First Lady takes lead on Trump offensive
While the White House has remained tight-lipped about Donald Trump?s indictment, First Lady Dr. Jill Biden has been more vocal about her husband?s predecessor in recent days. Jim discusses the change in tactic with Michael LaRosa, the First Lady?s former press secretary on "The Final 5."
While the White House has remained tight-lipped about Donald Trump?s indictment, First Lady Dr. Jill Biden has been more vocal about her husband?s predecessor in recent days. Jim discusses the change in tactic with Michael LaRosa, the First Lady?s former press secretary on "The Final 5."
GOP gets bipartisan support on gas stove bill
After delays amid intraparty squabbling, House Republicans finally passed legislation aimed at halting a hypothetical ban on gas stoves. Concerns were raised when one federal regulator suggested legislation was possible amid concerns over indoor pollution danger. Ben Lieberman of the Competitive Enterprise Institute joins Jim to explain why he thinks it?s the right approach to halt regulation.
After delays amid intraparty squabbling, House Republicans finally passed legislation aimed at halting a hypothetical ban on gas stoves. Concerns were raised when one federal regulator suggested legislation was possible amid concerns over indoor pollution danger. Ben Lieberman of the Competitive Enterprise Institute joins Jim to explain why he thinks it?s the right approach to halt regulation.
David Trone makes case for U.S. Senate
The primary is about a year away, but Rep. David Trone (D-MD) is making his case for the Senate seat soon to be vacated by the retiring Sen. Ben Cardin. He joins Jim for a look at the issues that will guide the election, and what he thinks can set him apart in a growing Democratic primary.
The primary is about a year away, but Rep. David Trone (D-MD) is making his case for the Senate seat soon to be vacated by the retiring Sen. Ben Cardin. He joins Jim for a look at the issues that will guide the election, and what he thinks can set him apart in a growing Democratic primary.
Trump?s support among GOP still strong
On the eve of former President Trump?s federal indictment, a new CBS poll suggests he?s still a rock-solid favorite among Republicans within the growing 2024 field. Corinne Clark Barron of FreePressFail.com is Jim?s guest on "The Final 5."
On the eve of former President Trump?s federal indictment, a new CBS poll suggests he?s still a rock-solid favorite among Republicans within the growing 2024 field. Corinne Clark Barron of FreePressFail.com is Jim?s guest on "The Final 5."
Mental health concerns renewed among LGBTQ+ teens
Pride Month comes amid a renewed effort by social conservatives to clamp down on the LGBTQ+ community, particularly including transgender rights. Some mental health experts say the climate is taking its toll among the most vulnerable, including teens. Dr. Aja Chavez of Mission Prep joins Jim on #TheFinal5 to look at what has changed in recent years ? and what has stayed the same.
Pride Month comes amid a renewed effort by social conservatives to clamp down on the LGBTQ+ community, particularly including transgender rights. Some mental health experts say the climate is taking its toll among the most vulnerable, including teens. Dr. Aja Chavez of Mission Prep joins Jim on #TheFinal5 to look at what has changed in recent years ? and what has stayed the same.
Trump indictment unsealed amid questions about judge
The federal indictment against former President Donald Trump was unsealed Friday, ahead of Tuesday?s arraignment in a Miami courtroom. While Trump defends his handling of sensitive documents, legal experts paint differences between the cases involving Trump and those involving other politicians, including President Biden. On #TheFinal5, former assistant U.S. attorney David A. Katz breaks down the case, whether there?s validity to claims of malfeasance by prosecutors, and why a Trump-appointed Judge, Aileen Cannon, was appointed to the case.
The federal indictment against former President Donald Trump was unsealed Friday, ahead of Tuesday?s arraignment in a Miami courtroom. While Trump defends his handling of sensitive documents, legal experts paint differences between the cases involving Trump and those involving other politicians, including President Biden. On #TheFinal5, former assistant U.S. attorney David A. Katz breaks down the case, whether there?s validity to claims of malfeasance by prosecutors, and why a Trump-appointed Judge, Aileen Cannon, was appointed to the case.
Kaivan Shroff on Biden, the debt deal, and 2024
As President Biden gears up for 2024, Democrats are making the case for a second term ? citing bipartisan legislation like the debt ceiling deal that averted a potential federal default. It comes even as some Republicans openly gripe about Speaker Kevin McCarthy giving up too much for the sake of unity. Democratic Strategist Kaivan Shroff joins Jim to talk about the Dems? chances in 2024, and how a Trump indictment figures into the political calculus.
