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The TMI ShowTMI Show Ep 130: “Judge Nixes Trump's Deportation Power Grab”Get ready for TMI with hosts Ted Rall and Manila Chan, as they dive into a seismic legal showdown that’s rocking the core of U.S. immigration policy! This week, a Trump-appointed federal judge in Texas, Fernando Rodriguez Jr., dropped a bombshell ruling that’s sending shockwaves through the administration’s playbook. Tune in as Ted and Manila unpack the dramatic decision that struck down Donald Trump’s controversial use of the Alien Enemies Act to deport Venezuelan migrants without due process—a move that saw over 130 migrants fast-tracked to El Salvador, skipping standard hearings.In a scathing...2025-05-071h 02
The TMI ShowTMI Show Ep 129: “What’s Left?”On The TMI Show with Ted Rall and Manila Chan, streaming live on May 1, 2025, at 10 AM ET— it’s International Workers’ Day! This isn’t just a broadcast; it’s a battle cry for justice, airing on YouTube and Rumble, perfectly synced with the launch of Ted Rall’s groundbreaking book, “What’s Left: Radical Solutions for Radical Problems” (ISBN: 979-8-8898622-0-1). Available live or on demand, this episode is set to ignite a movement.As the world honors workers, The TMI Show confronts the raw truths of a system bleeding $3.8 trillion annually on wars and billionaire ta...2025-05-051h 43
The TMI ShowTMI Show Ep 128: “Unveiling Trauma’s Lasting Echoes with Dr. Neal King”On “The TMI Show” with Ted Rall and Manila Chan, the hosts sit down with Dr. Neal King, a psychologist, former college president, and author of the profound new book “Trauma is a Thief.” Described by Midwest Book Review as “an extraordinary, compelling, and intensely personal life story and psychological study,” King’s work chronicles his journey from a childhood shattered by sexual and physical abuse, abandonment, and familial addiction to his distinguished career in international education and mental health advocacy. Blending memoir with psychological insight, “Trauma is a Thief” explores how King survived the “thief” that stole something essential from him, dr...2025-05-031h 25
The TMI ShowTMI Show Ep 126: “Free Speech Under Attack”Join Ted Rall and Manila Chan on “The TMI Show” for a riveting episode featuring Jeff Dornik, CEO of Pickax, dissecting threats to free speech in tech. This urgent discussion unravels the forces reshaping digital discourse, delivering sharp insights for defenders of open dialogue.Dornik’s expertise exposes how tech giants and regulations suffocate expression.The episode ties to breaking news, analyzing the Pentagon’s controversial replacement of mainstream media with pro-Trump outlets in its press corps, sparking debates over media access and bias.Further, they address X’s new content moderation policies under fire...2025-05-011h 42
The TMI ShowTMI Show Ep 127: “Kashmir on the Brink: Will Nuclear Rivals Clash Again?"The TMI Show with Ted Rall and Manila Chan confronts the spiraling Kashmir crisis, where a horrific attack has pushed India and Pakistan to the brink of war. Joined by VK Samhith, a visionary Indian game developer and astute cultural commentator who founded BornMonkie Studios, the hosts deliver a blistering analysis of whether the April 22, Pahalgam attack—killing 26 tourists—could ignite a fourth war between these nuclear-armed rivals. Ted Rall, who’s traveled to the region and chronicled its fraught history, offers unparalleled insight, while Manila Chan’s razor-sharp questions cut through the chaos.The attack, claimed by The R...2025-05-011h 42
The TMI ShowTMI Show Ep 125: “Pope Francis’ Legacy: What Next?”Tune in the TMI Show with Ted Rall and Manila Chan, where the dynamic duo dives into the transformative legacy of Pope Francis and the high-stakes papal succession process.Joined by Catholic scholar Timothy Gordon, this episode unpacks the late pontiff’s revolutionary impact—his outreach to marginalized communities, progressive reforms, and polarizing clashes with conservative factions. From his bold stance on poverty and inclusion to navigating a divided Church, Francis’ era reshaped global Catholicism. The discussion explores the secretive conclave, where cardinals will elect the next pope, and highlights leading candidates poised to steer the Vatican’s future...2025-04-281h 34
The TMI ShowTMI Show Ep 124 “The LGBTQ Storytime Case A La Carte Education”On “The TMI Show,” hosts Ted Rall and Manila Chan dive into the U.S. Supreme Court oral arguments in Mahmoud v. Taylor, where religious parents in Montgomery County, Maryland, seek to opt their children out of LGBTQ storybook time in public schools. The conservative majority appears poised to rule in favor of the parents, emphasizing religious freedom and parental rights. Manila argues parents should have the right to customize their children’s education, reflecting the views of many who believe public schools should accommodate personal beliefs. Ted, however, contends that allowing such choices undermines a standardized curriculum, questioning what’s...2025-04-282h 13
The TMI ShowTMI Show Ep 123: "Trump Wants Peace in Ukraine & War with Harvard"In this episode of "The TMI Show," hosts Ted Rall and Manila Chan dive into two pressing issues shaping the national conversation: President Donald Trump’s Ukraine peace plan and his escalating feud with Harvard University. The episode, set against the backdrop of recent geopolitical and domestic tensions, offers a sharp, no-nonsense breakdown of these developments, grounded in the latest news.First, the hosts unpack Trump’s proposed peace framework for the Russia-Ukraine conflict, which has sparked global debate. The plan, discussed in London, would allow Russia to retain most occupied Ukrainian territories, including Crimea, while requiring mino...2025-04-231h 27
The TMI ShowTMI Show Ep 122: “Happy Scary Earth Day"In this episode of "The TMI Show," hosts Ted Rall and Manila Chan welcome Dr. Reese Halter, a renowned conservation biologist, to mark Earth Day with a deep dive into the state of the global environment. Airing live at 10 AM Eastern and streaming 24/7 thereafter, the discussion confronts pressing ecological challenges drawn from recent developments. The trio examines the alarming surge in global temperatures, with 2024 confirmed as the hottest year on record, driven by relentless greenhouse gas emissions. They explore the intensifying climate crises—devastating wildfires in Canada, catastrophic flooding in Spain, and unprecedented coral bleaching events threatening marine ecosystems....2025-04-231h 05
The TMI ShowTMI Show Ep 120: “China’s Economic Surge & US Trade Tensions”Tune into “The TMI Show” with hosts Ted Rall and Manila Chan, featuring guest KJ Noh, as they dive into China’s latest economic numbers and sizzling US-China topics! KJ Noh is a journalist, political analyst, and peace activist specializing in Asia-Pacific geopolitics, contributing to outlets like CounterPunch, Dissident Voice, and KPFA Flashpoints.Freshly released data from China’s National Bureau of Statistics reveals 5% GDP growth for 2024, hitting the government’s target with a robust 5.4% Q4 surge, fueled by stimulus measures and export booms. But whispers of skepticism linger—analysts like Rhodium Group peg growth closer to 2.8%, citing overs...2025-04-211h 25
The TMI Show"TMI Show Ep 121: “Pope Francis Dead + Ukraine Cease-Fire”On "The TMI Show," hosts Ted Rall and Manila Chan mourn the death of Pope Francis, a profound loss that has reverberated globally, intensifying calls for peace in conflict zones like Ukraine. The pontiff, known for his humility and advocacy for the marginalized, leaves a legacy of interfaith dialogue and environmental stewardship through Laudato Si’. His passing, at age 88, has prompted tributes from world leaders, with millions reflecting on his message of compassion.Francis’ final days were marked by appeals for non-violence, notably in Ukraine, where he urged reconciliation. His absence now challenges global leaders to honor his...2025-04-211h 32
The TMI ShowTMI Show Ep 119: “Caleb Maupin on High-Stakes US-Iran Talks”On this episode of “The TMI Show” with Ted Rall and Manila Chan, hosts welcome journalist Caleb Maupin to discuss the ongoing U.S.-Iran diplomatic talks and their potential outcomes. Airing weekdays at 10 AM ET on YouTube and Rumble, the viewer-supported program features Rall, a syndicated cartoonist and columnist, and Chan, a veteran broadcaster, delivering incisive analysis of global affairs.Maupin brings his expertise in U.S. foreign policy and Middle Eastern geopolitics. The discussion centers on recent U.S.-Iran negotiations, particularly efforts to revive the 2015 Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA). Talks in Vienna have...2025-04-211h 30
