After decrying each other as enemies of all that is good and decent, Donald Trump and NYC Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani make nice. On the one hand, it’s good to see some civility. On the other hand, you have to ask yourself if—and when—these politicians ever really mean anything they say.
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It’s Civil War in Trumpworld on “The TMI Show with Ted Rall and Manila Chan”! Republican Congressman Thomas Massie has declared war against President Donald Trump for breaking one of his biggest campaign promises.
Massie has boldly moved to file a discharge petition in the House that demands the White House release more details about Jeffrey Epstein’s notorious child sex trafficking ring, even though Trump has ordered MAGA to drop this bone. Last week, Trump claimed that no “client list” ever existed and that Epstein’s 2019 death in death was really suicide, sparking outrage among conservatives who expected bombshell revelations as promised.
Turning 180 degrees, Trump dismissed the “Epstein files” as a “Democratic hoax,” blasting Republicans like Massie as “stupid” for pursuing it. Massie, unmoved, insists that the American people deserve transparency, hinting at hidden evildoers still walking free. “If it’s a hoax, why not pardon Ghislaine Maxwell?” Massie quipped to Kentucky Public Radio, questioning Trump’s motives and suggesting he’s protecting his rich powerful cronies.
Will Massie wind up as political road kill? Or is Trump in trouble?
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Trump says Obama should face jail time over DNI Tulsi Gabbard’s report exposing the Obama administration’s role in creating the Russiagate scandal.
Trump says he will save Afghan evacuees in the UAE, but it’s a lie. They’re already back in Taliban-controlled Afghanistan.
Japan’s PM Shigeru Ishiba fights to stay in power after election losses.
Why U.S. workers fear taking their paid time off.
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You can hardly blame President Donald Trump and his Republican Party for thinking they can get away with and do pretty much anything they want. After all, they control all three branches of government. The media are compliant. It’s not like anyone is protesting in the streets. If you were them, you’d probably do whatever you wanted, too.
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Get ready for an explosive episode of the “DMZ America Podcast,” where Left-leaning editorial cartoonist Ted Rall and Right-wing cartoonist Scott Stantis tackle the hottest geopolitical mess of the moment: Should Donald Trump throw the U.S. into Israel’s unprovoked air war against Iran? The past 24 hours have been wild—Israel bombed Iran’s nuclear sites, Iran retaliated with missiles that struck an Israeli hospital, and Trump’s White House announced that the president will decide within two weeks whether to join the war against Iran with 30,000 megabombs. With global powers like Russia and China both sides to de-escalate and Congress pushing to limit Trump’s war powers, insiders like DNI Tusli Gabbard warn that World War III could happen any moment. Ted and Scott break down the situation, slicing through the noise with their no-holds-barred takes and deep dives into historical precedent. Expect a raw, unfiltered clash of perspectives as two friends with very different views of Israel grapple with Trump’s next move and what it means for America and the world. Tune in for a convo that’s as intense as the headlines!
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Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard says the world is closer to the “brink of nuclear annihilation than ever before.” What better way to spend your last few moments than watching “The TMI Show” as the Middle East teeters on the edge? We are now entering the sixth day of war between Israel and Iran. Now President Donald Trump faces the biggest decision of his presidency: join Israel’s war against Iran and risk yet another brutal military defeat in the Middle East that would destroy his reputation forever, or try to revive diplomacy and lose his alliance with Israel. Trump’s frustration is growing over those stalled nuclear deal talks—especially after he ditched Obama’s previous accord during his first term. Yesterday, he met his national security team to weigh options, where they discussed attacking the underground Fordo site using top-tier “bunker buster” weaponry. Trump’s social media blasts, threatening Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei with assassination and demanding “UNCONDITIONAL SURRENDER!,” have only made the Iranians angrier or more defiant. Khamenei fired back, vowing Iran would never give up and warning of “irreparable harm” if the US intervenes. Will Trump side with peace and his campaign promises, or Israel’s bloodlust? Ted Rall is joined by Robby West, filling in for Manila Chan.
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As Trump listened to neocons calling for the US to join Israel’s war, Tulsi Gabbard made a bold move to push for de-escalation.
Israeli troops lured hungry Gazans with promises of food, and then slaughtered 70 Palestinians in the latest massacre by the IDF
A study links cannabis use to doubled heart disease death risk and higher stroke rates.
Living near microplastic-polluted waters may raise type 2 diabetes and heart disease risks.