As President Biden gears up for 2024, Democrats are making the case for a second term ? citing bipartisan legislation like the debt ceiling deal that averted a potential federal default. It comes even as some Republicans openly gripe about Speaker Kevin McCarthy giving up too much for the sake of unity. Democratic Strategist Kaivan Shroff joins Jim to talk about the Dems? chances in 2024, and how a Trump indictment figures into the political calculus.
Christine Todd Whitman on Christie, Trump, and the GOP
Before Chris Christie, there was Christine Todd Whitman. Both are Republicans who were elected (and re-elected) governor of New Jersey. So what does she think about Christie?s second bid for the White House in the modern-day GOP?
Before Chris Christie, there was Christine Todd Whitman. Both are Republicans who were elected (and re-elected) governor of New Jersey. So what does she think about Christie?s second bid for the White House in the modern-day GOP?
Parkland parent on fight for change
Joaquin Oliver lost his life in the shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, but Patricia Oliver maintains his legacy as she and her husband Manuel crisscross the country. Mrs. Oliver, who helped found a nonprofit called Change the Ref in the aftermath of Joaquin?s passing, is in D.C. to lobby lawmakers by way of a book: the starkly-titled ?Joaquin?s First School Shooting.? Oliver, who says she respects gun rights, says there are ways to prevent further school shootings. She joined Jim on "The Final 5" to talk about her fight.
Joaquin Oliver lost his life in the shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, but Patricia Oliver maintains his legacy as she and her husband Manuel crisscross the country. Mrs. Oliver, who helped found a nonprofit called Change the Ref in the aftermath of Joaquin?s passing, is in D.C. to lobby lawmakers by way of a book: the starkly-titled ?Joaquin?s First School Shooting.? Oliver, who says she respects gun rights, says there are ways to prevent further school shootings. She joined Jim on "The Final 5" to talk about her fight.
Breaking down the headlines with Jack Kalavritinos
The Republican presidential field continues to grow as Speaker Kevin McCarthy characterizes the bipartisan debt ceiling bill as a win. After an eventful Memorial Day weekend in Washington, all eyes turn to what?s next. Jack Kalavritinos of JK Strategies joins Jim to look at where GOP priorities stand moving forward, plus a push to censure the FBI director as part of an Oversight Committee investigation into bribery allegations against President Biden.
The Republican presidential field continues to grow as Speaker Kevin McCarthy characterizes the bipartisan debt ceiling bill as a win. After an eventful Memorial Day weekend in Washington, all eyes turn to what?s next. Jack Kalavritinos of JK Strategies joins Jim to look at where GOP priorities stand moving forward, plus a push to censure the FBI director as part of an Oversight Committee investigation into bribery allegations against President Biden.
Should the government regulate AI?
Tech leaders have called upon government agencies to regulate the use of burgeoning artificial intelligence technology. Some are welcoming the idea with open arms, but others are cautious about tech novice legislators stepping into the process. Dr. Muddu Sudhakar, CEO of the AI firm Aisera, joins Jim on "The Final 5" to explain where he thinks regulation could prove useful.
Tech leaders have called upon government agencies to regulate the use of burgeoning artificial intelligence technology. Some are welcoming the idea with open arms, but others are cautious about tech novice legislators stepping into the process. Dr. Muddu Sudhakar, CEO of the AI firm Aisera, joins Jim on "The Final 5" to explain where he thinks regulation could prove useful.
DeSantis? hard line against Disney
Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) is using his battle with Disney to burnish his credentials among Republicans as he vies for his party?s presidential nomination in 2024. The company?s stance against his Parental Rights in Education bill, dubbed ?Don?t Say Gay? by critics, led DeSantis to strip many legal rights away from Disney. Young Voices contributor Addison Hosner joins Jim on "The Final 5" to explain why he thinks DeSantis may have gone too far.
Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) is using his battle with Disney to burnish his credentials among Republicans as he vies for his party?s presidential nomination in 2024. The company?s stance against his Parental Rights in Education bill, dubbed ?Don?t Say Gay? by critics, led DeSantis to strip many legal rights away from Disney. Young Voices contributor Addison Hosner joins Jim on "The Final 5" to explain why he thinks DeSantis may have gone too far.
