Everyone is firing missiles at everyone else. There’s an obvious moral here: buy missiles.
The Final Countdown – 10/24/23 – Israel Faces Potential Two-Front War as Conflict Escalates
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On this episode of The Final Countdown, hosts Angie Wong and Ted Rall discuss hot topics, including the latest out of Gaza.
Elijah Magnier – Veteran War Correspondent
Steve Gill – Attorney & CEO of Gill Media
Nebojsa Malic – Serbian-American journalist
Scott Stantis – Cartoonist for The Chicago Tribune
The show kicks off with Veteran War Correspondent Elijah Magnier sharing his insights on the latest out of Gaza, as Hamas releases two more hostages.
Then, Attorney & CEO of Gill Media Steve Gill shares his perspective on the latest out of Trump’s Georgia case, where another attorney has taken a plea deal.
The second hour starts with Serbian-American journalist Nebojsa Malic discussing Russia’s and the U.S.’s perspective on the need to build a “new world order.”
The show closes with Cartoonist for The Chicago Tribune Scott Stantis weighs in on the House Speakership crisis.
The Final Countdown – 10/18/23 – House’s Fate Hangs in the Balance as Government Nears Shutdown
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On this episode of The Final Countdown, hosts Angie Wong and Ted Rall discuss hot topics, including the House Speakership Crisis.
The show kicks off with Robert Fantina, an author and activist, sharing his perspective on the hospital blast in Gaza and Biden’s visit to Tel Aviv.
Then, International Relations & Security Analyst Mark Sleboda provides his expertise on the U.S.’s clandestine move to provide long-range ATACMS missiles to Ukraine, and what this means for escalation in the region.
The second hour begins with Army Infantry Veteran Tyler Nixon weighing in on the House speakership crisis.
The show closes with Host and Reporter at CGTN Radio, Anna Ge, to discuss the meeting between Russian President Putin and Chinese President Xi amid the Belt and Road Summit.
The Final Countdown – 10/13/23 – Israel’s Evacuation Warning to 1.1 Million Gazans Indicates Potential Ground Assault
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On this episode of The Final Countdown, hosts Angie Wong and Ted Rall discuss a wide range of topics, including Israel’s evacuation warning to 1.1 million Palestinians living in Gaza.
Mohamed Gomaa – RT journalist specializing in Middle Eastern Affairs
Steve Gill – Attorney and CEO of Gill Media
Nebojsa Malic – Serbian-American Journalist
Scott Stantis – Cartoonist for The Chicago Tribune
The show kicks off with RT Journalist Mohamed Gomma, who joins to discuss the Israeli military telling the United Nations that more than 1 million Palestinians should evacuate to the southern enclave of Gaza.
Then, Attorney and CEO Steve Gill shares his perspective on U.S. Representative Jim Jordan facing accusations of abusing his authority in Trump’s Georgia case.
The second hour begins with Serbian-American journalist Nebojsa Malic joining The Final Countdown to share his expertise on Washington attempting to find a loophole in giving $300 billion of Russia’s frozen assets in aid to Ukraine.
The show closes with Chicago Tribune cartoonist Scott Stantis discussing Steve Scalise withdrawing from the House Speaker race.
DMZ America Podcast #119 with Guest Jack Ohman, SF Chronicle Cartoonist: Congressional Poop Show, Western Support for Ukraine, the State of Editorial Cartooning
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Jack Ohman, editorial cartoonist and columnist for the San Francisco Chronicle, joins fellow Editorial Cartoonists Ted Rall (from the political Left) and Scott Stantis (from the political Right) this week.
First off, the cartoonist trio unpacks the meaning and repercussions of the recent vacating of the Speaker of the House seat in Congress. Who should and who will be the next Speaker? Will/can Donald Trump take the seat?
Next, there is deep disagreement over whether or not the West, and more specifically the United States, ought to continue sending arms and taxpayers money to Ukraine.
Lastly, Ted, Jack and Scott discuss the state of American editorial cartooning. Guest Jack Ohman is the current President of the Association of American Editorial Cartoonists, while Ted Rall and Scott Stantis have served in that role. A combined 120 years of editorial cartooning experience leads to the conclusion that the profession is in crisis with no relief in sight. Yet we remain optimistic.
