Venezuela, Japan, Alzheimer's disease, retirement, Social Security, inflation, and the future of global power—today's TMI Show tackles four stories that challenge conventional wisdom. From the evolution of American influence overseas to groundbreaking Alzheimer's research and the growing retirement crisis, we separate headlines from the larger forces reshaping the world.

On today's TMI Show with Ted Rall and Manila Chan:

Is the United States exercising a new form of empire?

A controversial report has reignited debate over Washington's influence in Venezuela, with some critics alleging Secretary of State Marco Rubio now wields extraordinary leverage over the country's political and economic future. We'll examine what is known, what remains disputed, and ask the larger question: when does diplomacy and economic pressure become de  ...