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The Final Countdown – 8/24/23 – BRICS Announces Expansion, Invites New Members

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On this episode of The Final Countdown, hosts Manila Chan and Ted Rall discuss breaking news, including the GOP debate.  
 
Angie Wong-Journalist 
Sourabh Gupta-Senior Asia-Pacific International Relations Policy Specialist 
Mark Sleboda-International Relations and Security Analyst 
 
The show begins with journalist Angie Wong joining The Final Countdown from Milwaukee to break down the winners and losers of the GOP debate and also to discuss Trump preparing to surrender at the Fulton County Jail. 
 
The second hour kicks off with Senior Asia-Pacific International Relations Policy Specialist Sourabh Gupta who joins to share his perspective on the potential new members of BRICS. 
 
The show closes with International relations and security analyst Mark Sleboda speaking to The Final Countdown about Prigozhin and the ongoing battles in the Donbass region. 

The Final Countdown – 8/14/23 – Ukrainian Offensive’s Shortcomings Causes ‘Blame Game’

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On this episode of The Final Countdown, hosts Manila Chan and Ted Rall discuss top news, including the Ukrainian offensive’s shortcomings. 

Ted Harvey – Political Commentator and Former Colorado State Senator

Mark Sleboda – International Relations and Military Analyst

Dr. Reese Halter – Ecological Stress Physiologist
Esteban Carrillo – Journalist and Editor of The Cradle
 
The show begins with Political commentator Ted Harvey, who joins The Final Countdown to provide his insight into both Donald Trump’s federal indictment and the Special Counsel appointment for Hunter Biden’s investigation. 
 
In the second half of the first hour, military analyst Mark Sleboda talks to The Final Countdown about the so-called Ukraine counter-offensive shortcomings and the reactions from its Western backers. 
 
The second hour is joined by Dr. Reese Halter, who discusses the ecological tragedy in Hawaii as the death toll rises. He provides his insight into the growing need to confront climate change.  
 
The show finishes with Journalist Esteban Carrillo, who joins The Final Countdown to discuss the latest on the U.S.-brokered talks between Saudi Arabia and Israel.
 

The Final Countdown – 8/3/23 – Trump Blasts Federal Charges, Presses Forward With 2024 Campaign

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On this episode of The Final Countdown, hosts Manila Chan and Ted Rall discuss breaking news, including the latest out of Trump’s indictment. 
Bob Patillo: Attorney and Executive Director of the Rainbow PUSH Coalition 
Tyler Nixon: Army Infantry Veteran 
Mark Sleboda: International Relations & Security Analyst 
KJ Noh: Journalist and Political Analyst
 
The show kicks off with Attorney and Executive Director of the Rainbow PUSH Coalition Bob Patillo to discuss the latest out of the Trump indictment. 
 
In the second half of the first hour, Army Infantry Veteran Tyler Nixon joins to discuss American confidence in the military. 
 
The second hour begins with International Relations & Security Analyst Mark Sleboda discussing the phone call with Putin and Erdogan, and the latest out of Russia and Ukraine. 
 
The show closes off with journalist and political analyst KJ Noh, to discuss the U.S. potentially arming Taiwan. 

The Final Countdown – 8/2/23 –

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On this episode of The Final Countdown, host Ted Rall discusses a wide range of topics, including Trump’s indictment. 
 
Mitch Roschelle: Media Commentator, Thought Leader, 
Scott Stantis: Cartoonist for The Chicago Tribune 
Mark Frost: Economist, Professor 
Mark Sleboda: International Relations & Security Analyst
 
The show kicks off with media commentator Mitch Roschelle, to discuss Trump’s indictment. 
 
In the second half of the first hour, the Cartoonist for The Chicago Tribune, Scott Stantis, discusses asylum seekers at the Roosevelt Hotel in New York City. 
 
The second hour begins with Economist Mark Frost, to discuss Fitch lowering the U.S. credit rating. 
 
The show closes off with International Relations & Security Analyst Mark Sleboda talking about the Niger coup crisis and the latest out of Russia. 

The Final Countdown – 7/27/23 – U.S. Interest Rate Rises to Highest Level in 22 Years as Recession Looms

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Host Ted Rall and Manila Chan discuss breaking news in this episode of The Final Countdown, including the U.S. interest rates.  
 
Scott Stantis: Cartoonist for The Chicago Tribune 
Mitch Roschelle: Media Commentator, Thought Leader 
Steve Gill: Attorney, CEO of Gill Media  
Mark Sleboda: International Relations and Security Analyst
 
The show kicks off with Scott Stantis, Cartoonist for The Chicago Tribune to discuss the Hunter Biden plea deal. 
 
In the second half of the first hour, Mitch Roschelle joins to discuss the Federal Interest Rates. 
 
The second hour begins with Steve Gill, an attorney, and CEO of Gill Media, to discuss Giuliani’s backtracking. 
 
