Will Roberts joins us on this episode to discuss his Means.TV documentary "Out of Office" which succinctly and clearly shows the union's side of the 2023 OPEIU Local 39 strike on Trustage (nee CUNA Mutual). We examine how even when a union is present, effort must be made to use it to protect the workers... and when that effort is made, it can win BIG. Listen in! Next, we look at the shame that is the "Alligator Alcatraz" detention center in Florida. Erected in eight days, designed to hold people...
Jul 21, 2025•58 min•Ep. 21
Will Roberts joins us on this episode to discuss his Means.TV documentary "Out of Office" which succinctly and clearly shows the union's side of the 2023 OPEIU Local 39 strike on Trustage (nee CUNA Mutual). We examine how even when a union is present, effort must be made to use it to protect the workers... and when that effort is made, it can win BIG. Listen in! Next, we look at the shame that is the "Alligator Alcatraz" detention center in Florida. Erected in eight days, designed to hold people...
Jul 09, 2025•58 min•Ep. 20
Everyone's focused (and rightfully so) on the horrific set of rulings that the Supreme Court of the United States just released this past week and a half, which is why it flew under the radar that they've accepted a case for this coming year that could end all campaign finance limitations as they still exist. Electing to take up a lawsuit brought by then-Senator JD Vance in 2002, what will be on the table is one of the final prohibitions on campaign spending, and the makeup of this Court makes t...
Jul 03, 2025•58 min•Ep. 19
On today's episode, we look at how Wisconsin's Supreme Court, on a 5 to 2 decision, upheld the WI Dept of Natural Resources' ability to regulate toxins and pollutants ahead of the lengthy process of having those materials be officially designated as dangerous. Next, Democratic Socialist Zohran Mamdani's stunning and decisive win of this week's New York City Mayoral Primary over his establishment, centrist opponent Andrew Cuomo has put the leadership of the Democratic Party into a position where ...
Jun 26, 2025•58 min•Ep. 18
Jessica Wildfire posted an overview on The Sentinel Intelligence of how people in denial of the rise of 21st century fascism repeatedly told those of us who warned about it that it "can't happen here". Then she pointed out how in each and every warning that was given, we are already there, despite some of the loudest media naysayers' continued attempts to make things seem normal. Next, the Supreme Court handed down a ruling that, while failing to destroy ALL the legal wins trans rights have had ...
Jun 23, 2025•58 min•Ep. 17
Essayist Sam Reilly joins us for an interview on his investigation of Capitalism's pervasive lie that the competition it breeds brings about the best results for everyone. Together, he and I help outline the many ways it fails to bear the promised results. Next, Senator Bernie Sanders spared some of his busy schedule to record his thoughts on the so-called Los Angeles "riots" and how Trump had used them as a poor excuse to further his fascistic ends - I "interview" Bernie's recording to make sur...
Jun 14, 2025•58 min•Ep. 16
Capitalism isn't known for preserving culture, even that culture which was born from its offerings. This inspired Derek Murphy and Mitchell Zemil to create "Preserving Worlds" with Means TV, as both digital archaeology and cultural preservation, documenting not just the technical aspects of online virtual worlds built around games but the human communities and cultures that flourished within them. We discuss the series with them - listen in! Next, we discover that from Florida Pride celebrants d...
Jun 09, 2025•58 min•Ep. 15
Today's episode opens with an illuminating interview with Lisa Graves, Co-host at Legal AF, MeidasTouch and the Five 8 1/2, discussing her forthcoming book "Unprecedented," which examines Chief Justice John Roberts' leadership in the Supreme Court and his rise to power on the backs of the nation's most fascist interests- listen in to hear more. Next, we looked at alarming developments in Congress, where provisions buried within Trump's "Big Beautiful Bill" are designed to systematically dismantl...
Jun 09, 2025•58 min•Ep. 14
Today's on TMI - the Chicago Sun-Times published a summer reading list featuring books that don't actually exist, with the author admitting to using artificial intelligence to help create the section, serving up a stark reminder of how technology can undermine media credibility when oversight fails. Next, we went to El Salvador where an attorney representing Venezuelan immigrants deported by Trump was wrongfully jailed by President Bukele, in an unlawful crackdown on legal advocates and civil ri...
Jun 09, 2025•58 min•Ep. 13
The Washington Post hasn't been shy about criticizing RFK Jr.'s Department of Health and Human Services for pushing disinformation on a number of topics, from autism to vaccines, but when RFK Jr's HHS released a report full of anti-trans pseudoscience, they embraced it warmly. With help from Erin Reed's cogent reporting, we examine the falsehoods that WaPo helped endorse, and work to combat the corrosive effect of a major American newspaper spreading them. We then give a rapid overview of four m...
Jun 09, 2025•58 min•Ep. 12
Parque Central, exclusive to Means TV (means.tv), is a documentary about the sharp divides to be found in the day to day lives of those native to the Antigua, Guatemala area and the rich tourist-catering class that runs the city - Ricky Gaona comes to us to talk about his experiences in making such a visceral and vital look at how the need for money turns people into problems. Next, we look at how Judge Beryl Howell used Shakespeare in permanently blocking Trump's attempt to destroy law firm Per...
