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

"The TMI Show with Ted Rall and Manila Chan" is back from the holiday weekend, droppin’ some serious knowledge on a cultural shift that’s got everyone talkin’—talking vanilla English, that is!

The Southern dialect among Black people in Atlanta has been fading fast over recent decades, and it’s all tied to the “Reverse Great Migration.” Back in the day, from 1910 to 1970, African Americans left the South for northern cities like New York, Detroit, and Chicago during the Great Migration. Now, their grandkids and great-grandkids—many college-educated—are moving back . A study shows the Southern accent among Black Gen Z (born 1997–2012) has dropped off big time, largely because over 5.8 million people have flooded the U.S. South in the 2020s, bringing speech patterns that dilute the classic drawl. Researchers, who previously studied white Atlantans, note that younger generations are leaning toward a pan-regional accent, sounding more like Californian dudes and babes than their Boomer grandparents. Cultural homogenization, social mobility, and even stereotypes are pushing kids to switch up their speech. But not everyone agrees—some argue the shift isn’t just due to migration but a sign of broader identity changes, sparking debates on what “Southern” even means anymore. Tune in for a convo that’s as real as it gets!

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Trump may pull out of the Ukraine peace process, frustrated by stalled progress, per the New York Times. Israel faces growing pressure from allies like the U.S. and Germany to end its Gaza operations. A shocking moment unfolds as Mrs. Macron’s slapping the President of France makes headlines.