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Join us for “DeProgram,” delving into the most pressing issues with unflinching clarity. On the “DeProgram show with political cartoonist Ted Rall and CIA whistleblower John Kiriakou,” we dissect the deportation firestorm surrounding Kilmar Abrego Garcia, the man mistakenly deported to El Salvador and the subject to a Supreme Court order, now back in the U.S.—but he’s facing new human smuggling charges after a legal battle in which the White House blew off the courts. Are the charges fair? What about his having been denied due process for months? Next, we unpack the chaotic clash in Los Angeles between ICE agents and protesters, sparked by aggressive enforcement and Trump’s latest travel ban. Trump won with a promise to do just this, but is a sense of chaos and mayhem undermining law and order?
Tesla’s stock is shown resilience amid the Trump-Musk feud, following a volatile period due to the public spat. The feud, centered on a spending bill dispute, saw Trump call Musk “crazy” and Musk propose an “America Party,” but there’s possible de-escalation after a White House call.
We also tackle the Proud Boys’ lawsuit challenging January 6th prosecutions, alleging political targeting in a case that could reshape legal accountability for the Capitol riot after the plaintiffs were already prosecuted.
Shifting to global crises, we explore the collapse of Gaza’s joint US-Israeli aid distribution system amid escalating violence, leaving millions in despair and humanitarian efforts in chaos.
Finally, we delve into groundbreaking medical news: could mRNA technology, the basis for COVID vaccines, unlock a cure for HIV? This potential breakthrough could transform global health.
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It’s a wild episode of “The TMI Show with hosts Ted Rall and Manila Chan,” as we break down the explosive verbal meltdown between Elon Musk and Donald Trump! Everyone knew this bromance had to end—but the breakup is even uglier than anyone would have guessed, and it’s impacting tech, finance and the national budget. Musk, the tech titan behind X and Tesla, escalated their feud by claiming Trump would have lost the 2024 election without him, calling him ungrateful and implying the president was implicated in Jeffrey Epstein’s pedophilia. And he’s still slamming Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill” as a “disgusting abomination”—giving cover to Republican Senators who are having second thoughts.
Trump claims he fired Musk from his role at DOGE—unlikely considering all the praise a week ago—saying Musk was “wearing thin” and “went crazy” after Trump removed an EV mandate, accusing him of being upset over lost subsidies and H1B visas. He threatened to terminate billions in Musk’s government contracts and subsidies, calling it the “easiest way” to save money, and suggested Musk had “Trump Derangement Syndrome.
The feud’s roots go back to Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy clashing against populist MAGA GOPers over immigration. This schism has it all—betrayal, power plays, and a fractured GOP coalition teetering on the edge.
TMI unpacks how this brawl could reshape alliances, policies, and the political landscape.
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Has tipping culture gone too far? From 30% tips to iPad prompts at every counter, Americans are fed up with “tip creep.” “The TMI Show” tackles why tipping’s spiraling out of control, who’s profiting, and what it means for workers and consumers. Tune in for a serious look at a system pushing wallets—and patience—to the limit.
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Hosts Ted Rall and Scott Stantis dive into a heated question: Is the United States veering toward fascism under Donald Trump’s influence? They analyze recent political trends—Trump’s tightening grip on power, weakened democratic institutions, and polarizing rhetoric—debating whether these signal an authoritarian shift. The conversation then takes a 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 the University of Toronto in fall 2025, citing America’s authoritarian slide under Trump. Author of “How Fascism Works,” he points to threats like Columbia University’s compliance with Trump’s demands as evidence. Stanley, who compares the U.S. to pre-WWII Germany, wants to protect his family and continue his work from Canada, sparking talk of a U.S. intellectual exodus.
Former Gawker publisher Nick Denton also left, settling in Budapest and citing the U.S.’s authoritarian leanings as his motivation. Adding to the list, filmmaker Michael Moore relocated to Ireland, publicly stating that Trump’s policies and cultural influence made staying untenable. Tech entrepreneur Elon Musk’s ex-partner, musician Grimes, departed for New Zealand, expressing unease with America’s political trajectory under Trump’s shadow. Even conservative commentator Ben Shapiro, despite his ideological differences, moved his family to Israel, hinting at discomfort with domestic unrest tied to Trump’s polarizing return.
With their dynamic interplay of perspectives, Rall and Stantis probe whether these notable exits reflect a broader crisis, challenging listeners to consider: Should I stay or should I go?
Of course it’s galling to see Donald Trump shake down his ally Ukraine for a massive share of its mineral resources. But let’s not forget, Joe Biden set the stage by offering assistance to Zelensky in the form of a loan rather than a grant.
