The Final Countdown – 7/31/23 – Not So Fast: Hungarian Parliament Delays Sweden’s NATO Membership

On this episode of The Final Countdown, hosts Ted Rall and Manila Chan discuss breaking topics, including Hungary delaying Sweden’s NATO membership.  
Angie Wong: Journalist 
Nebojsa Malic: Serbian-American journalist
Hamza Azhar Salam: Pakistani journalist
Robert Inlakesh: Journalist, writer, and political analyst
 
The show kicks off with journalist Angie Wong to discuss the testimony of Hunter Biden’s ex-business partner. 
 
In the second half of the first hour, Serbian-American journalist Nebojsa Malic discusses Trump’s latest comments on Ukraine, and the Hungarian Parliament delaying Sweden’s NATO membership. 
 
The second hour begins with journalist Hamza Azhar Salam talking about the latest out of Pakistan. 
 
The show closes with journalist Robert Inlakesh discussing the Israeli protests. 

The Final Countdown – 7/14/23 – “I Am Not a Fed” Epps Sues Fox

On this episode of The Final Countdown, the hosts Ted Rall and Manila Chan discuss top news including Ray Epps suing Fox News. 

Angie Wong: Journalist
Steve Gill: Attorney and CEO of Gill Media 
Daniel McAdams: Director of the Ron Paul Institute, journalist 
 
The show kicks off with hosts Manila Chan and Ted Rall discussing the latest out of the NATO Summit and Biden’s visit with Nordic leadership. 
 
In the second half of the first hour, the hosts speak with journalist Angie Wong on the latest out of the White House cocaine investigation. 
 
The second hour begins with the attorney and CEO of Gill Media on Ray Epps suing Fox News. 
 
The show closes with the Executive Director of the Ron Paul Institute Daniel McAdams to discuss Joe Manchin’s potential third-party presidential run.  
 

The Final Countdown – 7/12/23 – NATO Renews Long-Term Vow to Back Ukraine Against Russia

On this episode of The Final Countdown, the hosts Ted Rall and Manila Chan discuss breaking news including the latest out of the NATO Summit. 
 
Nebojsa Malic: Serbian-American journalist
Ian Smith: Health & Fitness Entrepreneur 
Tyler Nixon: Army Infantry Veteran   
Ruben Navarette: Syndicated columnist, Podcast Host 
 
The show kicks off with Nebojsa Malic, a Serbian-American journalist, to discuss the latest out of the NATO Summit. 
 
In the second half of the first hour, the hosts speak with Health & Fitness Entrepreneur Ian Smith, to discuss MSNBC’s comments on working out. 
 
The second hour begins with Army Infantry Veteran Tyler Nixon to discuss Trump’s request for a trial delay. 
 
The show closes with Ruben Navarette, a Syndicated columnist and podcast host, joins to discuss the BBC sexual misconduct case and Vice Media retention bonuses. 
 
 

On this episode of The Final Countdown, the hosts Ted Rall and Manila Chan discuss top news including the NATO Summit. 
 
Mark Sleboda: International Relations and Security Analyst
Mark Frost: Economist, professor 
Angie Wong: Journalist 
Todd “Bubba” Horowitz: Chief Market strategist 
 
The show starts with Mark Sleboda, International Relations and Security Analyst discussing the latest out of the NATO Summit, Sweden joining, Turkey getting F-16s, and the US blocking Ukraine from NATO. 
 
In the second half of the first hour, the hosts speak with Economist, a professor, and consultant Mark Frost on the U.S. job numbers, Yellen’s comments on the recession, and the general economy. 
 
The second hour begins with journalist Angie Wong to discuss the latest out of the Hunter Biden saga. 
 
The show closes with economist Todd “Bubba” Horowitz on the BRICS de-dollarization plan. 
 

The Final Countdown – 7/10/23 – Turkey to Join EU in Exchange for Approving Sweden to NATO?

On this episode of The Final Countdown, the hosts Ted Rall and Manila Chan discuss top news including Turkey’s bid to join the EU. 
 