The TMI ShowTMI Show Ep 118: “Decorations Ramping Up”On TMI, hosts Ted Rall and Manila Chan tackle President Trump’s aggressive immigration crackdown, centered on his vow to deport 1 million undocumented immigrants. Immigration attorney Allen Orr joins to dissect the practicality of this audacious plan, navigating the legal quagmires and logistical nightmares. Recent reports estimate ICE’s capacity at just 300,000 detentions annually—can Trump’s team scale up to meet his target amidst strained resources?The conversation shifts to a high-profile case rocking headlines: a man mistakenly deported to El Salvador, despite a Supreme Court order demanding his return. News outlets note the administration’s defiance...2025-04-171h 11
The TMI ShowTMI Show Ep 118: “Decorations Ramping Up”On TMI, hosts Ted Rall and Manila Chan tackle President Trump’s aggressive immigration crackdown, centered on his vow to deport 1 million undocumented immigrants. Immigration attorney Allen Orr joins to dissect the practicality of this audacious plan, navigating the legal quagmires and logistical nightmares. Recent reports estimate ICE’s capacity at just 300,000 detentions annually—can Trump’s team scale up to meet his target amidst strained resources?The conversation shifts to a high-profile case rocking headlines: a man mistakenly deported to El Salvador, despite a Supreme Court order demanding his return. News outlets note the administration’s defiance...2025-04-171h 11
The TMI ShowTMI Show Ep 117: “Deported Accidentally On Purpose”On The TMI Show, Ted Rall and Manila Chan expose the shocking contradictions in Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown, delivering a serious yet electrifying breakdown of a system gone rogue. Trump has demanded that immigrants who “broke American law by coming illegally” be reported, yet his administration is illegally deporting people who followed every rule, often through underhanded tactics. The hosts spotlight a Columbia University student, Mohsen Mahdawi, who was lured to a citizenship hearing expecting approval, only to be ambushed and detained by ICE agents in a stunning betrayal.Drawing from a New York Times investigation, the ep...2025-04-171h 13
The TMI ShowTMI Show Ep 116: “Trump vs. Columbia University"On “The TMI Show,” hosts Ted Rall and Manila Chan dive into the escalating controversy surrounding President Trump’s push to place Columbia University under federal oversight, citing unsubstantiated claims of rampant anti-Semitism. Ted, a Columbia alumnus, reports live from the university’s Morningside Heights campus, where tensions are high following last year’s Gaza solidarity encampments. Despite the participation of many Jewish students in those protests and no concrete evidence of anti-Semitic incidents, the administration has since clamped down on free speech, suspending students and restricting demonstrations.Is this a targeted attack on academic freedom, or the first...2025-04-1435 min
The TMI ShowTMI Show Ep 114: “Did a Ukraine RPG Plot Almost Take Out Trump?”In this episode of The TMI Show, hosts Ted Rall and Manila Chan examine the case of Ryan Wesley Routh, charged with attempting to assassinate Donald Trump on September 15, 2024, at his Florida golf course. The discussion centers on a recent Justice Department filing revealing Routh’s efforts to acquire a rocket-propelled grenade (RPG) or Stinger missile from a Ukrainian contact in August 2024. Prosecutors allege Routh messaged via Signal, seeking weapons to target Trump’s plane, citing Trump’s perceived threat to Ukraine. Rall and Chan dissect the evidence, including Routh’s prior support for Ukraine’s war effort, and explore th...2025-04-141h 28
The TMI ShowTMI Show Ep 114: “Did a Ukraine RPG Plot Almost Take Out Trump?”In this episode of The TMI Show, hosts Ted Rall and Manila Chan examine the case of Ryan Wesley Routh, charged with attempting to assassinate Donald Trump on September 15, 2024, at his Florida golf course. The discussion centers on a recent Justice Department filing revealing Routh’s efforts to acquire a rocket-propelled grenade (RPG) or Stinger missile from a Ukrainian contact in August 2024. Prosecutors allege Routh messaged via Signal, seeking weapons to target Trump’s plane, citing Trump’s perceived threat to Ukraine. Rall and Chan dissect the evidence, including Routh’s prior support for Ukraine’s war effort, and explore th...2025-04-091h 28
The TMI ShowTMI Show Ep 113: “Iran-ing Out Nuclear Issues”In this episode of “The TMI Show,” hosts Ted Rall and Manila Chan tackle the upcoming US-Iran talks slated for this weekend. They dig into the nitty-gritty: the US wants tighter reins on Iran’s nuclear program, while Iran’s after sanctions relief to juice its economy. The goal? Keep the Middle East from boiling over.Ted, with his razor-sharp political lens, predicts a standoff—Iran’s stubbornness clashing with US posturing. Manila, ever the pragmatist, questions if either side can stomach a compromise. They spar over outcomes: a fragile deal or just more bluster. Expect Ted’s biting sarca...2025-04-081h 11
The TMI ShowTMI Show Ep 112: “Don't Look Down: Stocks In Freefall"In this episode of "The TMI Show," hosts Ted Rall and Manila Chan tackle the escalating unrest in global securities markets following President Trump’s tariffs, announced last week on "Liberation Day," April 1. The discussion centers on the dramatic overseas market reactions and the futures markets’ ominous signals. On Monday morning, Asian markets led the plunge: Tokyo’s Nikkei 225 nosedived 7.8%, its steepest drop in a decade, while Hong Kong’s Hang Seng cratered 13.2%, the worst since the 1997 financial crisis. Shanghai’s Composite fell 7.3%, and Taiwan’s Taiex shed 9.7%, a record single-day loss. In Europe, the pain spread as Germany’s DAX and Fran...2025-04-071h 13
The TMI ShowTMI Show Ep 111: “Car-azy: Tariffs, Ford Price Cuts and Tesla Attacks”Ted Rall and Manila Chan welcome auto industry expert Lauren Fix to dissect the impact of President Trump’s new 25% tariffs on foreign cars. The discussion explores how these tariffs, effective immediately, are shaking up the automotive landscape. Ford and GM, with 20-30% of their U.S. sales tied to imports, face pressure, prompting Ford to announce price cuts to offset rising costs. The episode delves into projections of auto prices climbing $5,000-$15,000, as even American-made vehicles rely on foreign components, leaving consumers squeezed amid persistent inflation.The conversation also covers Tesla’s position, fully U.S.-pro...2025-04-071h 15
The TMI ShowTMI Show Ep 110 “Unabomber Arrest Anniversary with CIA’s Larry Johnson”In this episode of The TMI Show, hosts Ted Rall and Manila Chan tackle the legacy of Ted Kaczynski, the Unabomber, on the 29th anniversary of his 1996 arrest. Joined by guest Larry Johnson, a former CIA officer with deep counterterrorism experience, the show examines Kaczynski’s 17-year bombing campaign that killed three and injured 23, driven by his anti-technology manifesto. The discussion covers the FBI’s extensive manhunt, ending with his capture in a remote Montana cabin, and the broader implications of his actions on security and society.Johnson brings firsthand expertise from his CIA tenure, while Rall and...2025-04-051h 27
The TMI ShowTMI Show Ep 109: “Gloria Esoimeme on Trump’s DEI Rollback”In this episode of The TMI Show, hosts Ted Rall and Manila Chan tackle the workplace fallout from President Trump’s rollback of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) policies, zeroing in on what it means for women. Joined by guest Gloria Esoimeme, a seasoned workplace equity advocate, they dissect how scrapping DEI reshapes professional landscapes across industries. The conversation dives into potential changes in hiring practices, promotion tracks, and corporate culture as companies abandon mandated diversity targets under Trump’s anti-woke agenda.Esoimeme brings hard data and real-world accounts, shedding light on how women—particularly from underrepresented groups...2025-04-021h 14
The TMI ShowTMI Show Ep 108: “HHS Layoffs Impact on MAHA”In this episode of The TMI Show, hosts Ted Rall and Manila Chan tackle the massive layoffs looming over the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) under its newly appointed cabinet secretary, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. With a staggering 10,000 jobs reportedly set to be axed as part of a radical overhaul to “trim the fat” from the sprawling agency, the duo digs into the potential ripple effects on Kennedy’s bold “Make America Healthy Again” (MAHA) initiative.MAHA promises a revolution in public health—tackling chronic disease through sweeping changes in food regulation, pharmaceutical oversight, and environmenta...2025-04-021h 33