Jun 09, 2025•58 min•Ep. 11
Bringing back the 4/11/2025 episode in this Best of TMI presentation! Bill McKibben's recent blog post tackled brilliantly the fact that while the Trump regime has been announcing emergencies everywhere, the ones that legitimately need to be addressed are only made WORSE by the corporate-friendly "solutions", and the rest of these EXCUSES only benefit a VERY few tied directly to Trump - we review it. Then, we look at Ezra Klein's book "Abundance" (co-authored by Derek Thompson) and how it falsel...
May 02, 2025•58 min•Ep. 10
Pope Francis passed away this week, leaving behind a legacy that many outside the Catholic Church don't realize. We look at a tribute by John Nichols from The Nation which helps shed a light on how the departed pontiff fought to make the world better for those who are marginalized by capitalism. Then, we review how Governor Tony Evers' memo to Wisconsin State agencies and facilities on how to deal with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents caused a stir, despite it being fairly standa...
Apr 25, 2025•58 min•Ep. 9
Ian Bremmer of GZeroMedia.com is known for solid, factual analysis, so when he posted his examination of the effect Trump's tariffs are going to have on the USA and the world, I knew I had to share it with you. How a topic so widely talked about has had so many details go unreported is a mystery to me, but that's why you listen to the Cure for the Common Media. Next, we look at how bills originally aimed at stopping trans youth from receiving the gender affirming care they deserve are now haltin...
Apr 18, 2025•58 min•Ep. 8
Bill McKibben's recent blog post tackled brilliantly the fact that while the Trump regime has been announcing emergencies everywhere, the ones that legitimately need to be addressed are only made WORSE by the corporate-friendly "solutions", and the rest of these EXCUSES only benefit a VERY few tied directly to Trump - we review it. Then, we look at Ezra Klein's book "Abundance" (co-authored by Derek Thompson) and how it falsely frames problems in doing good things for people as the fault of thos...
Apr 11, 2025•58 min•Ep. 7
You've heard that ICE raids and sweeps have sent many people to horrific confinement and even brutal violence in El Salvador, but did you hear about the US Citizen that was swept up and sent along? We examine why he likely won't be coming back, and then we hear the firsthand experience of Leslie "Uber Girl" James with two women who had the heartbreak of self-deportation, escaping the nightmare the USA has become for hopeful future citizens. Next, we aim to give fresh insights into the horrible l...
Apr 03, 2025•58 min•Ep. 6
Canadian actress and entrepreneur Jasmine Mooney spent a nearly two week span this year detained by ICE. She gives a harrowing firsthand account of how, despite being assured by the intaking officer “You didn’t do anything wrong. You are not in trouble, you are not a criminal," she was literally imprisoned with hundreds of others, many of whom were there before her and remain in captivity to this day. You need to hear what happened if you want to understand how dire the situation is. Next, we go...
Mar 28, 2025•58 min•Ep. 5
In case you haven't paid much attention to the statewide election coming up on April 1st here in Wisconsin, then you aren't thinking like a billionaire. And not just ANY billionaire, either: Elon Musk has put over $13 million into our little State Supreme Court race between Brad Schimel and Susan Crawford. Usually you'd be excused for not worrying about what Elon might know that you don't, but in this case, you might want a quick primer. Next, we keep our sights on Mr. Musk as YouTuber (and engi...
Mar 21, 2025•58 min•Ep. 4
Progressives often feel unwelcome in concealed carry classes or out on the practice ranges, as stark political differences can be heightened in the presence of firearms. Enter Blake Alvarenga, Executive Director of The Forward Initiative or "TFI" ( https://www.theforwardinitiative.org ). TFI is devoted to not JUST making sure progressives can be comfortable in exercising their Second Amendment rights, but also offers the "Stop the Bleed" program ( https://www.stopthebleed.org ), affiliated with ...
Mar 13, 2025•58 min•Ep. 3
On this BEST OF TMI episode, we look back at three of the most important topics of 2025 so far! First, the State of Wisconsin has one of the MOST important elections in the USA for 2025 coming up in less than a month! On Tuesday, April 1st, Wisconsin's GOP wants to pull the most cruel April Fool's joke ever by ripping control of our state's Supreme Court away from us after just two short years. With Ann Walsh Bradley retiring after 30 years of liberal rulings, the 4-3 liberal mix of the court wo...
Mar 06, 2025•58 min•Ep. 2
On today's episode, we go over a recent report that Earth's plants have hit the maximum amount of carbon that they want to take out of the atmosphere every year, which isn't great considering we continue to increase the amount we are putting into it. Then, Secretary Rubio's just published new rules for obtaining a Visa into the United States that supposedly were to be aimed only at athletes, but are so full of holes that they could be applied to anyone who doesn't happen to match their assigned ...
Feb 28, 2025•58 min•Ep. 1