Scott Stantis: Cartoonist for The Chicago Tribune 

Mark Sleboda: International Relations and Security Analyst 
Armen Kurdian: Retired Navy Captain, Former political candidate 
KJ Noh: Journalist, political analyst, writer, and teacher 
 
The show starts with Scott Stantis, the Cartoonist for The Chicago Tribune, to discuss a judge blocking the U.S. government from collaboration with social media companies, and the rise of Threads. 
 
In the second half of the first hour, the hosts speak with International Relations and Security Analyst Mark Sleboda on the latest out of Ukraine. 
 
The second hour begins with retired Navy Captain Armen Kurdian discussing Turkey releasing Azov commanders. 
 
The show closes with journalist and political analyst KJ Noh to discuss France vetoing Japan to join NATO.

The Final Countdown – 6/16/23 – Pentagon Leaker Indicted on Six Counts

On this episode of The Final Countdown, the hosts Ted Rall and Manila Chan discuss top news, including the indictment of Jack Texiera.  
 
Dr. Adrienne Pine: Medical Anthropologist, Professor  
Dr. David Bell: Former WHO Physician and scientist  
Daniel McAdams: Executive Director of the Ron Paul Institute for Peace and Prosperity 
KJ Noh: Journalist, Political Analyst, Writer & Teacher 
 
The show kicks off with Dr. Adrienne Pine, Medical Anthropologist and Professor to discuss Texas Gov. Abbott dropping off migrants in L.A. 
In the second half of the first hour, the hosts spoke to Dr. David Bell, Former WHO Physician, and Scientist to discuss the new COVID vaccine recommended by the FDA. 
 
In the first half of the final hour, Daniel McAdams, Executive Director of the Ron Paul Institute for Peace and Prosperity joins to discuss Rachel Maddow and the indictment of Discord leaker Jack Teixeira.  
 
The show wraps up with Journalist and Political Analyst KJ Noh to discuss the new NATO liaison office in Japan, and the country supplying weapons to the U.S. for Ukraine. 

The Final Countdown – 5/18/23 –

On this episode of The Final Countdown, hosts Manila Chan and Ted Rall discuss hot topics, such as the Ukraine-Russia grain deal extension. 

James Bradley: Asia, Indo-Pacific historian, critically-acclaimed best-selling author
Nebojsa Malic: Serbian-American journalist, blogger, and translator
Mark Sleboda: International Relations and Security Analyst 
Camila Escalante: Journalist, and correspondent in Latin America 
 
In the first half hour, the hosts were joined by best-selling author and Asia Indo-Pacific historian, James Bradley to discuss Biden’s trip to Japan for G7. 
 
In the second half of the hour Serbian-American journalist Nebojsa Malic joins to discuss the White House lax regulations for U.S. Think Tanks.  
 
In the last hour, The Final Countdown talked to International Relations and Security Analyst Mark Sleboda about the Ukraine-Grain Deal extension. 
 
The Final Countdown wrapped up with journalist Camila Escalante about the Ecuadorian President’s impeachment. 

DMZ America Podcast #75: Trump Runs Again. NATO Almost Starts WW3. What Should the 2024 Campaign Be About?

Donald Trump is running a third time. Editorial cartoonists Ted Rall and Scott Stantis discuss his prospects and possible challengers, as well as the media’s attempt to pretend he doesn’t exist. A stray Ukrainian missile kills two people in Poland, Poland blames Russia and NATO almost goes to war with Russia over the mistake. Did Russia have a point about an intertwined military alliance along its border? Finally, a contrast between what the 2024 campaign will look like and what, in a saner country with a functional political climate, it should be about.

 

 

If We Were on the Other Side of the Ukraine-Russia Crisis

First the United States and its allies pressure Russia by placing missiles in Poland, near its border. Then the West tries to expand NATO right up to the Russian border, by inviting Ukraine to join. When the Russians respond by massing troops along their own border, we have the unmitigated nerve to say that they are provoking us.

Blue No Matter Who

Some Democrats say that they are “blue no matter who.” Trump, they say, is such an existential threat that they will vote for anyone who winds up as the Democratic nominee for president. But is it really wise to extend such a blank check to a party that has disappointed us so many times before?

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