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.