On the “DeProgram” show with controversial political cartoonist Ted Rall and brilliant CIA whistleblower John Kiriakou, we tackle the news of Elon Musk’s departure from Washington, DC. Musk, a key advisor to Trump, has stepped back from his role in the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), after five fiery months. Musk says he’s shifting to focus on Tesla and SpaceX, with plans to spend only one or two days a week on government policy issues. Musk’s exit follows backlash over DOGE’s aggressive cuts, including the dismantling of USAID, which Musk boasted about “feeding into the wood chipper.” Critics like Rep. Mark Pocan say he’s scooting to dodge scrutiny, pointing to controversies like his alleged Nazi salute at Trump’s inauguration and ties to Germany’s far-right AfD party. With Tesla facing brand damage and declining sales, Musk’s move raises questions about his influence on Trump’s agenda and DOGE’s future. Join us for a smart dissection of this unfolding saga.Plus:US-Iran talks escalate as Trump signals a potential nuclear deal breakthrough.Gaza Humanitarian Foundation lambasted after fatal food distribution fiasco.New Russia sanctions? Trump considers them amid heightened Ukraine tensions.Trump’s dismissal of military historians stirs fears of historical revisionism.