Trump on "dictator" comment; Biden says "he wouldn't run" if not for DJT
Between former President Trump's vow he wouldn't be a dictator "except on day one," and the President Biden's claim he wouldn't run if not for his predecessor, the latest statements fron the likely 2024 frontrunners are taking center stage. Kaivan Shroff is Jim's guest on "The Final 5."
Between former President Trump's vow he wouldn't be a dictator "except on day one," and the President Biden's claim he wouldn't run if not for his predecessor, the latest statements fron the likely 2024 frontrunners are taking center stage. Kaivan Shroff is Jim's guest on "The Final 5."
Washington Post employees plan one day walkout amid contract impasse
Nearly 700 employees at the Washington Post plan to walk off the job for 24 hours on Thursday, as the Post Guild's contract dispute with the paper hits the 18 month mark. Kathleen Floyd of the Post Guild joins Jim on "The Final 5" to explain why.
Nearly 700 employees at the Washington Post plan to walk off the job for 24 hours on Thursday, as the Post Guild's contract dispute with the paper hits the 18 month mark. Kathleen Floyd of the Post Guild joins Jim on "The Final 5" to explain why.
John Teichert running for Maryland's open Senate seat
No Republican has represented Maryland in the U.S. Senate since the 1980s, but retired Brigadier General John Teichert thinks he can change that when voters head to the polls in 2024 to choose a successor to outgoing Democratic Sen. Ben Cardin. Teichert joins Jim on "The Final 5" to make his case.
No Republican has represented Maryland in the U.S. Senate since the 1980s, but retired Brigadier General John Teichert thinks he can change that when voters head to the polls in 2024 to choose a successor to outgoing Democratic Sen. Ben Cardin. Teichert joins Jim on "The Final 5" to make his case.
Op-ed: College campuses not doing enough to fight antisemitism
The Israel-Hamas war has stirred up passions and tensions around the word, and it's led to an uptick in antisemitism. Tahmineh Dehbozorgi is a law student at George Washington University who lived in Iran and is part of the Dissident Project. She joins Jim on The Final 5 to talk about her Fox News op-ed MORE: https://www.foxnews.com/opinion/college-student-escaped-iran-liberal-american-colleges-promote-extremism-censor-truth.print
The Israel-Hamas war has stirred up passions and tensions around the word, and it's led to an uptick in antisemitism. Tahmineh Dehbozorgi is a law student at George Washington University who lived in Iran and is part of the Dissident Project. She joins Jim on The Final 5 to talk about her Fox News op-ed MORE: https://www.foxnews.com/opinion/college-student-escaped-iran-liberal-american-colleges-promote-extremism-censor-truth.print
Ruling could throw real estate market a major curveball
A lawsuit over how commissions are paid out during real estate transactions may have a major effect on America's homebuyers and the people who help make those sales a reality. Licensed Realtor Robert Moir wrote about the potential changes in a Washington Times op-ed and joins Jim with more insight on "The Final 5."
A lawsuit over how commissions are paid out during real estate transactions may have a major effect on America's homebuyers and the people who help make those sales a reality. Licensed Realtor Robert Moir wrote about the potential changes in a Washington Times op-ed and joins Jim with more insight on "The Final 5."
The Final 5 sends off Santos
His well-documented antics have been a staple of "The Final 5" since he joined Congress, but now that Rep. George Santos (R-NY) is out, we take a look at the memories we've shared at his expense.
His well-documented antics have been a staple of "The Final 5" since he joined Congress, but now that Rep. George Santos (R-NY) is out, we take a look at the memories we've shared at his expense.
Santos is gone, so what's next for Congress?
The last week was monopolized by the debate over now ex-Congressman George Santos' fate. But real problems confront the Santos-less House heading into the end of the year. Business Insider senior politics reporter Bryan Metzger joins Jim on "The Final 5."
The last week was monopolized by the debate over now ex-Congressman George Santos' fate. But real problems confront the Santos-less House heading into the end of the year. Business Insider senior politics reporter Bryan Metzger joins Jim on "The Final 5."
The pulse of the people on Biden, the economy, and 2024
The economy remains top of mind for voters heading into 2024, but as President Biden's approval numbers remain low, what are the major concerns among Americans? From the economy to crime, Cliff Young from Ipsos joins Jim on "The Final 5."
The economy remains top of mind for voters heading into 2024, but as President Biden's approval numbers remain low, what are the major concerns among Americans? From the economy to crime, Cliff Young from Ipsos joins Jim on "The Final 5."
Trump's legal woes in Georgia continue
Former President Trump's defense attorneys are signaling that he was simply exercising his First Amendment rights after the 2020 election, as they continue to have the election interference case in Georgia thrown out on free speech grounds. Jim breaks down new developments with Georgia State University law professor Anthony Michael Kreis on "The Final 5."
Former President Trump's defense attorneys are signaling that he was simply exercising his First Amendment rights after the 2020 election, as they continue to have the election interference case in Georgia thrown out on free speech grounds. Jim breaks down new developments with Georgia State University law professor Anthony Michael Kreis on "The Final 5."
PANEL: Santos' fate, the 2024 race, and Israel-Hamas war
The back and forth over the fate of George Santos, the countdown to the Iowa caucuses, and the spread of antisemitism in the wake of the Israel-Hamas war -- just some of the topics Jim discusses with Kevin Walling and Chris Johnson on "The Final 5."