Republicans take stock after debt ceiling deal
With a bill to avert a national default on the way to President Biden, there?s frustration from both progressives and conservatives over compromises made to raise the debt ceiling. Conservative strategist Armen Kurdian joins Jim to weigh in on "The Final 5."
With a bill to avert a national default on the way to President Biden, there?s frustration from both progressives and conservatives over compromises made to raise the debt ceiling. Conservative strategist Armen Kurdian joins Jim to weigh in on "The Final 5."
Concern about default is bipartisan: polls
While Democrats and Republicans quibble over a deal to raise the debt ceiling, Americans have real concerns about the possibility of a default ? and how it could affect their own bottom lines. Cliff Young of Ipsos joins Jim on "The Final 5" to break down new research on the matter.
While Democrats and Republicans quibble over a deal to raise the debt ceiling, Americans have real concerns about the possibility of a default ? and how it could affect their own bottom lines. Cliff Young of Ipsos joins Jim on "The Final 5" to break down new research on the matter.
Microsoft?s Activision Blizzard gamble faces regulatory battle
Microsoft continues its pursuit of ?Call of Duty? maker Activision Blizzard in a $69 billion deal. While the FTC continues to scrutinize the transaction, Young Voices contributor Rachel Chiu believes the deal would be good for business. She joins Jim on "The Final 5" to explain why.
Microsoft continues its pursuit of ?Call of Duty? maker Activision Blizzard in a $69 billion deal. While the FTC continues to scrutinize the transaction, Young Voices contributor Rachel Chiu believes the deal would be good for business. She joins Jim on "The Final 5" to explain why.
McCarthy feels heat from right on debt ceiling deal.
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy is taking flak from many in his own party over his deal with the White House to avert a national default, even as some fault the White House for taking so long to get to the negotiating table. Political strategist Rich Nichols is Jim’s guest on "The Final 5."
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy is taking flak from many in his own party over his deal with the White House to avert a national default, even as some fault the White House for taking so long to get to the negotiating table. Political strategist Rich Nichols is Jim’s guest on "The Final 5."
DeSantis launch and the 2024 race
Ron DeSantis' campaign announcement on Twitter was both glitchy and lucrative, with his campaign reporting a major fundraising haul in the first 24 hours. Young Voices contributor Andrew Donaldson joins Jim to take a look at the growing 2024 presidential field.
Ron DeSantis' campaign announcement on Twitter was both glitchy and lucrative, with his campaign reporting a major fundraising haul in the first 24 hours. Young Voices contributor Andrew Donaldson joins Jim to take a look at the growing 2024 presidential field.
What?s changed, what hasn?t in the 3 years since George Floyd?s death?
Tomorrow is the third anniversary of George Floyd?s death at the hands of a group of former Minneapolis police officers. Tashira Halyard and Margo Lindaur? two former lawyers, best friends, and co-hosts of the "justUS Podcast" join Jim on "The Final 5" to react.
Tomorrow is the third anniversary of George Floyd?s death at the hands of a group of former Minneapolis police officers. Tashira Halyard and Margo Lindaur? two former lawyers, best friends, and co-hosts of the "justUS Podcast" join Jim on "The Final 5" to react.
Scott, DeSantis jump into growing GOP 2024 field
This week stands to be the most eventful in the 2024 Republican presidential sweepstakes so far. Senator Tim Scott announced his entry on Monday, and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis will follow suit on Wednesday. Republican strategist Quill Robinson joins Jim on "The Final 5" to take a look at the state of the race, and give some insight on what the changing electorate is looking for in a nominee.
This week stands to be the most eventful in the 2024 Republican presidential sweepstakes so far. Senator Tim Scott announced his entry on Monday, and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis will follow suit on Wednesday. Republican strategist Quill Robinson joins Jim on "The Final 5" to take a look at the state of the race, and give some insight on what the changing electorate is looking for in a nominee.
Biden, McCarthy meet again over debt ceiling
After vowing he wouldn?t negotiate with Republicans over the debt ceiling, President Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy met again on Monday. While the two didn?t reach a deal ahead of the June 1st deadline, they struck a more conciliatory tone. Dr. Tracy Pearson joined Jim with her take on the talks.
After vowing he wouldn?t negotiate with Republicans over the debt ceiling, President Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy met again on Monday. While the two didn?t reach a deal ahead of the June 1st deadline, they struck a more conciliatory tone. Dr. Tracy Pearson joined Jim with her take on the talks.



















