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.
DMZ America Podcast #140: Super Tuesday Leaves Two, Euthanasia Comes to Illinois, Troops in Subways
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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.
The first segment of this week’s offering covers some major developments in the 2024 presidential campaign. The US Supreme Court followed Ted’s lead, choosing democracy over the Constitution, ruling 9-0 to invalidate the 14th Amendment cases attempting to remove Trump from the ballot. Super Tuesday saw broad sweeps by Biden and Trump, Nikki Haley’s withdrawal and progressive discontent over Biden’s support of Israel’s war against the Palestinians in the Gaza Strip. Scott and Ted preview the State of the Union Address and detail what Biden would have to do there—it involves violating the laws of physics—to drive a stake through concerns about his mental acuity. Oh, and it’s definitely Biden versus Trump this fall.
The second segment takes a hard turn into Illinois’ move toward legalizing doctor-assisted suicide. Scott expresses concerns about whether God would approve and whether there might be a potential for abuse. Ted gets personal about a friend and colleague who recently decided to end her life after suffering from depression.
Finally, New York Governor Kathy Hochul has ordered state police and the National Guard to New York City’s beleaguered subway system to restore law and order…and search your bags.
Watch the Video version: here.
The Final Countdown – 3/6/24 – Nikki Haley Drops Presidential Bid After Crushing Defeat
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On this episode of The Final Countdown, hosts Angie Wong and Ted Rall discuss breaking news from around the world, including Nikki Haley dropping out of the presidential race. Steve Stockman – Former Congressman
Steve Gill – Attorney
Andrew Arthur – Resident Fellow in Law and Policy for the Center for Immigration Studies
Dan Kovalik – American Human Rights Lawyer
The first hour begins with Steve Stockman, a former U.S. representative for Texas, breaking down the Super Tuesday results, including Nikki Haley suspending her campaign.
The show is later joined by attorney Steve Gill who also shares his perspective on Super Tuesday, and the latest out of Hunter Biden’s legal saga.
The second hour begins with Andrew Arthur, who provides his expertise on Biden’s migration policies.
The show closes with Dan Kovalik, who talks about the turmoil in Haiti, including a gang leader threatening a civil war if the country’s Prime Minister does not step down.
The Final Countdown – 2/26/24 – Haley Suffers Embarrassing Defeat in Home State; Vows to Stay in Race
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On this episode of The Final Countdown, hosts Angie Wong and Ted Rall discuss a plethora of topics domestically and abroad, including Nikki Haley’s defeat in her home state of South Carolina.
Ed Martin – Lawyer and Political Commentator
Steve Gill – Attorney
Jeremy Kuzmarov – Managing Editor of Covert Action Magazine
Michael Maloof – Former Pentagon Senior Security Policy Analyst
The first hour starts with lawyer and political commentator Ed Martin, who shares his perspective on Nikki Haley’s loss in her home state’s primaries.
Then, attorney Steve Gill joins to discuss the latest out of the Fani Willis saga, including requests for her to testify again.
The second hour starts with Jeremy Kuzmarov, Managing Editor of Covert Action Magazine to share his perspective on the latest out of the Middle East, including more airstrikes in Yemen and Israel’s planned invasion of Rafah.
The show closes with Michael Maloof, a former analyst at the Pentagon, to discuss the latest out of Ukraine.
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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Political Suicide
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Most voters are unhappy about the likely Trump-Biden rematch we’re looking at. But it’s probably too late to avoid at this point. let the wishful magical thinking begin!
DMZ America Podcast Ep 132: Middle East War, Could Biden Lose New Hampshire?, Dead Tree Publications Even Deader
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Editorial cartoonists and political analysts from the Left (Ted Rall) and the Right (Scott Stantis) discuss and explain the latest news and events in a unique format where disagreement and debate occurs without yelling or stupid insults.
First up this week: War across the Middle East assumes a “Guns of August” vibe as Iran and Pakistan become the latest countries to launch crossborder missile attacks, with the victims being ethnic Balochis. Ted lays out how Iran is emerging as the big winner from the Israel-Hamas War. Scott pushes back from the American perspective, questioning whether the Islamic Republic is committing diplomatic suicide.
Second: The 2024 Presidential Campaign moves from Iowa to the bizarre New Hampshire primary, which is being skipped both by President Biden and Governor Ron DeSantis. All GOP eyes will soon turn to South Carolina—will the Palmetto State be the last stand for Haley, or DeSantis, or both? Meanwhile, New Hampshire threatens to torpedo Biden for his Big Snub.
Third topic: More depressing news from the world of dead trees, where the Washington Post is losing $100 million a year and the Los Angeles Times is down $50 million despite their deep-pocketed and supposedly brilliant owners. Ted asks Scott, who has worked at numerous papers, why can’t these supposed genius billionaires turn these sinking watchdogs of democracy around?
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The Final Countdown – 1/17/24 – New Hampshire Debate Disarray: Nikki Haley’s Withdrawal Sparks Fiasco
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On this episode of The Final Countdown, hosts Angie Wong and Ted Rall cover current events from around the globe, including the New Hampshire debate fiasco.
Scott Stantis – Cartoonist for The Chicago Tribune
Mark Sleboda – International Relations and Security Analyst
Dan Lazare – Independent Journalist
Armen Kurdian – Retired Navy Captain
The show kicks off with Scott Stantis, Cartoonist for The Chicago Tribune, who weighs in on the New Hampshire debates being canceled amid candidate Nikki Haley opting out.
Then, International Relations and Security Analyst Mark Sleboda shares his expertise on Ukraine’s Peace Talks and the tragic death of Chilean-American filmmaker and journalist Gonzalo Lira, who was imprisoned in Ukraine.
The second hour begins with independent journalist Dan Lazare, who discusses the Congressional budget, a looming government shutdown, and a new poll that reveals America’s disdain towards affirmative action.
Lastly, Armen Kurdian, Retired Navy Captain, joins the show to share his perspective on the migration crisis in the U.S.
The Sane One
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Nikki Haley contrasts herself with frontrunner Donald Trump in the 2024 Republican primary contest by claiming to be a realist, especially on foreign policy. But her own candidacy is based on a series of fantasies.
The Final Countdown – 11/29/23 – Rival Governors Prepare to Square Off in Highly Anticipated Debate
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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.
