The Final Countdown – 9/29/23 – Senator Dianne Feinstein Passes Away; Biden Delivers Speech on Democracy

On this episode of The Final Countdown, hosts Angie Wong and Ted Rall discuss top news such as Former Senator Dianne Feinstein passing away, and an imminent government shutdown. 

Carter Clews – President of Constitutional Rights PAC
Daniel Lazare – Journalist and author
Daniel McAdams – Director of the Ron Paul Institute 
Michelle Witte – Co-Host of Political Misfits
 
The show begins with Carter Clews, President of Constitutional Rights PAC, joining The Final Countdown to discuss the House Republicans holding the first inquiry into Joe Biden. 
 
Then, Journalist and author Daniel Lazare weighs in on the President’s speech on the state of “democracy” within the U.S.  and how it affects his re-election campaign. 
 
The show begins with the Executive Director of the Ron Paul Institute Daniel McAdams sharing his perspective on the government shutdown. 
 
The show wraps up with Co-host of Political Misfits Michelle Witte joining to discuss Senator Dianne Feinstein, who passed away at 90 years old. 
 

The Final Countdown – 9/28/23 – Winners and Losers from 2nd GOP Debate

On this episode of The Final Countdown, hosts Angie Wong and Ted Rall discuss top news such as the GOP debates.


Melik Abdul – Cohost of Fault Lines
Bob Patillo – Attorney and Executive Director of the Rainbow PUSH Coalition 
Steve Gill – Attorney and CEO of Gill Media 
John Kiriakou – Former CIA Officer, Host of Political Misfits  
 
The show kicks off with a panel of co-hosts of Fault Lines Melik Abdul and Attorney Bob Patillo breaking down Wednesday night’s GOP debate. The panel discusses who shone — and who flopped in debates. 
 
The second hour begins with Attorney Steve Gill, breaking down Trump’s legal woes after being found liable for fraud by a New York judge, and the canceling of his business certification for the Trump Organization. 
 
The show closes with Former CIA Officer John Kiriakou, who weighs in on over 50 young people who have been arrested in Philadelphia on accusations of ransacking stores and what drove this incident.

The Final Countdown – 9/26/23 – One Year Anniversary of NordStream Sabotage Attack: NATO Remains Mum

On this episode of The Final Countdown, hosts Angie Wong and Ted Rall discuss top news such as the one-year anniversary of the Nord Stream attack. 


Mark Frost – Economist 
Lauren Fix – Auto Expert & Car Coach Reports Analyst
Ted Harvey – Former Colorado State Senator, CEO and Chairman of StopJoe.com 
Mark Sleboda – International Relations and Security Analyst
 
The show kicks off with Economist Mark Frost joining The Final Countdown to provide his expertise on the imminent government shutdown, and whether or not assistance to Ukraine will be included in the stopgap spending bill. 
 
Then, Auto Expert Lauren Fix discusses the ongoing UAW strike including Biden and Trump’s plans to visit the auto workers.  
 
The second hour begins with the CEO and chairman of StopJoe.com Ted Harvey sharing his perspective on the continuous legal drama of Hunter Biden, including new revelations about an FBI “mole” who tipped him off. 
 
The show closes with International Relations and Security Analyst Mark Sleboda sharing his expertise on the one-year anniversary of the Nord Stream pipeline explosion, and Poland seeking to extradite a Ukrainian Nazi veteran from Canada. 
 
 

The Final Countdown – 9/25/23 – New Poll Reveals Biden Would Lose to Trump by Double Digits

On this episode of The Final Countdown, hosts Angie Wong and Ted Rall discuss hot topics such as Trump leading Biden in the polls. 
 

Steve Gill – Attorney and CEO of Gill Media 

Dan Kovalik – Human Rights Lawyer 
Steve Abramowicz – Owner & CEO of Mill Creek View 
Fiorella Isabel – Journalist, geopolitical analyst, and host of Convo Couch 
 
The show begins with attorney and CEO of Gill Media Steve Gill shares his insights on the presidential race, such as Trump leading a national poll 10 points ahead of Biden. 
 
Then, Human Rights Lawyer Dan Kovalik joins The Final Countdown to discuss the indictment of Bob Menendez and how the Senator was one of the biggest proponents of sanctions against Cuba. 
 
The second hour begins with Steve Abramowicz, the Owner & CEO of Mill Creek View podcast, weighing in on the latest out of the Shutdown showdown on Capitol Hill, and what Americans can expect if an agreement is not reached. 
 
The show closes with Journalist Fiorella Isabel sharing her perspective on President Zelensky in Canada.
 
 
 

You Can’t Go Home, Home Again

While Joe Biden’s house in Wilmington, Delaware is renovated for upgraded security, he said that he was staying at his luxurious home in Rehoboth Beach instead. “No, I’m not homeless,” he said, oddly. “I just have one home. I have a beautiful home. I’m down here for the day because I can’t go home, home.” Plus there’s the place in Washington.

The Final Countdown – 9/12/23 – Putin Reveals Why Global South is Supporting Russia

On this episode of The Final Countdown, hosts Angie Wong and Ted Rall discuss top news, including Russia’s alliance with Global South countries. 
 
Tyler Nixon – Army Infantry Veteran
Mark Frost – Economist
Fiorella Isabel – Journalist 
Ted Harvey – Former State Senator in Colorado, Founder of StopJoe.com
 
The show begins with Army Infantry Veteran Tyler Nixon who joins The Final Countdown to break down the latest of Trump’s legal troubles in New York, Florida, and Georgia.
 
Then, Economist Mark Frost shares his perspective on the imminent United Auto Workers strike and the Google antitrust trial. 
 
The second hour kicks off with journalist Fiorella Isabel joining to discuss Russian President Vladimir Putin’s appearance at the Eastern Economic Forum, and Russia’s Grain Deal with China. 
 
The show closes with Former State Senator in Colorado Ted Harvey sharing his perspective on Kevin McCarthy’s impeachment inquiry into the Biden family. 
 
 
 

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

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

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

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

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.

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