Tattoo Ink, Kalshi Insider Bets & Government Kill Switches | TMI Ep 422

Are tattoos quietly increasing your cancer risk? Did a White House insider cash in on advance knowledge of Trump's speeches? Plus, we separate fact from fiction on the viral government "kill switch" rumor and ask whether AI can really understand what your cat is saying.On today's TMI Show with Ted Rall and Manila Chan:🖋️ Tattoos & Cancer: New research is raising eyebrows after multiple studies found an association between tattoo ink and higher rates of lymphoma and skin cancer. We break down what the science actually says, why correlation isn't causation, what researchers believe may be happening inside the body, and why the FDA's limited oversight of tattoo ink is drawing renewed scrutiny.🎤 White House Betting Scandal: A longtime Trump teleprompter operator is under federal investigation after allegedly earning more than $100,000 by placing bets on presidential speeches before they were delivered. Is this simply clever gambling—or the prediction-market equivalent of insider trading?🚗 Fun Friday: The Government Kill Switch Myth: Social media insists every new car will soon have a federally mandated remote shutdown device. Not so fast. We unpack where the rumor came from, what the law actually requires, why the technology isn't ready, and the legitimate privacy concerns modern vehicles still present.🐈 Can AI Translate Your Cat? More than 20 million people have downloaded an app claiming it can tell you exactly what your feline is trying to say. We explore the science behind MeowTalk, what animal behavior experts think of its claims, and whether artificial intelligence is really any match for an empty food bowl.Smart analysis. Bigger questions. Stories that matter.New episodes weekdays at 10:00 a.m. ET.