Don’t take a risk! Don’t take a chance! Don’t say a thing. Just pretend to care by joining a lame demonstration of protest that will not change a goddamn thing.
The Boss Told Me To Do It
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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
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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
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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.
But Trump Is Evil
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Biden’s defenders brush off his support for right-wing Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s carpet-bombing of Gaza, which has killed tens of thousands of innocent Palestinians. There can only be one reason why.
DMZ America Podcast #138: Alabamapalooza, Haley’s Last Stand, Two Years in Ukraine
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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.
This week, Ted and Scott start with Alabamapalooza! Scott lives in Alabama, which happens to be the improbable center of the week’s news. After a botched execution using a novel Neue asphyxiation method, the state pronounces itself ready to do a lot more. At the same time, the State Supreme Court has declared that frozen embryos developed for in vitro fertilization are full human beings entitled to the full protection of the law, with devastating consequences for women.
In the 2024 election campaign, former ambassador Nikki Haley takes on Donald Trump in her home state of South Carolina with the polls showing her behind by about 65% to 35%. Ted and Scott wonder aloud why exactly she’s still in the race and what is her strategy. On Tuesday, the race moves to Michigan, where Muslim Americans angry about the Biden administration’s support of Israel against the people of Gaza are trying to organize a substantial protest vote against the incoming president.
Finally, it’s the beginning of the third year of the Russo-Ukrainian conflict. Clearly Russia has won the war. When, if ever, will American policy makers recognize the reality on the ground and reflect that with their funding decisions in Washington? What will a negotiated settlement look like? What should it look like?
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The Final Countdown – 2/23/24 – Biden Faces Heavy Competition in Michigan Against ‘Uncommitted
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On this episode of The Final Countdown, hosts Angie Wong and Ted Rall discuss top news domestically and abroad, including the Michigan primaries.
Alan Grayson – Former U.S. Representative
Paul Wright – Managing Editor, Prison Legal News
Robert Fantina – Author, journalist, activist
Tyler Nixon – Counselor-at-law
The first hour begins with Former U.S. Representative Alan Grayson, who shares his perspective as a Democrat, on how Biden is expected to perform in the upcoming Michigan primary.
Then, prison expert Paul Wright shares his analysis on Jan. 6 prisoners being moved to undisclosed locations.
The second hour starts with author, journalist, and activist Robert Fantina discussing the latest out of Gaza, and Israeli PM Netanyahu’s plans for the region.
The show closes with Tyler Nixon, counselor-at-law, sharing his perspective on former FBI informant Alexander Smirnov being rearrested.
The Final Countdown – 2/21/24 – Biden’s Record Fundraising Fails to Sway U.S. Voters
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On this episode of The Final Countdown, hosts Angie Wong and Ted Rall discuss top news worldwide, including Biden’s presidential campaign. Steve Gill – Attorney
Daniel Lazare – Independent journalist
Professor Francis Boyle – Human rights lawyer, professor of international law
Mark Sleboda – International Relations and Security Analyst
The first hour begins with attorney Steve Gill, who shares his perspective on Biden and Trump’s campaign strategies.
Then, Daniel Lazare, an independent journalist, weighs in on the ongoing hearing for Wikileaks co-founder Julian Assange who is facing U.S. extradition.
The second hour begins with Professor Francis Boyle, who shares his perspective on the U.S. vetoing a United Nations resolution demanding a ceasefire.
The show closes with international relations and security analyst Mark Sleboda, who breaks down Russia’s response to U.S. accusations over the country having capabilities to bring nuclear weapons to space.
The Final Countdown – 2/16/24 – Fani Willis Blasts Former Lover in Stunning Testimony
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On this episode of The Final Countdown, hosts Angie Wong and Ted Rall discuss current events from around the globe, including the Fani Willis testimony.
Steve Gill – Attorney
Tyler Nixon – Counselor-at-law
Lynn Shaw – Founder, Executive Director, Lynn’s Warriors
Jeremy Kuzmarov – Managing Editor of Covert Action Magazine
The first hour begins with attorney Steve Gill discussing the ongoing Fani Willis hearing and all of its bombshell moments. Then, counselor-at-law, Tyler Nixon, joins later to weigh in on the heated testimony.
The second hour begins with the founder and executive director of Lynn’s Warriors, Lynn Shaw, on why Jeffrey Epstein victims are suing the FBI.
The show closes with the Managing editor of Covert Action Magazine Jeremy Kuzmarov, who shares his expertise on the latest out of Gaza, including Israel’s planned Rafah offensive.
The Final Countdown – 2/12/24 – Senators Advance Bill to Send Billions to Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan
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On this episode of The Final Countdown, hosts Angie Wong and Ted Rall discuss news from around the globe, including U.S. Senators pushing forward a budget bill that funds Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan.
Aquiles Larrea– CEO of Larrea Wealth Management, Finance Expert
Steve Gill – Attorney
Dan Lazare – Independent Journalist
Robert Fantina – Author, journalist, activist
The first hour begins with Aquiles Larrea, a finance expert, who shares his perspective on the Congressional budget, and GOP Senators pushing forth a bill that fuels billions to Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan.
Then, attorney Steve Gill talks about the latest out of the Fani Willis scandal.
The second hour starts with independent journalist Dan Lazare, talking about a new poll revealing that many Americans believe that U.S. President Biden is too old for another term and the state of his mental acuity.
The show closes with author, journalist, and activist Robert Fantina, about a potential Israeli invasion of Rafah.
