The TMI Show with Ted Rall and Manila Chan

Trapped Miners, Trump's 2028 Doubts, Climate Hypocrisy & World Cup | TMI Show Ep390

On the TMI Show with Ted Rall and Manila Chan today: Manila returns! Four gold miners trapped deep inside a flooded cave in Laos pull off an incredible self-rescue after nearly two weeks underground. We'll have the latest on the dramatic escape and the ongoing search for the two miners still missing. Then, is JD Vance really Donald Trump's heir apparent? A new report suggests Trump may not be ready to hand over the keys to the MAGA movement just yet, raising fresh questions about the Republican Party's future and the increasingly crowded race for 2028. Plus, a new international study finds that wealthy people who care the most about the environment may also have the biggest carbon footprints. We'll unpack the surprising findings and why researchers say climate awareness doesn't always translate into climate-friendly behavior. And finally, the 2026 FIFA World Cup is expected to bring millions of visitors and billions of dollars to New York and New Jersey. But according to one report, not all of that economic activity is headed to hotels, restaurants, and stadiums. We'll explain why another industry is reportedly preparing for a major boom. Join us LIVE Monday–Friday at 10am ET for news, politics, culture, and the stories everybody else is talking about after the fact.

Hands Off Texting, Trans Police, Magnum DOA | TMI Ep 389

• Woman ticketed for phone in missing hand A Florida deputy issues a citation to a driver for holding a phone in her right hand—despite the woman having no right hand. • Thai police dress in drag for dramatic drug bust A squad of Thai officers, including five men in sequined dresses, pose as a female dance troupe at a Lopburi street festival to apprehend a suspected methamphetamine smuggler. • Elderly couple tragedy after Tom Selleck impersonator scam Scammers exploit social media connections and celebrity trust to extract money from Karen Whitaker through escalating gift card demands.

rleans, Art Saves Lives, AI-Plasty | TMI Ep 388

In this urgent episode of The TMI Show, hosts Ted Rall and Manila Chan confront the stark reality of New Orleans sinking into the Gulf of Mexico. A new expert analysis warns that coastal Louisiana has crossed the point of no return, with sea levels potentially rising 10 to 23 feet and surrounding the city by ocean as early as this century. Plus: • Arts Engagement Slows Biological Aging: Regular participation in singing, painting, or visiting galleries keeps people biologically younger according to new UCL research. • AI Face Trends Challenge Plastic Surgeons: Patients arrive demanding hyper-symmetrical, pixel-perfect looks generated by AI that prove surgically unattainable.

It’s Men’s Fault, Piano Man Pissed, T. Head | TMI Ep 387

Men Prioritizing Balanced Lives: Husbands cut work time and expand housework, viewing parenting as intensive teamwork rather than sole financial burden. Billy Joel Rejects Unauthorized Biopic: The Piano Man star condemns “Billy & Me,” denying life rights and music usage while producers claim an origin story focused on early manager Irwin Mazur and bandmate Jon Small. T. Rex Tiny Arms Explained: New study links powerful skulls and jaws to forelimb reduction in large theropods, as heads became primary weapons for subduing gigantic prey in an evolutionary arms race. Join ‘The TMI Show’ hosts editorial cartoonist Ted Rall and political analyst Manila Chan as they unpack these timely stories with sharp analysis and fresh perspective. Today at 10 am ET LIVE and streaming all day 24-7.

Need for Speed, WayLost, Very Special K | TMI Ep 386

The TMI Show delivers sharp analysis of today’s most pressing stories with hosts Ted Rall and Manila Chan. A groundbreaking study highlights rapid relief from suicidal thoughts through a ketamine infusion followed by low-dose buprenorphine, offering new hope for patients with major depressive disorder who cannot wait weeks for traditional treatments. Florida Highway Patrol troopers pursue a Lexus racing over 130 mph through Fort Myers traffic, weaving aggressively and driving without headlights before the vehicle crashes into trees. The driver faces charges of reckless driving, super speeding, and fleeing, then delivers one of the most unhinged post-arrest comments officers have heard. Empty Waymo self-driving cars circle northwest Atlanta residential cul-de-sacs in large numbers early mornings, alarming families with children and pets. Neighbors report dozens of vehicles clogging dead-end streets, blocking access and creating safety hazards despite no passengers, prompting complaints to officials and Waymo with limited response.