The TMI ShowTMI Show Ep 107: “Banned For NonViolence"In this episode of The TMI Show, hosts Ted Rall and Manila Chan dive into a controversial topic shaking up social media and the political sphere. Peter Coffin, co-director of the Center for Political Innovation (CPI), faced a recent suspension from the Bluesky social media platform after voicing criticism over a surge of vandalism targeting Tesla vehicles nationwide. They explore the incident that sparked Coffin’s ban, the broader implications for free speech online, and the rising tensions surrounding Tesla vandalism in the United States. Ted Rall, a syndicated political cartoonist, and Manila Chan, a seasoned journalist, bring their si...2025-03-311h 05
The TMI ShowTMI Show Ep 106: “Coalition of the Willing Proxy Warriors”The TMI Show with Ted Rall and Manila Chan dives into the French summit on the "Coalition of the Willing," a pivotal meeting held in Paris. Hosted by French President Emmanuel Macron and British PM Keir Starmer, the summit united leaders from 30 countries, including Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelensky, to bolster support for Ukraine amid its war with Russia. Key outcomes included a €2 billion French aid package for Ukraine’s military and plans for a European-led "reassurance force" to secure a potential ceasefire.This coalition, spotlighted by NATO and EU officials, aims to counter Russia as U.S. suppor...2025-03-281h 22
The TMI ShowTMI Show Ep 105: “Rep. Massie’s Explosive Dual Citizenship Ban”In this episode of The TMI Show, hosts Ted Rall and Manila Chan dive into Representative Thomas Massie’s proposed legislation addressing dual citizenship among federal officeholders. Airing live at 10 a.m. ET on March 27, 2025, and streaming 24/7 thereafter, the episode explores the bill’s intent to require U.S. officials to renounce foreign citizenship, sparking debate over loyalty, national security, and constitutional rights.Rall, a syndicated cartoonist and sharp-tongued leftist, teams up with Chan, a former news anchor with a knack for cutting through the noise, to unpack the implications of Massie’s proposal. They provide context on the...2025-03-271h 28
The TMI ShowTMI Show Ep 104 “Trump’s Voter Citizenship Bombshell Will It Rig Elections or Save Democracy”In this episode of The TMI Show, hosts Ted Rall and Manila Chan dive into President Trump’s executive order mandating that states require proof of citizenship for voters in federal elections. The discussion centers on the legal and political ramifications of this controversial move, unpacking its potential impact on the U.S. electoral landscape.Ted and Manila explore the constitutional questions at play, including whether the executive branch has the authority to impose such a requirement on states, which traditionally oversee their own election processes. They also examine the political fallout, considering how this order could sh...2025-03-261h 07
The TMI ShowTMI Show Ep 103: “A Signal Leak: Trumps Blab Classified Info”In this episode of The TMI Show, hosts Ted Rall and Manila Chan dive into a stunning security breach involving top Trump administration officials. The Atlantic’s editor-in-chief, Jeffrey Goldberg, was accidentally added to a Signal group chat named "Houthi PC small group," where senior figures—including Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, Vice President JD Vance, and National Security Adviser Michael Waltz—discussed classified plans for U.S. military strikes on Houthi targets in Yemen.The chat contained operational details like targets and timing, with Hegseth outlining the attack two hours before bombs fell in Sanaa. Despite using encryp...2025-03-251h 44
The TMI ShowTMI Show Ep 102: “Daily Wire’s Epic Collapse Exposed”In this episode of The TMI Show, hosts Ted Rall and Manila Chan team up with guest Peter Coffin to tackle the explosive implosion of The Daily Wire, a titan in conservative media. The Nashville-based outlet, co-founded by Ben Shapiro and Jeremy Boreing in 2015, is reportedly teetering on the edge of collapse amid whispers of financial mismanagement and internal strife. Shapiro, the company’s star pundit and host of The Ben Shapiro Show, has been a driving force behind its rise, leveraging his sharp commentary to build a massive following. Boreing, stepping down as co-CEO just days ago to fo...2025-03-211h 49
The TMI ShowTMI Show Ep 101 “JFK Assassination Files Released"In this episode of TMI with Ted Rall and Manila Chan, the hosts dive into the National Archives’ recent release of JFK assassination files, spurred by an executive order from President Donald Trump. With over 63,000 pages unredacted, Ted and Manila unpack what’s new—and what’s still missing. They explore tantalizing details, like the CIA’s surveillance of Lee Harvey Oswald in Mexico City and Kennedy’s growing distrust of the agency post-Bay of Pigs, as revealed in a memo by Arthur Schlesinger Jr.We don’t shy away from the letdown: no “smoking gun” upends the lone gunman na...2025-03-201h 33
The TMI ShowTMI Show Ep 100: “Trump-Putin Ceasefire: Will It End the Ukraine War?”In this episode of The TMI Show, hosts Ted Rall and Manila Chan tackle the Trump-Putin phone call that brokered a 30-day partial ceasefire in Ukraine, pausing attacks on energy grids. Joined by guest Mark Sleboda, a seasoned geopolitical analyst, they debate if this truce could snowball into a full ceasefire or an armistice. Sleboda, ever the pessimist, insists Russia views the Ukraine War as detached from U.S.-Russia relations, prioritizing territorial gains over diplomatic wins. Manila echoes his gloom, doubting the ceasefire’s staying power given Putin’s steep demands, like Ukraine’s retreat from Kursk, and the co...2025-03-191h 12
The TMI ShowTMI Show Ep 99: “Time to Cut Israel Loose?”In this episode of The TMI Show, hosts Ted Rall and Manila Chan address the escalating conflicts in the Middle East, starting with Israel’s latest bombing campaign in Gaza. The airstrikes, which began days ago, have killed over 400 people, including many children, shattering a two-month ceasefire. We examine the scale of the destruction, with residential areas reduced to rubble and an ongoing aid blockade exacerbating the crisis for Gaza’s surviving residents.We also talk about Donald Trump’s recent military actions in Yemen, where airstrikes targeting Houthi rebels have killed at least 31 people since Saturday. Trump...2025-03-181h 25
The TMI ShowTMI Show Ep 98: “Trump’s Deportation Outrage Unleashed”In this episode of The TMI Show, hosts Ted Rall and Manila Chan, joined by guest Scott Stantis of The Chicago Tribune, dive into the contentious topic of Donald Trump’s deportation policies. The discussion highlights two major flashpoints.First, the high-profile deportations of Columbia University students Mahmoud Khalil, Ranjani Srinivasan, and Leqaa Kordia, whose arrests tied to pro-Palestinian protests have ignited debates over immigration and free expression. Khalil, a green card holder, was abducted by unidentified men despite legal status, while Srinivasan self-deported after her visa was revoked, and Kordia was arrested for overstaying her visa....2025-03-171h 31
The TMI ShowTMI Show Ep 97: “Russia-Ukraine Ceasefire: Putin’s Demands”On The TMI Show, hosts Ted Rall and Manila Chan tackle the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict, zeroing in on Vladimir Putin’s stated demands for a ceasefire. The pair dissects Putin’s reaction to a U.S.-proposed 30-day truce, which he conditionally backs but ties to tough stipulations. Putin insists the ceasefire must resolve the conflict’s "root causes," demanding Ukraine cede Crimea and four southeastern regions, agree not to join NATO, cap its military strength, and ensure rights for Russian speakers. He also calls for elections to oust President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Putin’s leverage stems from recent battlefield successe...2025-03-171h 32
The TMI ShowTMI Show Ep 96: Arrests, Tariffs, and Ceasefires: Lee Camp Unloads on TMIIn this episode of “The TMI Show,” hosts Ted Rall and Manila Chan welcome guest Lee Camp, a sharp-witted comedian, writer, and political commentator known for his incisive takes on corporate media and government overreach. Lee, formerly the host of RT America’s Redacted Tonight, brings his unfiltered perspective to dissect the week’s biggest stories. The trio dives into the arrest of Mahmoud Khalil, a case sparking debate over free speech and security, unpacking its implications with their signature skepticism. They also tackle Trump’s escalating trade wars, analyzing how his tariff threats are shaking up global markets and rattli...2025-03-131h 23
