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

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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 – 1/24/24 – Democrats Give New Hampshire Primary a Cold Shoulder: What Does It Mean?

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On this episode of The Final Countdown, hosts Angie Wong and Ted Rall discuss hot topics from around the nation, including the New Hampshire primaries. 

Bruce Breton – Trump 2024 New Hampshire Co-Chair 
Tyler Nixon – Counselor-at-Law 
Jamie Finch – Former Director of the National Transportation Safety Board 
Mark Sleboda – International Relations and Security Analyst 
 
The show kicks off with Bruce Breton who breaks down the results from the New Hampshire primaries and discusses what’s next for the 2024 presidential race. 
 
Then, Tyler Nixon, counselor-at-law, joins to weigh in on the latest out of the Hunter Biden saga, including Hollywood lawyer Kevin Morris’s deposition.
 
The second hour starts with Jamie Finch, the former Director of the National Transportation Safety Board, sharing his insights on the ongoing Boeing malfunction scandal, and the latest revelations regarding the company’s role in the incident.   
 
The show closes with Mark Sleboda, International Relations and Security Analyst, who discusses the downed Russian plane in Ukraine. 
 
 

The Final Countdown – 1/17/24 – New Hampshire Debate Disarray: Nikki Haley’s Withdrawal Sparks Fiasco

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On this episode of The Final Countdown, hosts Angie Wong and Ted Rall cover current events from around the globe, including the New Hampshire debate fiasco. 

Scott Stantis – Cartoonist for The Chicago Tribune

Mark Sleboda – International Relations and Security Analyst
Dan Lazare – Independent Journalist 
Armen Kurdian –  Retired Navy Captain 
 
The show kicks off with Scott Stantis, Cartoonist for The Chicago Tribune, who weighs in on the New Hampshire debates being canceled amid candidate Nikki Haley opting out. 
 
Then, International Relations and Security Analyst Mark Sleboda shares his expertise on Ukraine’s Peace Talks and the tragic death of Chilean-American filmmaker and journalist Gonzalo Lira, who was imprisoned in Ukraine. 
 
The second hour begins with independent journalist Dan Lazare, who discusses the Congressional budget, a looming government shutdown, and a new poll that reveals America’s disdain towards affirmative action. 
 
Lastly, Armen Kurdian, Retired Navy Captain, joins the show to share his perspective on the migration crisis in the U.S. 
 
 

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. 
 
 
 
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