The Final Countdown – 3/18/24 – Biden Takes the Offensive Against Trump as Election Heats Up

On this episode of The Final Countdown, hosts Angie Wong and Ted Rall discuss top news from around the world, including Biden heating his offensive against Trump. 
Scott Stantis – Cartoonist for The Chicago Tribune
Andrew Langer – President of The Institute for Liberty 
Tyler Nixon – Counselor-at-law 
Garland Nixon – Co-host of The Critical Hour 
Robert Fantina – Author, journalist, and activist 
 
The first hour begins with Cartoonist for The Chicago Tribune Scott Stantis and Andrew Langer, the President of the Institute for Liberty discussing Biden’s campaign strategy and his offensive against his political opponent Donald Trump. 
 
Then, counselor-at-law Tyler Nixon shares his perspective on the latest out of the Fani Willis saga. 
 
The second hour starts with Co-host of The Critical Hour, Garland Nixon, who weighs in on the Russian elections and Putin’s victory. 
 
The show closes with author, journalist, and activist Robert Fantina who discusses the latest out of Gaza. 
 
 

The Final Countdown – 3/15/24 – Judicial Bombshell: Judge Orders DA Fani Willis or Nathan Wade to Abandon Georgia Election Case

On this episode of The Final Countdown, hosts Angie Wong and Ted Rall discuss breaking current events from around the world, including a Georgia judge giving DA Fani Willis an ultimatum for the Trump election case. 
Melik Abdul – Cohost of Fault Lines
Scott Stantis – Cartoonist for The Chicago Tribune
Steve Gill – Attorney and CEO of Gill Media
Prof. Francis Boyle – Human Rights Lawyer, Professor of Int’l Law 
 
The first hour begins with Cohost of Fault Lines Melik Abdul who weighs in on a Georgia judge’s ultimatum for District Attorney Fani Willis. 
 
Then, Scott Stantis joins the show to discuss Biden and Veep Kamala Harris campaigning in the Midwest. 
 
The second hour starts with attorney Steve Gill calling from Russia to share his perspective on the country’s presidential election. 
 
The show closes with human rights lawyer Prof. Francis Boyle on the latest out of Gaza including Hamas’s ceasefire proposal. 
 
 

The Boss Told Me To Do It

With nearly 30,000 Palestinians killed by Israel and Gaza, America’s support for the Jewish state is being tested more than ever. Now the U.S. has found itself in the position of having to vote against a ceasefire resolution for the third time. Obviously this level of support is unsustainable given the ongoing genocide.

Episode 141 | March 14, 2024: TikTok AtToked, Third Parties on the Rise, Crises in Gaza, Haiti and Ukraine

Editorial cartoonists Ted Rall (from the political Left) and Scott Stantis (from the political Right) discuss the week’s biggest stories without the boring yell fests but with force and passion.

First off, the United States House of Representatives overwhelmingly passed legislation that would force the Chinese company that owns TikTok to divest itself of the social media company within six months. President Biden says he will pass the measure if it hits his desk but its future is uncertain in the US Senate. Scott and Ted discuss the cultural, economic, legal and political implications of targeting a company purely based on conjecture and speculation with no proof that it has any plans to act nefariously.

Secondly, third and independent party presidential runs are in the news. Robert F Kennedy Junior is about to announce his choice for his voice presidential running mate. No Labels is about to appoint a committee to determine its options for president and vice president this year. Dr. Jill Stein will almost certainly be the nominee for the Green Party. And Dr. Cornel West is running his so-called jazz campaign.

Finally, five months into Israel’s war against Hamas in the Gaza Strip, it is very clear that Israel has overreached and is dangerously close to becoming an international pariah. Meanwhile, United States considers the possibility of military intervention in Haiti, something that has never gone well in the past. Ukraine, of course, will soon have to accept the difficult truth that it has lost its war against Russia.

 

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The Final Countdown – 3/14/24 – Trump’s Legal Team Descends on Florida in Bold Move to Quash Classified Documents Charges

On this episode of The Final Countdown, host Ted Rall covers breaking news from around the globe, including Trump’s legal team heading to Florida to quash his charges. 
Tom Norton – National Director of the America First P.A.C.T. 
Jeremy Kuzmarov – Managing Editor of Covert Action Magazine 
Scott Stantis – Cartoonist, The Chicago Tribune 
Manila Chan-RT Host 
 
The first hour begins with the National Director of the America First P.A.C.T., Tom Norton, discussing Trump’s legal team heading to Florida to quash his charges amid the dismissal of the former president’s Georgia RICO charges.
 
