TMI Show Ep 142 Re-run: “A Meh Putin-Trump Phone Call”

Today on “The TMI Show,” hosts Ted Rall and Manila Chan dive into the recent phone call between Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. President Donald Trump. The conversation, shrouded in secrecy, has ignited fierce speculation about its implications for U.S.-Russia relations and global geopolitics. Was it a strategic move to ease tensions or a controversial alignment that could reshape alliances? Trump says it’s up to Russia and Ukraine to hold direct talks. Is this the beginning or the beginning of the end for efforts to end the war?

Ted and Manila unpack the context, stakes, and potential fallout of this high-stakes dialogue, exploring how it could influence everything from sanctions to military posturing. With their signature blend of sharp analysis and no-nonsense commentary, they cut through the noise to examine what this call means for America’s foreign policy and the world stage. Don’t miss this critical discussion that promises to reveal the undercurrents driving today’s headlines.

Plus:

• Trump questions Biden’s late-stage cancer diagnosis, hinting at a possible cover-up to match the cover-up over the former president’s mental state.

• New Orleans police secretly used facial recognition cameras, violating city privacy laws.

• South African President Ramaphosa faces Trump in a tense White House meeting.

• A Thai construction magnate surrenders after a deadly earthquake-triggered building collapse.