The Deprogram Episode 86 - Back And To The Left

JFK, RFK, MLK, Malcolm X. What do they all have in common? Come learn about the four main US political assassinations of the 60s!
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[@tayzonday]

Whisky burns my whole face. For me, it’s like drinking mouth wash.

[@namarrkon]

Wait... What are you doing here?

[@Jacko_bite1]

whit tayzonday watches The Deprogram

[@arsim612]

How the hell is tayzonday everywhere

[@ozymandias___868]

😢 I like whisky cause I can't get drunk off of beer. But go on the pod. Holden will love to have you.

[@user-vl6ds4sk3y]

just when i thought you couldn't get any more based, you do this truly a legend

[@deptusmechanikus7362]

Yugopnik went six days without drinking and completely coincidentally has a very productive week. I'm certain these two events are completely unrelated

[@thesmackingpenjamins]

pissing and shitting myself in fear as JT describes my father word for word down to the roofing company

[@superbeltman6197]

Don’t let him go to Jamaica

[@insane_troll]

By the 1960s Malcolm X was going by the name Malik el-Shabazz, so his name DID have a k in it.

[@adamthethird4753]

My theory is that the CIA was just cutting it's teeth on domestic assassinations and, like the first time anyone tries anything, they sucked at it just enough for people to notice something was off.

[@samito8742]

Yugopnik 6 days without drinking??? I am very proud and amazed my Balkan brother

[@Themehsofproduction]

Balkan

[@jryan2552]

Balkon

[@electricityenjoyer]

“Through counterintelligence it is possible to pinpoint potential troublemakers and neutralize them”

[@KrislLeon]

Reading the autobiography of Malcolm X is what finally broke me thru to reading theory. Learning about him literally changed my life and led me to Marxism.

[@JaseekaRawr]

That's incredible! I'm gonna read it, yours is the second recommendation I've seen so far. X was amazing. His quotes are so quotable.

[@hishamalaker491]

Weird it shouldve made you closer to Islam since he was a Muslim above everything else.

[@catforce9999]

@@hishamalaker491Yet in his biography he mentions “I have no mercy or compassion in me for a society that will crush people, and then penalise them for not being able to stand up under the weight.” Yes he was a Muslim advocate I’m in no way taking this away from you, yet he still stood for criticisms of capitalism and how Socialism, like your religion of Islam (nothing against Islam btw, it stands for great things), stands for the betterment of society as a whole and not hoping focusing on the individual helps you focus on every damn individual out there.

[@chompythebeast]

I'd also highly recommend _Assata: An Autobiography_ by Assata Shakur for another incredible story of Black revolutionaries, a page turner honestly and really drove home how truly beyond reform the American legal system is

[@DUFFAL02]

23:30 JT’s video voice came out😂

[@morganqorishchi8181]

After surviving bleeding duodenal ulcers last year, I cannot drink again. Any alcohol. EVER. I'm part Serbian and my grandfather sat down and wept when he heard the news. I know how important this is to the culture. But let me say, it does get easier in time.

[@YouHaveAnApeHead]

Hakim is doing well in saving Yugopniks kidneys

[@zainmudassir2964]

Protect his kidneys at all costs

[@YouHaveAnApeHead]

@@zainmudassir2964 He is too based to die young

[@goutamboppana961]

@@YouHaveAnApeHead idk how but castro was alive for 90 yrs while smoking cigar while people die young

[@CraigKeidel]

​@@goutamboppana961Reaper saw Bay of Pigs and said "Ah nah why don't you just call me when you're good"

[@goutamboppana961]

@@CraigKeidel gopd one

[@marcusharris3599]

You guys should have fd signifier or foreign man in a foreign land on I think they would be a dope guest

[@JaseekaRawr]

Seconding this, that would be amazing

[@hugh_jasso]

FD was on recently. I was introduced to this channel from that collab

[@7medwed7]

Hakim out of the house, guys go straight to drinking!

