The Final 5: January 12, 2026
The Final 5 is a daily recap of the roller coaster that is American politics. It's not your regular newscast and that's something we're proud of.
The Final 5 is a daily recap of the roller coaster that is American politics. It's not your regular newscast and that's something we're proud of.
The Final 5: January 09, 2026
The Final 5 is a daily recap of the roller coaster that is American politics. It's not your regular newscast and that's something we're proud of.
The Final 5 is a daily recap of the roller coaster that is American politics. It's not your regular newscast and that's something we're proud of.
Looking at Venezuela's future
Kelley Vlahos of the Quincy Institute joins The Final 5 with Jim Lokay to look at what's transpired in the week since U.S. forces removed Venezuelan dictator Nicolas Maduro from power, and explains why the Trump adminstration has been hesitant to allow opposition leaders to take control.
Kelley Vlahos of the Quincy Institute joins The Final 5 with Jim Lokay to look at what's transpired in the week since U.S. forces removed Venezuelan dictator Nicolas Maduro from power, and explains why the Trump adminstration has been hesitant to allow opposition leaders to take control.
Jacob Soboroff on "Firestorm," detailing LA's wildfire recovery
As we mark one year since the devastating and deadly Los Angeles wildfires, Journalist Jacob Soboroff, known for his reporting on MS NOW, delves into the heartbreak and recovery in the new book, "Firestorm." He joins The Final 5 with Jim Lokay to talk about his personal connection as a native Angeleno, and the lessons that other parts of the country should take to heart.
As we mark one year since the devastating and deadly Los Angeles wildfires, Journalist Jacob Soboroff, known for his reporting on MS NOW, delves into the heartbreak and recovery in the new book, "Firestorm." He joins The Final 5 with Jim Lokay to talk about his personal connection as a native Angeleno, and the lessons that other parts of the country should take to heart.
The Final 5: January 08, 2026
The Final 5 is a daily recap of the roller coaster that is American politics. It's not your regular newscast and that's something we're proud of.
The Final 5 is a daily recap of the roller coaster that is American politics. It's not your regular newscast and that's something we're proud of.
The White House taps Gen Z to reach younger voters
President Trump made inroads with younger voters to win his second term, now the White House is working to keep them on board. Jim Lokay discusses that, plus how the GOP can move past criticism from the likes of Marjorie Taylor Greene with Jackson Gosnell on The Final 5.
President Trump made inroads with younger voters to win his second term, now the White House is working to keep them on board. Jim Lokay discusses that, plus how the GOP can move past criticism from the likes of Marjorie Taylor Greene with Jackson Gosnell on The Final 5.
The Final 5: January 07, 2026
The Final 5 is a daily recap of the roller coaster that is American politics. It's not your regular newscast and that's something we're proud of.
The Final 5 is a daily recap of the roller coaster that is American politics. It's not your regular newscast and that's something we're proud of.
Cliff Young gets the pulse of the people on Venezuela
Fresh polling from Ipsos paints a divided picture of how Americans feel about what's next for Venezuela. Cliff Young breaks down the numbers on The Final 5 with Jim Lokay.
Fresh polling from Ipsos paints a divided picture of how Americans feel about what's next for Venezuela. Cliff Young breaks down the numbers on The Final 5 with Jim Lokay.
The future of Venezuela's oil reserves
Jim discusses the U.S. incursion into Venezuela, and what Maduro's ouster means for the nation's vast energy reserves with former Federal Energy Regulatory Commission chairman Neil Chatterjee on "The Final 5."
Jim discusses the U.S. incursion into Venezuela, and what Maduro's ouster means for the nation's vast energy reserves with former Federal Energy Regulatory Commission chairman Neil Chatterjee on "The Final 5."
Five years after Jan. 6, democracy’s scars remain, Public Citizen leader says
Lisa Gilbert, co-president of Public Citizen, joined The Final 5 with Jim Lokay to reflect on the fifth anniversary of the January 6 Capitol riot, warning that the threat to democracy has not faded but evolved. Gilbert said denial of the violence, rising political extremism, and the pardoning of convicted rioters risk normalizing political violence, even as the country marks the fact that the 2020 election was ultimately certified and the system endured.
