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Today, it’s a thought-provoking episode of “The TMI Show”! Political cartoonist and columnist Ted Rall brings his razor-sharp perspective to the forefront with his provocative thesis: Israel Is Dangerous for Jews. This isn’t just talk—this is a deep dive into a topic and longstanding assumptions that turn out to have been totally false. Rall tackles the long-held belief that Israel is the ultimate safe haven for Jewish people, armed with stark statistics: 1,755 Jewish people have died from hate crimes and terrorism in Israel during 2015-2024 (0.024% of its Jewish population) versus just 24 in the diaspora (0.0003%). That’s a 73-times higher risk, and even though the October 7, 2023 Hamas attack contributed, it’s still far more dangerous to be Jewish in Israel than anywhere else.

Ted challenges the narrative that pro-Palestinian activists want Jews to be killed if Israel dissolves, pointing to historical examples like Austria-Hungary’s dissolution without mass killings, and references Edward Said’s vision of a binational peace and a one-state solution. The controversy heats up as Rall questions U.S. support rooted in 1948 post-Holocaust logic, now strained by decades of conflict. Israel, it turns out, is making life worse for Jews.

Joined by co-host Manila Chan, this episode promises unfiltered insights into Zionist arguments, pro-Palestinian perspectives, and the messy reality of the Middle East. Whether you’re pro-Israel, pro-Palestine, or just here for the truth, this is must-see TV. Tune in, share your thoughts, and let’s get real about one of the world’s toughest issues.

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At least 10 people were killed and 12 wounded in a mass shooting at a high school in Graz, Austria, marking the deadliest attack in the country’s postwar history.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced 4,000 National Guard troops will remain in Los Angeles for 60 days at a cost of $134M, amid a proposed $831.5B FY 2026 defense budget.

TMI Show Ep 156: “Warner Splits Its Bros.”

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On “The TMI Show with Ted Rall and Manila Chan,” we investigate the seismic breakup of Warner Bros. Discovery into two publicly-traded companies. Next year the Studios & Streaming unit—HBO, HBO Max, Warner Bros. Television, and DC Studios—will be led by CEO David Zaslav, while CFO Gunnar Wiedenfels takes the helm of Global Networks, including CNN, TNT Sports, and Discovery. This follows last year’s internal restructuring, with execs saying the split lets streaming chase trends (now 44.3% of U.S. TV usage) while networks manage legacy assets. But the move’s got baggage: Global Networks inherits most of the company’s $34B debt from the 2022 WarnerMedia-Discovery merger, sparking debate over financial stability and market strategy. Will this gamble pay off, or is it a desperate pivot in a cutthroat industry? Critics question if Zaslav’s streaming bet can outpace rivals, while others see debt-laden Global Networks as a ticking time bomb.

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Pentagon deploys 700 Marines & 2,000 more National Guardsmen to L.A. amid immigration protest clashes, escalating tensions with California’s Gov. Newsom.

Germany plans to build one million war bunker spaces, citing fears of European conflict, with a €500B infrastructure fund to be squandered.

Iran cracks down on dog walking, enforcing a 2019 ban as a “crime,” stirring cultural and religious backlash.

LIVE 10 AM Eastern time, Streaming Anytime: Hosts Ted Rall and Manila Chan cover President Trump’s bold new proclamation banning travelers and immigrants from a dozen countries while restricting entry from seven others. Citing national security, terrorism risks, inadequate vetting, and deportation issues, Trump’s decree fully bars entry from nations like Afghanistan, Iran, Libya, and Yemen, impacting both permanent immigrants and temporary visa holders like tourists. Partial suspensions hit countries like Cuba and Venezuela, with exemptions for U.S. residents, diplomats, and certain visa holders. The ban follows a recent attack in Boulder, Colorado, by an Egyptian national who overstayed his visa, fueling heated debates over security versus discrimination. Critics say Trump’s move is reactionary and xenophobic, arguing that it unfairly serves as group punishment, while Republicans claim it’s a necessary step to protect the nation. Ted and Manila unpack the facts, controversies, and global implications of this sweeping policy shift. Plus: President Trump orders an investigation into whether Joe Biden’s cognitive decline was hidden by aides using an autopen to sign executive actions. Trump questions the legitimacy of Biden’s pardons, including commuting 37 federal death row sentences. A new book by Jake Tapper and Alex Thompson exposes efforts to downplay Biden’s mental acuity during his presidency.

Today brings you a heart-pounding episode of “The TMI Show with hosts Ted Rall and Manila Chan,” diving into a game-changing medical revolution! Japan’s Nara Medical University, led by Professor Hiromi Sakai, is making waves with clinical trials for universal artificial blood. Rare blood type? No problem! Nara has you covered with fake blood. This purple-hued, hemoglobin-based blood, usable for all blood types and storable for two years at room temperature, could solve global blood shortages, especially in emergencies and low-income nations with sketchy refrigeration facilities. With only 40% of the world’s 118 million annual blood donations coming from high-income countries, millions of sick people lack access to the kind of transfusions that saved Ted’s life in 1984, costing lives in trauma, surgery, and childbirth. Sakai’s lab is out to eliminate infection risks, blood type mismatches, and short shelf life, hoping to launch by 2030. But it’s not without risks—previous artificial blood trials in the U.S. and U.K. raised safety concerns like toxicity and immune reactions. Will Japan’s project solve these issues or face similar setbacks? Tune in for a deep dive into this potential lifesaver and its global impact. Plus: A Boulder man’s chilling plot to attack a pro-Israel group with Molotov cocktails, for which he has been charged as a hate criminal. The dish behind Ukraine’s daring “Operation Spiderweb” drone strikes that destroyed Russian bombers, forcing global defense strategists to rethink everything.