[@elonmusksellssnakeoil1744]

Everyone should read Malcolm X's autobiography. What an amazing life he lived. The man was imperfect, but he was always striving to do better, and _radically_ altered his beliefs throughout his life, including near the end of it as he began shifting much more toward socialism.

[@gg-oy5gz]

agreed. its so unfortunate that he died before expressing his true stance and ideology because most of his work throughout his life was with the Nation of Islam, a black supremacist organization who exploited fed up black peoples' money. Only once Malcolm left them we saw the true him even if it was only for a year or 2

[@joeyrufo]

Of course it was written down by Alex Haley, who was recently exposed as fabricating a quote by MLK that was hostile to Malcolm X, which was weird, to say the least >_>

[@hishamalaker491]

But he was more of a Muslim and he only believed in the equality of people (since he used to be anti-white racist) when he went to mecca and saw Muslims of all races and skin colors whether white looking blond blue eyed white people or Black Africans or Brown people all together believing in the same god doing the pilgrimage and rituals also its this that convinced him of Islam. He might've shifted towards socialism at one point but he was a Muslim and he advocated for Islam and he said that if Islam was to be the religion of the US then there wouldn't be any racism which makes since especially since the prophet (pbuh) himself said in a Hadith (collection of his sayings) this: "There is no superiority for an Arab over a non-Arab, nor for a non-Arab over an Arab. Neither is the white superior over the black, nor is the black superior over the white -- except by piety." Basically he said that no one is superior over the other except by piety basically your only superior especially in the eyes of Allah (god) by your religiosity and actions in the world.

[@thatguyyouhatealot]

​@@hishamalaker491Because Islam is one of the most compatible religions when it comes to Marxism, duh

[@thavishchetty6376]

The gents misbehave when Hakim is absent

[@pashico7082]

Listening to this old audio of the assassinations is terrifying...

[@TheKing-bh4xf]

felt the same thing

[@Goobenshmertz]

And just to think about the mass of foreign assassinations the CIA was behind...

[@7medwed7]

I went through a cascade of thoughts and emotions during the clip: from " what the hell? Why this topic? We have to stay away from things we don't have proofs of, through "guys, entertainment isn't what We need", to "oh shiiiiiiiet the men speak for themselves"! You can hear the common motive out of their speeches. It was a danger. So they had to go. Another historical proof that We all need to be strong organisations and not a herd running blindly behind icons. We have to be organized and move as a whole so a tragic loss of a comrade doesn't harm us too much.

[@JacobPrater]

I also agree, but it is much easier to have a smart leader and just follow suit than collectively gain intelligence, but again that is just my assumption. However education of the masses of these groups so that when one leader is struck down two else come up could also be great since information is so easy to access, but time isnt, education of our entire groups should be the goal for any movements forward. I really hope we get to live that reality. I want the immortal proletariot to do what is needed and run undying against these wrongs

[@RedYellowBird6889]

Hmmm, yes, this should be fun. Edit: Love how jt went full American commercial narrator at 14:49-15:15 in this section.

[@goutamboppana961]

XD

[@Celis.C]

And how he just goes on with a straight face after is pure gold xDD

[@mikey_gc8]

This was LEGENDARY

[@michaelslowmin]

Too bad Hakim wasn't here to have his hot takes about the Kennedy boys bleeped out.

[@nowhereman6019]

Malcolm and King's deaths hurt so fucking much.

[@davishropshire5361]

I had to stop listening for a bit. When I was a little girl, my grandmother kept keys on a key ring that had one of those miniature plastic peep hole viewers on it…you looked inside, and there was a picture. Hers had a portrait of JFK, MLK, and RFK, together. It was very common to see the same portrait of those same three men printed up on paper fans, created by the town’s “Black” mortuary (Jim Crow followed you to the segregated grave), and distributed to the country Black churches in East Texas. The small country churches usually had no air conditioning, so in the Summer, you kept cool with a fan during the service. On the way to the pews, the usher gave you either a fan with a picture of blue-eyed Jesus on it, or a fan with a picture of The Three. (I was born a little over three weeks after MLK’s murder.)

