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The Final Countdown – 6/12/24 – GOP Rivals Face Off in House Primaries

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On this episode of The Final Countdown, hosts Ted Rall and Angie Wong discuss the latest political developments abroad and at home, including Republican candidates battling in the House primaries. 

Craig “Pasta” Jardula – Political Analyst, Podcast Host 
Scottie Nell Hughes – Veteran political commentator, Host of Perspective 
Jeremy Kuzmarov – Editor at Covert Action Magazine 
 
Political analyst Craig “Pasta” Jardula discusses the moment CBS’ Face the Nation anchor was ‘stunned’ by a poll revealing that 62 percent of Americans support deportations of undocumented migrants. 
 
Then, political commentator Scottie Nell Hughes joins The Final Countdown to weigh in on the GOP candidates battling in the U.S. House primaries. 
 
The show closes with Editor at Covert Action Magazine Jeremy Kuzmarov breaking down the proposed ceasefire and hostage deal. 
 
 

The Final Countdown – 6/10/24 – Hunter Biden’s Criminal Trial Nears Conclusion

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Ted Rall

On this episode of The Final Countdown, hosts Ted Rall and Angie Wong discuss various current events, including Hunter Biden’s gun trial. 

Steve Gill – Attorney and CEO of Gill Media 
Scott Stantis – Cartoonist for The Chicago Tribune
Dan Kovalik – Human Rights Lawyer 
Jamarl Thomas – Cohost of Fault Lines 
 
The show begins with attorney and CEO of Gill Media, Steve Gill, sharing his perspective on the latest out of U.S. presidential elections including Trump and Biden’s popularity.
 
Then, cartoonist for The Chicago Tribune Scott Stantis weighs in on the defense resting in Hunter Biden’s gun trial. 
 
The second hour starts with human rights lawyer Dan Kovalik sharing his perspective on the latest out of Gaza, including the IDF killing 300 Palestinians to recapture four Israeli hostages and Benny Gantz leaving Israel’s war cabinet. 
 
The show closes with co-host of Fault Lines Jamarl Thomas joining from Vienna, Austria to discuss the results of the EU elections.
 
 
 

The Final Countdown – 6/7/24 – Trump Shortens List of VP Candidates as Election Approaches

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Ted Rall

On this episode of The Final Countdown, hosts Ted Rall and Angie Wong discuss a range of topics, including Trump’s potential VP pick. 

Scott Stantis – Cartoonist for The Chicago Tribune 
Robert Hornack – Political consultant 
Jeremy Kuzmarov – Managing Editor of Covert Action Magazine 
Mark Sleboda – International Relations Analyst
 
The show begins with Cartoonist for The Chicago Tribune Scott Stantis discussing the latest out of the Hunter Biden gun trial. 
 
Then, political analyst Robert Hornack weighs in on Trump’s possible VP pick. 
 
The second hour starts with the managing editor of Covert Action Magazine Jeremy Kuzmarov joining the show to discuss the latest out of Rafah and escalations between Israel and Lebanon.
 
The show closes with International relations analyst Mark Sleboda analyzing Biden’s visit to France for the anniversary of D-Day. 
 
 
 

The Final Countdown – 6/3/24 – New Polls Show GOP is Standing Behind Trump Despite Guilty Verdict

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Ted Rall

On this episode of The Final Countdown, hosts Ted Rall and Angie Wong discuss a wide array of topics, including Trump’s conviction. 

Ryan Cristian – Founder and Editor of The Last American Vagabond 
Robert Hornack – Political consultant 
Michael Maloof – Former Pentagon Official 
Mindia Gavasheli – Bureau Chief for Sputnik U.S. 
 
The show begins with Ryan Cristian sharing his perspective on Biden’s framework for a permanent ceasefire and what it entails. 
 
Then, political consultant Robert Hornack weighs in on Trump’s post-conviction speech and United States Senator Joe Manchin’s change in party affiliation. 
 
The second hour starts with former Pentagon official Michael Maloof sharing his analysis on the latest out of Ukraine. 
 
The show closes with Bureau Chief for Sputnik U.S. Mindia Gavasheli reporting from Mexico on the country’s presidential elections. 
 

The Final Countdown – 5/30/24 – Trump Hush Money Trial, U.S. Elex, Biden Moves Closer to Ukrainian Attacks Inside Russia

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Ted Rall

On this episode of The Final Countdown, hosts Ted Rall and Angie Wong discuss the latest current events from around the globe, including the Trump hush money trial. 

Ajay Pallegar – Criminal & Civil Attorney
Tyler Nixon – Counselor-at-law 
Mohamed Gomaa – RT journalist 
Jeremy Kuzmarov – Managing Editor of Covert Action Magazine 
 
The show begins with Ajay Pallegar and Tyler Nixon discussing the ongoing Trump hush money trial. 
 
