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The TMI Show Ep 15: A Trump Insider Speaks

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As the political world reels from Trump’s come-from-behind victory in the presidential race, The TMI Show’s Ted Rall and Manila Chan reach out to an old friend and colleague who has had a front-row seat at MAGA world and the Trump campaign to gain insights into the ups and downs of this wild campaign year.

Joining us is Angie Wong, a graduate of Columbia University’s Graduate School of Journalism. After a successful career as a news editor, reporter and columnist in the U.S. and Asia for publications such as South China Morning Post, Reuters, NY Times and WSJ; she pivoted to politics, working on numerous political races at the local and federal level.

Tomorrow: one of the nation’s top editorial cartoonists will join us to look at things from the Democratic side.

Keywords: Angie Wong, 2024 campaign, MAGA, Florida, Republicans, Trump, GOP, 2024 election

The Final Countdown – 1/29/23 – Nancy Pelosi Urges FBI Probe into Russia’s Role in Gaza Protests

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On this episode of The Final Countdown, hosts Angie Wong and Ted Rall discuss the current events around the globe, including Nancy Pelosi accusing the Pro-Palestine movement of “Russian interference.” 

Dan Lazare – Independent Journalist 
Mitch Roschelle – Media Commentator 
Jeremy Kuzmarov – Managing Editor of CovertAction Magazine 
 
The show kicks off with independent journalist Dan Lazare who shares his perspective on the border crisis as a major election issue and the GOP unveiling a possible impeachment of Homeland Security Secretary Anthony Mayorkas. 
 
Later, Media Commentator Mitch Roschelle weighs in on Trump owing $83 million for defamation against columnist E. Jean Carrol. 
 
The second hour begins with the hosts discussing Nancy Pelosi’s calls for an FBI investigation into the Pro-Palestine movement.  
 
The show closes with Jeremy Kuzmarov who shares his insights on the drone strike in Jordan and the escalation in the Middle East. 
 
 

The Final Countdown – 1/5/24 – Iowa Caucuses Becomes Last Stand for Some Republicans

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On this episode of The Final Countdown, hosts Angie Wong and Ted Rall talk about current events domestically and globally, including the Iowa Caucuses. 

 
Steve Gill – Attorney
Scottie Nell Hughes – RT Host  
Mitch Roschelle – Media Commentator 
Mohamed Gomaa – RT Journalist 
 
 
In the first hour, attorney Steve Gill joins The Final Countdown to discuss the Iowa Caucuses, the Republican race, and presidential candidate Nikki Haley’s latest flub. 
 
Then, RT Host Scottie Nell Hughes joins to discuss a new poll that reveals that 38 percent of Americans believe the FBI was involved in Jan. 6, and Trump’s fight for state ballot access. 
 
The second hour begins with media commentator Mitch Roschelle weighing in on the New York City subway collision and the state of U.S. cities’ public transit. 
 
Lastly, RT journalist Mohamed Gomaa joins to share his perspective on the latest attacks on Lebanon and Iran as tensions rise in the Middle East. 
 

The Final Countdown – 10/23/23 – Second Lawyer Turns Witness Against Trump in Georgia

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On this episode of The Final Countdown, hosts Angie Wong and Ted Rall discuss top news, including Trump’s legal woes in Georgia. 
 
Ted Harvey – Former Colorado State Senator and Chairman of StopJoe.com 
Robert Fantina – Author, journalist, and activist 
Alan Grayson – Former U.S. Representative and Former Congressman for Florida 
Fiorella Isabel – Journalist and geopolitical analyst 
 
The show kicks off with Chairman of StopJoe.com Ted Harvey sharing his perspective on the House Speakership saga, as nine contenders seek to unify the GOP. 
 
Then, author and journalist Robert Fantina weighs in on the humanitarian crisis in Gaza as Israel’s war wages on. 
 
The second hour starts with Former U.S. Representative and Congressman for Florida, Alan Grayson, sharing his insights on Trump’s legal woes in Georgia amid his co-defendant entering a plea deal.  
 
The show closes with journalist and geopolitical analyst Fiorella Isabel breaking down Argentina’s elections and the latest out of Ukraine. 
 
 
 

The Final Countdown – 10/11/23 – House Republicans Convene to Determine Kevin McCarthy’s Successor

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On this episode of The Final Countdown, hosts Angie Wong and Ted Rall discuss breaking news, including the ongoing vote on the next House Speaker. 
 

Chris Widener – Founder of Red Referral Network 

Steve Hayes – Tax Attorney 
Ahmad Al-Bazz – Independent journalist & filmmaker 
Tyler Nixon – Army infantry veteran, Counselor-at-law 
 
The show begins with the Founder of Red Referral Network Chris Widener sharing his perspective on the upcoming change in House leadership, as GOP House members are meeting to vote on the next Speaker. 
 
Then, Tax Attorney Steve Hayes joins The Final Countdown to discuss U.S. Representative George Santos facing a  23-count indictment over allegations of defrauding his donors. 
 
