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The Final Countdown – 7/31/23 – Not So Fast: Hungarian Parliament Delays Sweden’s NATO Membership

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On this episode of The Final Countdown, hosts Ted Rall and Manila Chan discuss breaking topics, including Hungary delaying Sweden’s NATO membership.  
Angie Wong: Journalist 
Nebojsa Malic: Serbian-American journalist
Hamza Azhar Salam: Pakistani journalist
Robert Inlakesh: Journalist, writer, and political analyst
 
The show kicks off with journalist Angie Wong to discuss the testimony of Hunter Biden’s ex-business partner. 
 
In the second half of the first hour, Serbian-American journalist Nebojsa Malic discusses Trump’s latest comments on Ukraine, and the Hungarian Parliament delaying Sweden’s NATO membership. 
 
The second hour begins with journalist Hamza Azhar Salam talking about the latest out of Pakistan. 
 
The show closes with journalist Robert Inlakesh discussing the Israeli protests. 

The Final Countdown – 7/27/23 – U.S. Interest Rate Rises to Highest Level in 22 Years as Recession Looms

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Host Ted Rall and Manila Chan discuss breaking news in this episode of The Final Countdown, including the U.S. interest rates.  
 
Scott Stantis: Cartoonist for The Chicago Tribune 
Mitch Roschelle: Media Commentator, Thought Leader 
Steve Gill: Attorney, CEO of Gill Media  
Mark Sleboda: International Relations and Security Analyst
 
The show kicks off with Scott Stantis, Cartoonist for The Chicago Tribune to discuss the Hunter Biden plea deal. 
 
In the second half of the first hour, Mitch Roschelle joins to discuss the Federal Interest Rates. 
 
The second hour begins with Steve Gill, an attorney, and CEO of Gill Media, to discuss Giuliani’s backtracking. 
 
The show closes with International Relations & Security Analyst Mark Sleboda to discuss the latest out of Russia and Ukraine. 
 

The Final Countdown – 7/24/23 – Israeli Parliament Ratifies Controversial Law Limiting Supreme Court’s Powers

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On this episode of The Final Countdown, host Ted Rall and Manila Chan discuss hot topics, including the controversial law ratified by the Israeli parliament. 
John Kiriakou: Former CIA Whistleblower, Co-host of Political Misfits 
Esteban Carrillo: Ecuadorian journalist, Editor for The Cradle 
Mindia Gavasheli: Editor-in-Chief of Sputnik News US 
Mark Sleboda: International Relations & Security Analyst 
 
The show kicks off with Former CIA Whistleblower, Co-host of Political Misfits discussing Bill Burn’s new position in the Biden cabinet. 
 
In the second half of the first hour, Ecuadorian journalist and Editor for The Cradle Esteban Carrillo joins to discuss the Israeli protests over a controversial law. 
 
The second hour begins with the Editor-in-Chief of Sputnik News US Mindia Gavasheli reporting from Spain on the latest elections. 
 
The show closes with Mark Sleboda, International Relations & Security Analyst to discuss Poland mulling over sending troops to Ukraine. 

The Final Countdown – 7/21/23 – Trump Trial Date Set for May 2024

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Ted Rall
On this episode of The Final Countdown, host Ted Rall and Manila Chan discuss hot topics, including the Trump trial date. 
 
Mark Sleboda: International Relations & Security Analyst 
Sabrina Salvati: Boston-based activist
Helena Villar: RT Senior Correspondent 
 
The show kicks off with hosts Manila Chan and Ted Rall discussing the Trump trial date, and Biden’s $10 million bribe file. 
 
In the second half of the first hour,  International Relations & Security Analyst Mark Sleboda joins to talk about an American Army vet who escaped a murder charge to fight in Ukraine. 
 
The second hour begins with Boston-based activist and podcaster Sabrina Salvati discussing the RFK censorship trial. 
 
The show closes with Helena Villar, an RT Spanish Correspondent, to discuss the Spanish elections. 

The Final Countdown – 7/19/23 – IRS Whistleblowers Go to Congress to Accuse DOJ of Obstructing Hunter Biden Investigation

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Ted Rall
On this episode of The Final Countdown, host Ted Rall and Manila Chan discuss hot topics, including the Hunter Biden investigation. 
 
Angie Wong: Journalist 
Mark Frost: Economist, Professor, Consultant 
Mark Sleboda: International Relations and Security Analyst
 
The show kicks off with the hosts discussing Trump’s revelations of being a target of the J. 6 probe. 
 
Then journalist Angie Wong joins to discuss the latest out of the investigation into the Biden family. 
 
In the second half of the first hour, the hosts speak with Economist Mark Frost on federal student loan forgiveness. 
 
The show closes with Mark Sleboda, International Relations, and Security Analyst, discussing Ukraine accusing Russia of hitting grain silos.

The Final Countdown – 7/17/23 – “Israel is a Racist State,” Jayapal Walks Back Comments

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Ted Rall
On this episode of The Final Countdown, the hosts Ted Rall and Manila Chan discuss hot topics, such as U.S. Representative Pramila Jayapal’s comments on Israel.  
 
Scott Stantis: Cartoonist for The Chicago Tribune 
Robert Patillo: Attorney and Executive Director of the Rainbow Push Coalition 
Mark Sleboda: International Relations, Security Analyst 
KJ Noh: Journalist, political analyst 
 
The show kicks off with Scott Stantis to have an in-depth conversation about the 2024 elections. 
 
In the second half of the first hour, the hosts speak with Robert Patillo, Attorney and Executive Director of the Rainbow Push Coalition to discuss Alabama redistricting, Jayapal walking back her comments on Israel, and backlash against the Boston mayor for having a list of her critics. 
 
The first half of the second hour kicks off with International Relations and Security Analyst Mark Sleboda discussing the cluster munitions to Ukraine, the Grain Deal, and the bridge strike in Crimea. 
 
The show closes with Kiji Noh, a journalist and political analyst discussing Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen’s visit to India and Vietnam. 

To Each His Own Armageddon

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Former President Donald Trump criticized Biden’s decision to give cluster bombs to Ukraine. “Joe Biden should not be dragging us further toward World War III by sending cluster munitions to Ukraine–he should be trying to END the war and stop the horrific death and destruction being caused by an incompetent administration,” Trump said in a press release.

The Final Countdown – 7/14/23 – “I Am Not a Fed” Epps Sues Fox

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Ted Rall
On this episode of The Final Countdown, the hosts Ted Rall and Manila Chan discuss top news including Ray Epps suing Fox News. 

Angie Wong: Journalist
Steve Gill: Attorney and CEO of Gill Media 
Daniel McAdams: Director of the Ron Paul Institute, journalist 
 
The show kicks off with hosts Manila Chan and Ted Rall discussing the latest out of the NATO Summit and Biden’s visit with Nordic leadership. 
 
In the second half of the first hour, the hosts speak with journalist Angie Wong on the latest out of the White House cocaine investigation. 
 
The second hour begins with the attorney and CEO of Gill Media on Ray Epps suing Fox News. 
 
The show closes with the Executive Director of the Ron Paul Institute Daniel McAdams to discuss Joe Manchin’s potential third-party presidential run.  
 

The Final Countdown – 7/12/23 – NATO Renews Long-Term Vow to Back Ukraine Against Russia

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Ted Rall
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. 
 
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