The Final Countdown – 4/9/24 – Brazil and Elon Musk at Odds over Free Speech

On this episode of The Final Countdown, hosts Angie Wong and Ted Rall discuss a plethora of topics from around the world, including a renewed Russiagate hysteria campaign from the Democrats. 

Rachel Blevins – Host of The Back Story
Ajay Pallegar – Criminal and civil attorney
Armen Kurdian – Foreign and Domestic Policy Expert
Peter Coffin – Journalist, Youtuber
 
The show begins with the Host of The Back Story Rachel Belvins, who discusses the renewed frenzy over Russiagate 2.0, as the Democrats peddle the narrative that Americans are being influenced by Russian disinformation.
 
Then, criminal and civil attorney Ajay Pallegar explores the latest developments in the legal battles surrounding former President Trump, including his plans to sue the judge presiding over his hush-money case. He also touches on the latest out of Fani Willis’s saga. 
 
The second hour opens with Armen Kurdian, who discusses a Biden-appointed judge reprimanding the Department of Justice for disregarding congressional subpoenas related to the Hunter Biden investigation.
 
The show wraps up with journalist and Youtuber Peter Coffin examining the situation in Brazil where Elon Musk is under investigation for his decision to reactivate several right-wing social media accounts.
 
 
 

The Final Countdown – 3/28/24 – Judge Casts Doubt on Hunter Biden’s Attempt to Evade Tax Charges

On this episode of The Final Countdown, Angie Wong and Ted Rall discuss various current events, delving into Hunter Biden’s ongoing legal saga. 

Jamie Finch: Former Director at the National Transportation Safety Board 
Tyler Nixon: Counselor-at-law 
Mitch Roschelle: Media commentator 
Professor Francis Boyle: Human rights lawyer 

In the first hour, Former director of the National Transportation Safety Board Jamie Finch, joins to discuss the aftermath of the Baltimore bridge collapse. 

Then, counselor-at-law Tyler Nixon weighs in on Hunter Biden’s bid to get his tax evasion case dismissed.   

In the second hour, media commentator Mitch Roschelle joins to share his perspective on RFK Jr.’s presidential campaign and how it will impact the Republican and Democratic parties. 

The show wraps up with Professor Francis Boyle, a human rights lawyer, who gives an analysis of the ongoing negotiations for a ceasefire and the latest out of Gaza. 

 
 

The Final Countdown – 3/13/24 – Biden-Trump Showdown: America’s Unwanted Rematch Looms in 2024

On this episode of The Final Countdown, hosts Angie Wong and Ted Rall discuss current events from around the world, including Trump and Biden clinching the nominations.  
Scottie Nell Hughes – Veteran Political Commentator, RT Host
Tyler Nixon – Counselor-at-law
Peter Coffin – Journalist, Podcaster, and Author 
Mark Sleboda– International Relations and Security Analyst
 
The first hour begins with Scottie Nell Hughes, a veteran political commentator, joining the show to share her perspective on the results of the Georgia primaries, and the upcoming Trump vs. Biden showdown. 
 
The show is later joined by Tyler Nixon, who talks about special counsel Robert Hur’s testimony on the mishandling of classified documents. 
 
The second hour starts with journalist Peter Coffin, who talks about Canada’s hate speech law, and the U.S. House passing the TikTok ban.  
 
The show closes with International Relations Mark Sleboda talking about Russian President Putin’s recent interview ahead of the country’s presidential elections. 
 

The Final Countdown – 3/12/24 – Congress Weighs Loaning Ukraine Funds from Seized Russian Assets

On this episode of The Final Countdown, hosts Angie Wong and Ted Rall discuss topics from around the globe, including Trump trying to purge the RNC. 
Larry Ward – President, Constitutional Rights PAC   
David Tawil – Cofounder, Prochain Capital 
Dan Lazare – Independent journalist 
Armen Kurdian– Retired Navy Captain 
 
The first hour begins with the president of Constitutional Rights PAC Larry Ward, who talks about Trump’s leadership team “purging” officials at the RNC. 
 
The show is later joined by David Tawil, co-founder of Prochain Capital, to weigh in on Biden’s proposed tax hikes and the spikes in inflation. 
 
The second hour starts with independent journalist Dan Lazare, who shares his perspective on Speaker Mike Johnson’s latest budget proposals. 
 
The show closes with Retired Navy Captain Armen Kurdian, who talks about Robert Hur testifying on Biden’s classified documents. 
 
 

The Final Countdown – 2/22/24 – Former Informant Accused of Lying Suddenly Deemed Credible on Russia

On this episode of The Final Countdown, hosts Angie Wong and Ted Rall discuss current events worldwide, including a long-time FBI informant being charged with lying. 
Ajay Pallegar – Criminal and Civil Attorney and Political Analyst 
Tyler Nixon – Political Commentator
Jamie Finch – Former Director at the National Transportation Safety Board 
Armen Kurdian – Retired Navy Captain 
 
The first hour begins with criminal and civil attorney Ajay Pallegar about the ongoing legal drama surrounding the Biden family. 
 
Following that conversation, political commentator Tyler Nixon joined to discuss the case regarding the former FBI informant charged with lying about the Biden family’s business dealings. 
 
The second hour begins with Former Director at the National Transportation Safety Board, Jamie Finch, who breaks down the latest Boeing blunder, including the head of the 737 Max program stepping down. 
 
The show wraps up with Armen Kurdian, who shares his perspective about Biden’s crackdowns on migration at the Southern border.  
 