The TMI ShowTMI Show Ep 95: “Rodrigo Duterte’s Arrest – Political Implications for Philippines & U.S.”In this episode of “The TMI Show,” hosts Ted Rall and Manila Chan dive into the arrest of former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte, as he faces an ICC warrant for crimes against humanity tied to his brutal "war on drugs." Joined by Lucio Blanco Pitlo III, president of the Philippines Association for Chinese Studies and a research fellow at Asia-Pacific Pathways to Progress, the discussion unpacks the seismic political implications for the Philippines and the U.S.Within the Philippines, Duterte’s arrest marks a stunning reversal for a once-dominant figure whose family allied with President Ferdinand Marcos...2025-03-121h 17
The TMI ShowTMI Show Ep 94: “ICE Unleashed: Pro-Palestine Voices in the Crosshairs”Ted Rall and Robby West take the helm for Manila Chan, diving headfirst into ICE’s stunning crackdown on pro-Palestine advocates! Today, they’re unpacking two jaw-dropping cases: the March 8 arrest of Mahmoud Khalil, a Palestinian Columbia University grad student and protest leader, and the March 9 detention of a British cartoonist at the Canadian border. With President Trump proclaiming Khalil’s arrest as “the first of many” on Truth Social, this episode promises a no-holds-barred look at the escalating clash between free speech and immigration enforcement.Khalil, a green card holder, was nabbed at his Columbia apartment by ICE age...2025-03-111h 05
The TMI ShowTMI Show Ep 93: “”That’s History!”In this engaging episode of The TMI Show, host Ted Rall teams up with guest cohost Robby West, filling in for Manila Chan, who’s off enjoying a sun-soaked vacation.Steering clear of today’s divisive political minefield, the pair invites Ted’s DMZ America cohost, Scott Stantis of The Chicago Tribune, for a spirited romp through history’s most unforgettable moments. The trio swaps tales with gusto: Ted dives into the chaotic brilliance of the French Revolution, painting vivid scenes of guillotines and rebellion, while Scott counters with the gritty, transformative power of the Industrial Age, marvelin...2025-03-081h 21
The TMI ShowTMI Show Ep 92: "Trump’s Rust Belt Revival and Shipbuilding Boost"In this episode of The TMI Show, host Ted Rall is joined by guest co-host Robby West, stepping in for the vacationing Manila Chan. They tackle President Trump’s bold pledges to reindustrialize the Rust Belt and revive the U.S. shipbuilding industry. The discussion explores Trump’s economic strategy, which aims to boost manufacturing and create jobs in the Rust Belt by revitalizing its industrial base, as outlined in a recent analysis of his top advisor’s hearing. They also dive into Trump’s plan to resurrect American shipyards through targeted tax incentives, a move intended to breathe new life...2025-03-081h 09
The TMI ShowTMI Show Ep 91: "Trump’s Congressional Comeback: Breaking Down the Speech""The TMI Show," hosted by Ted Rall and Manila Chan, with guest Jamarl Thomas, delivers a sharp, unfiltered breakdown of President Donald Trump’s speech to a joint session of Congress on March 4, 2025. Airing live weekdays at 10 AM ET on YouTube and Rumble, this episode dissects Trump’s agenda—touted as a “historic transformation”—focusing on his push for mass deportations, military cuts, and DOGE-led reforms. Rall, a leftist cartoonist, and Chan, a politically homeless journalist, alongside Thomas, a seasoned commentator, explore the speech’s bold promises and chaotic undertones. They highlight Democrats’ mixed reactions—outrage from figures like Chuck Schumer over...2025-03-051h 22
The TMI ShowTMI Show Ep 90: Trump’s Ukraine Weapons Pause: Peace Push or Power Play?Catch Ted and Manila livestreaming daily at 10am ET! Trump’s Ukraine Weapons Pause: Peace Push or Power Play?In this episode of "The TMI Show," hosts Ted Rall and Manila Chan tackle the Trump administration’s audacious decision to halt weapons shipments to Ukraine until Kyiv signals readiness for peace with Russia. The duo dissects Trump’s heated Oval Office showdown with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, debating if this pause is a diplomatic masterstroke or a concession to Moscow. They explore the global ripple effects, from Kremlin approval to European frustration. Breaking news from the past 24 hours...2025-03-041h 27
The TMI ShowTMI Show Ep 89: “Trump vs. Zelensky: Wars, Words, and Europe’s Panic”In this episode of “The TMI Show,” hosts Ted Rall and Manila Chan dive into the latest developments in the Russo-Ukrainian War, spotlighting a fiery news conference between Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. The duo unpacks the contentious exchange that unfolded in the White House, where sharp words and clashing agendas left the room buzzing and Europe on edge. Joined by international relations expert Mark Sleboda, they explore Trump’s provocative stance, Zelensky’s pushback, and what it all means for the conflict’s trajectory.Sleboda brings his keen insights to the table, dissecting how European l...2025-03-031h 18
The TMI ShowTMI Show Ep 88: Chaos in TrumpworldThe Trump administration has sparked controversy with aggressive moves to reshape the federal government and military. Budget director Russell Vought ordered federal agencies to plan mass layoffs, targeting thousands of workers at agencies like the IRS, FEMA, and Social Security Administration, aligning with Trump and Elon Musk. Over 20,000 federal employees have been fired, prompting lawsuits from unions and outrage from affected workers. Now a federal judge has ruled that all of those firings were illegal and must be reversed.Simultaneously, Trump executed a dramatic Pentagon purge, firing Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. C.Q. Brown and five other...2025-03-031h 28
The TMI ShowTMI Show Ep 87: Recession FearsHistorically, Bloomberg Economics has used a recession probability model that incorporates factors like housing permits, consumer sentiment, corporate profit outlooks, and Treasury yield gaps. It doesn’t always work. For example, in October 2022, they projected a 100% chance of a U.S. recession by October 2023, driven by aggressive Federal Reserve rate hikes, tightening financial conditions, and persistent inflation.Here we go again. Consumer confidence fell this month by the most since August 2021 on concerns about the outlook for the broader economy, Bloomberg notes. Many consumers think we’ll see a recession later this year. That pessimism has more than...2025-02-271h 28
The TMI ShowTMI Show Ep 86: Ukraine Shakedown!When the Russo-Ukrainian War began in February 2022, the U.S. and the West promised to help Ukraine win. But they only provided enough weapons for parity, turning the conflict into a meat grinder of attrition. And the Biden Administration didn’t just give money and arms to Ukraine—they were loans. Now that Ukraine has clearly lost to Russia, you’d think Russia would ask for money as reparations, but it’s not. Instead, in an act that would have even shamed the British Empire at the height of its colonial era, the Trump Administration is calling in the U.S. deb...2025-02-261h 39
The TMI ShowTMI Show Ep 85 Germany’s Politics Move Right. What Could Go Wrong?When German politics shift to the Right, the world gets nervous. German’s Alternative for Germany (AfD) Party came in second in parliamentary elections, largely on the strength of German anger over the economy and anti-migration nativist sentiment. Has AfD peaked out? Does this presage results in France and other European countries? How should we feel and respond to the right of the German Right?On today’s episode of “The TMI Show,” Ted Rall and Manila Chan discuss the AfD’s victory in Germany.2025-02-251h 39
The TMI ShowTMI Show Ep 84: Media Mayhem: the Trump Effect?Even before the election, The Washington Post and The Los Angeles Times read Trump's polls and censored their own Kamala endorsements. Then the tech bros who run social media donated to his inaugural. ABC News and Meta decided to punt in court and pay out big defamation claims Trump would probably have lost--were they bribes?Is Trump's bullying chilling the media? It certainly looks like it. MSNBC has canceled Joy Reid's primetime TV show. In another indication that journalists are under siege, a Mississippi judge ordered a newspaper to take down an editorial.On "The TMI Show" Ted Rall...2025-02-241h 35