The show closes with International Relations & Security Analyst Mark Sleboda to discuss the latest out of Russia and Ukraine. 
 

The Final Countdown – 7/26/23 – Judge Strikes Down Biden’s Controversial Asylum Policy

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Hosts Ted Rall and Manila Chan discuss breaking news in this episode of The Final Countdown, including Biden’s asylum policy. 
 
Susan Pai: Immigration Attorney
Brad Blankenship: Prague-based American journalist
Dr. Reese Halter: Conservation biologist  
Dan Kovalik: Human rights lawyer 
 
The show kicks off with Susan Pai, an immigration attorney, to discuss a judge blocking Biden’s asylum policy. 
 
In the second half of the first hour, journalist Brad Blakenship joins from South China to discuss Qin Gang getting fired. 
 
The second hour begins with conservation biologist Dr. Reese Halter discussing the Gulf Stream’s current collapse. 
 
The show closes with human rights lawyer Dan Kovalik to talk about his time in Donbass. 
 

The Final Countdown – 7/19/23 – IRS Whistleblowers Go to Congress to Accuse DOJ of Obstructing Hunter Biden Investigation

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On this episode of The Final Countdown, host Ted Rall and Manila Chan discuss hot topics, including the Hunter Biden investigation. 
 
Angie Wong: Journalist 
Mark Frost: Economist, Professor, Consultant 
Mark Sleboda: International Relations and Security Analyst
 
The show kicks off with the hosts discussing Trump’s revelations of being a target of the J. 6 probe. 
 
Then journalist Angie Wong joins to discuss the latest out of the investigation into the Biden family. 
 
In the second half of the first hour, the hosts speak with Economist Mark Frost on federal student loan forgiveness. 
 
The show closes with Mark Sleboda, International Relations, and Security Analyst, discussing Ukraine accusing Russia of hitting grain silos.

The Final Countdown – 7/17/23 – “Israel is a Racist State,” Jayapal Walks Back Comments

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Ted Rall
On this episode of The Final Countdown, the hosts Ted Rall and Manila Chan discuss hot topics, such as U.S. Representative Pramila Jayapal’s comments on Israel.  
 
Scott Stantis: Cartoonist for The Chicago Tribune 
Robert Patillo: Attorney and Executive Director of the Rainbow Push Coalition 
Mark Sleboda: International Relations, Security Analyst 
KJ Noh: Journalist, political analyst 
 
The show kicks off with Scott Stantis to have an in-depth conversation about the 2024 elections. 
 
In the second half of the first hour, the hosts speak with Robert Patillo, Attorney and Executive Director of the Rainbow Push Coalition to discuss Alabama redistricting, Jayapal walking back her comments on Israel, and backlash against the Boston mayor for having a list of her critics. 
 
The first half of the second hour kicks off with International Relations and Security Analyst Mark Sleboda discussing the cluster munitions to Ukraine, the Grain Deal, and the bridge strike in Crimea. 
 
The show closes with Kiji Noh, a journalist and political analyst discussing Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen’s visit to India and Vietnam. 

The Final Countdown – 7/6/23 – IAEA Refutes Ukraine’s Claims About Russia Mining Nuclear Plant

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On this episode of The Final Countdown, the hosts Ted Rall and Manila Chan discuss top news including the latest out of Ukraine. 
 
Peter Coffin: Podcaster & Author 
Jeremy Kuzmarov: Managing Editor of Covert Action Magazine & Author 
Kevin Kamps: Radioactive Waste Specialist at Beyond Nuclear 
 
The show kicks off with the hosts discussing Elliott Abrams’ new public role. 
 
Later in the first hour, the hosts speak with Peter Coffin, a podcaster & author, on Meta launching Threads. 
 
The second hour begins with the Managing Editor of Covert Action Magazine & Author Jeremy Kuzmarov discussing the latest out of Ukraine.
 
The show closes with Kevin Kamps, a Radioactive Waste Specialist, discussing Fukushima’s nuclear waste in the ocean.

The Final Countdown – 7/5/23 – Russia’s Nuclear Authority Warns of Potential Ukrainian Attack on Power Plant

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Ted Rall
On this episode of The Final Countdown, the hosts Ted Rall and Manila Chan discuss top news including the latest out of Ukraine. 
 
Angie Wong: Journalist
Elijah Mangier: Veteran war correspondent and political analyst
Robert Inlakesh: Journalist, writer, and political analyst
Nebojsa Malic: Serbian-American journalist, blogger, and translator
 
The show starts with Angie Wong, a journalist who joins to discuss a scandal at the White House. 
In the second half of the first hour, the hosts spoke to Veteran War Correspondent  Elijah Mangier to discuss the French rebellions. 
 
The second hour begins with Veteran War Correspondent and political analyst Elijah Mangier on the France protests. 
 
The show closes with Nebojsa Malic, a Serbian-American journalist to discuss the Zaphorizha nuclear false flag. 
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