The back and forth over the fate of George Santos, the countdown to the Iowa caucuses, and the spread of antisemitism in the wake of the Israel-Hamas war -- just some of the topics Jim discusses with Kevin Walling and Chris Johnson on "The Final 5."
The threat of "Big Sandwich" | THE THIRD BLOCK
You've heard of Big Oil, but what about Big Sandwich? And a failed quote from Ronald Reagan.
You've heard of Big Oil, but what about Big Sandwich? And a failed quote from Ronald Reagan.
COMMENTARY: Santos' last stand
In an online chat over the weekend, embattled Rep. George Santos (R-NY) said he wouldn't resign, but rather seemed resigned to a likely expulsion by his fellow members of Congress. But short of being convicted of anything, would his ouster make any difference to the average American? Jim Lokay has a few thoughts.
In an online chat over the weekend, embattled Rep. George Santos (R-NY) said he wouldn't resign, but rather seemed resigned to a likely expulsion by his fellow members of Congress. But short of being convicted of anything, would his ouster make any difference to the average American? Jim Lokay has a few thoughts.
DC101-derland returns to the Anthem on Friday
Friday marks the return of DC101's DC101-derland concert, with headliner Young the Giant, plus Lovejoy, Weathers, and MisterWives. They take the stage at the Anthem on Dec. 1. DC101's Tamo joins Jim with a preview.
Friday marks the return of DC101's DC101-derland concert, with headliner Young the Giant, plus Lovejoy, Weathers, and MisterWives. They take the stage at the Anthem on Dec. 1. DC101's Tamo joins Jim with a preview.
Israel-Hamas fighting on pause, at least for now
The pause in fighting between Israel and Hamas was extended on Monday amid a new round of hostage releases, even amid some moments of confusion and conflict over the weekend. Axios World editor Laurin-Whitney Gottbrath breaks down the latest, plus the political ramifications, on "The Final 5."
The pause in fighting between Israel and Hamas was extended on Monday amid a new round of hostage releases, even amid some moments of confusion and conflict over the weekend. Axios World editor Laurin-Whitney Gottbrath breaks down the latest, plus the political ramifications, on "The Final 5."
Ashwani Jain runs for Maryland's 6th District
As Rep. David Trone (D-MD) vacates his 6th district seat to run for the Senate, a large crowd of contenders has emerged. One of them, Ashwani Jain (D) joins Shirin Rajaee on "The Final 5."
As Rep. David Trone (D-MD) vacates his 6th district seat to run for the Senate, a large crowd of contenders has emerged. One of them, Ashwani Jain (D) joins Shirin Rajaee on "The Final 5."
The politics of presidential age
President Biden marked his 81st birthday on Monday, as a Monmouth poll suggests three-quarters of voters have reservations about his age heading into a potential second term. The same poll says under half of the same voters feel the same about 77-year-old Donald Trump. Political commentator Dr. Tracy Pearson joins Jim to weigh in on "The Final 5."
President Biden marked his 81st birthday on Monday, as a Monmouth poll suggests three-quarters of voters have reservations about his age heading into a potential second term. The same poll says under half of the same voters feel the same about 77-year-old Donald Trump. Political commentator Dr. Tracy Pearson joins Jim to weigh in on "The Final 5."
D.C. woman works to educate others on predatory lending
She was once consumed by massive student loan debt. Now, Briana Franklin is making it her mission to help those primarily affected by predatory lenders through education and awareness. She is the founder of the Prosp(a)rity Project, and she joins Jim on "The Final 5" to explain more. For more information: theprosparityproject.org
She was once consumed by massive student loan debt. Now, Briana Franklin is making it her mission to help those primarily affected by predatory lenders through education and awareness. She is the founder of the Prosp(a)rity Project, and she joins Jim on "The Final 5" to explain more. For more information: theprosparityproject.org
The day in Santos, plus "are men okay?"
Jim is joined by George Santos' former communications director Naysa Woomer and Democratic strategist Kristal Knight as they discuss the Santos report, plus the unusually aggressive week involving several members of Congress.
Jim is joined by George Santos' former communications director Naysa Woomer and Democratic strategist Kristal Knight as they discuss the Santos report, plus the unusually aggressive week involving several members of Congress.
Digging into the Santos ethics report
With a wide-ranging report alleging massive ethics lapses against Rep. George Santos (R-NY), Congress is once again considering a possible expulsion of the freshman Republican. Jim digs into the report with Punchbowl News reporter Mica Soellner.
With a wide-ranging report alleging massive ethics lapses against Rep. George Santos (R-NY), Congress is once again considering a possible expulsion of the freshman Republican. Jim digs into the report with Punchbowl News reporter Mica Soellner.
Flight attendants at American Airlines ramp up calls for contract
It's been five years since flight attendants at American Airlines have had a new contract. Now, the union representing thousands of flight attendants say they are setting a deadline that could eventually lead to walkout if progress isn't made. Paul Hartshorn of the Association of Professional Flight Attendants is Jim's guest on "The Final 5."
It's been five years since flight attendants at American Airlines have had a new contract. Now, the union representing thousands of flight attendants say they are setting a deadline that could eventually lead to walkout if progress isn't made. Paul Hartshorn of the Association of Professional Flight Attendants is Jim's guest on "The Final 5."