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The Final Countdown – 11/15/23 – Biden-Xi Talks Take Center Stage at APEC

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On this episode of the Final Countdown, hosts Ted Rall and Angie Wong discussed a wide range of topics, including the meeting between U.S. President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping. 

Dan Lazare – Independent Journalist 
Carl Zha – Host of Silk and Steel Podcast
Elijah Magnier – Veteran War Correspondent 
Paul Wright – Managing Editor at Prison Legal News 
 
The show kicks off with Independent journalist Dan Lazare talking about the House voting to curb a government shutdown and the Senate rejecting an individual bill that would fund Israel’s military.  
 
Then, Host of the Silk and Steel Podcast, Carl Zha, shares his perspective on the upcoming talk between Xi and Biden at San Francisco’s APEC Summit. 
 
The second hour begins with Elijah Magnier sharing his insights on the Israeli military offensive in Gaza, and its attempts to capture Al-Shifa Hospital.
 
The show closes with Paul Wright, Managing Editor at Prison Legal News, discussing the tragic murder of an Alabama prison inmate. 
 
 

The Final Countdown – 11/13/23 – Mike Johnson Attempts to Avert Government Shutdown

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On this episode of Final Countdown, hosts Ted Rall and Angie Wong discussed several topics from around the globe, including Speaker of the House Mike Johnson’s attempts to avert a government shutdown. 
 
Ryan Cristian – Founder and editor of The Last American Vagabond
Fiorella Isabel – Journalist and Geopolitical Analyst
Steve Abramowicz – Owner & CEO of the Mill Creek View and Host of Mill Creek View Podcast
KJ Noh – Geopolitical Analyst, Journalist, Author
 
In the first half hour, Final Countdown spoke to Ryan Cristian about the potential government shutdown that could occur this week if Congress does not reach an agreement. 
 
In the latter part of the hour, Final Countdown was joined by Fiorella Isabel to discuss the ongoing Israeli offensive in the Gaza Strip and the U.S. public’s reaction to the operation. 
 
In the last hour, Steve Abramowicz spoke to Final Countdown about the allegations against New York City Mayor Eric Adams and what this means for him going forward. 
 
To conclude the show, Final Countdown spoke to KJ Noh about the APEC Summit, including the upcoming Xi-Biden meeting. 
 
 

Bibi Honey Poo and Biden, K-I-S-S-I-N-G

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The Biden Administration claims that there’s more to the president’s full-throated support of Israel than a blank check. They say that, privately and behind the scenes, he’s quietly pressuring Israel to minimize civilian casualties among Palestinians and that his public posture ensures that Israel will listen. Given that Israel kills 40 times more Palestinians than the reverse, it’s hard to imagine how much worse Israel could behave without Biden’s “behind the scenes” efforts.

The Final Countdown – 11/8/23 – Winners and Losers of Latest U.S. Elections

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On this episode of the Final Countdown, hosts Ted Rall and Angie Wong discussed a plethora of topics from around the globe, including the latest results from the U.S. elections. 
 
Steve Hayes – Tax Attorney
Scottie Nell Hughes – Political Commentator
Mitch Roschelle – Media Commentator and Finance Expert
Robert Fantina – Author, Journalist and Activist
Alan Grayson – Political Commentator and Former Congressman
 
In the first half hour, Final Countdown spoke to a panel composed of Scottie Nell Hughes and Steve Hayes about the latest U.S. elections. 
 
To conclude the first hour, Mitch Roschelle spoke to Final Countdown about the stopgap funding and the ramifications of the potential government shutdown next week. 
 
To kickoff the second hour, Final Countdown discussed the latest from Gaza with Robert Fantina, who provided his analysis on the Netanyahu-Biden relationship. 
 
In the final half hour of the show, Alan Grayson previewed the GOP debates with Final Countdown, while also touching on the main candidates for the Republican Party. 
 
 

The Final Countdown – 11/6/23 – Conflict Intensifies between Israel and Hezbollah Along Lebanese-Israeli Border

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On this episode of The Final Countdown, hosts Angie Wong and Ted Rall discuss major topics, including fighting on the Israeli-Lebanese border. 
 

Esteban Carrillo  – Ecuadorean journalist, Editor for The Cradle 

Dan Lazare – Independent journalist and author 
Scott Stantis – Cartoonist for The Chicago Tribune 
Nebojsa Malic – Serbian American journalist
The show kicks off with Ecuadorean journalist and Editor for The Cradle sharing his perspective on the conditions out of Gaza as the death toll surpasses 10,000, the ongoing Israeli ground invasion and encircling of Gaza City, and clashes along the border of Lebanon and Israel. 
 
Then, Independent Journalist Dan Lazare joins The Final Countdown to share his perspective on the 2024 Presidential Elections, with Trump leading Biden in five battleground states. 
 
The second hour begins with Cartoonist for The Chicago Tribune Scott Stantis weighing in on the two major ballot initiatives in Ohio and the Democratic upset in the Mississippi governor race. 
 
The show closes with Serbian-American journalist Nebojsa Malic joining The Final Countdown to discuss Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s invitation to Trump to visit Ukraine. 
 
 

The Final Countdown – 11/2/23 – Israel Presses Forward in Gaza While Arab World Unifies in Support of Palestine

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On this episode of The Final Countdown, hosts Angie Wong and Ted Rall discuss a plethora of topics, including the ongoing ground invasion of Gaza. 
 

Mohamed Gomaa– RT Journalist 

Steve Abramowicz – Owner, CEO of Mill Creek View/Host of Mill Creek View Podcast 

Armen Kurdian – Retired Navy Captain, Former City Council Candidate, Foreign & Domestic Policy Expert 
Dan Kovalik – Human Rights Lawyer 
 
The show kicks off with RT Journalist Mohamed Gomaa breaking down the latest out of Gaza, how Arab World leaders are supporting Palestine, the ongoing Israeli ground invasion, and the future of Netanyahu’s leadership. 
 
