The Final Countdown – 3/18/24 – Biden Takes the Offensive Against Trump as Election Heats Up

On this episode of The Final Countdown, hosts Angie Wong and Ted Rall discuss top news from around the world, including Biden heating his offensive against Trump. 
Scott Stantis – Cartoonist for The Chicago Tribune
Andrew Langer – President of The Institute for Liberty 
Tyler Nixon – Counselor-at-law 
Garland Nixon – Co-host of The Critical Hour 
Robert Fantina – Author, journalist, and activist 
 
The first hour begins with Cartoonist for The Chicago Tribune Scott Stantis and Andrew Langer, the President of the Institute for Liberty discussing Biden’s campaign strategy and his offensive against his political opponent Donald Trump. 
 
Then, counselor-at-law Tyler Nixon shares his perspective on the latest out of the Fani Willis saga. 
 
The second hour starts with Co-host of The Critical Hour, Garland Nixon, who weighs in on the Russian elections and Putin’s victory. 
 
The show closes with author, journalist, and activist Robert Fantina who discusses the latest out of Gaza. 
 
 

The Final Countdown – 3/15/24 – Judicial Bombshell: Judge Orders DA Fani Willis or Nathan Wade to Abandon Georgia Election Case

On this episode of The Final Countdown, hosts Angie Wong and Ted Rall discuss breaking current events from around the world, including a Georgia judge giving DA Fani Willis an ultimatum for the Trump election case. 
Melik Abdul – Cohost of Fault Lines
Scott Stantis – Cartoonist for The Chicago Tribune
Steve Gill – Attorney and CEO of Gill Media
Prof. Francis Boyle – Human Rights Lawyer, Professor of Int’l Law 
 
The first hour begins with Cohost of Fault Lines Melik Abdul who weighs in on a Georgia judge’s ultimatum for District Attorney Fani Willis. 
 
Then, Scott Stantis joins the show to discuss Biden and Veep Kamala Harris campaigning in the Midwest. 
 
The second hour starts with attorney Steve Gill calling from Russia to share his perspective on the country’s presidential election. 
 
The show closes with human rights lawyer Prof. Francis Boyle on the latest out of Gaza including Hamas’s ceasefire proposal. 
 
 

The Final Countdown – 3/13/24 – Biden-Trump Showdown: America’s Unwanted Rematch Looms in 2024

On this episode of The Final Countdown, hosts Angie Wong and Ted Rall discuss current events from around the world, including Trump and Biden clinching the nominations.  
Scottie Nell Hughes – Veteran Political Commentator, RT Host
Tyler Nixon – Counselor-at-law
Peter Coffin – Journalist, Podcaster, and Author 
Mark Sleboda– International Relations and Security Analyst
 
The first hour begins with Scottie Nell Hughes, a veteran political commentator, joining the show to share her perspective on the results of the Georgia primaries, and the upcoming Trump vs. Biden showdown. 
 
The show is later joined by Tyler Nixon, who talks about special counsel Robert Hur’s testimony on the mishandling of classified documents. 
 
The second hour starts with journalist Peter Coffin, who talks about Canada’s hate speech law, and the U.S. House passing the TikTok ban.  
 
The show closes with International Relations Mark Sleboda talking about Russian President Putin’s recent interview ahead of the country’s presidential elections. 
 

The Final Countdown – 2/15/24 – ICE Pressures Congress with Threat of Releasing Detained Migrants After Border Bill Fails

On this episode of The Final Countdown, hosts Angie Wong and Ted Rall discuss top news from around the world, including ICE blackmailing Congress over the failed border bill. 
Ajay Pallegar – Criminal and Civil Attorney
Andrew Arthur – Resident Fellow in Law and Policy for the Center for Immigration Studies 
Dan Lazare – Independent Journalist 
Kevin Kamps Radioactive Waste Specialist, 
 
The first hour begins with Ajay Pallegar, a criminal and civil attorney, sharing his perspective on Fulton County DA Fani Willis’ hearing, which would determine if she would be disqualified from the election interference case against Trump. 
 
Then, Andrew Arthur, a Resident Fellow in Law and Policy for the Center for Immigration Studies gives his analysis on ICE threatening to release detained migrants in response to Congress’s failure to ensure funding. 
 
The second hour starts with independent journalist Dan Lazare, who shares his insights on the CIA and other foreign intelligence agencies targeting 26 Trump associates in 2016.    
 
The show closes with Radioactive Waste Specialist at Beyond Nuclear, Kevin Kamps, who shares his expertise on U.S. intelligence claiming that Russia might have the capabilities to launch nuclear weapons into space. 
 
 

The Final Countdown – 2/9/24 – Furious Biden Lashes Out Over Special Counsel’s Comments

On this episode of The Final Countdown, hosts Angie Wong and Ted Rall discuss news from around the world, including Tucker Carlson’s unprecedented interview with Russian President Putin. 
Ryan Cristian – Founder and Editor, Last American Vagabond 
Ed Martin – Attorney 
Mark Sleboda – International Relations and Security Analyst 

 
The first hour begins with Ryan Cristian, Founder and Editor of Last American Vagabond, breaking down American journalist Tucker Carlson’s two-hour-long interview with Russian President Vladimir Putin. 
 
