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The Final Countdown – 8/12/14 – Kamala Harris Leads in Polls as Biden Gives First Interview Post Dropout 

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On this episode of The Final Countdown hosts Ted Rall and Steve Gill discuss the latest political developments around the globe, including Kamala Harris’s polling numbers. 
 
The show begins with former City Council Candidate and foreign and domestic policy expert Armen Kurdian sharing his perspective on Kamala Harris’s and Donald Trump’s performance in the polls. 
 
Then, former Barack Obama campaign director, army veteran, and podcast host Robin Biro joins the show to weigh in on the latest out of the 2024 presidential elections, delving deep into Kamala Harris’s policies and also President Biden’s first interview since dropping out. 
 
The second hour starts with international relations and security analyst Mark Sleboda sharing his analysis of Ukraine’s incursion into the Kursk region. 
 
The show closes with author, journalist, and activist Robert Fantina joining to discuss the latest out of Gaza. 
 
 
 

The Final Countdown – 8/9/24 – U.S., Qatar, Egypt Push for Ceasefire Summit 

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On this episode of The Final Countdown, hosts Ted Rall and Steve Gill discuss the latest news from around the globe, including rising tensions out of the Middle East. 
 
The show begins with cartoonist for The Chicago Tribune Scott Stantis discussing the latest out of the presidential campaign, including Trump’s upcoming Montana rally, Kamala Harris’s response to protesters, and the two candidates agreeing to debate. 
 
Then, human rights lawyer, activist, and author Dan Kovalik shares his perspective on the latest tensions out of the Middle East, including an anticipated attack on Israel. 
 
The second hour starts with international relations and security analyst Mark Sleboda sharing his perspective on Ukraine’s attempted incursion into Russia. 
 
The show closes with former CIA officer host of Political Misfits John Kiriakou joining the show to discuss the government hiding its report on CIA torture. 
 
 
 
 

The Final Countdown – 8/6/24 – Kamala Harris Picks Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as Running Mate 

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On this episode of The Final Countdown, hosts Ted Rall and Steve Gill discuss various current events around the world, including Kamala Harris announcing her VP pick. 
 
The show begins with human rights lawyer and author Dan Kovalik sharing his perspective on Kamala Harris’s new running mate Tim Walz.
 
Then, CEO of Larrea Wealth Management and financial expert Aquiles Larrea joins the show to discuss the state of the U.S. stock market as the futures bounce back.
 
The second hour starts with the Managing Editor of Covert Action Magazine Jeremy Kuzmarov discussing the latest out of the escalating situation in the Middle East, including Iran’s awaited retaliation against Israel. 
The show closes with International relations and security analyst Mark Sleboda to discuss F-16s entering Ukraine’s battleground and Russia’s advances in the Donbas region. 
 
 

DMZ America Podcast Ep 158: Trump’s Racist on Kamala Harris & Israel Attacks Iran

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Political cartoonists and analysts Ted Rall (on the Left) and Scott Stantis (on the Right) take on the week in politics.

Kamala Harris has secured the nomination of the Democratic Party officially, via virtual roll call, less than two weeks after Joe Biden dropped out of the race. Scott and Ted discuss how she quickly consolidated control of the party in one of the most startling reversals of political fortune ever, taking her from pariah to Internet darling with a $1 billion war chest in a matter of a month. Donald Trump is attacking her race and gender; will these punches land?

Meanwhile, the Middle East conflict is heating up with the prospect of a wider regional conflict so pronounced that Ted thinks the unthinkable, considering scenarios for nuclear confrontation. At the same time, Scott declares the Russo-Ukrainian War all over but the shouting, with the outcome increasingly obvious.

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The Final Countdown – 8/1/24 – Russia and U.S. Agree to Massive Prisoner Exchange

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On this episode of The Final Countdown, hosts Ted Rall and Steve Gill discuss various current events, including Russia’s and the United States’ prisoner exchange agreement. 
 
The show begins with the Managing Editor at Covert Action Magazine Jeremy Kuzmarov discussing Kamala Harris and Donald Trump’s policy positions towards Iran. 
Then, media commentator Mitch Roschelle joins the show to discuss federal interest rates. 
Later, Ukrainian whistleblower and former diplomat Andrii Telizhenko discusses Ukraine’s new F-16s and the prisoner exchange between Russia and the United States. 
 
The show closes with RT journalist Mohamed Gomaa sharing his perspective on Iran’s vow to retaliate against Israel which the country believes was behind the assassination of the late Hamas leader. 
 

The Final Countdown – 7/29/24 – Donald Trump Dominates Latest Polls Despite New Democratic Candidate

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On this episode of The Final Countdown, hosts Ted Rall and Steve Gill discuss an array of current events worldwide, including Trump’s performance in the polls. 
 
The show begins with CEO of Heartland Journal Steve Abramowicz joining to discuss the latest out of the Trump campaign in response to Kamala Harris’s newly launched presidential campaign. 
 
Then, U.S. representative for Tennessee’s 5th congressional district Andy Ogles joins the show to discuss why he’s filing an impeachment against presidential candidate Kamala Harris. 
 
The second hour starts with Venezuela-based independent journalist Paul Dobson sharing the latest developments out of the Venezuela elections. 
 
The show closes with the Managing Editor of Covert Action Magazine Jeremy Kuzmarov joining the show to weigh in on the latest Russian advances in Ukraine. 
 
 

The Final Countdown – 7/5/24 – Biden’s Campaign, Orban in Russia and UK Labour Sweeps Tories

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On this edition of The Final Countdown, hosts Ted Rall and Angie Wong discuss the latest from around the world, including the latest out of Biden’s campaign. 
The show begins with Scott Stantis, political cartoonist for The Chicago Tribune, and media commentator Mitch Roschelle joining a special hour-long panel to discuss all things Biden and U.S. elections. They ponder whether President Biden will eventually drop out of the race and weigh on who will replace him. 
The second hour starts with International Relations and Security Analyst Mark Sleboda sharing his perspective on Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban’s visit to Russia. 
The show closes with Senior Research Fellow at the Global Policy Institute George Szamuely to discuss the U.K. Labour Party’s victory in the elections. 
 

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

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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. 
 
 

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

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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. 
 
 

Ukraine As Performance Art

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, a former actor, has quite the knack for strange theater of the absurd. Now he’s hosting a “peace summit” which doesn’t invite his adversary, Russia, and which his main supporter, President Joe Biden, is refusing to attend. That, plus the fact that Ukraine says it doesn’t want peace.

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