The TMI ShowTMI Show Ep 83: Are You Suffering from “Moral Injury”?Moral injury, or the deep distress that can emerge when you feel that your values have been violated, either by yourself or someone else, is about to be added to the American Psychiatric Association’s D.S.M.-5, psychiatry’s classification of mental health conditions, to include the notion that moral problems could contribute to a mental health condition..The resulting feelings of powerlessness, guilt and shame can lead to mental health problems like anxiety, depression and even suicidal behavior.On today’s episode of “The TMI Show,” Ted Rall and Manila Chan discuss Moral Inju...2025-02-231h 36
The TMI ShowTMI Show Ep 81: Ukraine: The Jig Is UpThe United States and Russia have moved toward a total reset in Riyadh, agreeing to work together on ending the Russo-Ukrainian war, financial investment, eliminating sanctions and re-establishing normal relations. The meeting was striking after three years of American efforts to isolate Moscow. After more than four hours of talks, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said that both sides had agreed to work on a peace settlement for Ukraine as well as to explore “the incredible opportunities that exist to partner with the Russians,” both geopolitically and economically.“We weren’t just listening to each other, but we heard...2025-02-191h 42
The TMI ShowTMI Show Ep 80: Covid: Five Years LaterFive years ago this week, the United States entered an unprecedented national lockdown. The COVID-19 pandemic prompted the government, businesses and educational institutions to shut down. The streets of major cities turned into ghost towns. Confused, traumatized and terrified of a fatal respiratory virus whose means of transmission was not clearly understood until later, Americans hid in their homes while over a million of their fellow citizens died, many of them alone in terrible agony.The novel coronavirus struck as the United States was experiencing three major societal trends: a growing divide between Left and Right, decreasing...2025-02-181h 53
The TMI ShowTMI Show Ep 79: FIGHT FOR THE PHILIPPINES: CHINA vs USAThe politics of the former American colony of the Philippines is devolving into a Hatfields versus McCoys style blood feud. Sara Duterte, daughter of the last president Rodrigo, was the vice president until she just got impeached. Now she's being charged with sedition too.At the heart of the clash is a power struggle between two families, the pretty much pro-China Dutertes, against the pro-American Marcoses, whose Bongbong is the current president.Lucio Blanco Pitlo III, president of the Philippines Association for Chinese Studies and research fellow at the Asia-Pacific Pathways to Progress Foundation, joins “Th...2025-02-141h 31
The TMI ShowTMI Show Ep 78: Putin and Trump’s Perfect Phone CallThe deep freeze in U.S.-Russian relations is about to thaw out bigly.Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump talked for about an hour and a half yesterday, according to Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov. The call was “lengthy and highly productive,” Trump said on Truth Social. “We discussed Ukraine, the Middle East, Energy, Artificial Intelligence, the power of the Dollar, and various other subjects.” They agreed that they “want to stop the millions of deaths taking place in the War with Russia/Ukraine,” Trump added, announcing an “immediate” start of negotiations to resolve the Ukraine conflict.The two men di...2025-02-131h 17
The TMI ShowTMI Show Ep 77: Dems Threaten a Shutdown“I’m not a cheap date,” Democratic Congressman Jim McGovern of Massachusetts said yesterday. “[Republicans] want to run and tell everybody that they have this huge mandate — that they can do whatever the hell they want to do. Well, if that’s the case then they should put their mandate-pants on and do whatever the hell they want to do. But if you want us to be helpful, then you have to engage us. And we’re not going to just be there to bail you out.”Democratic votes will be needed to get a federal spending bill through Con...2025-02-121h 32
The TMI ShowTMI Show Ep 74: War Against GreenlandProfessor Kristian Nielsen of Aarhus University in Denmark joins “The TMI Show” to discuss the possibility of a US invasion of Greenland. Setting up a confrontation with NATO, Donald Trump says the Danish territory—where the US has a Space Force base already—is essential to American national security. It also has rare earth minerals and an opening to new Northwest Passage that has been created by climate change and the melting of the Polar Ice Cap.What are the possibilities of an American war against Greenland? What’s the status of the American nuclear facility there? Why has th...2025-02-071h 08
The TMI ShowTMI Show Ep 67: You’re (Self-) Fired! Trump Threatens Federal WorkersBearing the same subject line as a downsizing memo sent to Twitter employees by Elon Musk, an ominous mass email was fired out by the Trump Administration to millions of federal employees offering them a buyout if they voluntarily agree to resign within a week. There is a fist inside the velvet glove: most federal agencies will probably be slashed and a substantial number of employees will be furloughed or reclassified to “at-will status,” making them easier to fire. Most remote workers will have to go back to the office. And many will have their offices moved elsewhere.On...2025-01-2949 min
The TMI ShowTMI Show Ep 66: What Is Communism?With the Democratic Party in disarray and the Left unable to organize itself into a coherent political movement, it’s a good time for Americans who oppose capitalism to get back to the basics of anti-capitalist politics: communism.Communism is an economic and political system under which everyone lives equally and has equal access to goods, services and power. Socialism is a system that precedes communism, in which the value added by labor is transferred over time from the ruling-class elites who control it under capitalism to the working class that produces it.40% of American vo...2025-01-281h 34
The TMI ShowTMI Show Ep 64: Trump’s First 100 DaysEver since FDR, we’ve watched a new president’s First 100 Days. Never will Donald Trump have as much political capital as he does now, so he’s jamming through as many executive orders as he can. Will he also be able to get his entire slate of top nominees through the Senate? What should we expect legislatively? From foreign policy?On “The TMI Show,” co-hosts Ted Rall and Manila Chan, are joined by Richmond, Virginia-based talk show host John Reid for an inside look at the immediate impact of Trump’s second term.Keywords: John Reid, D...2025-01-241h 35
The TMI ShowTMI Show Ep 62: “Trump’s Foreign Policy Begins to Take Shape”After being unanimously confirmed, Secretary of State Marco Rubio immediately met with his “Quad” counterparts from Australia, India and Japan, signaling a focus on China. Rubio also supervised a 90-day suspension of all foreign aid payments. In the Middle East, Trump said that he was not optimistic about the prospects for the new ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas, and eliminated Biden’s sanctions against some West Bank settlers accused of violence against Palestinians. Meanwhile, Israel appears to be taking advantage of the ceasefire to escalate military attacks and settler violence in the West Bank. Will Trump, an ally of Isr...2025-01-231h 42
The TMI ShowTMI Show Ep 60: “Trump 47: Lame Duck or Wrecking Ball?”Donald Trump becomes the first president since 1893 to return to office after having lost an election and sitting out for years. What can we expect from his second term?“The TMI Show”’s Ted Rall and Manila Chan analyze the prospects for the new administration’s economic policies and their chances for success amid a clear division within their own party about whether to go with trickle-down economics or populist economics. What about those mass deportations? Not to mention the price of eggs.On the foreign-policy front, Trump promised to fix the Ukraine war immediately after ta...2025-01-202h 48
The TMI ShowTMI Show Ep 59: “The Very Strange Romanian Election That Wasn’t”Calin Georgescu, a right-wing politician from the right-wing Alliance for the Union of Romanians (AUR) Party, won the first round of Romania’s presidential election on November 24. Shocked by the results, pro-NATO and pro-EU officials in Romania claimed that Georgescu had been boosted by TikTok and Russia, both of whom denied interfering.Romania’s highest court annulled the results and ordered the government to rerun the election in its entirety. Georgescu denounced the vote cancellation as a “formalized coup d’etat.” The first round of the replacement election is now scheduled for May 4.Dr. George Szamuely...2025-01-181h 24