LIVE 10 AM Eastern time, Streaming Anytime: After the terror attack in Boulder, “The TMI Show with Ted Rall and Manila Chan” analyzes this latest clash over Israel’s war against the Palestinian people in Gaza. Mohamed Sabry Soliman, a 45-year-old Egyptian national, is accused of unleashing chaos at a pro-Israel vigil calling attention to hostages held by Hamas on Boulder’s Pearl Street Mall, yelling “Free Palestine” while hurling Molotov cocktails and using a makeshift flamethrower. Eight people, aged 67 to 88, were injured, some with severe burns, during a “Run For Their Lives” demonstration for Israeli hostages. The FBI calls it a targeted terrorist act, tied to rising antisemitic violence amid the Israel-Hamas conflict. So far, however, the evidence only points to anti-Zionism. This assault, coinciding with the Jewish holiday Shavuot, follows the “Free Palestine” double murder of Israeli embassy staffers in Washington. Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu condemned the “vicious” assault, praying for victims’ recovery. A witness captured harrowing footage of bystanders dousing flames on a woman set ablaze. The controversy? Soliman’s illegal immigration status and cries of “End Zionists” fuel debates over immigration and ideological violence. Tune in as Ted and Manila unpack this tragedy with unfiltered insight. Plus: Russia-Ukraine peace talks resume in Istanbul, with Ukraine proposing a ceasefire and prisoner swaps amid intensified drone strikes. Trump’s nuclear deal proposal to Iran faces scrutiny after a leaked UN report reveals secret uranium enrichment. Poland’s new president, Karol Nawrocki, wins on a conservative platform, signaling shifts in EU relations.

Brace yourself for a chilling episode of “The TMI Show with Ted Rall and Manila Chan,” delving into the haunting 20th anniversary of Natalee Holloway’s murder. In 2005, the 18-year-old woman vanished during her high school graduation trip to Aruba, sparking global headlines. Natalee was last seen with Joran van der Sloot, who was arrested multiple times but never convicted of her murder due to Aruba’s statute of limitations. Finally,in 2023, van der Sloot confessed to killing her following his signing to a plea deal for extortion and wire fraud, admitting that he bludgeoned her and dumped her body in the sea. This closure, after nearly two decades, has reignited debates over justice, international law, and travel safety. Why did it take so long to get the answers? How do legal loopholes impact cases like this? Join guest Ally Pennington, Artifacts and Programs Manager at the “Alcatraz East Crime Museum,” for an interview exploring these questions. The museum’s new exhibit, “International Journey to Justice: Catching Natalee Holloway’s Killer,” opened April 18th to mark this milestone. We’ll also unpack why Americans are obsessed with grisly crimes and what draws millions to crime museums? What else awaits at Alcatraz East? Expect a wild ride through history with artifacts like Ted Bundy’s VW Beetle and O.J. Simpson’s Ford Bronco. Plus: Russia’s fossil fuel billions help its war in Ukraine, with €883bn earned since 2022 despite Western sanctions, evidencing that sanctions never work. A paranoid NATO plans a massive troop boost, raising 120–130 brigades to counter Russia, with Germany urged to add 40,000 soldiers.

It’s global crisis Thursday on “The TMI Show with Ted Rall and Manila Chan,” diving into a geopolitical powder keg! Ten years ago, President Obama pushed for a nuclear deal with Iran while Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu rattled sabers and threatened to bomb Tehran’s nuclear-power enrichment facilities. Now, Trump faces the same threat from the Bibster, but the stakes are higher. Netanyahu’s coalition leans on far-right extremists, and Iran is weaker than ever—its proxies Hamas and Hezbollah are battered, and Assad’s regime in Syria just collapsed. Bibi’s threats to strike Iran’s nuclear sites might not be just talk this time.

Back in 2015, the JCPOA forced Iran to gut its nuclear program and allow inspections in exchange for sanctions relief, though it was permitted to enrich uranium at low levels until 2030. Trump scrapped the deal in 2018, slapping sanctions back on. Now, Iran has enriched uranium to 60% purity—experts say it’s less than a year from a bomb if it wants one. (It says it doesn’t—and the CIA believes them.) Netanyahu sees a nuclear Iran as an existential threat and wants it crushed, while Trump thinks Iran’s vulnerability makes it ripe for a deal. Just yesterday, Trump told Bibi to hold off on bombing.

Public support for Israel is waning in wake of its genocide against the Palestinians in Gaza—only 46% of Americans still support Israel, the lowest in 25 years, with even some conservative voices like Tucker Carlson backing away. Will Trump and Netanyahu clash, or will diplomacy win?

Prepare for a frightening episode of “The TMI Show with hosts Ted Rall and Manila Chan,” joined by Dr. Reese Halter. We’re tackling disturbing reports that the Trump Administration has directed the FBI to surveil, question, and harass peaceful climate-change and environmental activists. In Boston, at least six activists, including members of Extinction Rebellion, were visited at their homes by FBI agents with no clear motive, evidently intended as intimidation.

Elsewhere, groups like the Appalachian Community Capital Corporation and DC Green Bank, funded by Biden-era grants, face FBI probes for alleged fraud, which looks like harassment ordered by right-wing EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin to push against environmental justice initiatives.

These actions threaten free speech and the right to advocate for environmental causes. Why are nonviolent activists in the government’s sights? What does this mean for civil liberties and environmental justice? With sharp analysis, Ted, Manila, and Dr. Halter, a renowned environmental scientist, will unpack the motives behind this crackdown, examining its chilling effect on activism. The TMI Show delivers unfiltered insights, cutting through mainstream narratives to reveal the truth. This critical discussion is a must-watch for those concerned about government overreach and the future of environmental advocacy. Tune in live or stream anytime to stay info