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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.

Grate Debate

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The Republican frontrunner for president could go to prison during the 2024 campaign. If the G.O.P.-led House Oversight Committee is right that Joe Biden took millions in bribes, so could the Democratic frontrunner. The debates could get…interesting.

DMZ America Podcast #108: Three Pulitzer-Winning Editorial Cartoonists Canned the Same Day, Nazis Symbols Worn by Ukrainian Troops, Can Biden Capitalize on Lower Inflation?

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Editorial Cartoonists Ted Rall (from the Left) and Scott Stantis (from the Right) discuss the latest startling development in the ongoing demise of American editorial cartooning. With the recent firing of not one but three Pulitzer Prize-winning editorial cartoonists, Ted and Scott mourn the job loss of their fellow journalists and those who preceded them. Was the demise of editorial cartooning as a profession the planned end-game all along by antagonistic editors?

The New York Times reports that there have been more and more sightings of Nazi symbols being worn by Ukrainian troops. Ted has said for years that neo-fascism runs deep in Ukraine. Russian President Putin has framed the Ukraine War as partly motivated by a desired “De-Nazification of Ukraine.” Does he have a point? Ted and Scott debate discuss what the Times describes as mere bad optics.

Inflation is down to its lowest level in years. If it is the economy, stupid, why are President Biden’s approval numbers still so low? And does this open the door for Green Party candidate Dr. Cornel West? Or other third-party candidates?

Watch the Video Version of the DMZ America Podcast:

DMZ America Podcast Ep 108 Sec 1: Three Pulitzer-Winning Editorial Cartoonists Canned the Same Day

DMZ America Podcast Ep 108 Sec 2: Nazis Symbols Worn by Ukrainian Troops

DMZ America Podcast Ep 108 Sec 3: Can Biden Capitalize on Lower Inflation?

The Final Countdown – 7/12/23 – NATO Renews Long-Term Vow to Back Ukraine Against Russia

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On this episode of The Final Countdown, the hosts Ted Rall and Manila Chan discuss breaking news including the latest out of the NATO Summit. 
 
Nebojsa Malic: Serbian-American journalist
Ian Smith: Health & Fitness Entrepreneur 
Tyler Nixon: Army Infantry Veteran   
Ruben Navarette: Syndicated columnist, Podcast Host 
 
The show kicks off with Nebojsa Malic, a Serbian-American journalist, to discuss the latest out of the NATO Summit. 
 
In the second half of the first hour, the hosts speak with Health & Fitness Entrepreneur Ian Smith, to discuss MSNBC’s comments on working out. 
 
The second hour begins with Army Infantry Veteran Tyler Nixon to discuss Trump’s request for a trial delay. 
 
The show closes with Ruben Navarette, a Syndicated columnist and podcast host, joins to discuss the BBC sexual misconduct case and Vice Media retention bonuses. 
 
 

The Final Countdown – 7/7/23 – Polls Favor Trump as Biden Loses Traction in Swing States

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On this episode of The Final Countdown, the hosts Ted Rall and Manila Chan discuss top news including Biden’s performance in swing states and the polls favoring Trump. 

Daniel McAdams: Executive Director of the Ron Paul Institute for Peace & Prosperity 
Sabrina Salvati: Boston-based Activist, Revolutionary Black Network 
Angie Wong: Journalist 
Lee Camp: Former Host, Redacted Tonight, Content Creator
 
The show starts with Daniel McAdams, the Ron Paul Institute Executive Director, to discuss the Soros Foundation lay-offs. 
 
Later in the first hour, the hosts speak with Boston-based Activist Sabrina Salvati to discuss Biden’s performance in swing states.
 
The second hour begins with journalist Angie Wong discussing the missing witness for the Biden family corruption case. 
 
The show closes with the Former Host of Redacted Tonight, Lee Camp, to discuss the DOJ pressuring UK journalists to turn on Julian Assange. 

The Final Countdown – 6/290/23 – Bidenomics? U.S. President Unveils Economic Plans

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On this episode of The Final Countdown, the hosts Ted Rall and Manila Chan discuss top news including Biden’s economic plans. 
Ted Harvey: Former Colorado State Senator, Chairman of StopJoe.com
John Kirakou: Former CIA Officer, Co-Host of Political Misfits  
Todd “Bubba” Horowitz: Chief Market Strategist of BubbaTrading.com
Elijah Mangier: Veteran War correspondent and Political Analyst
 
The show starts with Ted Harvey, a former Colorado State Senator who joins to discuss the New Hampshire Republican battle. 
In the second half of the first hour, the hosts spoke to Former CIA Officer and Co-Host of Political Misfits John Kirakou on the UN criticism of Guantanamo Prison. 
 