[@RIPKabosu2000]

Loved this episode. One of the best. Still missing our iraqi ball toucher.

[@AlbanianDogma]

Once again whenever Hakim isn't here they open with alcohol 😎

[@blondezeke6640]

3:43 Jamaica mentioned 🎉

[@acanadianknight7269]

I can’t put into words how much I fucking love this podcast and you three. Sad hakim wasn’t here for this one. But really, like Jesus, the new additions with the historical audio and the car thing jt did are just phenomenal. Amazing work as Always boys.

[@NorthEast-Keegan]

While I feel like most episodes are great quality, this one really felt like a cut above. Good job guys.

[@SmackHah]

🎉Ekdez

[@SmackHah]

Sxyzk m

[@obaraksennahoj7191]

Love it. Its like I'm listening to an episode of the Blowback. Wonder when they'll come out with a new season

[@LaVieOfficiel]

You’re in luck! Next month, August 25, bredren.

[@jamiemcintosh3030]

Surprised: "What?", Gleefull: "What?"

[@SatanasExMachina]

​@@LaVieOfficieloh HELL YEAH!

[@Dr.Thatcher]

Really sad you guys didn't do Fred Hampton.

[@shushunk00]

time

[@dangerousd1312]

they will in the cointelpro episode surely

[@kidofflint8812]

I hope they do one on the Kent state shooting or on John Huggins

[@philcollins5457]

It's crazy to think that these all happened in the same decade. How could you see that and NOT assume something was fishy? Also 10/10 car salesman voice, JT. Sounded just like a radio spot for a summer sale event. XD

[@vincent9068]

Please more of this! This was a incredibly interesting and impactful episode, esp. hearing the words of MLK Jr and Malcom X in their own voices.

[@Etzellll]

I listened JT's last minute summary about the US so many times.... Pretty much spot on!

[@nimzomitch]

Where have you been hiding Hakim

[@theamazingsolt]

Love the format, all the original audio clips were great, but I gotta admit the best part that really caught me off guard was JT's ad read for the limo LMAO

[@samstade5598]

"judging by my FBI file" - JT 56:05 lmao

[@jonirischx8925]

Yugo really going "shots are the silent killers"... No mfer. It's stress. You drink because you have anxiety. We need Hakim back from the ER to deal with this haram nonsense...

[@noname-bu1ux]

Meanwhile, Hakim is out here, knuckles deep in someone's asshole wondering if the Haram juice would help him cope.

[@botteam7013]

Nah

[@marting5308]

Love the Blowback style. If i had to give one small criticism is that the audio clips feel a bit too long, like it breaks a bit the pace. But i would love more episodes like this, love Blowback.

[@IgorGuerrero]

The intro needed Hakim specially the whole ~people are not getting old, it's the SHOTS!~ part lol

[@yeasr7781]

The podcast version of this and this are different Guys I think you fucked up 🤔😂 The podcast version is the 4th of July one with Noah Samson

[@theggfloupin4084]

Spicy. JT's fbi agent will have a field day with this one lol

[@evilthatmendo]

15 months sober best I've ever felt under the capitalist boot

[@Orrphoiz]

Based. I'm at 4 years. Keep going! c:

[@PatrickCervantez]

Congratulations comrades!!

[@dangerousd1312]

congrats!

[@HakimButSouthAfrican]

Congratulations comrade!!!

[@Maoistan]

You gotta get some shots in to ensure you're toasted at the end of the day😂 Love from Jamaica comrades❤

[@damnitol]

23:15 Chill Goblin has an excellent 105min video about the JFK assassination!

[@ruby_fox]

JT is such a brave guy, house visit from feds only radicalized him more.

[@CraigKeidel]

If the feds ain't knockin you ain't doin enough

[@kuno3473]

Can’t wait, thanks for the episode as usual.

[@mikachu69420]

29:30 the podcast Blowback also talks about the JFK assassination towards the end of their Cuba series, great podcast overall

[@lukemadrid5711]

TrueAnon also has an earlier 6 part series on JFK. Death Around the Corner Podcast with Michael Judge goes extensively over JFK and the deep state.

