Support Ted’s Work

The Final Countdown – 6/27/24 – All Eyes on First Presidential Debate as Trump and Biden Set to Square Off

•
Ted Rall
On this edition of The Final Countdown, hosts Ted Rall and Angie Wong discuss various topics from around the world, 
 
The Final Countdown begins with physician, author, and candidate for U.S. Senate Dr. Sherry O’Donnell sharing her analysis of the highly-anticipated and historic presidential debate between Biden and Trump. 
 
Then, Ryan Cristian of The Last American Vagabond weighs in on the new SCOTUS decision to allow social media companies to ban disinformation.
 
Later, former director at the National Transportation Safety Board Jamie Finch talks about the NTSB accusing Norfolk Southern Railroad Company of trying to undermine the East Palestine investigation. 
 
The show closes with independent journalist and author Dan Lazare discussing the failed coup in Bolivia. 
 
 

The Final Countdown – 6/25/24 – U.S. Awaits Landmark SCOTUS Rulings on Trump’s Immunity and Several Other Topics

•
Ted Rall
On this edition of The Final Countdown, hosts Ted Rall and Angie Wong discuss many topics, including the U.S. awaiting landmark SCOTUS rulings. 
 
The show begins with CIA whistleblower and co-host of Political Misfits John Kiriakou sharing his expertise on Julian Assange’s plea deal and whether it sets a precedent for journalists and whistleblowers. 
 
Then, constitutional lawyer and conservative commentator Rory Riley Topping shares her legal expertise on various SCOTUS decisions including state bans on gender care. 
 
The show closes with Aviv Bushinsky, the former Media Advisor and Chief of Staff for the Prime Minister of Israel, weighing in on a Pew Research poll that reveals political divisions within Israel.
 
 

The Final Countdown – 6/24/24 – Biden Campaign Allegedly Frustrated After Falling Behind Trump’s Fundraising Numbers

•
Ted Rall

Biden Campaign Allegedly Frustrated After Falling Behind Trump’s Fundraising Numbers 

On this edition of The Final Countdown, hosts Ted Rall and Angie Wong discuss many topics, including Trump’s major fundraising numbers. 
 
The show begins with attorney and CEO of Gill Media Steve Gill sharing his perspective on a donor recently giving $50 million to a pro-Trump group. 
 
Then, former director at the National Transportation Safety Board Jamie Finch briefly discusses the potential of Boeing facing criminal charges. 
 
The second hour begins with the Managing Editor of Covert Action Magazine Jeremy Kuzmarov weighing in on Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu accusing the U.S. of withholding weapons to Israel. 
 
The show closes with International relations and security analyst Mark Sleboda sharing his perspective on the Ukrainian attack on Crimea. He also discusses the recent terrorist attack in the region of Dagestan. 
 
 

DMZ America Podcast #152: What If a Huge Asteroid Was About to Smash into the Earth? How Would Humans React? Debate Primer, Religion in Politics

•
Ted Rall

Internationally-syndicated Editorial Cartoonists Ted Rall (from the left) and Scott Stantis (from the right) discuss the pressing issues of the day.

First up, there is an asteroid headed for the Earth and will pass the closest to our planet in the history of our species. Happily, the asteroid will miss us but how would humanity react if the next time we weren’t so lucky? Ted and Scott reveal their sense of how our species would respond.

Next, Ted and Scott handicap the upcoming presidential debate. With a combined 80 years of experience observing and commenting on presidential politics they project what each candidate needs to accomplish and what the risks are for both.

Lastly, with the Ten Commandments law enacted in Louisiana, the question of the separation of church and state is more pressing than ever.

The Final Countdown – 6/21/24 – U.S. Redirects Patriot Systems from Client States to Ukraine

•
Ted Rall
On this episode of The Final Countdown, hosts Ted Rall and Angie Wong discuss political developments from around the globe, including the latest out of Ukraine.
 
The show begins with political commentator Scottie Nell Hughes joining the show to discuss Trump and Biden’s performance in the polls. 
 
Then, Paul Wright, managing editor at Prison Legal News and executive director of the Human Rights Defense Center, joins the show to discuss the prevalence of forced prison labor in the U.S. prison system and analyzes an NYT op-ed calling it legalized slavery.
 
Later, journalist and Host of The Back Story on Radio Sputnik Rachel Blevins weighs in on the rising tensions between Israel and Lebanon.
 
The show closes with Serbian-American journalist Nebojsa Malic discussing the newly named NATO chief.
 