 

The Final Countdown – 1/24/24 – Democrats Give New Hampshire Primary a Cold Shoulder: What Does It Mean?

On this episode of The Final Countdown, hosts Angie Wong and Ted Rall discuss hot topics from around the nation, including the New Hampshire primaries. 

Bruce Breton – Trump 2024 New Hampshire Co-Chair 
Tyler Nixon – Counselor-at-Law 
Jamie Finch – Former Director of the National Transportation Safety Board 
Mark Sleboda – International Relations and Security Analyst 
 
The show kicks off with Bruce Breton who breaks down the results from the New Hampshire primaries and discusses what’s next for the 2024 presidential race. 
 
Then, Tyler Nixon, counselor-at-law, joins to weigh in on the latest out of the Hunter Biden saga, including Hollywood lawyer Kevin Morris’s deposition.
 
The second hour starts with Jamie Finch, the former Director of the National Transportation Safety Board, sharing his insights on the ongoing Boeing malfunction scandal, and the latest revelations regarding the company’s role in the incident.   
 
The show closes with Mark Sleboda, International Relations and Security Analyst, who discusses the downed Russian plane in Ukraine. 
 
 

The Final Countdown – 1/12/24 – Trump Lashes Out at Opposing Counsel in Defiant Speech at Civil Fraud Trial

On this episode of The Final Countdown, hosts Angie Wong and Ted Rall discuss current events from around the globe, including Trump’s civil fraud trial. 

Jeremy Kuzmarov – Managing Editor of Covert Action Magazine 
Armen Kurdian – Retired Navy Captain
Steve Hayes– Tax Attorney   
 
The show begins with Jeremy Kuzmarov, Managing Editor of Covert Action Magazine, joining the show to break down the missile strikes on Yemen’s Houthis by the U.S. and U.K. 
 
Then, Retired Navy Captain Armen Kurdian weighs in on the Fani Willis scandal and Hunter Biden’s guilty plea on federal tax charges.  
 
The second hour starts with tax attorney Steve Hayes who shares his expertise on Donald Trump’s civil fraud trial. 
 
Ted and Angie close the show, breaking down the upcoming Taiwanese elections. 
 
 

The Final Countdown – 1/11/24 – South Africa Takes Israel to Court for War Crimes in Gaza

On this episode of The Final Countdown, hosts Angie Wong and Ted Rall break down topics from around the world, including South Africa 

taking Israel to court. 
Andrew Langer – President of the Institute for Liberty, Founder of the Institute for Regulatory Analysis and Engagement 
Scott Stantis – Cartoonist for The Chicago Tribune 
Esteban Carrillo– Journalist  
Dan Kovalik – Human Rights Lawyer 
 
In the first hour, Andrew Langer, the President of the Institute for Liberty, shares his perspective on the presidential elections, including Trump’s town hall, Christie’s departure, and the Haley vs. DeSantis debate. 
 
Then, cartoonist for The Chicago Tribune, Scott Stantis weighs in on Hunter Biden defying his subpoena. 
 
The second hour starts with Ecuadorian journalist Esteban Carrillo who shares his perspective on the latest out of the Ecuador crisis. 
 
The show closes with Dan Kovalik, a Human Rights Lawyer, breaking down the situation in the Middle East amid Iran’s capture of an oil tanker, and South Africa taking Israel to the ICJ. 
 
 

The Final Countdown – 12/5/23 – Israel Intensifies Gaza Attack Amid Move South


On this episode of The Final Countdown, hosts Ted Rall and Angie Wong discussed various topics from around the globe, including Israel’s offensive in Gaza. 
 
Mark Frost – Economist and Professor
Steve Gill – Lawyer and Political Commentator
Dr. Guy Mcpherson – Award-winning Scientist, Speaker and Author 
 
 
To kick off the show, The Final Countdown hosts discussed the latest out of Gaza, including Israel’s ongoing offensive moving toward the Southern region.  
 
Then, Economist and Professor Mark Frost joined the show to talk about the U.S. running out of funding for Ukraine and the Democrats ‘ waning support for “Bidenomics”. 
 
The second hour starts with lawyer and political commentator Steve Gill sharing his perspective on the latest out of Hunter Biden’s legal troubles, as IRS whistleblowers testify in the probe against him. 
 
The show finished with a dynamic conversation between the hosts and Dr. Guy Mcpherson, an Award-Winning Scientist, about the ongoing COP 28 Summit and the threat of climate change. 
 
 

The Final Countdown – 11/29/23 – Rival Governors Prepare to Square Off in Highly Anticipated Debate

On this episode of The Final Countdown, hosts Ted Rall and Angie Wong discussed a wide range of topics from around the world, including rival governors Gavin Newsom and Ron Desantis preparing to debate.  

 
Tyler Nixon – Army Infantry Veteran 

Steve Gill– Attorney and CEO of Gill Media 
Dan Lazare – Independent journalist 
Mohamed Elmaazi – UK-based Investigative Journalist
 
The show kicks off with Army Infantry Veteran Tyler Nixon to speak about the latest out of the Hunter Biden saga. 
 
Then, attorney Steve Gill shares his insights on the Koch brothers backing Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley’s campaign. 
 
The second hour begins with independent journalist Dan Lazare who weighs in on the tragic death of the Amazon employee who died at an Indiana facility. 
 
The show closes with UK-based Investigative Journalist Mohamed Elmaazi sharing his expertise on the latest out of Gaza and the growing protests against Israel’s military operations in the Palestinian territory. 
 
 
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