[@evilthatmendo]

Great editing! These clips aren't the easiest to access and your efforts are appreciated making it seemless and informative. Thank you comrade

[@assassin8689]

FINALY IVE BEEN CRAVING FOR THIS i just gotta finish 4 more deprogramge eps

[@SteveOnlin]

There's an extra episode on google podcast, 87 is there but named 86

[@nanashi420]

RIP leather man, you were my hero 🙏

[@KeiW_]

Chill Goblin has a great video about the JFK conspiracy. Think it’s about 2 hours or so long. It’s great.

[@andrewyuen5]

trueanon actually had a 6-part series about the jfk assassination (aside from the recent interview with james dieugenio), i highly recommend it. there's so much going on it's incredible

[@Nightmare-pj4fg]

Bill hicks has the best joke/ brief analysis about the JFK Assasination hands down.

[@CraigKeidel]

Which also segues beautifully into why Jesus hasn't returned

[@bonniepinney2884]

Hearing the original clips and reports really puts you in the moment of these events, it was really powerful. This was awesome Also though, best intro ever!

[@thavishchetty6376]

Great episode guys! Recent episodes have been very informative

[@feresoththedamned2688]

Why does this feel like a Blowback episode xD

[@Ajente02]

Not to disregard JT's contributions, but US-American history is already very widely spread on the Internet and in several podcasts; I'd rather expect from The Deprogram more about the untold stories from the Third World and marginalized groups in the imperial core's working class than from white capitalist leaders (both of which were directly involved in invasions, sabotages, terrorist attacks, and economic blockades against socialist countries) and two already well-known African American civil right activists. The format in itself could work, but it needs to tweak a little bit more the interaction and commenting aspect between the team. Also, I miss Hakim. Two episodes in a row without listening our favourite tired Iraki doctor is very sad.

[@SINISTERsmile64]

This is probably one of my favorite episodes you guys have done!

[@Ramtin-Blue_rose]

Where is Hakim ?

[@7medwed7]

Nice work. Thank you.

[@johnparker7191]

Maybe your most powerful episode yet! Fantastic!

[@ThrowingCrunchy]

Just finished the new season of Clone High and the clone of JFK had a really strong character arc. Much less of an antagonist than he was in season 1.

[@pennywaldrip3774]

This is outstanding. Now, do 1.5 hours about the US and South America.

[@Ajente02]

They should do at least a 3 or 4 part episode covering all the invasions and coup attempts in Latin America from the Cold War up to this day.

[@chujiwu68]

@@Ajente02 I second this suggestion!

[@abibliophobicat_]

great format and very informative, thank you boys !! Hakim greatly missed

[@chujiwu68]

Outstanding work, boys! I would love more regular helpings of these sort of historical deep dives in the future. Pretty please, and thank you. 😉

[@jayplay8869]

Buy top shelf and the longer you have it the better it’ll taste. It’s a show of class and restraint and respect for what you are consuming. And enjoy it in unique ways (snifters, splash of water, rocks or neat, smoked or even with garnishes) when you do.

[@akiraasmr3002]

Invite Bad Empanada on here!!!

[@kaylintyler6178]

please please do more like this!!!

[@JamesJohn-tg2jg]

Thanks

[@8376danny]

Great podcast and another great episode, surprised that you didn’t mention Farrakhans role in Malcolm X’s death, even him alluding to it on camera

[@Goobenshmertz]

One of my favorite episodes ❤

[@mikachu69420]

if it's not too much work for you guys it would be cool to overlay some images like the Oswald and RFK pics when u mention them on the video, great podcast tho guys keep it up!

[@basedcomrade1595]

I think you accidentally uploaded episode 87 on Spotify today

[@gabipo6985]

Love the the car ad,😂😂😂

[@sunflowersamurai10]

Oh shit we're getting back blown, i mean blowback production levels here

[@sliceofardath152]

Hey! just a heads up, it seems that episode 87 was released (but titled as Episode 86) on itunes!

