This appearance aired on Friday, November 8, 2024.
The TMI Show Ep 15: A Trump Insider Speaks
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As the political world reels from Trump’s come-from-behind victory in the presidential race, The TMI Show’s Ted Rall and Manila Chan reach out to an old friend and colleague who has had a front-row seat at MAGA world and the Trump campaign to gain insights into the ups and downs of this wild campaign year.
Joining us is Angie Wong, a graduate of Columbia University’s Graduate School of Journalism. After a successful career as a news editor, reporter and columnist in the U.S. and Asia for publications such as South China Morning Post, Reuters, NY Times and WSJ; she pivoted to politics, working on numerous political races at the local and federal level.
Tomorrow: one of the nation’s top editorial cartoonists will join us to look at things from the Democratic side.
Keywords: Angie Wong, 2024 campaign, MAGA, Florida, Republicans, Trump, GOP, 2024 election
A.I. Finds the Ultimate Swing Voter
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In election after election, tinier slices of ever-more-specific demographic groups in fewer battleground states determined the outcome. Finally, A.I. narrowed down the process to the perfect precision of a single person.
Trump Out to Destroy Democracy
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Donald Trump, his opponents say, threatens democracy. Democracy in America was already in big trouble long before Trump entered politics, though. It would be a pity to believe that defeating Trump goes far enough to defend democracy.
The Final Countdown – 9/17/24 – The Final Countdown Show Summery: Guest Rundown 9/16/2024 – Boeing in Hot Water as Latest Strike Causes Major Economic Implications
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On this edition of The Final Countdown, hosts Ted Rall and Steve Gill discussed several topics from around the world. Boeing employees vote to go on strike which could have serious economic impacts throughout the American economy. To add to the political chaos in the United States there has been a second assassination attempt on the United States at a time when tensions with Russia are increasing. In the final hour, The Final Countdown team will analyze the Yemeni missile attack inside Israel. Is it a game changer?
In the opening segment, Ted and Steve discuss the turbulent American political scene. Political commentator Scotty Nell Hughes will speak to Ted Rall about the second assassination attempt on former President Trump in just under three months.
Then The Final Countdown team speaks to Mark Sleboda. Sleboda is an international relations analyst who will walk the Countdown team through the escalating tensions between Russia and the West including the counteroffensive in Kursk.
At the top of the second hour The Final Countdown team then speaks to financial expert Aquiles Larrea about the effect that a prolonged strike by Boeing employees could have on the entire American economy. The final guest of the Final Countdown is Michael Maloof. Maloof is a retired senior Defense Department analyst with over 30 years of experience. Mr. Maloof will walk us through the collapse of the Hamas Israel ceasefire negotiations, and explain how the Houthis in Yemen were able to strike Israel with a missile. Has the balance of power shifted in the Near East? Michael Maloof will answer this important question.
The Final Countdown – 8/20/24 – Biden Speech Underwhelms as DNC is Briefly Disrupted by Gaza Protestors
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On this episode of The Final Countdown hosts Ted Rall and Steve Gill discuss the latest developments from around the globe, including the latest out of the DNC. The show begins with former Barack Obama Campaign Director Robin Biro weighing in on the latest out of the DNC in Chicago amid protests.
Then, counselor-at-law Tyler Nixon shares his perspective on the latest out of the Trump campaign and his performance in the polls.
The second hour starts with human rights and labor rights lawyer Dan Kovalik discussing the latest developments from the Gaza ceasefire deal.
The show closes with international relations and security analyst Mark Sleboda discussing the latest news about the Kursk incursion amid Putin’s visit to Azerbaijan.
The Final Countdown – 8/16/24 – Trump Requests Delayed Sentencing, Kamala Harris Unveils Economic Policy
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On this episode of The Final Countdown hosts Ted Rall and Steve Gill discuss Trump requesting delayed sentencing. The show begins with a cartoonist for The Chicago Tribune Scott Stantis weighing in on Trump requesting a judge to delay his hush money sentencing.
Then, RT journalist Mohamed Gomaa joins the show to discuss the latest out of Gaza and the ongoing tensions between Israel and Iran.
The show closes with former CIA officer and co-host of Political Misfits John Kiriakou joining to discuss Kim Dotcom facing extradition to the U.S. and the anniversary of the Afghanistan Withdrawal.
The Final Countdown – 8/15/24 – Trump Blasts Kamala Over State of U.S. Economy
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On this episode of The Final Countdown hosts Ted Rall and Steve Gill discuss a variety of topics, including Trump’s economic policy speech. The show begins with commentator and economist Mitch Roschelle discussing the latest inflation and unemployment numbers in the U.S. He also discusses Trump’s economic policy speech.
Then, army infantry veteran and counselor-at-law Tyler Nixon shares his legal expertise on Hunter Biden’s latest legal troubles.
Later, RT journalist Nebojsa Malic joins the show to discuss the latest out of Ukraine and Germany’s arrest warrant for the Nord Stream explosion suspects.
The Final Countdown – 8/14/24 – Federal Reserve Gives Positive Economic Outlook Despite Little Change for Americans
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On this episode of The Final Countdown hosts Ted Rall and Steve Gill discuss various topics including the latest inflation and unemployment numbers in the U.S. economy. The show begins with Bronx-based political activist and congressional candidate Jose Vega discussing Ilhan Omar’s re-election amid the Congressional primaries.
Then, former senior security policy analyst Michael Maloof weighs in on the FBI’s probe into the alleged hack of the Trump campaign.
The second hour starts with CEO of Larrea Wealth Management Aquiles Larrea sharing his expertise on the latest economic outlook.
The show closes with international relations and security analyst Mark Sleboda talking about Germany’s request to Poland to arrest a Nord Stream suspect. He also shares the latest developments out of Ukraine’s incursion into Kursk.
The Final Countdown – 8/13/24 – Trump’s Interview with Musk Nets Tens of Millions of Views
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On this episode of The Final Countdown hosts Ted Rall and Steve Gill discuss a plethora of current events, including Elon Musk’s interview with Trump. The show begins with journalist and YouTuber Peter Coffin discussing Elon Musk’s interview with Donald Trump on X.
Then, counselor-at-law Tyler Nixon weighs in on Trump suing the DOJ for over $100 million over the Mar-a-Lago raid, claiming political persecution.
The second hour starts with international relations and security analyst Mark Sleboda sharing his expertise on Ukraine’s incursion into Russia.
The show closes with the managing editor of Covert Action Magazine Jeremy Kuzmarov weighing in on the latest out of Gaza and Iran amid increasing tensions in the Middle East.