The TMI ShowTMI Show Ep 58: “Biden’s Farewell + Gaza Ceasefire”Echoing President Dwight Eisenhower’s warning of a "military industrial complex" in his 1961 farewell address, President Joe Biden brought his decades-long career in politics to an end by warning of “an oligarchy [that] is taking shape in America of extreme wealth, power and influence that really threatens our entire democracy, our basic rights and freedom.”Indeed, income and wealth inequality have exploded to levels similar to those that preceded the 1789 French Revolution. “The TMI Show”’s Ted Rall and Manila Chan ask: what can or should be done to make American society and economics more equal?Meanwhile...2025-01-171h 26
The TMI ShowTMI Show Ep 57: “North Korea Has Entered the Chat”The Russo-Ukrainian War has entered a new phase, in which Ukraine’s Western allies are finally acknowledging that Russia, which controls 35% of Ukrainian territory, is prevailing and will likely win in the end. Trump has signaled that the blank check of weapons and money to Kyiv is about to expire and that he wants a peace deal. Putin has responded that Russia is ready to negotiate. Zelensky says he’s willing to talk. So, will peace talks actually happen? If so, how are they likely to conclude?A side show to the conflict has been Ukraine’s incurs...2025-01-151h 34
The TMI ShowTMI Show Ep 56: “Cultural Sensitivity for Marginalized Groups and Persons”Everyone needs access to high-quality health services, but health inequities persist. Societal attitudes among healthcare workers, advocates say, foster stigma and discrimination that discourage patients from seeking help.Enter the “woke brigade.” In an effort to provide “culturally and linguistically-appropriate proficient health care delivery for our nation’s increasingly diverse population,” doctors, nurses and others are being trained in Cultural Sensitivity classes to use more better words.Are Cultural Sensitivity programs effective or, as some studies have shown, can they be counterproductive and even create a hostile work environment? Are they actually a distraction from the real c...2025-01-141h 29
The TMI ShowTMI Show Ep 55: “CEOs in the Crosshairs”Rather than be followed by the expressions of sympathy and shock one might usually expect, the murder of United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson in New York was also greeted with ridicule and even approval by a substantial portion of the public. Worried that copycat killers might take that response as a cue to replicate the alleged actions of accused shooter Luigi Mangione, CEOs and their companies are reconsidering their security measures.With the Inauguration days away, how does this inform the security landscape for that high-profile event? Are CEOs paranoid or are they really at increased risk...2025-01-131h 28
The TMI ShowTMI Show Ep 54 “City of Angels or Hell on Earth”Like many Americans, TMI Show co-hosts Ted Rall and Manila Chan have deep ties to Los Angeles. Manila grew up in metro LA and still considers herself a Californian. Ted was a talk show host at KFI AM 640 Los Angeles and the staff cartoonist at the Los Angeles Times. Join Manila and Ted as they discuss the long-term repercussions of the wildfires that continue to scorch the nation’s biggest city.As the drought continues and the climate continues to change in a place that never had many water resources to begin with, can we adapt, or is...2025-01-111h 17
The TMI ShowTMI Show Ep 52: “Food Fight! RFK’s MAHA vs. Fat-Fluencers”Americans have always had a love-hate relationship with food. We eat too much of it, and not the best kind; as high as 75% of Americans are considered obese. Yet our popular culture lionizes models and actors so painfully thin many of them suffer from anorexia. The latest attempt by the body-positivity movement to fight fat-shaming comes in the form of online “fat-fluencers,” one of whom has been hired by San Francisco as its weight stigma czar. Meanwhile, HHS nominee RFK Jr. is going after Big Food on the grounds that they’re inhibiting his drive to Make America Healthy Again...2025-01-081h 26
The TMI ShowTMI Show Ep 51: “What Next for the Economy?”Donald Trump, who takes office in a matter of days, defeated Kamala Harris in large part because of voter dissatisfaction over the economy. But what will his economy look like?In many ways, this is a tale of two economies. The stock market, tech and the wealthy are doing better than ever. The working class and manufacturing are struggling. Can Trump reconcile his populist and billionaire bases? Can he keep inflation under control? Might he consider expanding the social safety net, especially for healthcare, or increase the minimum wage? What will he do as A.I. continues...2025-01-071h 19
The TMI ShowTMI Show Ep 50: “How H1Bs Are Screwing India Too”We’ve been talking about the H1B visa controversy and how it may be affecting tech workers in the US, where the H1B program has prompted a 5% decline in computer science majors. Today we’re flipping the script to consider the issue from the other side: India, which supplies the vast majority of H1B visa workers to the US. Indian tech sector leaders are concerned that the program is poaching some of their best coders and developers, creating a neo-imperialist brain drain from India and other tech centers.“The TMI Show” explores the other side of...2025-01-061h 18
The TMI ShowTMI Show Ep 49: “Make America Bigger Again”The last time the United States acquired new territory in the western hemisphere was 1917, when it purchased the Virgin Islands from Denmark. Now Trump wants to take us back to the 19th century and major acquisitions like Alaska, which we bought from Russia in 1867. He has his eye on Greenland and Canada, which would more than double the size of our country. He's also threatening to take back the Panama Canal. What do all of these places have in common? Trade between the world’s major oceans, facilitated by a new northwest passage created by the disappearance of the po...2025-01-061h 30
The TMI ShowTMI Show Ep 48: “Mean Streets: Can Anyone Clean Them Up?”A driver runs down and kills 15 pedestrians on Bourbon Street in New Orleans. A man pushes a commuter in front of a New York subway train days after a migrant sets a homeless woman on fire, killing her, on a train in Brooklyn. The FBI says crime is down in every category, especially violent offenses. But urban areas feel lawless and out of control and the latest allup poll finds that a majority of Americans believe crime is extremely or very serious.Are Americans paranoid? What effects are the migrant and homeless crises having? What can the...2025-01-021h 28
The TMI ShowTMI Show Ep 47: “MAGA Civil War”Civil war has broken out in the Republican Party just weeks after its triumphant election victory. Generally speaking, the issue is immigration, one of the top issues in the campaign. The populist MAGA base wants it limited or eliminated. But Trump’s billionaire allies Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy are pushing hard for H1B visas that allow tech companies and other employers to import foreign workers. So far, Trump seems to be siding with Team DOGE. Will this controversy tear apart his fragile coalition?“TMI Show” hosts Ted Rall and Manila Chan are joined by conservative politi...2024-12-311h 30
The TMI ShowTMI Show Ep 42: “Pre-Trump Economic Jitters”As Donald Trump prepares to return to the White House in one month, some economic signals are blinking yellow. Investors unsettled by the Fed's forecast for fewer cuts in 2025 pushed the Dow Jones Industrial Average down 1,123 points, or 2.6%, while the Nasdaq composite dropped 3.6%. The Dow has lost 2,900 points since December 4th. It’s a tale of two economies: consumer sentiment among Republican voters is at its highest since late 2020, whereas Democrats feel the same as they did in the summer of 2022 when inflation was raging.What are the prospects for a Trump economy during the next few ye...2024-12-191h 05
The TMI ShowTMI Show Ep 32: Did Brian Thompson Have It Coming?Yesterday morning the 50-year-old CEO of United Healthcare, Brian Thompson, was shot to death on the sidewalk in midtown Manhattan by an unknown assailant. Even including the reaction to the death of Osama bin Laden, it's hard to think of another high-profile murder that has been greeted with as much glee and schadenfreude by the American public. Comments sections in news stories and social media were filled with comments about how Brian Thompson had it coming, hopefully this is the first of many, and countless jokes about the bullet that killed him being a pre-existing condition. Almost no one...2024-12-051h 05