 

The Final Countdown – 6/14/24 – Trump Visits Capitol Hill, G7 Wrap Up

•
Ted Rall

On this episode of The Final Countdown, hosts Ted Rall and Angie Wong discuss an array of topics, including Trump’s visit to Capitol Hill and the G7 wrapping up.

Steve Gill – Attorney 
Craig “Pasta” Jardula – Political analyst, Host of ‘Pasta2Go’ and Co-Host of ‘The Convo Couch’
Jeremy Kuzmarov – Managing Editor, Covert Action Magazine 
Dr. George Szamuely – Senior Research Fellow at The Global Policy Institute 
 
The show begins with attorney Steve Gill sharing his perspective on Trump’s visit to Capitol Hill since Jan. 6. 
 
Then, Craig “Pasta” Jardula, political analyst and podcast host, weighs in on Elon Musk winning a Tesla pay deal from shareholders. 


The second hour starts with the Managing Editor at Covert Action Magazine Jeremy Kuzmarov weighing in on Zelensky’s upcoming peace conference and its exclusion of Russia. 

 
The show wraps up with Senior Research Fellow at The Global Policy Institute Dr. George Szamuely talking about the France National Rally’s plan to form a coalition government. 
 
 

The Final Countdown – 6/10/24 – Hunter Biden’s Criminal Trial Nears Conclusion

•
Ted Rall

On this episode of The Final Countdown, hosts Ted Rall and Angie Wong discuss various current events, including Hunter Biden’s gun trial. 

Steve Gill – Attorney and CEO of Gill Media 
Scott Stantis – Cartoonist for The Chicago Tribune
Dan Kovalik – Human Rights Lawyer 
Jamarl Thomas – Cohost of Fault Lines 
 
The show begins with attorney and CEO of Gill Media, Steve Gill, sharing his perspective on the latest out of U.S. presidential elections including Trump and Biden’s popularity.
 
Then, cartoonist for The Chicago Tribune Scott Stantis weighs in on the defense resting in Hunter Biden’s gun trial. 
 
The second hour starts with human rights lawyer Dan Kovalik sharing his perspective on the latest out of Gaza, including the IDF killing 300 Palestinians to recapture four Israeli hostages and Benny Gantz leaving Israel’s war cabinet. 
 
The show closes with co-host of Fault Lines Jamarl Thomas joining from Vienna, Austria to discuss the results of the EU elections.
 
 
 

The Final Countdown – 6/7/24 – Trump Shortens List of VP Candidates as Election Approaches

•
Ted Rall

On this episode of The Final Countdown, hosts Ted Rall and Angie Wong discuss a range of topics, including Trump’s potential VP pick. 

Scott Stantis – Cartoonist for The Chicago Tribune 
Robert Hornack – Political consultant 
Jeremy Kuzmarov – Managing Editor of Covert Action Magazine 
Mark Sleboda – International Relations Analyst
 
The show begins with Cartoonist for The Chicago Tribune Scott Stantis discussing the latest out of the Hunter Biden gun trial. 
 
Then, political analyst Robert Hornack weighs in on Trump’s possible VP pick. 
 
The second hour starts with the managing editor of Covert Action Magazine Jeremy Kuzmarov joining the show to discuss the latest out of Rafah and escalations between Israel and Lebanon.
 
The show closes with International relations analyst Mark Sleboda analyzing Biden’s visit to France for the anniversary of D-Day. 
 
 
 

The Final Countdown – 6/3/24 – New Polls Show GOP is Standing Behind Trump Despite Guilty Verdict

•
Ted Rall

On this episode of The Final Countdown, hosts Ted Rall and Angie Wong discuss a wide array of topics, including Trump’s conviction. 

Ryan Cristian – Founder and Editor of The Last American Vagabond 
Robert Hornack – Political consultant 
Michael Maloof – Former Pentagon Official 
Mindia Gavasheli – Bureau Chief for Sputnik U.S. 
 
The show begins with Ryan Cristian sharing his perspective on Biden’s framework for a permanent ceasefire and what it entails. 
 
Then, political consultant Robert Hornack weighs in on Trump’s post-conviction speech and United States Senator Joe Manchin’s change in party affiliation. 
 
The second hour starts with former Pentagon official Michael Maloof sharing his analysis on the latest out of Ukraine. 
 
The show closes with Bureau Chief for Sputnik U.S. Mindia Gavasheli reporting from Mexico on the country’s presidential elections. 
 
keyboard_arrow_up
css.php