The second hour begins with Chief Market Strategist of BubbaTrading.com Todd “Bubba” Horowitz on Joe Biden’s economic plan. 
 
The show closes with Veteran War Correspondent and Political Analyst Elijah Mangier on France’s birthright citizenship and the murder of an Algerian teen by the police. 

The Final Countdown – 6/28/23 – Putin Reveals Russia Avoided Civil War

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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 Russia and Ukraine. 
 
Scott Stantis: Cartoonist for The Chicago Tribune 
Robert Patillo: Attorney 
Mark Sleboda: International Relations and Security Analyst
Dan Lazare: Journalist & Author 
 
The show starts with Cartoonist for The Chicago Tribune, Scott Stantis who joins to discuss NYC dropping a case on Ivanka Trump, and Donald Trump’s fraud case with Leticia James. 
In the second half of the first hour, the hosts spoke to attorney Robert Patillo on the SCOTUS decision on the North Carolina elections. 
 
The second hour begins with International Relations and Security Analyst Mark Sleboda on the latest out of Ukraine and Russia. 
 
The show closes with journalist and author Dan Lazare on student debt. 

The Final Countdown – 6/27/23 – Putin Addresses Nation After Wagner Mutiny

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On this episode of The Final Countdown, the hosts Ted Rall and Jamarl Thomas discuss top news including the latest out of Russia and Ukraine. 
 
Tyler Nixon: Army Infantry Veteran
Steve Gill: Attorney and CEO of Gill Media
Mark Sleboda: International Relations and Security Analyst
Ruben Navarette: Syndicated columnist with the Washington Post Writers Group 
 
The show starts with Tyler Nixon, Army Infantry Veteran who joins to discuss Kevin McCarthy’s impeachment of Merrick Garland.  
In the second half of the first hour, the hosts spoke to attorney and CEO of Gill Media Steve Gill on how Trump’s latest indictment is affecting his performance. 
 
The second hour begins with International Relations and Security Analyst Mark Sleboda on the latest out of Ukraine and Russia. 
 
The show closes with Syndicated Columnist Ruben Navarette talking about changes over at Fox News. 

The Final Countdown – 6/20/23 – Judge Sets Trial Date for Trump’s Federal Charges

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On this episode of The Final Countdown, the hosts Ted Rall and Manila Chan discuss breaking news, including Trump’s federal charges. 
 
Mitch Roschelle: Media Commentator, Public Speaker 
Angie Wong: Journalist 
Mark Sleboda: International Relations and Security Analyst 
Esteban Carrillo: Ecuadorean journalist and Editor for The Cradle
 
The show kicks off with Media Commentator and Public Speaker Mitch Roschelle talking about RFK Jr. challenging a doctor to debate him about vaccines. 
In the second half of the first hour, the hosts spoke to journalist Angie Wong to talk about Trump’s federal charges.
 
In the first half of the final hour, International Relations and Security Analyst Mark Sleboda talks about the latest out of Ukraine. 
 
The show wraps up with Esteban Carrillo talking about the political situation in Palestine. 

The Final Countdown – 6/19/23 – Can a Top Level Meeting Cool U.S.-Chinese Tensions?

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On this episode of The Final Countdown, the hosts Ted Rall and Manila Chan discuss top news, including Blinken and Xi’s meeting in China. 

Melik Abdul: Cohost of Fault Lines 
Andy Mok: Senior Research Fellow at the Center for China and Globalization 
KJ Noh: Journalist, Political Analyst, Writer & Teacher 
Clinton Nzala: Political Commentator based in Nairobi, Writer for Africa Stream   
 
The show kicks off with Cohost of Fault Lines Melik Abdul to discuss Republicans’ lessons from the elections of 2020. 
In the second half of the first hour, the hosts spoke to Andy Mok, a Senior Research Fellow at the Center for China and Globalization to talk about A.I. and deep fakes in the upcoming 2024 elections. 
 
In the first half of the final hour, KJ Noh, Journalist and Political Analyst, discusses Blinken’s visit to China. 
 
The show wraps up with Clinton Nzala Political Commentator and writer for Africa Stream to talk about the South African president’s treatment in Poland. 
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