Lisa Gilbert, co-president of Public Citizen, joined The Final 5 with Jim Lokay to reflect on the fifth anniversary of the January 6 Capitol riot, warning that the threat to democracy has not faded but evolved. Gilbert said denial of the violence, rising political extremism, and the pardoning of convicted rioters risk normalizing political violence, even as the country marks the fact that the 2020 election was ultimately certified and the system endured.
The Final 5: January 06, 2026
The Final 5 is a daily recap of the roller coaster that is American politics. It's not your regular newscast and that's something we're proud of.
The Final 5 is a daily recap of the roller coaster that is American politics. It's not your regular newscast and that's something we're proud of.
Venezuelan-Americans with mixed emotions on Maduro raid
While Venezuelan-Americans say the overthrow of Nicolas Maduro was long overdue, there's concern about what the Trump administration's moves will mean to the country, as well as Venezuelans whose Temporary Protected Status was revoked by the White House. Jim Lokay discusses that with Liz Rebecca Alarcón of Project Pulso on "The Final 5."
While Venezuelan-Americans say the overthrow of Nicolas Maduro was long overdue, there's concern about what the Trump administration's moves will mean to the country, as well as Venezuelans whose Temporary Protected Status was revoked by the White House. Jim Lokay discusses that with Liz Rebecca Alarcón of Project Pulso on "The Final 5."
The Final 5: January 05, 2026
The Final 5 is a daily recap of the roller coaster that is American politics. It's not your regular newscast and that's something we're proud of.
The Final 5 is a daily recap of the roller coaster that is American politics. It's not your regular newscast and that's something we're proud of.
Capitol Hill reacts to Maduro raid
Jim Lokay is joined by Axios reporter Stephen Neukam, who's been tracking reaction from lawmakers on the raid that led to the arrest of Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro.
Jim Lokay is joined by Axios reporter Stephen Neukam, who's been tracking reaction from lawmakers on the raid that led to the arrest of Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro.
The Final 5: January 02, 2026
The Final 5 is a daily recap of the roller coaster that is American politics. It's not your regular newscast and that's something we're proud of.
The Final 5 is a daily recap of the roller coaster that is American politics. It's not your regular newscast and that's something we're proud of.
The Final 5: December 30, 2025
The Final 5 is a daily recap of the roller coaster that is American politics. It's not your regular newscast and that's something we're proud of.
The Final 5 is a daily recap of the roller coaster that is American politics. It's not your regular newscast and that's something we're proud of.
The Final 5: December 29, 2025
The Final 5 is a daily recap of the roller coaster that is American politics. It's not your regular newscast and that's something we're proud of.
The Final 5 is a daily recap of the roller coaster that is American politics. It's not your regular newscast and that's something we're proud of.
The Final 5: December 23, 2025
The Final 5 is a daily recap of the roller coaster that is American politics. It's not your regular newscast and that's something we're proud of.
The Final 5 is a daily recap of the roller coaster that is American politics. It's not your regular newscast and that's something we're proud of.
The Final 5: December 23, 2025
The Final 5 is a daily recap of the roller coaster that is American politics. It's not your regular newscast and that's something we're proud of.
The Final 5 is a daily recap of the roller coaster that is American politics. It's not your regular newscast and that's something we're proud of.
The Final 5 Book Club 2025
A new year means a new outlook on life, so for the latest installment of "The Final 5 Book Club" Jim Lokay sat down with three authors on ways to pursue that in 2026. He's joined by former CDC Director Dr. Thomas Frieden and "The Formula for Better Health," news anchor-turned-caregiving advocate Jennifer Antkowiak who offers "Take Care Tips, and journalist Beth McDonough, who details her journey to sobriety and happiness in "Standby."
A new year means a new outlook on life, so for the latest installment of "The Final 5 Book Club" Jim Lokay sat down with three authors on ways to pursue that in 2026. He's joined by former CDC Director Dr. Thomas Frieden and "The Formula for Better Health," news anchor-turned-caregiving advocate Jennifer Antkowiak who offers "Take Care Tips, and journalist Beth McDonough, who details her journey to sobriety and happiness in "Standby."