The TMI ShowThe TMI Show Ep 29: Hunter Biden Pardoned Despite President’s Repeated PromisesPresident Joe Biden and his press secretary and other surrogates have repeatedly told the media that he would not pardon his son Hunter Biden on federal tax evasion and gun charges under any circumstance whatsoever. Nothing has substantially changed, yet the president has gone ahead and issued the most controversial presidential pardon since Gerald Ford let Richard Nixon off the hook. Moreover, he has used language familiar to those who follow President-elect Donald Trump to excuse his brazen self dealing and lying, justifying his actions by accusing the Department of Justice of having been politicized. What does it mean...2024-12-021h 38
The TMI ShowThe TMI Show Ep 28: Turkey’s Perspective on Trump, NATO, UkraineBy dint of geography, history, culture and human evolution, Turkey is one of the most influential nations in the world and certainly that's the case throughout Asia. The trade and cultural gateway between Europe and Asia, Turkey has recently taken a light authoritarian and nationalist turn under the presidency of Reyup Erdogan, who has been serving as president for the last decade. As Donald Trump prepares to return to the American presidency, there has been speculation that Erdogan's natural stylistic affinity to Trump may he draw him closer to the United States as Turkey — like all countries be...2024-11-261h 14
The TMI ShowThe TMI Show Ep 27: Ted Hates ThanksgivingIt's very close to being an American to admit to not liking Thanksgiving. You're supposed to like the food, even though if it was popular, why don't we eat these things all year round? In fact, surveys consistently show that Americans, when given the option to answer these questions privately to pollsters, strongly dislike yams, cranberry sauce, sweet potatoes, stuffing and, yes, even turkey.Ted Rall has always hated Thanksgiving and isn't afraid to say so here and now. Although there are deep-rooted psychological reasons going back to his childhood growing up with a single...2024-11-261h 33
The TMI ShowThe TMI Show Ep 26: Ted and Manila Say: Ask Us AnythingThe TMI Show Ep 26: “Ted and Manila Say: Ask Us Anything”It’s Friday or, as Manila calls it, Fri-Yay! Which means it’s time for something different and something fun: we’re answering questions from you, our listeners and viewers! In terms of topic, anything goes, just as it does on the show. Whether you want our takes on ethics, politics, personal finance, romance, you name it, Record your question as a short audio or video clip and Email it as a File Attachment to: TMIShowQuestion@yahoo.com.It’s our answer to Open Mic Friday.2024-11-231h 28
The TMI ShowThe TMI Show Ep 25: “Trump's #1 Pick Is a NeoCon”Secretary of State-designate Marco Rubio has flown under the radar as the media spotlight shines a light on controversial cabinet picks like Matt Gaetz and RFK Jr. In many ways, however, Rubio—who will head the first or second most powerful federal department alongside Defense and will be on the short list in the presidential line of succession—is the most extreme and radical of them all.Rubio, an unreconstructed neoconservative who would have been home in the Bush Administration that brought about the misbegotten war against Iraq, is exactly the kind of DC swamp creature Trump prom...2024-11-211h 14
The TMI ShowThe TMI Show Ep 23: New York Times Smears Tulsi GabbardA smear, the dictionary says, is a word or statement applied to a person in order to degrade, blacken, or make unjust or unfounded accusations. The lead in today’s New York Times, a story titled “How Tulsi Gabbard Became a Favorite of Russia’s State Media,” is a textbook example of a smear. Relying on guilt by association, reading into similarities between her opinions and those of U.S. adversaries, assuming the worst of her while taking her enemies’ statements at face value, and twisting reality into a pretzel to normalize insanity and marginalize the facts, the Times...2024-11-191h 37
The TMI ShowThe TMI Show Ep 22: Mass Deportations: Facts and FantasiesThe TMI Show Ep 22: “Mass Deportations: Facts and Fantasies”On The TMI Show, co-hosts Ted Rall and Manila Chan investigate what's true and what's not about the second Trump Administration's plans for border policy and the millions of asylum applicant and illegal immigrants who migrated into the United States over the last few years. Trump has appointed former acting Director of Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Tom Homan to be his border czar. Homan has promised “shock and awe” on Day One—but the message is confusing. Contrary to what Trump said on the campaign trail, the...2024-11-181h 18
The TMI ShowThe TMI Show Ep 21: Can Pete Hegseth Run the Pentagon?On The TMI Show, co-hosts Ted Rall and Manila Chan investigate Pete Hegseth, the obscure Fox News weekend host nominated to become Trump’s Secretary of Defense. Why was he chosen? Is he qualified? Will the Senate confirm him?The Pentagon is a vast bureaucracy that controls an annual budget of nearly $1 trillion a year and employees nearly 3,000,000 people around the world stationed at over 1000 overseas military installations and hundreds in the United States. It is the second largest employer on planet earth, and if you include subsidiary contracting firms, it is by far the biggest. In ad...2024-11-151h 27
The TMI ShowThe TMI Show Ep 20: Haiti Spirals Out of ControlOn the TMI Show, co-hosts Ted Rall and Manila Chan dive into one of the most vexing problems in the Western Hemisphere: a failed state in the Caribbean less than 600 miles away from the United States. Exploited and ravaged by French and American colonialism and decades of brutal dictators, Haiti has been destroyed by earthquakes and hurricanes and is now in the hands of brutal gangs.Recent headlines paint a gruesome picture. Haitian police attacked a Doctors Without Borders ambulance and murdered patients it was transporting. The capital of Port-au-Prince is completely controlled by violent gangs. Starvation...2024-11-141h 21
The TMI ShowThe TMI Show Ep 19: Trump Won. Will He Bring Peace to Ukraine?As the Russo-Ukraine conflict prepares to enter its third year of grinding warfare that has claimed untold lives and wreaked havoc on people and infrastructure, the election of Donald Trump to the presidency has sparked speculation that a reduction of U.S. proxy support for the Zelensky government might force the Ukrainians to sit down for serious peace talks with Putin.Russia has gained a clear military advantage in the war. On the TMI Show, co-hosts Ted Rall and Manila Chan dare to ask: Will Trump, as he has promised, end the Ukraine War? If so, how...2024-11-131h 15
The TMI ShowThe TMI Show Ep 17: Trump 2.0: Big Promises Meet RealityOn today’s TMI Show, co-hosts Ted Rall and Manila Chan consider Donald Trump's campaign promises in the light of the reality he will have to face as he returns to the White House in January. He promised mass deportations and still claims he plans to carry them out, but will ugly optics and economic need for more workers pressure him to back down? Were his threats to impose big tariffs on Chinese imports empty, and negotiating tactic, or to be taken at face value? Trump remarked that he had "a concept of a plan" to repeal and replace Ob...2024-11-111h 27
The TMI ShowThe TMI Show Ep 16: Wounded Democrats Scramble to RegroupOn today’s TMI Show, co-hosts Ted Rall and Manila Chan are joined by former Pittsburgh Post-Gazette editorial cartoonist Rob Rogers to discuss the fallout of Trump’s reelection win, namely: Where do Democrats go now? What will a Democratic Resistance 2.0 look like? How effectively can Democrats block Trump’s initiatives? Are there areas in which Democrats and Republicans can work together in a bipartisan manner? Who are the rising stars within the party? Will Democrats continue to drift right to chase anti-MAGA Republicans, or will they follow the advice of Bernie Sanders and others who suggest that it’s time t...2024-11-081h 19