The second hour begins with Independent journalist & filmmaker Ahmad Al-Bazz sharing his perspective from Palestine about the ongoing situation in the region, and Israel’s war on Hamas. 
 
The show closes with Army infantry veteran and counselor-at-law, Tyler Nixon, who weighs in on Donald Trump’s U.K. lawsuit regarding a dossier leaked by a British intelligence firm. 

The Final Countdown – 10/2/23 – Gaetz Prepares to Oust McCarthy as GOP Rift Continues

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On this episode of The Final Countdown, hosts Angie Wong and Ted Rall discuss hot topics, including the potential ousting of House Speaker Kevin McCarthy by his fellow GOP congressmen. 
 
Steve Abramowicz – Owner & CEO of Mill Creek View 
Steve Gill – Attorney & CEO of Gill Media 
Mitch Roschelle – Media Commentator and Economist 
Nebojsa Malic – Serbian-American journalist 
 
The show kicks off with owner & CEO of Mill Creek View Steve Abramowicz sharing his perspective on the stop-gap funding and the potential of a Republican-led ousting of Kevin McCarthy. 
 
Then, attorney & CEO of Gill Media Steve Gill joins The Final Countdown to discuss Trump’s trial in New York City over fraud, and if this could play in his favor. 
 
The second hour begins with Media Commentator and Economist Mitch Roschelle sharing his insights on a poll from Bloomberg revealing that a majority of American investors foresee a recession.  
 
The show closes with Serbian-American journalist Nebojsa Malic weighing in on Slovakia’s Prime Minister returning to power, and the latest out of Ukraine. 
 
 
 

The Final Countdown – 9/22/23 – Costly Government Shutdown Looms Amid Split in Congress

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On this episode of The Final Countdown, hosts Angie Wong and Ted Rall discuss top news, such as the government shutdown split in Congress. 
 

Steve Gill – Attorney and CEO of Gill Media 

Mark Sleboda – International Relations and Security Analyst 
Manila Chan – Host of Modus Operandi on RT 
Scott Stantis – Cartoonist for The Chicago Tribune
 
The show kicks off with Attorney and CEO Steve Gill joining The Final Countdown to discuss what would happen during a shutdown and if it will benefit the Trump campaign. 
 
Then, International Relations and Security Analyst Mark Sleboda shares his expertise on Ukraine’s investigation of the military’s top brass. 
 
The second hour begins with former host Manila Chan to discuss the ongoing migration crisis in the U.S. 
 
The show closes with Chicago Tribune Cartoonist Scott Stantis weighing in on Chicago considering state-run grocery stores due to an influx in crime. 
 
 

The Final Countdown – 9/21/23 – Merrick Garland Grilled by House Committee Over Politicalization of DOJ

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On this episode of The Final Countdown, hosts Angie Wong and Ted Rall discuss hot topics, such as AG Merrick Garland being grilled on Capitol Hill.  
 
Ted Harvey – Former Colorado State Senator  and Chairman of StopJoe.com 
Steven Hayes – Chairman & President of FairTax
Dr. George Szamuely – Senior Research Fellow at the Global Policy Institute & Author 
Dan Kovalik – Human & Labor Rights Lawyer 
 
The show begins with Former Colorado State Senator and Chairman of StopJoe.com sharing his perspective on Merrick Garland’s hours-long testimony and his relationship with the DOJ investigation into Hunter Biden. 
 
Then, Chairman & President of FairTax Steven Hayes weighs in on an imminent government shutdown, and divisions within the GOP. 
 
The second hour kicks off with Senior Research Fellow at the Global Policy Institute, Dr. George Szamuely, weighing in on Ukraine’s dispute with Poland over bans on its grain exports, amid the PM announcing he won’t be sending weapons to Ukraine. 
 
The show closes with Human & Labor Rights Lawyer Dan Kovalik sharing his perspective on a UK MP requesting the demonetization of British comedian Russell Brand. 
 
 

The Final Countdown – 9/13/23 – Poor Coverage of Biden Impeachment Inquiry Raises Questions Regarding Trump’s Treatment

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On this episode of The Final Countdown, hosts Angie Wong and Ted Rall discuss hot topics, including the Biden impeachment inquiry. 
 

Chris Widener – Motivational Speaker & Writer

Armen Kurdian – Retired Navy Captain, Former City Council Candidate & Political strategist 
Dan Kovalik – Human rights lawyer, peace activist 
Elijah Magnier – Veteran War Correspondent 
 
The show kicks off with motivational speaker and writer Chris Widener joining to discuss the impeachment inquiry into Biden and how it will affect the President’s 2024 candidacy.
 
Then, Retired Navy Captain and politician Armen Kurdian shares his perspective on Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin’s pardoning of a father who was arrested in a school board meeting. 
 
The second hour begins with human rights lawyer Dan Kovalik sharing his insights on the summit between North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and Russian President Vladimir Putin and what this alliance means for the West. 
 
The show closes with Veteran War Correspondent Elijah Magnier, who breaks down the purpose of a prisoner deal between the U.S. and  Iran. 
 

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. 
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