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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. 
 
 

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Ted Rall
On this episode of The Final Countdown, the hosts Ted Rall and Manila Chan discuss top news including the NATO Summit. 
 
Mark Sleboda: International Relations and Security Analyst
Mark Frost: Economist, professor 
Angie Wong: Journalist 
Todd “Bubba” Horowitz: Chief Market strategist 
 
The show starts with Mark Sleboda, International Relations and Security Analyst discussing the latest out of the NATO Summit, Sweden joining, Turkey getting F-16s, and the US blocking Ukraine from NATO. 
 
In the second half of the first hour, the hosts speak with Economist, a professor, and consultant Mark Frost on the U.S. job numbers, Yellen’s comments on the recession, and the general economy. 
 
The second hour begins with journalist Angie Wong to discuss the latest out of the Hunter Biden saga. 
 
The show closes with economist Todd “Bubba” Horowitz on the BRICS de-dollarization plan. 
 

The Final Countdown – 7/10/23 – Turkey to Join EU in Exchange for Approving Sweden to NATO?

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Ted Rall
On this episode of The Final Countdown, the hosts Ted Rall and Manila Chan discuss top news including Turkey’s bid to join the EU. 
 

Scott Stantis: Cartoonist for The Chicago Tribune 

Mark Sleboda: International Relations and Security Analyst 
Armen Kurdian: Retired Navy Captain, Former political candidate 
KJ Noh: Journalist, political analyst, writer, and teacher 
 
The show starts with Scott Stantis, the Cartoonist for The Chicago Tribune, to discuss a judge blocking the U.S. government from collaboration with social media companies, and the rise of Threads. 
 
In the second half of the first hour, the hosts speak with International Relations and Security Analyst Mark Sleboda on the latest out of Ukraine. 
 
The second hour begins with retired Navy Captain Armen Kurdian discussing Turkey releasing Azov commanders. 
 
The show closes with journalist and political analyst KJ Noh to discuss France vetoing Japan to join NATO.

The Final Countdown – 7/6/23 – IAEA Refutes Ukraine’s Claims About Russia Mining Nuclear Plant

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Ted Rall
On this episode of The Final Countdown, the hosts Ted Rall and Manila Chan discuss top news including the latest out of Ukraine. 
 
Peter Coffin: Podcaster & Author 
Jeremy Kuzmarov: Managing Editor of Covert Action Magazine & Author 
Kevin Kamps: Radioactive Waste Specialist at Beyond Nuclear 
 
The show kicks off with the hosts discussing Elliott Abrams’ new public role. 
 
Later in the first hour, the hosts speak with Peter Coffin, a podcaster & author, on Meta launching Threads. 
 
The second hour begins with the Managing Editor of Covert Action Magazine & Author Jeremy Kuzmarov discussing the latest out of Ukraine.
 
The show closes with Kevin Kamps, a Radioactive Waste Specialist, discussing Fukushima’s nuclear waste in the ocean.

The Final Countdown – 7/5/23 – Russia’s Nuclear Authority Warns of Potential Ukrainian Attack on Power Plant

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Ted Rall
On this episode of The Final Countdown, the hosts Ted Rall and Manila Chan discuss top news including the latest out of Ukraine. 
 
Angie Wong: Journalist
Elijah Mangier: Veteran war correspondent and political analyst
Robert Inlakesh: Journalist, writer, and political analyst
Nebojsa Malic: Serbian-American journalist, blogger, and translator
 
The show starts with Angie Wong, a journalist who joins to discuss a scandal at the White House. 
In the second half of the first hour, the hosts spoke to Veteran War Correspondent  Elijah Mangier to discuss the French rebellions. 
 
The second hour begins with Veteran War Correspondent and political analyst Elijah Mangier on the France protests. 
 
The show closes with Nebojsa Malic, a Serbian-American journalist to discuss the Zaphorizha nuclear false flag. 

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

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Ted Rall
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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Ted Rall
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 – 6/26/23 – Greek Conservatives Win Big as Other European Nations Face Similar Fates

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Ted Rall
On this episode of The Final Countdown, the hosts Ted Rall and Jamarl Thomas discuss top news including the Greek elections. 
 
Scott Stantis: Cartoonist for The Chicago Tribune 
Mark Sleboda: International Relations and Security Analyst 
Angie Wong: Journalist
 
The show starts with Scott Stantis, Cartoonist for The Chicago Tribune who joins to discuss the Navajo Water fight. 
In the second half of the first hour, the hosts spoke to Mark Sleboda International Relations and Security Analyst to talk about the failed Wagner Group rebellion. 
 
The second hour begins with journalist Angie Wong on the latest out of the Hunter Biden drama. 
 
The show closes with hosts discussing the Greek and other EU elections. 

The Final Countdown – 6/23/23 – Biden Rolls Out Red Carpet for India’s Modi

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Ted Rall
On this episode of The Final Countdown, the hosts Ted Rall and Manila Chan discuss breaking news, including Modi visiting Biden in Washington. 

Jeremy Kuzmarov: Managing Editor of Covert Action Magazine, and author 
Mark Sleboda: International Relations and Security Analyst
Rory Riley Topping: Attorney, broadcaster, former Congressional staffer 
 
The show starts with Managing Editor of Covert Action Magazine Jeremy Kuzmarov who joins to discuss Modi visiting Biden in Washington. 
In the second half of the first hour, the hosts spoke to Mark Sleboda International Relations and Security Analyst to talk about the latest out of the Ukraine counteroffensive. 
 
The second hour begins with the attorney Rory Riley Topping, attorney, broadcaster, and former Congressional staffer discussing the one-year anniversary of Roe v. Wade being overturned. 

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

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Ted Rall
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. 
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