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The Final Countdown – 5/24/24 – UN Court Orders Israel to Cease Rafah Offensive

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On this episode of The Final Countdown, hosts Angie Wong and Ted Rall discuss a range of topics from around the globe, including ICJ ordering Israel to halt the offense of Rafah. 

Armen Kurdian – Political Commentator 
Jamie Finch – Former Director at the National Transportation Safety Board 
Gerald Celente – Trends journal publisher and founder of the Trends Journal Institute 
Mark Sleboda – International relations and security analyst 
 
The show begins with political commentator Armen Kurdian weighing in on Hunter Biden’s legal woes, including his upcoming trials. 
 
Then, former National Transportation Safety Jamie Finch shares his perspective on the Norfolk Southern settlement, agreeing to pay $310 million over the Ohio train derailment in East Palestine. 
 
The second hour starts with Trends Journal publisher Gerald Celente on Senator Schumer vying to invite Netanyahu to Congress and ICJ ordering Israel to stop its offensive on Rafah. 
 
The show closes with international relations and security analyst Mark Sleboda sharing his perspective on the arrest of Russia’s deputy defense minister and the latest out of Ukraine. 
 

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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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 – 4/4/24 – Biden on Edge: High-Stakes Call with Netanyahu Looms

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On this episode of The Final Countdown, hosts Angie Wong and Ted Rall discuss various current geopolitical events, including Biden and Netanyahu’s high-stakes call.

Tyler Nixon – Counselor-at-law
Jamarl Thomas – Host of Fault Lines
Mark Sleboda – International Relations and Security Analyst
Mohamed Gomaa – RT Journalist
 
The show begins with Counselor-at-law Tyler Nixon discussing the intricacies of a high-profile case in San Diego, where defendants charged in connection with a street fight argue that Antifa, the group they are associated with, lacks the formal organization to be held collectively responsible.
 
Then, Jamarl Thomas, Host of Fault Lines, joins to delve into the groundbreaking realm of quantum computing, discussing Microsoft’s stake in the new technological era and its potential ramifications.
 
The second hour starts with Mark Sleboda, discussing Russian military advancements in Ukraine and NATO’s ongoing plans for aid to Ukraine. 
 
The show closes with RT Journalist Mohamed Gomma, who analyzes Egypt’s role in ceasefire talks between Gaza and Israel amidst ongoing hostilities, including a recent Israeli strike on a World Central Kitchen convoy.
 

 

 

The Final Countdown – 3/29/24 –

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On this episode of The Final Countdown, Angie Wong and Ted Rall delve into various topics domestically and abroad, including Biden’s campaign amid his fundraising efforts. 

Tom Norton: National Director, America First PACT  
Steve Gill: Attorney 
Dan Lazare: Independent journalist 
Mark Sleboda: International Relations and Security analyst

The show begins with the hosts discussing Biden’s fundraising success amid his plummeting support with National Director of America First PACT Tom Norton. They also talk about Trump’s attempt to out-fundraise Biden amid his legal expenses. 

Then, Steve Gill joins the show to share his perspective on the ongoing Fani Willis saga. 

In the second hour, independent journalist Dan Lazare joins the show to discuss a Qatari royal reportedly investing $50 million in NewsMax. 

The show closes with International Relations and Security Analyst Mark Sleboda about Russia’s revelations about the financial link between the Moscow concert hall terrorists and Ukrainian nationalists. 

 
Trump, Biden, Fani Willis, NewsMax, Ukraine, Russia, Moscow Attack
 

The Final Countdown – 3/27/24 – NBC Ousts Ronna McDaniel in Wake of Explosive Internal Revolt

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On this episode of The Final Countdown, the focus was on recent developments surrounding NBC’s internal turmoil and other significant global events.

Steve Gill: Lawyer and Political Commentator
Dan Lazare: Independent Journalist
Mark Sleboda: International Relations and Security Analyst 
Dan Kovalik: International Human Rights and Labor Attorney 

In the first hour, Steve Gill discussed the Baltimore bridge collapse and the outdated U.S. infrastructure.

Then, Dan Lazare joined later to share his insights into RFK Jr.’s announcement of his running mate, Nicole Shanahan.

In the second hour, international relations analyst Mark Sleboda delved into the Russian intelligence chief’s accusations against the U.S., Ukraine, and UK regarding the Moscow concert hall massacre.

The show closes with human rights attorney Dan Kovalik addressing the rift between Biden and Netanyahu over a ceasefire resolution passing in the UN Security Council.

 
 

The Final Countdown – 3/19/24 – Eric Adams Under Fire: Shocking Sexual Assault Claims Surface

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On this episode of The Final Countdown, hosts Angie Wong and Ted Rall discuss current events from around the globe, including accusations against New York City Mayor Eric Adams. 
Rev. Gregory Seal Livingston – Pastor, Civil Rights Leader 
Robert Hornack – Political Consultant 
Steve Gill –  Attorney 
 
Jeremy Kuzmarov– Editor at Covert Action Magazine 
 
The first hour starts with pastor and Civil Rights leader Rev. Gregory Seal Livingston to discuss the newfound accusations against New York City Mayor Eric Adams. 
 
Later, political consultant Robert Hornack joins the show to share his perspective on Trump’s various legal cases, including Trump’s inability to pay $464 million in the civil fraud judgment against him and the ongoing Georgia case saga. 
 
The second hour begins with attorney Steve Gill who talks about the Russian elections and shares his insights from his trip to the country as an election observer. 
 
The show closes with Editor at Covert Action Magazine Jeremy Kuzmarov who weighs in on the latest out of Gaza and the rift between Israeli PM Netanyahu and his European Union allies. 
 

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

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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

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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

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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. 
 
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