative cartoonist Scott Stantis and progressive cartoonist Ted Rall go even longer this time! Sparks fly over whether Colin Powell was a hero or a zero, Ted offers a primer on the internal politics of Afghanistan after the Taliban takeover, Scott calls for a new Cold War against China while Ted deplores the old one against the Soviet Union, and Ted and Scott trade ideological places on whether transportation secretary Pete Buttigieg ought to take two months off from work six months into his new job. Plus more!Support the showThe DMZ America Podcast...
2021-10-192h 03DMZ America with Ted Rall & Scott StantisEpisode 16 | October 5, 2021: Ted and Scott say "Death to the internet!" (yes, they see the irony)If you had a chance to travel back in time and kill the Internet before it ever started, would you do it? In a grindingly ironic conversation, Scott and Ted ON THEIR PODCAST ON THE INTERNET discuss the pluses and mostly minuses of the invasive and often corrosive effects of the World Wide Web. Support the showThe DMZ America Podcast is recorded weekly by political cartoonists Ted Rall and Scott Stantis. Twitter/X: @scottstantis and @tedrallWeb: Rall.com
2021-10-0527 minDMZ America with Ted Rall & Scott StantisEpisode 13 | September 21, 2021: After Afghanistan, Another War? And: What Are Our Values, Anyway?President Joe Biden delivers his first speech to the United Nations, prompting political cartoonist Ted Rall and Scott Stantis to ponder what comes next in foreign policy under Biden and for the foreseeable future? Ted pushes back against Scott's description of China as a "threat." Scott surprises with his updated take on 1930s-style isolationism. Border patrol goons use whips to control Haitian immigrants at the border with Mexico; can we really say at this point that, as the secretary of homeland security argued, this is against American values?Support the showThe DMZ America Podcast...
2021-09-2149 minDMZ America with Ted Rall & Scott StantisEpisode 10 | September 11, 2021: Ted and Scott get personal recollecting September 11 and connect 9/11 and the assault on the U.S. Capitol on 1/6How did the terrorist attacks on American soil on 9/11 result in Donald Trump and the rise of totalitarianism in the United States? Ted and Scott explain it for you.Support the showThe DMZ America Podcast is recorded weekly by political cartoonists Ted Rall and Scott Stantis. Twitter/X: @scottstantis and @tedrallWeb: Rall.com
2021-09-1149 minDMZ America with Ted Rall & Scott StantisEpisode 9 | September 6, 2021: Is It Too Late to Save the Planet from Climate Change Apocalypse?It's another free-wheeling discussion between right-wing cartoonist Scott Stantis and left-wing cartoonist Ted Rall. It's another 9/11 week—what, if anything, have we learned? Scott responds to a listener. Ted and Scott clash on climate change: Ted thinks we're doomed because it's probably too late to save ourselves and Scott supports incremental action based on self-interest: pollution sucks for all concerned.Support the showThe DMZ America Podcast is recorded weekly by political cartoonists Ted Rall and Scott Stantis. Twitter/X: @scottstantis and @tedrallWeb: Rall.com
2021-09-0642 minDMZ America with Ted Rall & Scott StantisEpisode 8: Should we kill all of the babies? You won't believe what Scott and Ted have to say about the recent abortion non-decision from the U.S. Supreme CourtTed and Scott take surprising views of the U.S. Supreme Court's decision not to decide the Texas abortion ban. They also take more shots at President Biden for his Trump -like doubling down on Afghanistan speech. Support the showThe DMZ America Podcast is recorded weekly by political cartoonists Ted Rall and Scott Stantis. Twitter/X: @scottstantis and @tedrallWeb: Rall.com
2021-09-0325 minDMZ America with Ted Rall & Scott StantisEpisode 6 | August 23, 2021: Impeach Biden! Or at Least Get Him to a HomePolitical cartoonists Ted Rall and Scott Stantis are aghast at the obvious failing cognitive abilities of America's chief executive and Commander-In-Chief as he fends off media queries about American incompetence in the face of the takeover of Afghanistan by the Taliban. What can or, more to the point, should be done about our befuddled commander-in-chief? Riffing off personal experience, Ted and Scott have a few ideas on this latest edition of the DMZ America Podcast. Support the showThe DMZ America Podcast is recorded weekly by political cartoonists Ted Rall and Scott Stantis. T...
2021-08-2327 minDMZ America with Ted Rall & Scott StantisEpisode 5 | August 20, 2021: Afghanistan Down the Toilet. Is Biden Going Down Too?President Joe Biden's poll numbers are falling along with the desperate Afghans falling off fleeing American airplanes evacuating Kabul. How does his Saigon moment affect the remainder of Biden's presidency? Political cartoonists Scott Stantis of The Chicago Tribune and Ted Rall of WhoWhatWhy.org, both with Andrews McMeel Syndication and Counterpoint, draw upon Ted's experience in Afghanistan and Scott's distrust of government to analyze the current situation. Plus: Scott makes a strong case for voting third party.Support the showThe DMZ America Podcast is recorded weekly by political cartoonists Ted Rall and Scott Stantis.
2021-08-2033 minDMZ America with Ted Rall & Scott StantisEpisode 4 | August 16, 2021: The Sad Fall of Kabul and Was Any of This Worth it?Hosts Scott Stantis and Ted Rall go deep into the meaning and effects of the shocking victory of the Taliban in Afghanistan. Scott is reminded of his mortified 16-year-old self watching the fall of Saigon to the Vietcong. Ted, who had predicted this ending since before the U.S. invasion, speaks from deep personal knowledge about the people and culture of Afghanistan and what we can expect next. Support the showThe DMZ America Podcast is recorded weekly by political cartoonists Ted Rall and Scott Stantis. Twitter/X: @scottstantis and @tedrallW...
2021-08-1634 minDMZ America with Ted Rall & Scott StantisEpisode 3 | August 11, 2021: Gone Cuomo Gone, Debt-Crazed Dems and Afganistan Re-TalibanizedConservative political cartoonist Scott Stantis and progressive political cartoonist Ted Rall download about the resignation of New York soon-to-be-ex Governor Andrew Cuomo and Democratic guilt over Bill Clinton. Also on the agenda is whether deficits really matter when the spending is on infrastructure or something they call infrastructure. Scott and Ted talk about the rapidly deteriorating war in Afghanistan, which Ted has visited several times.Support the showThe DMZ America Podcast is recorded weekly by political cartoonists Ted Rall and Scott Stantis. Twitter/X: @scottstantis and @tedrall
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