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The Final Countdown – 9/11/23 – Georgia Grand Jury Recommends Charges Against Trump, Graham, and Dozens More

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On this episode of The Final Countdown, hosts Angie Wong and Ted Rall discuss top news, including the latest developments in the Trump Georgia case. 
 
Alan Grayson – Former U.S. Representative 
Scott Stantis – Cartoonist for The Chicago Tribune 
KJ Noh – Journalist and Political Analyst 
Thabiso Lehoko – Sputnik Correspondent in South Africa 
 
The show starts with former U.S. representative Alan Grayson sharing his perspective on the Fulton County grand jury recommending charges against 39 people. 
 
Then, Cartoonist for The Chicago Tribune, Scott Stantis, talks about how a recent ruling against Biden could impact government interference in social media companies.
 
The second hour begins with journalist and political analyst KJ Noh joining The Final Countdown to share his perspective on takeaways from the G20 summit, and how global South nations are standing up to Western nations. 
 
The show closes with Sputnik Correspondent in South Africa Thabiso Lehoko shares his perspective on the situation in the Sahel, including Niger accusing France of intervention, and terrorist attacks in Mali and Burkina Faso. 
 

The Final Countdown – 9/7/23 – U.S. Sends Ukraine Depleted Uranium

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Robert Patillo – Attorney and Executive Director of the Rainbow PUSH Coalition 
Rory Riley Topping – Legal Analyst at SpectrumNews 1 and Opinion Contributor at The Hill 
Mark Sleboda – International Relations and Military Analyst 
David Henry – Company Driver and Crazy Canuck Truckin Podcast 
 
The show kicks off with Georgia attorney Robert Patillo untangling Trump’s legal woes across several states, including a Fulton County judge ruling that two of Trump’s co-defendants will go on trial together on October 23. 
 
Then, Legal analyst Rory Riley Topping shares her perspective on the potential indictment against Hunter Biden and whether it is a conflict of interest. She also discusses how this will affect the upcoming presidential campaign. 
 
The second hour begins with International Relations and Security Analyst Mark Sleboda providing his insights on the controversial weapons package of depleted uranium to Ukraine, and the rift between the Biden administration and Zelensky. 
 
The show closes with David Henry, Company Driver, and Crazy Canuck Truckin Podcast who joins to discuss the Freedom Convoy trial in Ottawa. 
 
 
 
 

The Final Countdown – 8/25/23 – Trump Interview Trounces Viewership of Republican Debate

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On this episode of The Final Countdown, hosts Manila Chan and Ted Rall discuss hot topics, including the Trump interview viewership superseding the GOP debates. 
 
Steve Gill-Attorney and CEO of Gill Media 
Elijah Mangier-Veteran War Correspondent and Political Analyst 
Kevin Kamps-Radioactive Waste Specialist at Beyond Nuclear 
 
The show kicks off with Steve Gill, attorney and CEO of Gill Media, sharing his perspective on Trump’s notorious mugshot and the fiery GOP debate. 
 
Then, Political Analyst Elijah Mangier breaks down the meeting between Biden and Zelensky over F-16s, and Putin’s condolences to Prigozhin’s family amid accusations from the West. 
 
The show closes with Radioactive Waste Specialist at Beyond Nuclear Kevin Kamps sharing his insights on Japan’s decision to release the water from the Fukushima Nuclear Plant.

Civics 2023

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Clinton was impeached over lying about oral sex, Trump was impeached twice, Biden will likely be impeached soon and Trump faces 78 felony counts on various rounds of charges. Lawfare as political combat has become normalized to the point that, in the future, elections will matter less than the courts to politicians.

The Final Countdown – 8/22/23 – Biden Arrives in Maui, Trump Saga Continues

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On this episode of The Final Countdown, hosts Manila Chan and Ted Rall discuss hot topics, including Biden’s visit to Maui. 
 
Ted Harvey – Former State Senator Colorado 
Mark Sleboda-International Relations and Military Analyst
Esteban Carrillo-Ecuadorean Journalist 
Scott Stantis-Political Cartoonist for The Chicago Tribune 
 
The show kicks off with Former State Senator in Colorado Ted Harvey joins The Final Countdown to share his perspective on Media tycoon and billionaire Rupert Murdoch eyeing Virginia’s governor as a potential GOP candidate against Trump. 
 
Then, International Relations and Military Analyst Mark Sleboda shares his perspective on the latest out of Ukraine, and the BRICS summit. 
 
The second hour begins with Ecuadorean journalist Esteban Carrillo breaking down the latest out of Ecuador’s presidential race, October’s run-off elections between Luisa Gonzalez and Daniel Noboa. 
 
