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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.
 
 
 

The Final Countdown – 4/25/24 – Gaza War Protests Spread Across Country, Texas Cracks Down on Students

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On this episode of The Final Countdown, hosts Angie Wong and Ted Rall discuss hot topics from around the globe and nationwide, including the growing protest movement against the Gaza war on campuses across the country. 

Dan Lazare – Independent journalist 
Andrii Telizhenko – Ukrainian Whistleblower and Former Diplomat
Anna Ge – Host and Reporter at CGTN Radio
Professor Francis Boyle – Human Rights Lawyer and Professor of International Law
 
The show begins with Independent journalist Dan Lazare discussing the ongoing Trump hush money trial and the upcoming Supreme Court hearing regarding Trump’s claim to absolute immunity. He examines the implications of these legal battles.
 
Then, Ukrainian whistleblower Andrii Telizhenko joins to discuss the details of the secretive dispatch of ATACMs (Army Tactical Missile Systems) to Ukraine by the United States. 
 
The second hour begins with CGTN host and reporter Anna Ge covering Secretary of State Antony Blinken’s visit to China, amid impending U.S. sanctions.
 
The show closes with Professor Francis Boyle joining the show to discuss the ongoing student protests at Columbia University and growing protests on campuses nationwide.
 
 

The Final Countdown – 4/23/24 – Flames of Dissent: Campus Unrest Amid Gaza War

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On this episode of The Final Countdown, hosts Angie Wong and Ted Rall discuss a wide array of hot topics around the globe and nationally, including the campus-wide pro-Palestine protests around the country as the Gaza War rages on. 

Steve Gill – Attorney

George Szamuely – Senior Research Fellow at the Global Policy Institute
Peter Coffin – Journalist and YouTuber

Jamie Finch – Former Director at the National Transportation Safety Board
 
Attorney Steve Gill starts the show to discuss the Trump hush money trial and provides insights on the gag order contempt hearing that took place this morning.
 
Later, Senior Research Fellow George Szamuely analyzes the Congressional aid package, which proposes $95 billion in assistance to Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan, and analyzes what weaponry the packages could include.
 
The second hour begins with journalist and YouTuber Peter Coffin weighing in on the widespread campus protests related to Palestine, including faculty walkouts at Columbia, and the arrest of students at Columbia and Yale amid explosive debates happening in the media.
 
The show closes with former National Transportation Safety Board official Jamie Finch talking about the FAA’s decision to open an investigation into a near miss at JFK airport.
 
 

The Final Countdown – 4/18/24 – Critical Vote for Ukraine, Israel Funding Approaches as Congress Remains at Odds

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On this episode of The Final Countdown hosts Angie Wong and Ted Rall discuss a variety of topics around the globe, including Congress divided over aid funding to Israel and Ukraine. 

Nebojsa Malic – RT Journalist 

Mitch Roschelle – Media Commentator

Scott Stantis – Political Cartoonist 

Aviv Bushinsky – Former Chief of Staff for Israeli PM Netanyahu

RT journalist Nebojsa Malic joins The Final Countdown in the first hour to discuss Congress remaining at odds over a critical vote for Israel and Ukraine funding.

Then, media commentator Mitch Roschelle joins the show to discuss the latest out of the Trump hush money trial. 

Political cartoonist Scott Stantis weighs in on the NYPD arresting over 100 pro-Palestine protesters at Columbia University.

The show wraps up with Aviv Bushinsky, who shares his perspective on reports of Israeli strikes inside Iran. 

The Final Countdown – 4/10/24 – Congress Grills Top Military Brass Over Ukraine, Israel Funding

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On this episode of The Final Countdown, hosts Angie Wong and Ted Rall discuss a wide range of topics from around the globe, including top U.S. military officers facing Congress over funding to Ukraine and Israel. 

Scott Stantis– Cartoonist for The Chicago Tribune
Jamie Finch – Former Director at the National Transportation Safety Board 
Jeremy Kuzmarov – Managing Editor of Covert Action Magazine 
Mark Sleboda – International Relations and Security Analyst 
 
The show opens with cartoonist Scott Stantis to weigh in on U.S. military aid to Israel and Ukraine, the political drama involving Marjorie Taylor Greene’s threats against Speaker Johnson.
 
Then, Former Director at the National Transportation Safety Board Jamie Finch delves into the transportation sector’s recent challenges, including Norfolk Southern’s significant settlement, Boeing’s halved deliveries amidst heightened quality checks, and a whistleblower’s alarming revelations about the 777 and 787 models.
 
The second hour begins with Managing Editor of Covert Action Magazine Jeremy Kuzmarov analyzing the escalating tensions in Gaza, including Elizabeth Warren’s predictions about the ICJ’s potential genocide declaration, Netanyahu’s announcement of an invasion date, Turkey’s sanctions against Israel, and accusations against Iran.
 
The show closes with international relations analyst Mark Sleboda examining the allegations against Ukraine’s Burisma, accused of funding terrorist attacks.
 
 

The Final Countdown – 4/8/24 – Mike Johnson Battles His Own Party to Push Through Divisive Ukraine Aid

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On this episode of The Final Countdown, hosts Angie Wong and Ted Rall break down current events including House Speaker Mike Johnson pushing the Ukraine aid bill. 

Andrii Telizhenko – Ukrainian whistleblower
Tyler Nixon – Counselor-at-law
Robert Hornack – Political consultant
Mitch Roschelle – Media Commentator
 
The show begins with Ukrainian whistleblower Andrii Telizhenko discussing the ongoing efforts of House Speaker Mike Johnson to secure aid for Ukraine despite internal divisions within the GOP. He also discusses the recent drone attack on the Zaporozhye nuclear plant.
 
Then, counselor-at-law Tyler Nixon sheds light on the escalating tensions between Special Counsel Jack Smith and Judge Aileen Canon in the high-profile case concerning classified documents found at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate.
 
The second hour starts with political consultant Robert Hornack delving into the fundraising campaigns of both President Biden and former President Trump, analyzing their strategies.
 
The show closes with media commentator Mitch Roschelle discussing House Speaker Mike Johnson’s efforts to rally legislative support for the reauthorization of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA).
 
 
 
 

The Final Countdown – 4/4/24 – Biden on Edge: High-Stakes Call with Netanyahu Looms

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Ted Rall

On this episode of The Final Countdown, hosts Angie Wong and Ted Rall discuss various current geopolitical events, including Biden and Netanyahu’s high-stakes call.

Tyler Nixon – Counselor-at-law
Jamarl Thomas – Host of Fault Lines
Mark Sleboda – International Relations and Security Analyst
Mohamed Gomaa – RT Journalist
 
The show begins with Counselor-at-law Tyler Nixon discussing the intricacies of a high-profile case in San Diego, where defendants charged in connection with a street fight argue that Antifa, the group they are associated with, lacks the formal organization to be held collectively responsible.
 
Then, Jamarl Thomas, Host of Fault Lines, joins to delve into the groundbreaking realm of quantum computing, discussing Microsoft’s stake in the new technological era and its potential ramifications.
 
The second hour starts with Mark Sleboda, discussing Russian military advancements in Ukraine and NATO’s ongoing plans for aid to Ukraine. 
 
The show closes with RT Journalist Mohamed Gomma, who analyzes Egypt’s role in ceasefire talks between Gaza and Israel amidst ongoing hostilities, including a recent Israeli strike on a World Central Kitchen convoy.
 

 

 
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