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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.

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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Ted Rall
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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Ted Rall
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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Ted Rall
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. 
 
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