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The Final Countdown – 6/13/24 – Bidenomics Struggles to Ignite U.S. Economy as 2024 Election Looms

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On this episode of The Final Countdown, hosts Ted Rall and Angie Wong discuss  current events domestically and abroad, including the state of the U.S. economy. 

Scott Stantis – Political Cartoonist 
Todd “Bubba” Horwitz – Chief Marketing Strategist of Bubba Trading 
Dan Kovalik – Human rights lawyer 
Dr. George Szamuely – Senior Research Fellow at the Global Policy Institute 
 
The show begins with political cartoonist Scott Stantis joining to discuss the latest developments out of Hunter Biden’s guilty conviction and a variety of U.S. political news. 
 
Then, Todd “Bubba” Horwitz shares his expertise on the current state of the U.S. economy and the latest inflation numbers. 
 
The second hour starts with human rights lawyer Dan Kovalik sharing his perspective on the proposed Gaza ceasefire deal. 
 
The show closes with Dr. George Szamuely sharing his analysis of the G7 summit in Italy amid EU plans to use frozen Russian assets to fund Ukraine.  
 
 
 

The Final Countdown – 6/11/24 – Biden’s Support Dwindles Ahead of Election

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

Steve Abramowicz – Heartland Journal CEO 
Mark Krikorian – Executive Director of the Center for Immigration Studies 
Mark Sleboda – International relations and security expert 
Nebojsa Malic – Serbian American journalist 
 
The show begins with Heartland Journal CEO Steve Abramowicz joining to break down the Hunter Biden gun trial. Ted and Angie later discuss breaking news on the guilty verdict. 
 
Then, Executive Director of the Center for Immigration Studies and immigration expert Mark Krikorian discusses how Biden is losing support amongst Latino voters amid his migration policy. 
 
The second hour starts with international relations and security expert Mark Sleboda discussing the upcoming Ukraine peace conference, and the country’s proposed plans to store F-16s. 
 
The show closes with Serbian American journalist Nebojsa Malic weighing in on the EU election results. 
 
 
 
 

The Final Countdown – 6/6/24 – Biden Blunders Time Interview, Dems in State of Panic

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On this episode of The Final Countdown, hosts Ted Rall and Angie Wong discuss various current events, including Biden’s blundering of his Time interview.

Steve Abramowicz – CEO of Heartland Journal 
Craig Pasta Jardula – Political analyst, Host of ‘Pasta2Go’ and Co-Host of ‘The Convo Couch’
Mark Sleboda – International relations and security analyst 
George Szamuely –  Senior Research Fellow at the Global Policy Institute
 
The show begins with Steve Abramowicz weighing in on the Democratic party’s panic over President Joe Biden following the blunder of his Time interview. 
 
Then, Craig “Pasta” Jardula joins the show to weigh in on California Governor Gavin Newsom’s latest controversy. 
 
The second hour starts with International Relations and Security Analyst Mark Sleboda joining the show to discuss the latest out of Ukraine and Putin’s warning to the West. 
 
The show closes with Senior Research Fellow George Szamuely sharing his analysis of the EU elections. 
 
 
 

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

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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. 
 

The Final Countdown – 5/30/24 – Trump Hush Money Trial, U.S. Elex, Biden Moves Closer to Ukrainian Attacks Inside Russia

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On this episode of The Final Countdown, hosts Ted Rall and Angie Wong discuss the latest current events from around the globe, including the Trump hush money trial. 

Ajay Pallegar – Criminal & Civil Attorney
Tyler Nixon – Counselor-at-law 
Mohamed Gomaa – RT journalist 
Jeremy Kuzmarov – Managing Editor of Covert Action Magazine 
 
The show begins with Ajay Pallegar and Tyler Nixon discussing the ongoing Trump hush money trial. 
 
Tyler Nixon continues the segment to weigh in on actors Robert De Niro and Dennis Quaid and their opinions on the U.S. elections. 
 
The second hour starts with RT journalist Mohamed Gomaa weighing in on the latest out of Israel’s onslaught of Rafah. 
 
Later, Managing Editor of Covert Action magazine Jeremy Kuzmarov shares his perspective on Biden moving closer to allowing Ukraine to attack Russian soil. 
 
 
 

The Final Countdown – 5/29/24 – Trump’s Hush Money Trial Enters Final Stage

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On this episode of The Final Countdown, hosts Ted Rall and Angie Wong discuss the latest from around the globe, including Trump’s hush money trial. 

Mitch Roschelle – Media commentator, podcaster 
Scott Stantis – Cartoonist for The Chicago Tribune 
Sourabh Gupta – Senior Asia Pacific Int’l Relations Policy Expert 
Mark Sleboda – International relations and security analyst 
 
The show begins with media commentator Mitch Roschelle joining the show to discuss Trump’s trial as it comes to a close. 
 
Then, cartoonist for The Chicago Tribune Scott Stantis weighs in on RFK Jr.’s ongoing campaign as the candidate has his sights set on the CNN debate. 
 
