TMI Show Ep 236: “Fat Bear Shamed by Hegseth”

Hosts Ted Rall and Manila Chan bring you dish on Fat Bear Week! Will Nazi-tattoo-sporting War Secretary Pete Hegseth, notorious for fat-shaming Pentagon generals and admirals, dare to mock Chunk, the 1,200-pound brown bear who roared to victory in Fat Bear Week?

Chunk, officially Bear 32 from Alaska’s Katmai National Park, overcame a broken jaw to clinch the title, besting Bear 856 in a thrilling bracket-style contest. Over 1.5 million fans voted, captivated by the ursine feasting on a historic salmon run at Brooks River.

Plus:

• Morocco’s Gen Z Protests: Morocco, normally a pillar of stability in the Arab world, reels from GenZ212-led protests against World Cup 2030 spending, with two deaths and over 1,000 detained. Youth demand healthcare instead of stadiums, marking the worst unrest since the 2011 Arab Spring. What’s next?

• Harvard Sells Out to Trump: Trump announces a $500 million Harvard deal to fund trade schools for AI and engineering, amid clashes over campus policies. The unseemly shakedown follows Trump’s BS complaints over phony allegations of antisemitism and diversity.

• Dr. Jane Goodall’s RIP: Dr. Reese Halter reflects on his time with legendary scientist Dr. Jane Goodall, celebrating her groundbreaking work in conservation and wildlife preservation.