TMI Show Ep 248: “Toxic Jizz”

On The TMI Show with hosts Ted Rall and Manila Chan, we’re diving into a startling scientific discovery that’s rewriting the rules of male fertility. This isn’t your average “fertility drops with age” story. Researchers uncover that sperm in older men doesn’t just decline—it transforms at a genetic level, producing mutations linked to serious conditions like autism and cancer. Sequencing over a thousand sperm samples, scientists reveal a 1.67 mutation increase per year, with up to 4.5% of sperm in men over 70 carrying disease-causing changes. Dubbed “selfish sperm,” these mutated cells dominate, raising risks for children of older fathers. This episode unpacks the massive implications for health and family planning.

Plus:

• Japan’s New Prime Minister: Sanae Takaichi, a hardline conservative, becomes Japan’s first female prime minister, elected by lawmakers in a historic vote. Facing a fragile coalition and Trump’s visit, she pushes for a stronger military and constitutional reform.
• Eye Implant Breakthrough: An electronic implant, half the thickness of a human hair, restores sight for 38 elderly patients in a trial. This innovation, hailed as a new era in tackling blindness, enables reading and renewed independence.