Survey: America's teachers are burnt out
A new survey by EdChoice says an alarming number of America's teachers are feeling burnout in the classroom. Jim discusses the findings and how school leaders are addressing the problem with Paul DiPerna on "The Final 5."
A new survey by EdChoice says an alarming number of America's teachers are feeling burnout in the classroom. Jim discusses the findings and how school leaders are addressing the problem with Paul DiPerna on "The Final 5."
Tom Royals on final primary push, Post endorsement
Maryland 6th Congressional District candidate Tom Royals (R) weighs in on the state of the race and his endorsement by the Washington Post on "The Final 5" with Jim Lokay.
Maryland 6th Congressional District candidate Tom Royals (R) weighs in on the state of the race and his endorsement by the Washington Post on "The Final 5" with Jim Lokay.
The politics of protest, plus Noem and Cuellar's bad week
The encampment of pro-Palestinian protestors at George Washington University was broken up on Wednesday, but the potential political ramifications of the Biden administration's handling of the Gaza conflict remains a top headline. Jim discusses that, plus Kristi Noem's book launch fiasco and the double standard of indicted politicians, with Naysa Woomer and Kristal Knight on "The Final 5."
The encampment of pro-Palestinian protestors at George Washington University was broken up on Wednesday, but the potential political ramifications of the Biden administration's handling of the Gaza conflict remains a top headline. Jim discusses that, plus Kristi Noem's book launch fiasco and the double standard of indicted politicians, with Naysa Woomer and Kristal Knight on "The Final 5."
Lesley Lopez on her candidacy for Congress
Early voting is underway in Maryland, and Del. Lesley Lopez (D-Montgomery County) is seeking the Democratic nomination in the 6th Congressional District. She joins Jim on The Final 5 to explain why she's in the race.
Early voting is underway in Maryland, and Del. Lesley Lopez (D-Montgomery County) is seeking the Democratic nomination in the 6th Congressional District. She joins Jim on The Final 5 to explain why she's in the race.
New FEC proposal could make donations harder to track
A new report from Raw Story reveals a Trump-appointed member of the Federal Election Commission is pushing a proposal that would allow donors to conceal their political contributions. Editor in chief Dave Levinthal joins Jim on "The Final 5" to explain more.
A new report from Raw Story reveals a Trump-appointed member of the Federal Election Commission is pushing a proposal that would allow donors to conceal their political contributions. Editor in chief Dave Levinthal joins Jim on "The Final 5" to explain more.
College protests top the week's headlines
Jim breaks down the pro-Palestinian campus protests in D.C. and around the nation, with Troy Prestwood and Christopher Johnson, on "The Final 5."
Jim breaks down the pro-Palestinian campus protests in D.C. and around the nation, with Troy Prestwood and Christopher Johnson, on "The Final 5."
COMMENTARY: After the darkness, there will be light
After a violent day across Washington, D.C., hope may be hard to come by. But we could learn a lesson from a Lewiston, Maine bowling alley that re-opened today, six months after it was the site of a mass shooting. Jim Lokay's last words from "The Final 5."
After a violent day across Washington, D.C., hope may be hard to come by. But we could learn a lesson from a Lewiston, Maine bowling alley that re-opened today, six months after it was the site of a mass shooting. Jim Lokay's last words from "The Final 5."
Trump gives Time a look at a potential second term
Time Magazine's Eric Cortollessa has the first in-depth look at what Donald Trump has planned for a potential second term. The cover story, "If He Wins," is based on extensive interviews with the former President, Cortollessa joins Jim on "The Final 5" to explain how Trump's approach to 2024 differs from his 2016 and 2020 campaigns.
Time Magazine's Eric Cortollessa has the first in-depth look at what Donald Trump has planned for a potential second term. The cover story, "If He Wins," is based on extensive interviews with the former President, Cortollessa joins Jim on "The Final 5" to explain how Trump's approach to 2024 differs from his 2016 and 2020 campaigns.
April McClain-Delaney on her bid for Congress
On the eve of early voting in Maryland's primary election, April McClain-Delaney speaks with Jim Lokay on her bid for the Democratic nomination in Maryland's 6th Congressional District.
On the eve of early voting in Maryland's primary election, April McClain-Delaney speaks with Jim Lokay on her bid for the Democratic nomination in Maryland's 6th Congressional District.
Joe Vogel on the eve of early voting
Early voting in Maryland's primary election starts on Thursday. Delegate Joe Vogel (D-Montgomery County) talks to Jim Lokay about his campaign for the state's 6th Congressional District seat.
Early voting in Maryland's primary election starts on Thursday. Delegate Joe Vogel (D-Montgomery County) talks to Jim Lokay about his campaign for the state's 6th Congressional District seat.
In major shift, White House seeks to re-schedule cannabis
The Biden administration will move to reclassify marijuana as 'less dangerous drug' in an historic shift. Ethos Cannabis CEO Gibran Washington joins Jim on "The Final 5" to explain what it all means.
The Biden administration will move to reclassify marijuana as 'less dangerous drug' in an historic shift. Ethos Cannabis CEO Gibran Washington joins Jim on "The Final 5" to explain what it all means.
