Ukraine Bombing Mystery, Marine Le Pen & Iceland's Whale Hunt | TMI Ep415

Ukraine, France, NATO politics, Marine Le Pen, covert operations, and Iceland's controversial whale hunt—today's TMI Show takes a closer look at the forces reshaping Europe. From an assassination mystery spanning four countries to France's political realignment and an exclusive interview on commercial whaling, we explore the stories behind the headlines.On today's TMI Show with Ted Rall and Manila Chan:The Monaco bombing mystery has taken an extraordinary new turn.The woman accused of carrying out the parcel-bomb attack targeting Ukrainian businessman Vadym Yermolaiev has now been found shot to death outside Kyiv. Ukrainian authorities have arrested two suspects—including a serving military intelligence officer—while investigators continue searching for whoever ultimately ordered the attack. We examine what is known, what remains speculation, and why this increasingly resembles the kind of deniable operation intelligence agencies have employed throughout history.Then...Marine Le Pen is back in France's 2027 presidential race—and her resurgence is about much more than one court ruling.We'll explain why millions of French voters are abandoning the political center, how Emmanuel Macron's presidency helped create an opening for National Rally, and why immigration, cost-of-living pressures, national identity, and growing distrust of elite institutions have transformed Le Pen from a political outsider into one of the favorites to lead France.And later...We're joined by internationally renowned conservation biologist, broadcaster, and bestselling author Dr. Reese Halter for an in-depth conversation on Iceland's renewed commercial whaling. Why is the practice continuing despite decades of international controversy? What role do whales play in the health of our oceans? And what does the latest science tell us about protecting some of the planet's most intelligent marine mammals? It's a thoughtful discussion on conservation, climate, and the future of one of the world's most iconic species.Smart analysis. Bigger questions. Stories that matter.New episodes weekdays at 10:00 a.m. ET.