The show closes with Political Cartoonist Scott Stantis who shares his perspective on the president’s controversial visit to Maui and the federal government’s response to the disaster. 

The Final Countdown – 8/15/23 – Biden Slammed for Vacationing as Maui is Devastated by Wildfires

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On this episode of The Final Countdown, hosts Manila Chan and Ted Rall discuss top news, including the Maui wildfires. 

Bob Patillo-Attorney, Executive Director of Rainbow PUSH Coalition 

Angie Wong-Journalist 

Steve Gill-Attorney, CEO of Gill Media 

John Kirakou-Co-Host of Political Misfits 

The show kicks off with Attorney Bob Patillo joining The Final Countdown to share his legal expertise on Trump’s 41 criminal counts. Then, journalist Angie Wong joins later to discuss the political ramifications.

The second hour begins with Attorney and CEO of Gill Media Steve Gill joining to share his perspective on the Biden Administration’s response to the Hawaii wildfires. 

The United States is considering a plea deal that would allow the imprisoned journalist to return to Australia. Host of Political Misfits and Former CIA Whistleblower John Kiriakou joins The Final Countdown to discuss the ongoing fight for free speech.

 

The Final Countdown – 7/26/23 – Judge Strikes Down Biden’s Controversial Asylum Policy

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Hosts Ted Rall and Manila Chan discuss breaking news in this episode of The Final Countdown, including Biden’s asylum policy. 
 
Susan Pai: Immigration Attorney
Brad Blankenship: Prague-based American journalist
Dr. Reese Halter: Conservation biologist  
Dan Kovalik: Human rights lawyer 
 
The show kicks off with Susan Pai, an immigration attorney, to discuss a judge blocking Biden’s asylum policy. 
 
In the second half of the first hour, journalist Brad Blakenship joins from South China to discuss Qin Gang getting fired. 
 
The second hour begins with conservation biologist Dr. Reese Halter discussing the Gulf Stream’s current collapse. 
 
The show closes with human rights lawyer Dan Kovalik to talk about his time in Donbass. 
 

The Final Countdown – 7/24/23 – Israeli Parliament Ratifies Controversial Law Limiting Supreme Court’s Powers

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On this episode of The Final Countdown, host Ted Rall and Manila Chan discuss hot topics, including the controversial law ratified by the Israeli parliament. 
John Kiriakou: Former CIA Whistleblower, Co-host of Political Misfits 
Esteban Carrillo: Ecuadorian journalist, Editor for The Cradle 
Mindia Gavasheli: Editor-in-Chief of Sputnik News US 
Mark Sleboda: International Relations & Security Analyst 
 
The show kicks off with Former CIA Whistleblower, Co-host of Political Misfits discussing Bill Burn’s new position in the Biden cabinet. 
 
In the second half of the first hour, Ecuadorian journalist and Editor for The Cradle Esteban Carrillo joins to discuss the Israeli protests over a controversial law. 
 
The second hour begins with the Editor-in-Chief of Sputnik News US Mindia Gavasheli reporting from Spain on the latest elections. 
 
The show closes with Mark Sleboda, International Relations & Security Analyst to discuss Poland mulling over sending troops to Ukraine. 

Grate Debate

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The Republican frontrunner for president could go to prison during the 2024 campaign. If the G.O.P.-led House Oversight Committee is right that Joe Biden took millions in bribes, so could the Democratic frontrunner. The debates could get…interesting.

The Final Countdown – 7/19/23 – Meta’s Threads Experiences Setbacks After Hot Start

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On this episode of The Final Countdown, the hosts Ted Rall and Manila Chan discuss hot topics, such as Threads’ setbacks.

Armen Kurdian: Retired Navy Captain, Entrepreneur, Investor 

Ted Harvey: Former State Senator in Colorado  

Steve Gill: Attorney and CEO of Gill Media 

Mohammad Marandi: Professor, University of Tehran 

The show kicks off with Armen Kurdian, Retired Navy Captain, Entrepreneur, and Investor to discuss the FBI investigation of the Biden family. 

In the second half of the first hour, the hosts speak with Former State Senator of Colorado Ted Harvey, Joe Manchin’s No Labels appearance. 

The first half of the second hour is joined by Attorney and CEO Steve Gill to discuss Tucker Carlson’s deal with Public Square and the social media court ruling. 

The show closes with Mohammad Marandi, an English literature professor at the University of Tehran, to discuss the U.S. envoy to Iran’s criminal charges. 

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