The second hour starts with Sourabh Gupta, Senior Asia Pacific Int’l Relations Policy Expert, analyzing the rising tensions between Taiwan and China. 
 
The show closes with international relations and security analyst Mark Sleboda sharing his perspective on Ukraine’s upcoming ‘peace summit.’
 
 
 
 

The Final Countdown – 5/28/24 – Trump Trial Wraps Up, Libertarians Launch Nominee, Dems Worried About Biden

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On this episode of The Final Countdown, hosts Angie Wong and Ted Rall discuss topics from around the globe, including the Trump trial wrapping up and the Libertarian National Convention. 

Craig “Pasta” Jardula – Political analyst, Podcast host 
Steve Hayes – Tax attorney 
Nebojsa Malic – RT journalist 
Robert Fantina – Author, journalist and activist 
 
The show begins with Craig “Pasta” Jardula, political analyst and podcast host, joining the show to discuss this past weekend’s Libertarian National Convention and their nomination of Chase Oliver for president. 
 
Then, tax attorney Steve Hayes analyzes the Trump trial in NYC as it comes to a close. 
 
The second hour starts with RT journalist Nebojsa Malic weighing in on the U.S. considering lifting a ban on Ukraine using American-supplied weapons on Russian soil. 
 

The show closes with author, journalist, and activist Robert Fantina sharing his perspective on Israel’s massacre of 45 Palestinians in Rafah as the government faces worldwide condemnation.

 
 

The Final Countdown – 5/24/24 – UN Court Orders Israel to Cease Rafah Offensive

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On this episode of The Final Countdown, hosts Angie Wong and Ted Rall discuss a range of topics from around the globe, including ICJ ordering Israel to halt the offense of Rafah. 

Armen Kurdian – Political Commentator 
Jamie Finch – Former Director at the National Transportation Safety Board 
Gerald Celente – Trends journal publisher and founder of the Trends Journal Institute 
Mark Sleboda – International relations and security analyst 
 
The show begins with political commentator Armen Kurdian weighing in on Hunter Biden’s legal woes, including his upcoming trials. 
 
Then, former National Transportation Safety Jamie Finch shares his perspective on the Norfolk Southern settlement, agreeing to pay $310 million over the Ohio train derailment in East Palestine. 
 
The second hour starts with Trends Journal publisher Gerald Celente on Senator Schumer vying to invite Netanyahu to Congress and ICJ ordering Israel to stop its offensive on Rafah. 
 
The show closes with international relations and security analyst Mark Sleboda sharing his perspective on the arrest of Russia’s deputy defense minister and the latest out of Ukraine. 
 

The Final Countdown – 5/21/24 – Costello Takes the Stand Again in Trump Trial Amid Heightening Tensions with Judge

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On this episode of The Final Countdown, hosts Angie Wong and Ted Rall cover the latest developments from around the globe, including Trump’s hush money trial. 

Steve Gill – Attorney 
Dan Kovalik – Human rights lawyer 
Elijah Magnier – Veteran war correspondent 
Andrii Telishenko – Ukrainian whistleblower and former diplomat 
 
The show begins with attorney Steve Gill sharing his analysis on the latest developments out of Trump’s hush money trial amid the defense resting the case. 
 
Then, human rights lawyer Dan Kovalik shares his expertise on the ICC arrest warrant against Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu, other top officials, and various Hamas leaders. 
 
The second hour starts with veteran war correspondent Elijah Magnier sharing his analysis of the DRC coup attempt. 
 
The show closes with Ukrainian whistleblower and former diplomat Andrii Telishenko to discuss the EU agreeing to give Russia assets to Ukraine. 
 
 
 

The Final Countdown – 5/6/24 – Campuses Crackdown on Protestors as Netanyahu Orders Partial Evacuation of Rafah

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On this episode of The Final Countdown, hosts Ted Rall and Angie Wong discuss topics from around the globe, including the ongoing campus protests for Palestine. 

Robert Fantina – Author, Journalist, and Activist
Tyler Nixon – Counselor-at-law
Mohamed Gomaa – RT Journalist
Mark Sleboda – International Relations and Security Analyst
 
The show begins with Robert Fantina discussing a sweeping range of campus protests across the U.S, including divestment negotiations and commencement cancellations. 
 
Then, counselor-at-law Tyler Nixon analyzes the latest developments in the Trump trial, focusing on the impending testimonies of Stormy Daniels and Michael Cohen, and the challenges faced by the court as Justice Merchan considers stronger measures like jail due to ineffective fines.
 
The second hour starts with RT Journalist Mohamed Gomaa reporting on the tense situation in Gaza, covering Israel’s censorship of Al Jazeera, raids on media offices, and faltering ceasefire talks amid Israel’s threats to invade Rafah.
 
The show closes with international relations and security analyst Mark Sleboda discussing the financial pressures facing Ukraine as international lenders demand repayment.
 
 
 
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