Tyler Nixon continues the segment to weigh in on actors Robert De Niro and Dennis Quaid and their opinions on the U.S. elections. 
 
The second hour starts with RT journalist Mohamed Gomaa weighing in on the latest out of Israel’s onslaught of Rafah. 
 
Later, Managing Editor of Covert Action magazine Jeremy Kuzmarov shares his perspective on Biden moving closer to allowing Ukraine to attack Russian soil. 
 
 
 

The Final Countdown – 5/28/24 – Trump Trial Wraps Up, Libertarians Launch Nominee, Dems Worried About Biden

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Ted Rall

On this episode of The Final Countdown, hosts Angie Wong and Ted Rall discuss topics from around the globe, including the Trump trial wrapping up and the Libertarian National Convention. 

Craig “Pasta” Jardula – Political analyst, Podcast host 
Steve Hayes – Tax attorney 
Nebojsa Malic – RT journalist 
Robert Fantina – Author, journalist and activist 
 
The show begins with Craig “Pasta” Jardula, political analyst and podcast host, joining the show to discuss this past weekend’s Libertarian National Convention and their nomination of Chase Oliver for president. 
 
Then, tax attorney Steve Hayes analyzes the Trump trial in NYC as it comes to a close. 
 
The second hour starts with RT journalist Nebojsa Malic weighing in on the U.S. considering lifting a ban on Ukraine using American-supplied weapons on Russian soil. 
 

The show closes with author, journalist, and activist Robert Fantina sharing his perspective on Israel’s massacre of 45 Palestinians in Rafah as the government faces worldwide condemnation.

 
 

We’re the Pariah-iest!

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Ted Rall

Norway, Spain and Ireland have joined the 140 nations that recognize Palestine as a country, this coming right after the International Criminal Court prepared to issue an arrest warrant for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Never has Israel seemed so much like an international pariah state.

DMZ America Podcast #148: Israel the Pariah, Alito’s False Flags, Artificial Journalism

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Ted Rall

It’s the DMZ America podcast, where political cartoonists bring their smart takes on the news to spirited, intelligent, civilized dialogue from both sides of the political aisle. Ted Rall (WhoWhatWhy, Creators Syndicate) comes from the Left, Scott Stantis (Chicago Tribune, Dallas Morning News) comes from the Right and sparks fly.

First up: the guys react to the increasing diplomatic isolation of Israel, marked by the decision of the International Court of Justice to order Israel to stand down in the Gaza Strip, following on the heels of the International Criminal Court’s decision to issue a warrant for the arrest of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Scott, a supporter of Israel, debates Israel’s intentions and war aims with Ted, a supporter of Palestinian emancipation.

Second: Scott’s expertise as a vexologist comes into play in light of Supreme Court Samuel Alito’s decision to fly flags associated with the extreme Right at his homes. How much should we make of Alito’s flag choices? Scott argues: a lot. Should he recuse himself from Trump’s Jan. 6th case?

Third: The Washington Post tries to solve its budgetary difficulties by putting A.I. “everywhere in the newsroom,” whatever that means. Considering that Google AI is a total disaster, this might need to be rethunk. Too bad a rich guy like Jeff Bezos can’t afford to save the paper.

Watch the Video Version: here.

(Video will be live approximately 6:30 Eastern Daylight time May 24th)

Not Genocide

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Ted Rall

The Biden Administration has announced that it does not formally believe that Israel’s actions against Gaza rise yet to the official definition of genocide.

The Final Countdown – 5/22/24 – Fani Willis Wins Democratic Primary, Trump Legal Saga Continues

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Ted Rall

On this episode of The Final Countdown, hosts Angie Wong and Ted Rall discuss a variety of current events, including Trump’s legal saga and Fani Wilis winning the Democratic primary. 

Scottie Nell Hughes – Veteran political commentator 
Jamie Finch – Former Director at the National Transportation Safety Board
Esteban Carrillo – Editor of The Cradle, Beirut-based journalist 
George Szamuely – Senior Research Fellow at the Global Policy Institute 
 
The show kicks off with political commentator Scottie Nell Hughes sharing her perspective on President Biden’s plummeting approval ratings. 
 
Then, Jamie Finch weighs in on the flight turbulence that tragically resulted in the death of a Singapore Airlines passenger and injured 20 others. 
 
The second hour begins with Beirut-based journalist Esteban Carrillo discussing the latest out of Gaza amid the latest ICC arrest warrants against Netanyahu and other top Israeli and Hamas officials. 
 
The show closes with Senior Research Fellow at the Global Policy Institute George Szamuely discussing the WEF executive stepping down. 
 
 
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