Then, Owner and CEO of Mill Creek View Steve Abramowicz, joins The Final Countdown to discuss Biden’s tour of rural America. 
 
The second hour begins with Retired Navy Captain Armen Kurdian joining to discuss the 7,000-person migrant caravan approaching the southern border and the Biden administration’s response. 
 
The show closes with Human Rights Lawyer Dan Kovalik sharing his perspective on RFK Jr. ‘s burgeoning performance in the polls and monetary support from past Trump donors. 
 
 

The Final Countdown – 10/30/23 – Israel Cuts Off Gaza’s Internet Access as Humanitarian Crisis Worsens

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On this episode of The Final Countdown, hosts Angie Wong and Ted Rall discuss top news, including the latest out of Gaza. 
 
Issa Amro – Human Rights Activist 
Steve Gill – Attorney & CEO of Gill Media 
Lauren Fix – Auto Expert 
Nebojsa Malic – Serbian-American journalist 
 
The show kicks off with Hebron-based Human Rights Activist Issa Amro sharing his perspective on the humanitarian crisis in Gaza as the death toll rises as the ground invasion begins. 
 
 Then, Attorney & CEO of Gill Media Steve Gill joins to discuss the latest out of Trump’s legal woes, touching on the 14th amendment trial in Colorado, the reinstated gag order in the election case, and the New York fraud case. 
 
The second hour begins with Auto Expert Lauren Fix sharing her insights on UAW’s tentative agreement with GM, ending the strike against Detroit automakers. 
 
The show closes with journalist Nebojsa Malic breaking down the primary elections, specifically Biden’s no-show at the New Hampshire ballot.  
 
 

The Final Countdown – 10/24/23 – Israel Faces Potential Two-Front War as Conflict Escalates

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On this episode of The Final Countdown, hosts Angie Wong and Ted Rall discuss hot topics, including the latest out of Gaza. 
 
Elijah Magnier – Veteran War Correspondent 
Steve Gill – Attorney & CEO of Gill Media 
Nebojsa Malic – Serbian-American journalist 
Scott Stantis – Cartoonist for The Chicago Tribune 
 
The show kicks off with Veteran War Correspondent Elijah Magnier sharing his insights on the latest out of Gaza, as Hamas releases two more hostages. 
 
Then, Attorney & CEO of Gill Media Steve Gill shares his perspective on the latest out of Trump’s Georgia case, where another attorney has taken a plea deal. 
 
The second hour starts with Serbian-American journalist Nebojsa Malic discussing Russia’s and the U.S.’s perspective on the need to build a “new world order.” 
 
The show closes with Cartoonist for The Chicago Tribune Scott Stantis weighs in on the House Speakership crisis. 
 

DMZ America Podcast #121: Israel Playing Into Hamas’ Plans, House Speaker Crisis, Biden’s Terrifying Speech

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Editorial Cartoonists Ted Rall (from the political Left) and Scott Stantis (from the political Right) discuss national and international events of the week.

First up: as we enter the third week of the war between Hamas and Israel in the Gaza Strip, there are rising fears of regional escalation. Has Hezbollah agreed to open a second front against Israel? Will Iran attack Israel? How long will it take Israel to overthrow the Hamas government and what kind of regime do they plan to install if and when they succeed? Right now, it looks like they are poised to repeat the mistakes America made in Afghanistan, Iraq and Libya.

In the second segment of the podcast, Ted and Scott discuss the constitutional crisis created by the Republican Party’s inability to choose a Speaker of the House of Representatives. Steve, Scalise and Jim Jordan are both out. Will the speakership ultimately wind up in the hands of an obscure congressman? In the meantime, congressional business has ground to a standstill.

Finally, Ted and Scott react to President Biden’s second Oval Office speech since he became president. Squinting, unable to read the Teleprompter, tripping over his words and slurring, this was an extremely disturbing performance that seems to belie Democrats’ claim that he is a viable candidate for 2024. Will he resign? Step aside mid-campaign? Or try to muddle through somehow to reelection? Scott and Ted also discuss the substance of Biden’s speech: his attempt to link the Ukraine and Israel conflicts.

Watch the Video Version of the DMZ America Podcast:

DMZ America Podcast Ep 121 Sec 1: Israel Playing Into Hamas’ Plans

DMZ America Podcast Ep 121 Sec 2: House Speaker Crisis

DMZ America Podcast Ep 121 Sec 3: Biden’s Terrifying Speech

The Final Countdown – 10/16/23 – U.S. House to Vote on Speaker Role as Congress Remains Stagnant

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On this episode of The Final Countdown, hosts Angie Wong and Ted Rall discuss hot topics, including the contentious race for the next House Speaker.  
 
Steve Gill – Attorney and CEO of Gill Media
Steve Hayes – Tax Attorney and Chairman of Americans for Fair Taxation 
Robert Inlakesh – Journalist, writer, and political analyst
Dr. George Szamuely – Senior Research Fellow at the Global Policy Institute 
 
The show begins with attorney and CEO of Gill Media joining to share his perspective on Congressman Jim Jordan’s run for the Speaker of the House, and the chances of him winning. 
 
Then, Tax Attorney Steve Hayes discusses the progress of the Biden campaign and Trump’s lead in the polls. 
 
The second hour kicks off with Journalist Robert Inlakesh weighing in on the humanitarian crisis in Palestine amid an impending Israeli operation and the overall situation in the region. 
 
Senior Research Fellow at the Global Policy Institute Dr. George Szamuely shares his perspective on the Polish elections as the liberal opposition seeks to form a new government. 
 
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