Watch the Video Version of the DMZ America Podcast:
DMZ America Podcast Ep 119 Sec 1 w/Guest Jack Ohman, SF Chronicle: Congressional Poop Show
DMZ America Podcast Ep 119 Sec 2 with Guest Jack Ohman, SF Chronicle: Western Support for Ukraine
DMZ America Podcast Ep 119 Sec 3 with Guest Jack Ohman, SF Chronicle: State of Editorial Cartooning
The Final Countdown – 10/7/23 –
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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 – 10/2/23 – Gaetz Prepares to Oust McCarthy as GOP Rift Continues
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On this episode of The Final Countdown, hosts Angie Wong and Ted Rall discuss hot topics, including the potential ousting of House Speaker Kevin McCarthy by his fellow GOP congressmen.
Steve Abramowicz – Owner & CEO of Mill Creek View
Steve Gill – Attorney & CEO of Gill Media
Mitch Roschelle – Media Commentator and Economist
Nebojsa Malic – Serbian-American journalist
The show kicks off with owner & CEO of Mill Creek View Steve Abramowicz sharing his perspective on the stop-gap funding and the potential of a Republican-led ousting of Kevin McCarthy.
Then, attorney & CEO of Gill Media Steve Gill joins The Final Countdown to discuss Trump’s trial in New York City over fraud, and if this could play in his favor.
The second hour begins with Media Commentator and Economist Mitch Roschelle sharing his insights on a poll from Bloomberg revealing that a majority of American investors foresee a recession.
The show closes with Serbian-American journalist Nebojsa Malic weighing in on Slovakia’s Prime Minister returning to power, and the latest out of Ukraine.
The Final Countdown – 9/12/23 – Putin Reveals Why Global South is Supporting Russia
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On this episode of The Final Countdown, hosts Angie Wong and Ted Rall discuss top news, including Russia’s alliance with Global South countries.
Tyler Nixon – Army Infantry Veteran
Mark Frost – Economist
Fiorella Isabel – Journalist
Ted Harvey – Former State Senator in Colorado, Founder of StopJoe.com
The show begins with Army Infantry Veteran Tyler Nixon who joins The Final Countdown to break down the latest of Trump’s legal troubles in New York, Florida, and Georgia.
Then, Economist Mark Frost shares his perspective on the imminent United Auto Workers strike and the Google antitrust trial.
The second hour kicks off with journalist Fiorella Isabel joining to discuss Russian President Vladimir Putin’s appearance at the Eastern Economic Forum, and Russia’s Grain Deal with China.
The show closes with Former State Senator in Colorado Ted Harvey sharing his perspective on Kevin McCarthy’s impeachment inquiry into the Biden family.
The Final Countdown – 9/5/23 – Polls Show Biden and Trump are Neck and Neck as 2024 Elections Approach
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On this episode of The Final Countdown, hosts Angie Wong and Ted Rall discuss the top news, such as Biden and Trump’s performance in the 2024 polls.
Ted Harvey – Political Commentator and CEO of StopJoe.com
Tyler Nixon – Army Infantry Veteran, Counselor-at-law
Mark Sleboda – International Relations and Military Analyst
Thabiso Lehoko – Sputnik Correspondent
The show begins with Political Commentator, Ted Harvey delving into the 2024 electoral landscape and offers perspectives on the poll findings of Trump and Biden’s performances.
Then, Army Infantry Veteran and Counselor-at-Law Tyler Nixon joins The Final Countdown to discuss the sentencing of Former Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio.
The second hour starts with International Relations and Military Analyst Mark Sleboda sharing his expertise on the latest out of Ukraine, including President Zelensky sacking his Defense Minister.
The show closes with Sputnik Correspondent Thabiso Lehoko discussing Gabon swearing in a new interim president.
The Final Countdown – 8/25/23 – Trump Interview Trounces Viewership of Republican Debate
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On this episode of The Final Countdown, hosts Manila Chan and Ted Rall discuss hot topics, including the Trump interview viewership superseding the GOP debates.
Steve Gill-Attorney and CEO of Gill Media
Elijah Mangier-Veteran War Correspondent and Political Analyst
Kevin Kamps-Radioactive Waste Specialist at Beyond Nuclear
The show kicks off with Steve Gill, attorney and CEO of Gill Media, sharing his perspective on Trump’s notorious mugshot and the fiery GOP debate.
Then, Political Analyst Elijah Mangier breaks down the meeting between Biden and Zelensky over F-16s, and Putin’s condolences to Prigozhin’s family amid accusations from the West.
The show closes with Radioactive Waste Specialist at Beyond Nuclear Kevin Kamps sharing his insights on Japan’s decision to release the water from the Fukushima Nuclear Plant.
