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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 – 9/7/23 – U.S. Sends Ukraine Depleted Uranium

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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. 
 
 
 
 

Say It Ain’t So, Robinette

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The National Archives has 5,400 emails and records linked to a pseudonym allegedly used by then-Vice President Joe Biden to discuss business with Ukraine with his son Hunter. Biden appears to have used at least three pseudonyms: Robert L. Peters, Robin Ware and JRB Ware, in order to dodge the Freedom of Information Act.

The Final Countdown – 8/16/23 – Afghanistan Marks 2nd Anniversary of U.S. Withdrawal

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On this episode of The Final Countdown, hosts Manila Chan and Ted Rall discuss a wide range of political and international news, including the second-year anniversary of the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan. 

Armen Kurdian– Retired Navy Captain and Entrepreneur 

Mitch Roschelle-Media Commentator and Podcaster 
Scott Stantis-Cartoonist 
Mark Sleboda-International Relations and Military Analyst 

The show kicks off with Retired Navy Captain and entrepreneur Armen Kurdian, who shares his insights on the latest out of Trump’s indictment. 

 

The second half of the first hour begins with media commentator and podcaster Mitch Roschelle sharing his perspective on the real estate industry in Hawaii, the impacts of tourism on the environment and economy, and rebuilding efforts. 

 
The second hour kicks off with The Chicago Tribune cartoonist Scott Stantis, who joins The Final Countdown to weigh in on Hunter Biden’s attorney Christopher Clark calling it quits. 

The show closes with International Relations and Military Analyst Mark Sleboda who joins to discuss the two-year anniversary of the withdrawal from Afghanistan.

The Final Countdown – 8/14/23 – Ukrainian Offensive’s Shortcomings Causes ‘Blame Game’

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On this episode of The Final Countdown, hosts Manila Chan and Ted Rall discuss top news, including the Ukrainian offensive’s shortcomings. 

Ted Harvey – Political Commentator and Former Colorado State Senator

Mark Sleboda – International Relations and Military Analyst

Dr. Reese Halter – Ecological Stress Physiologist
Esteban Carrillo – Journalist and Editor of The Cradle
 
The show begins with Political commentator Ted Harvey, who joins The Final Countdown to provide his insight into both Donald Trump’s federal indictment and the Special Counsel appointment for Hunter Biden’s investigation. 
 
In the second half of the first hour, military analyst Mark Sleboda talks to The Final Countdown about the so-called Ukraine counter-offensive shortcomings and the reactions from its Western backers. 
 
The second hour is joined by Dr. Reese Halter, who discusses the ecological tragedy in Hawaii as the death toll rises. He provides his insight into the growing need to confront climate change.  
 
The show finishes with Journalist Esteban Carrillo, who joins The Final Countdown to discuss the latest on the U.S.-brokered talks between Saudi Arabia and Israel.
 

The Final Countdown – 7/31/23 – Not So Fast: Hungarian Parliament Delays Sweden’s NATO Membership

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On this episode of The Final Countdown, hosts Ted Rall and Manila Chan discuss breaking topics, including Hungary delaying Sweden’s NATO membership.  
Angie Wong: Journalist 
Nebojsa Malic: Serbian-American journalist
Hamza Azhar Salam: Pakistani journalist
Robert Inlakesh: Journalist, writer, and political analyst
 
The show kicks off with journalist Angie Wong to discuss the testimony of Hunter Biden’s ex-business partner. 
 
In the second half of the first hour, Serbian-American journalist Nebojsa Malic discusses Trump’s latest comments on Ukraine, and the Hungarian Parliament delaying Sweden’s NATO membership. 
 
The second hour begins with journalist Hamza Azhar Salam talking about the latest out of Pakistan. 
 
The show closes with journalist Robert Inlakesh discussing the Israeli protests. 

The Final Countdown – 7/27/23 – U.S. Interest Rate Rises to Highest Level in 22 Years as Recession Looms

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Host Ted Rall and Manila Chan discuss breaking news in this episode of The Final Countdown, including the U.S. interest rates.  
 
Scott Stantis: Cartoonist for The Chicago Tribune 
Mitch Roschelle: Media Commentator, Thought Leader 
Steve Gill: Attorney, CEO of Gill Media  
Mark Sleboda: International Relations and Security Analyst
 
The show kicks off with Scott Stantis, Cartoonist for The Chicago Tribune to discuss the Hunter Biden plea deal. 
 
In the second half of the first hour, Mitch Roschelle joins to discuss the Federal Interest Rates. 
 
The second hour begins with Steve Gill, an attorney, and CEO of Gill Media, to discuss Giuliani’s backtracking. 
 
The show closes with International Relations & Security Analyst Mark Sleboda to discuss the latest out of Russia and Ukraine. 
 

The Final Countdown – 7/25/23 – Barbenheimer Opens Big as Hollywood Strikes Rage

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On this episode of The Final Countdown, host Ted Rall and Manila Chan discuss hot topics, including the Hollywood strike.
 
Steve Gill: Attorney and CEO of Gill Media
Mitch Roschelle: Media Commentator, Thought Leader, Podcaster 
Angie Wong: Journalist 
 

The show kicks off with Steve Gill, attorney and CEO of Gill Media to discuss a possible Trump indictment. 
 
In the second half of the first hour, Mitch Roschelle, Media Commentator, Thought Leader, and Podcaster discusses the imminent strikes in the U.S. economy. 
 
The second hour begins with journalist Angie Wong to talk about Hunter Biden’s Delaware dealings. 
 
The show closes with hosts Ted Rall and Manila Chan discussing the latest out of China. 
 

The Final Countdown – 7/19/23 – IRS Whistleblowers Go to Congress to Accuse DOJ of Obstructing Hunter Biden Investigation

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On this episode of The Final Countdown, host Ted Rall and Manila Chan discuss hot topics, including the Hunter Biden investigation. 
 
Angie Wong: Journalist 
Mark Frost: Economist, Professor, Consultant 
Mark Sleboda: International Relations and Security Analyst
 
The show kicks off with the hosts discussing Trump’s revelations of being a target of the J. 6 probe. 
 
Then journalist Angie Wong joins to discuss the latest out of the investigation into the Biden family. 
 
In the second half of the first hour, the hosts speak with Economist Mark Frost on federal student loan forgiveness. 
 
The show closes with Mark Sleboda, International Relations, and Security Analyst, discussing Ukraine accusing Russia of hitting grain silos.

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On this episode of The Final Countdown, the hosts Ted Rall and Manila Chan discuss top news including the NATO Summit. 
 
Mark Sleboda: International Relations and Security Analyst
Mark Frost: Economist, professor 
Angie Wong: Journalist 
Todd “Bubba” Horowitz: Chief Market strategist 
 
The show starts with Mark Sleboda, International Relations and Security Analyst discussing the latest out of the NATO Summit, Sweden joining, Turkey getting F-16s, and the US blocking Ukraine from NATO. 
 
In the second half of the first hour, the hosts speak with Economist, a professor, and consultant Mark Frost on the U.S. job numbers, Yellen’s comments on the recession, and the general economy. 
 
The second hour begins with journalist Angie Wong to discuss the latest out of the Hunter Biden saga. 
 
The show closes with economist Todd “Bubba” Horowitz on the BRICS de-dollarization plan. 
 
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