TMI with Aldous Tyler

We start this episode with a refreshing interview with relationship coach Nicole Sonnefeldt of freeformcoaching.com on how shame attached to our sexual desires and genders is a useful tool for those who would want us all under control and focused only on making them the most money possible, our needs be damned. We go over how to see ourselves in a positive light. Then, we examine how Trump is doin...

UW Health (and Children's Wisconsin) have decided to stop providing life-saving gender affirming care to trans youth, despite it being perfectly legal to continue to do so, putting the well-being and potential lives of their patients in jeopardy. We examine how they join several other medical institutions who have betrayed their oath to "do no harm" based solely on fear of losing federal funding,...

When looking at the situation in Venezuela that the Trump regime has caused, you need information from as close to the source as possible. That's why Greg Palast is ideal to speak with - he has had direct experience and interaction with kidnapped Venezuelan President Maduro, Acting President Delcy Rodríguez, former President Hugo Chavez and more. He gives us unique insights into the situation. The...

Joining us this week, Lisa White tells us how she intends to turn consistently red Wisconsin Senate District 17 blue in the upcoming legislative elections - by focusing on shared values, creating community and ensuring that everyone gets heard and represented. A stirring interview with someone you probably haven't heard of - take the time to listen! Then, we use the audio from Representative Melan...

This week, we show how Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE) are abusing the legal provision that allows famous people (and sadly, billionaires and CEOs) to hide their flight data from the public. Sure, let's protect Oprah Winfrey or Stephen Spielberg from their stalkers, but stopping ICE flights from being held publicly accountable is yet another red flag in a long line of them. Then, we loo...

On this Best of TMI, we review a piece released by legendary talk radio host Thom Hartmann via Raw Story, where he breaks down the fascistic coup that has taken place in Washington DC, and how this is only the beginning. Then, we look at how something as inconsequential as AriZona Iced Tea's tallboy cans will likely double in price from Trump's tariffs, and why this is a good illustration of how n...

On this week's episode, we review a piece released by legendary talk radio host Thom Hartmann via Raw Story, where he breaks down the fascistic coup that has taken place in Washington DC, and how this is only the beginning. Then, we look at how something as inconsequential as AriZona Iced Tea's tallboy cans will likely double in price from Trump's tariffs, and why this is a good illustration of ho...

Russian literary theorist Mikhail Bakhtin lived through the Russian Revolution and the Stalin years, and his insights on censorship and propaganda have great relevance when applied to what's been happening leading up to Paramount/CBS' cancelling of Stephen Colbert's "The Late Show", and what the future outlook may very well be, here in the USA, this century - check it out. Next, we reveal how fede...

Russian literary theorist Mikhail Bakhtin lived through the Russian Revolution and the Stalin years, and his insights on censorship and propaganda have great relevance when applied to what's been happening leading up to Paramount/CBS' cancelling of Stephen Colbert's "The Late Show", and what the future outlook may very well be, here in the USA, this century - check it out. Next, we reveal how fede...

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...

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...

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 t...

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,...

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...

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 use...

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....

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...

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...

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 co...

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...

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...

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...

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 originall...

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 Der...

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...