Then, Jeremy Kuzmarov, Managing Editor of Covert Action Magazine weighs in on the latest out of Gaza, including Democratic Senators wanting to enforce a humanitarian act and Israel claiming it has plans to evacuate 1 million Palestinians from the Southern city of Rafah. 
 
The second hour starts with Scott Stantis, who shares his perspective on RFK Jr. ‘s plans to announce his running mate and breaks down how the candidate is appealing to Republicans who are against vaccine mandates.  
 
The show closes with RT Host and veteran Sputnik Host Manila Chan, who talks about the TikTok ban bill and the implications it has on the future of social media censorship.  
 
 
 
 

Mixed Messages

At the same time the U.S. is supplying weapons and cash to Israel to arm and fund its war against Gaza, it is dropping food supplies to the Gazans who are starving as a result.

The Final Countdown – 3/8/24 – Biden’s State of the Union Address Turns into Reelection Speech

On this episode of The Final Countdown, hosts Angie Wong and Ted Rall discuss current events from around the world, including Biden’s State of the Union speech. 
Steve Gill – Attorney  
Scott Stantis – Cartoonist for The Chicago Tribune 
Jamie Finch – Former NTSB Director 
Professor Francis Boyle – Human Rights Lawyer & Professor 
 
The first hour begins with Steve Gill and Scott Stantis, joining a panel to break down Biden’s State of the Union speech. 
 
The second hour starts with Former NTSB Director Jamie Finch weighing in on the latest Boeing blunders amid nationwide safety issues. 
 
The show closes with Prof. Francis Boyle who shares his expertise on the latest out of Gaza, including the U.S. announcement of a port plan. 
 
 

The Final Countdown – 3/7/24 – State of the Union Preview: Guest List and Topics

On this episode of The Final Countdown, hosts Angie Wong and Ted Rall discuss current events from around the world, including the upcoming State of the Union address. 
Tom Norton  – National Director, America First PAC 
Dr. Wilmer Leon  – Political Scientist, Host of The Critical Hour 
Aquiles Larrea – Finance Expert 
Jeremy Kuzmarov – Managing Editor, Covert Action Magazine 
 
The first hour begins with Tom Norton, the National Director of the America First PAC to break down the upcoming State of the Union.
 
Then, Dr. Wilmer Leon, political scientist and host of The Critical Hour, discusses the National Guard cracking down on crime in the New York City subway. 
 
The second hour begins with finance expert Aquiles Larrea talking about the latest developments out of the Congressional budget debacle. 
 
The show closes with Jeremy Kuzmarov, the Managing Editor of CovertAction Magazine, to talk about the latest out of Gaza including the likelihood of a ceasefire deal. 
 
 

The Final Countdown – 2/5/24 – High-Ranking US Diplomat Victoria Nuland Announces Unexpected Retirement

On this episode of The Final Countdown, hosts Angie Wong and Ted Rall discuss top news from around the globe, including high-ranking U.S. diplomat Victoria Nuland resigning. 
Tyler Nixon – Political Commentator
Mitch Roschelle – Media Commentator 
Mark Sleboda – International Relations and Security Analyst  
Robert Fantina – Author, journalist, and activist 
 
The first hour begins with political commentator Tyler Nixon who shares his analysis on the upcoming Super Tuesday primary elections. 
 
The show is later joined by media commentator Mitch Roschelle who weighs in on the ongoing Congressional Budget debacle. 
 
The second hour begins with Mark Sleboda, international relations, and security analyst, who provides his insights on the sudden retirement of high-ranking U.S. diplomat Victoria Nuland. 
 
The show closes with Robert Fantina, author and journalist, who discusses the latest out of Gaza. 
 
 

The Final Countdown – 3/4/24 – Trump Sweeps Michigan, Missouri Caucuses; Super Tuesday Preview

On this episode of The Final Countdown, hosts Angie Wong and Ted Rall cover a plethora of current events from around the world, including Trump’s big wins in Michigan and Missouri. 
Steve Abramowicz  – Owner and CEO of Mill Creek View  
Tyler Nixon – Political Commentator
Ryan Cristian – Founder and Editor of The Last American Vagabond 
Jeremy Kuzmarov – Managing Editor, Covert Action Magazine 
 
The first hour begins with owner and CEO of Mill Creek View Steve Abramowicz who weighs in on Trump sweeping Michigan and Missouri. 
 
Then, political commentator Tyler Nixon joined to discuss the potential retrial of over 100 January 6 protesters. 
 
The second hour begins with Ryan Cristian, the Founder and Editor of The Last American Vagabond, to discuss the latest out of Gaza, including increasing calls for a ceasefire.  
 
The show closes with Managing Editor for Covert Action Magazine Jeremy Kuzmarov, who shares his perspective on a German leak that reveals potential western meddling in Ukraine. 
 
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