The second hour begins with Ed Martin, who speaks about Biden’s reaction to the Special Counsel’s report on his handling of classified documents. 
 
The show closes with Mark Sleboda, an International Relations and Security Analyst who shares his perspective on Ukrainian President Zelensky’s removal of the military’s top general, Valery Zaluzhny. 
 
 

The Final Countdown – 2/8/23 – Landmark Case: U.S. Supreme Court to Decide on Trump’s Ballot Fate

On this episode of The Final Countdown, hosts Angie Wong and Ted Rall discuss top news from around the globe. 
Gerald Celente – Founder of the Trends Research Institute, Trends Journal Publisher
Mitch Roschelle – Media Commentator
Dan Lazare – Independent journalist and author 
Jeremy Kuzmarov – Managing Editor, Covert Action Magazine 

 
The show begins with the Founder of the Trends Research Institute Gerald Celente, who shares his perspective on Tucker Carlson’s interview with Russian President Putin. 
 
Then, Mitch Roschelle, a media commentator, weighs in on the U.S. Department of Justice not filing charges against President Joe Biden over his handling of classified documents.  
 
The second hour begins with Dan Lazare, an independent journalist, sharing his insights on the 14th Amendment case against Trump. 
 
The show closes with Managing Editor for Covert Action Magazine Jeremy Kuzmarov, to discuss Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu’s refusal to negotiate a ceasefire. 
 

The Final Countdown – 2/7/24 – Nikki Haley Fails in Primary Despite Running Unopposed

On this episode of The Final Countdown, hosts Angie Wong and Ted Rall discuss current events from around the world. 

 
Andrew Langer – President of the Institute for Liberty, Director of CPAC Foundation’s Center for Regulatory Freedom 

Scott Stantis – Cartoonist for The Chicago Tribune 
Ajay Pallegar – Criminal and civil attorney 
Nebojsa Malic – RT Journalist 
 
The show starts with President of the Institute for Liberty, Andrew Langer, who shares his perspective on the Nevada primaries, and presidential candidate Nikki Haley’s loss. 
 
Then, Scott Stantis joins the show to discuss Tucker Carlson’s interview with Russian President Putin. 
 
The second hour begins with Ajay Pallegar, a criminal and civil attorney, sharing his legal expertise on the ruling that strips Trump of presidential immunity. 
 
The show closes with journalist Nebojsa Malic who weighs in on the possibility of a ceasefire deal in Gaza.
 
 

The Final Countdown – 12/6/23 – Israel Intensifies Gaza Attack Amid Move South

On this episode of The Final Countdown, hosts Ted Rall and Angie Wong discussed various current events, including federal prosecutors’ latest allegations against Trump pertaining to Jan. 6. 

 
Esteban Carrillo – Journalist, Editor of The Cradle 
Dan Lazare – Independent journalist and author 
Melik Abdul – Co-host of Fault Lines 
Jeremy Kuzmarov – Managing Editor of CovertAction Magazine
 
The show begins with the Editor of The Cradle, Esteban Carrillo, who discusses the latest out of Gaza amid Israel’s ongoing military offensive in the region. 
 
Then, journalist Dan Lazare joins later to share his perspective on the upcoming Republican debate and Trump’s town hall. 
 
Melik Abdul, Co-host of Fault Lines, joins the hosts at the start of the second hour to weigh in on Special Counsel Jack Smith’s evidence against Trump that he says proves the former president’s role in Jan. 6. 
 
The show closes with Managing Editor of CovertAction Magazine, Jeremy Kuzmarov, sharing his perspective on Putin’s trip to Saudi Arabia and the UAE. 
 
 

The Final Countdown – 10/7/23 –

On this episode of The Final Countdown, hosts Angie Wong and Ted Rall discuss top news, including Biden supporting construction on the Southern border. 
 

Mark Sleboda – International Relations and Security Analyst

Dr. Adrienne Pine – Medical Anthropologist and Professor
Miro Wolsfeld – Independent journalist, Host of the YouTube
Steve Gill – Attorney and CEO 
 
The show kicks off with International relations and security analyst Mark Sleboda, who shares his insights on Russian President Vladimir Putin’s speech at the Valdai Club. In the speech, Putin touched on important issues such as nuclear treaties, the Ukraine conflict, and global alliances.
 
Then, Medical Anthropologist and Professor Dr. Adrienne Pine joined the show to share her expertise on the Biden administration’s migration policy and the human rights implications of the crisis. 
 
The second hour begins with Independent journalist Miro Wolsfeld sharing his perspective on Germany’s far-right AfD party leading in the polls.
 
The show closes with Attorney and CEO Steve Gill, who talks about U.S. President Donald Trump endorsing U.S. Representative Jim Jordan to fill the role.  
 
 

The Final Countdown – 9/13/23 – Poor Coverage of Biden Impeachment Inquiry Raises Questions Regarding Trump’s Treatment

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. 
 
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