The TMI ShowThe TMI Show Ep 15: A Trump Insider SpeaksAs the political world reels from Trump's come-from-behind victory in the presidential race, The TMI Show's Ted Rall and Manila Chan reach out to an old friend and colleague who has had a front-row seat at MAGA world and the Trump campaign to gain insights into the ups and downs of this wild campaign year.Joining us is Angie Wong, a graduate of Columbia University’s Graduate School of Journalism. After a successful career as a news editor, reporter and columnist in the U.S. and Asia for publications such as South China Morning Post, Reuters, NY Ti...2024-11-071h 23
The TMI ShowThe TMI Show Ep 14: ORANGE IS THE NEW BACK. NOW WHAT?Catch Ted and Manila livestreaming daily at 10am ET!Co-hosts Ted Rall and Manila Chan analyze Donald Trump’s reelection victory and the Republican sweep of the Senate, with the House still up in the air. Conservative analyst Malik Abdul and progressive analyst Craig “Pasta” Jardula help break down how Trump pulled off his shocking win, what Democrats could have done differently and what to expect from a second Trump term: A federal ban on abortion rights? Mass deportations? Tariffs on Chinese imports? An end to the war in Ukraine? What about Gaza? Are we really witnessing the en...2024-11-061h 27
The TMI ShowThe TMI Show Ep 13: An Election Day Interview with Presidential Candidate Dr. ShivaCo-hosts Ted Rall and Manila Chan preview the state of the key races for control of the House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate, and bring you an Election Day interview with Dr. Shiva Ayyadurai, who claims to be the Inventor of Email (http://www.inventorofemail.com/) and is running for President of the United States, Dr. Shiva holds four degrees from MIT, was a Fulbright Scholar, and started seven hi-tech companies, including EchoMail (http://www.echomail.com/), CytoSolve (https://cytosolve.com/) and Systems Health (http://systemshealth.com/). He is currently the Founder and CEO of CytoSolve, Inc...2024-11-051h 34
The TMI ShowEpisode 12: Your Voter Guide for Tomorrow’s ElectionOn the TMI Show for November 4th, co-hosts Ted Rall and Manila Chan err on the side of bringing you more information than you ever thought you needed. This time, with Election Day tomorrow, we offer you a Voters Guide about the five major presidential candidates: the good, the bad and the ugly about them, their policy stances and their parties. We deride, you decide! The TMI Show airs Monday through Friday at 10 am Eastern live, and streams in storage, on YouTube and Rumble.In today’s headlines: an art heist, the state kills a squirrel and an...2024-11-041h 30
The TMI ShowEpisode 11 - Is Make America Healthy Again Real?Co-hosts Ted Rall and Manila Chan delve into an almost-familiar acronym: MAHA, which stands for “Make America Healthy Again.” An improbable alliance between former President Donald Trump and Democratic scion Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has culminated with their shared MAHA agenda, which calls for reforming federal regulations on food and pharmaceuticals, switching up farm subsidies, and purging public health agencies.The still-developing MAHA plan taps into longstanding frustrations with the U.S. healthcare system and issues — such as ultra-processed food, the spread chronic disease and declining U.S. life expectancy — that Democrats rarely talk about—not to mention Tr...2024-11-011h 14
The TMI ShowEpisode 10 - Haunted DC a TMI Halloween SpecialThe TMI Show is turning dark with DC By Foot tour guide Trevor Comeau, who guides scaredy-cat out-of-towners through the scariest haunts of Georgetown and other terrifying nabes in the city that keeps America’s darkest secrets: Washington. Co-hosts Ted Rall and Manila Chan help remind you that it’s not just the looming showdown between the Orange Ghost of Nativism Past and Present, and former A.G., aka She Who Supplies Old Sparky at San Quentin with new corpses-to-be that ought to scare you.2024-10-311h 16
The TMI ShowEpisode 9 - What Should Lefties Do About Kamala?What do you do as a voter when your party isn't that into you? On today's TMI Show, in which there's no such thing as Too Much Information, Ted Rall and Scott Stantis (guest hosting for Manila Chan) Progressive and other left-leaning Democrats are once again wrestling with a dilemma they've seen before: Kamala Harris has pivoted to the right of her party, eschewing progressive policies, campaigning with far-right Liz Cheney and supporting Israel against Gaza, and Ukraine against Russia.Should progressives support Harris despite her snubs, hoping she secretly plans to move left of she wins...2024-10-291h 07
The TMI ShowArtificial Intelligence a Danger to Kids - The TMI ShowTed Rall and Manila Chan are joined by guest Peter Coffin, author of "Custom Reality and You", to discuss the shocking and bizarre case of how an A.I. chatbot talked a 14-year-old boy into suicide. Will we see more tragedies as the result of this new technology? Should Congress consider new laws to regulate this emerging technology?Plus, Ted and Manila talk politics and other hot topics you'll be discussing at the water cooler!2024-10-261h 13
The TMI ShowUS ELECTION INTERFERENCE BY THE UK? - The TMI ShowPlease support this independent work on the following sites:YouTube: www.youtube.com/@TMinfoShow X: https://x.com/TMInfoShow TikTok: www.tiktok.com/TheTMIshow TruthSocial: https://truthsocial.com/@TMIinfoShowYou can support us financially HERE:Patreon: www.patreon.com/TheTMIshow Substack: thetmishow.substack.comTed Rall & Manila Chan give you too much info daily M-F 10am ET. Hot topics, politics, and some laughs.Manila Chan is a recovering news anchor/reporter.Ted Rall is a syndicated political cartoonist & author.Together they unpack stories that often...2024-10-251h 18
The TMI ShowViolent Crime Among Students in Maryland - The TMI ShowPlease support this independent work on the following sites:YouTube: www.youtube.com/@TMinfoShow X: https://x.com/TMInfoShow TikTok: www.tiktok.com/TheTMIshow TruthSocial: https://truthsocial.com/@TMIinfoShowYou can support us financially HERE:Patreon: www.patreon.com/TheTMIshow Substack: thetmishow.substack.comTed Rall & Manila Chan give you too much info daily M-F 10am ET. Hot topics, politics, and some laughs.Manila Chan is a recovering news anchor/reporter.Ted Rall is a syndicated political cartoonist & author.Together they unpack stories that often...2024-10-231h 13
The TMI ShowTwo Weeks Till 2024 Election MELTDOWN!! - The TMI ShowPlease support this independent work on the following sites:YouTube: www.youtube.com/@TMinfoShow X: https://x.com/TMInfoShow TikTok: www.tiktok.com/TheTMIshow TruthSocial: https://truthsocial.com/@TMIinfoShowYou can support us financially HERE:Patreon: www.patreon.com/TheTMIshow Substack: thetmishow.substack.comTed Rall & Manila Chan give you too much info daily M-F 10am ET. Hot topics, politics, and some laughs.Manila Chan is a recovering news anchor/reporter.Ted Rall is a syndicated political cartoonist & author.Together they unpack stories that often...2024-10-231h 27
The TMI ShowEpisode 3 The TMI Show - Ukraine and the US Elections With Mark Slebodalease support this independent work on the following sites:YouTube: www.youtube.com/@TMinfoShowX: https://x.com/TMInfoShowTikTok: www.tiktok.com/TheTMIshowTruthSocial: https://truthsocial.com/@TMIinfoShowYou can support us financially HERE:Patreon: www.patreon.com/TheTMIshowSubstack: thetmishow.substack.comTed Rall & Manila Chan give you too much info daily M-F 10am ET. Hot topics, politics, and some laughs.Manila Chan is a recovering news anchor/reporter.Ted Rall is a syndicated political cartoonist & author.2024-10-211h 03
The TMI ShowEpide 2 Professor Glenn Diesen on Censorship in Wartime - The TMI ShowPlease support this independent work on the following sites:YouTube: www.youtube.com/@TMinfoShow X: https://x.com/TMInfoShow TikTok: www.tiktok.com/TheTMIshow TruthSocial: https://truthsocial.com/@TMIinfoShowYou can support us financially HERE:Patreon: www.patreon.com/TheTMIshow Substack: thetmishow.substack.comTed Rall & Manila Chan give you too much info daily M-F 10am ET. Hot topics, politics, and some laughs.Manila Chan is a recovering news anchor/reporter.Ted Rall is a syndicated political cartoonist & author.Together they unpack stories that often...2024-10-191h 21
The TMI ShowThe TMI Show Episode 1 - Kamala Harris Said WHAT?!The TMI Show is born! Join hosts Ted Rall and Manila Chan as they crusade fearlessly for free speech! Catch Ted and Manila live streaming daily M-F at 10am ET!Ted and Manila discuss Kamala Harris' recent media 1-on-1's sans her emotional support animal, Tim Walz. They are joined by counselor at law, Tyler Nixon. It would appear her recent interview performances have taken the "joy" out of her campaign, as polls show a reversal in support with Trump edging out a lead.2024-10-171h 40