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The Final Countdown – 6/13/24 – Bidenomics Struggles to Ignite U.S. Economy as 2024 Election Looms

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On this episode of The Final Countdown, hosts Ted Rall and Angie Wong discuss  current events domestically and abroad, including the state of the U.S. economy. 

Scott Stantis – Political Cartoonist 
Todd “Bubba” Horwitz – Chief Marketing Strategist of Bubba Trading 
Dan Kovalik – Human rights lawyer 
Dr. George Szamuely – Senior Research Fellow at the Global Policy Institute 
 
The show begins with political cartoonist Scott Stantis joining to discuss the latest developments out of Hunter Biden’s guilty conviction and a variety of U.S. political news. 
 
Then, Todd “Bubba” Horwitz shares his expertise on the current state of the U.S. economy and the latest inflation numbers. 
 
The second hour starts with human rights lawyer Dan Kovalik sharing his perspective on the proposed Gaza ceasefire deal. 
 
The show closes with Dr. George Szamuely sharing his analysis of the G7 summit in Italy amid EU plans to use frozen Russian assets to fund Ukraine.  
 
 
 

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

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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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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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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.

 
 

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. 
 
 

The Final Countdown – 5/21/24 – Costello Takes the Stand Again in Trump Trial Amid Heightening Tensions with Judge

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On this episode of The Final Countdown, hosts Angie Wong and Ted Rall cover the latest developments from around the globe, including Trump’s hush money trial. 

Steve Gill – Attorney 
Dan Kovalik – Human rights lawyer 
Elijah Magnier – Veteran war correspondent 
Andrii Telishenko – Ukrainian whistleblower and former diplomat 
 
The show begins with attorney Steve Gill sharing his analysis on the latest developments out of Trump’s hush money trial amid the defense resting the case. 
 
Then, human rights lawyer Dan Kovalik shares his expertise on the ICC arrest warrant against Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu, other top officials, and various Hamas leaders. 
 
The second hour starts with veteran war correspondent Elijah Magnier sharing his analysis of the DRC coup attempt. 
 
The show closes with Ukrainian whistleblower and former diplomat Andrii Telishenko to discuss the EU agreeing to give Russia assets to Ukraine. 
 
 
 

The Final Countdown – 5/13/24 – Michael Cohen Takes the Stand as Trump’s Hush Money Trial Intensifies

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Ted Rall

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

Steve Abramowicz – CEO of Heartland Journal
Dr. Reese Halter – Award-winning Broadcaster, Conservation Biologist
Mohamed Gomaa – RT Journalist
Mark Sleboda – International Relations and Security Analyst
 
The show begins with CEO of Heartland Journal Steve Abramowicz discussing the impact and significance of Michael Cohen’s testimony in the Trump hush money trial.
 
Then, Dr. Reese Halter examines the devastating floods in Brazil, explaining how climate change is intensifying such weather events globally and the ecological impacts involved.
 
The second hour starts with RT journalist Mohamed Gomaa providing an update on the dire situation in Gaza, amid Israel’s invasion of Rafah.
 
The show closes with Mark Sleboda delving into the latest developments out of Ukraine. He also discusses the strategic reshuffling of Russia’s defense minister. 
 

The Final Countdown – 5/9/24- Biden Puts Foot Down on Bomb Deliveries to Israel

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Ted Rall

On this episode of The Final Countdown, hosts Angie Wong and Ted Rall discuss top news from around the world, including the latest out of Gaza amid Israel’s invasion of the region of Rafah. 

Tyler Nixon – Counselor-at-law
Gerald Celente – Trends Journal Publisher and Founder of the Trends Research Institute
Paul Bondar – Republican Candidate for Congress
Scott Stantis – Cartoonist for The Chicago Tribune
 
The show kicks off with counselor-at-law Tyler Nixon delving into the complexities of Stormy Daniels’ testimony in the Trump hush money trial. 
 
Then, Trends Journal publisher Gerald Celente analyzes the recent U.S. decision to pause bomb shipments to Israel amid its ongoing onslaught of Rafah, along with the impact of Gaza solidarity encampments. 
 
The second hour begins with Republican candidate for Congress, Paul Bondar, discussing the ongoing legal proceedings involving Fani Willis as the case progresses to the Georgia Court of Appeals.
 
The show closes with cartoonist for The Chicago Tribune, Scott Stantis, weighing in on Marjorie Taylor Greene’s unsuccessful attempt to remove House Speaker Mike Johnson.
 
 
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