[@denzelloflight2719]

Aiy man this episode is funny as shit. Just got to the car salesman part and I'm dying laughing. Bless yall

[@ristekostadinov2820]

I love JT's enthusiasm about cars

[@joeyrufo]

damn! You did an episode with Noah Samsen before badempanada? :/

[@satyasyasatyasya5746]

Do you think you guys could get some people from Majority Report, Left Reckoning and Leftist Mafia on? :D or are they kinda left-libs or? Love y'all!

[@zainmudassir2964]

I'll love some left black commentators like F.D. signifier and This is Revolution Podcast. They are good in analysing and calling out Black Elite which pretty much serve the Democratic party

[@thatguyyouhatealot]

​@@zainmudassir2964Yet they're "vote Blue" liberals themselves 😂

[@bodacious12]

14:49 I wonder if that tripped something in Yugopnik's marketing brain

[@tricketytrace]

It's the paper on the straw at those drive through alcohol places. If the paper is on the straw it's not open container

[@orangejuiceyyy]

Can't wait for the COINTELPRO episode

[@petrosstefanidis6396]

42:20 yeah "thank god Hakim isn't here" full stop.

[@shushunk00]

putting jfk,rfk with mlk, Malcolm x

[@spiderwrist]

I like the new format but a warning about audio of people being shot/killed and screaming crowds being played would have been good. Or time stamps so we'd know where skip, something like that.

[@CaptRedshirts]

JT Spittin' MAD fire at the end there, loved that. Also hearing MLK's rhetoric makes me well up to this very day. Fucking rad episode, y'all

[@kylesoler4139]

I love that car documentary spoof you did with JFK's Continental but one thing you got wrong. Usually displacement with American cars of that vintage would be refered to in cubic inches (430 cui to be exact). Talking about cars what about doing an episode with Cars and Comrades?

[@fightthepowerman]

You seem like the kinda guy to know this... Isn't 300hp low from a 7ltr engine? Or is that pretty normal for back in the day? Seems crazy low to me but I know little about cars of that vintage.

[@rainbowwigglecactus6605]

I'm from the US and I would call myself a patriot. In the US that word has been glorified while also being defined as you would define nationalism. But I'm not patriotic for symbolism like a bald eagle with and AK-47 in front of white stripes and bright stars, and I'm certainly not partriotic to the government. But I'm patriotic for the people, especially the revolutionaries--people that have had to fight AGAINST the government to progress their rights and the rights of others

[@SolarisDreamweaverVT]

On Spotify you guys accidentally uploaded episode 88 under 87

[@KekusMagnus]

"The US remains the greatest threat to world peace" Gotta say it louder for all the clowns supporting NATO weapons shipments to Ukraine in every comments section

[@Miningfox]

38:00 I'm literally brushing my teeth with Colgate toothpaste right now while listening to the ep

[@samul7531]

can anyone link those JFK resources they mentioned?

[@JFKdied2]

Hell yea at least I'm not the only one who's spent hours learning Warhammer lore because it's cool

[@hamburgerphobia]

Fucking love this episode.

[@dradenlol8667]

The Wendigoon JFK vid goes hard

[@user-bv7zo6vd4m]

banger outro

[@ivangoran4461]

Are you familiar with Sean Geravsi economic adviser in the Kennedy Adm who resigned in protest of US invasion of Cuba?

[@aerobique]

great content 🌏🌎🌍✊

[@mileswilliams9737]

Am I the only one who heard the CIA infiltrated the nation of Islam, and imagined two suits in disguise in blackface? Lmao

[@michaelslowmin]

Acting all sus and like racist stereotypes. It sounds like an old school SNL sketch 😂

[@rekales5826]

y'all reckon you can edit the background when one host is missing?

[@informalllama]

JT! The drive thru daiquiri stores are legal because of the clear scotch tape over the top 😂

[@bbrbbr-on2gd]

Would love to see you guys cover AIM(American Indian Movement)