Gaza protests reveal stark divides
Massive protests on America's college campuses are underscoring the stark divide on how people believe the U.S. should proceed in its support for Israel in its war against Hamas. Jim discusses that, plus the path forward, with global affairs expert Laura Ballman on "The Final 5."
Massive protests on America's college campuses are underscoring the stark divide on how people believe the U.S. should proceed in its support for Israel in its war against Hamas. Jim discusses that, plus the path forward, with global affairs expert Laura Ballman on "The Final 5."
Suhas Subramanyam makes bid for VA-10
With early voting a little more than a month away in Virginia, State Sen. Suhas Subramanyam (D) is making his case for the soon-to-be-vacant 10th Congressional District seat, encompassing Loudoun, Fauquier, Rappahannock, and Prince William Counties, as well as Manassas and parts of Fairfax County. He joins Jim on "The Final 5."
With early voting a little more than a month away in Virginia, State Sen. Suhas Subramanyam (D) is making his case for the soon-to-be-vacant 10th Congressional District seat, encompassing Loudoun, Fauquier, Rappahannock, and Prince William Counties, as well as Manassas and parts of Fairfax County. He joins Jim on "The Final 5."
Idaho abortion case before SCOTUS could have major repercussions
The Supreme Court heard arguments this week on whether federal law supercedes state-level abortion restrictions when it comes to emergency circumstances. Shirin Rajaee speaks with Dr. Dara Kass on "The Final 5."
The Supreme Court heard arguments this week on whether federal law supercedes state-level abortion restrictions when it comes to emergency circumstances. Shirin Rajaee speaks with Dr. Dara Kass on "The Final 5."
Now that foreign aid bill is passed, what does Congress do next?
It's an election year, and with some of the heavy lifting out of the way, the focus turns to November and how Congress addresses the divisions within itself and within the parties as campaigning gets into full swing. Mica Soellner of Punchbowl News joins Jim with some insight on "The Final 5."
It's an election year, and with some of the heavy lifting out of the way, the focus turns to November and how Congress addresses the divisions within itself and within the parties as campaigning gets into full swing. Mica Soellner of Punchbowl News joins Jim with some insight on "The Final 5."
TikTok: on the clock
President Biden signed the $95 billion foreign aid bill on Wednesday, which included a provision forcing Chinese-owned Bytedance to divest itself of TikTok, or risk having the app banned in the United States. Stephen Kent of the Consumer Choice Center weighs in with Jim Lokay on "The Final 5."
President Biden signed the $95 billion foreign aid bill on Wednesday, which included a provision forcing Chinese-owned Bytedance to divest itself of TikTok, or risk having the app banned in the United States. Stephen Kent of the Consumer Choice Center weighs in with Jim Lokay on "The Final 5."
Senate passes foreign aid bill, now what?
The $95 billion foreign aid bill passed by the House and Senate now heads to the White House for President Biden's signature. Jim discusses the bill, what's in it, and what the United States' role should be as world tensions flare, with foreign policy analyst Armen Kurdian on "The Final 5."
The $95 billion foreign aid bill passed by the House and Senate now heads to the White House for President Biden's signature. Jim discusses the bill, what's in it, and what the United States' role should be as world tensions flare, with foreign policy analyst Armen Kurdian on "The Final 5."
Tech CEO on regulation, civility in social media
John Matze made headlines when he launched Parler, a one-time Twitter competitor. But he's pivoted to a new venture, one that seeks to bridge America's news divide and encourage people to find common ground. He joins Jim on "The Final 5" to talk about hedgehog.com, plus he weighs in on recent issues confronting Apple and Google.
John Matze made headlines when he launched Parler, a one-time Twitter competitor. But he's pivoted to a new venture, one that seeks to bridge America's news divide and encourage people to find common ground. He joins Jim on "The Final 5" to talk about hedgehog.com, plus he weighs in on recent issues confronting Apple and Google.
New poll shows increasing Latino support for Trump
A new poll suggests that Donald Trump is building support among Latino voters. Ipsos Public Affairs President Cliff Young joins Jim on "The Final 5" to look at the numbers, as well as how topics like immigration, abortion, and the economy are resonating with one of the nation's most increasing constituencies.
A new poll suggests that Donald Trump is building support among Latino voters. Ipsos Public Affairs President Cliff Young joins Jim on "The Final 5" to look at the numbers, as well as how topics like immigration, abortion, and the economy are resonating with one of the nation's most increasing constituencies.
Trump jury selection nearly complete, but challenges abound
It took four days to find 12 New Yorkers to serve as jurors in Donald Trump's first criminal trial in New York, but not without concerns over juror anonymity and the process of finding an impartial panel. Jim talks about it all with attorney and legal expert Dr. Tracy Pearson on "The Final 5."
It took four days to find 12 New Yorkers to serve as jurors in Donald Trump's first criminal trial in New York, but not without concerns over juror anonymity and the process of finding an impartial panel. Jim talks about it all with attorney and legal expert Dr. Tracy Pearson on "The Final 5."