Final 5 Theater presents: The RFK Jr. Fart Story
If you've ever wanted to see Jim Lokay slur the words "beer-fueled sex rocket," well, your dreams have come true.
Spanberger takes aim at Tuberville's military blockade
Senator Tommy Tuberville's blockage of more than 260 military nominees in protest over a Pentagon abortion policy is drawing fire from Virginia Congresswoman Abigail Spanberger, whose 7th district includes Marine Corps Base Quantico.
The Final 5: October 9th, 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.
1A Fest at the Wharf this Saturday aims to celebrate free speech
The First Amendment takes center stage this weekend as Freedom Forum hosts the free "1A Fest" at The Wharf. From live music and family activities to an interactive ?Freedom Experience,? the event aims to remind Americans of the rights we often take for granted ? and why they matter now more than ever. The Freedom Forum's Kevin Goldberg joins "The Final 5" to explain what it's all about.
The Final 5: October 8th, 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: October 7th, 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.
Maryland Governor Wes Moore talks government shutdown, Commanders relocating back to DC
In an interview with FOX 5 DC, Maryland Governor Wes Moore discusses how the government shutdown is impacting Maryland residents. In addition, Moore also discusses the Washington Commanders moving back to Washington, DC.
Two years after Hamas attack, two-state solution ?further away than ever?
Foreign policy expert and former State Department official Joel Rubin joined The Final 5 on the second anniversary of the Hamas attack on Israel ? the deadliest assault against Jews since the Holocaust. Rubin said while negotiations in Cairo may produce a short-term ceasefire and hostage deal, the broader path to a two-state solution has never looked more distant. He blamed Hamas for undermining past peace efforts, including during the Oslo era, and said removing the group from future governance in Gaza will be critical.
Trump?s push for Mideast peace: analyst says ?we?re closer than ever?
With Benjamin Netanyahu facing intense pressure at home, and external pressure mounting on Hamas and its backers ? including Iran ? retired Navy Captain Armen Kurdian said real progress is possible, but fragile. He credited President Trump?s willingness to both support and criticize Israel as a potential diplomatic asset, noting that success hinges on cutting off Hamas funding and applying sustained international pressure.
The Final 5: October 6th, 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.
Can America Relearn Civility? Author Says It Starts With Seeing Each Other as Human Again
As headlines of political violence and threats grow more common, The Soul of Civility author Alexandra Hudson joins The Final 5 to explore whether America can rediscover the art of disagreement without dehumanization. Hudson explains the crucial difference between politeness and civility?one is surface-level etiquette, the other a deeper respect for our shared humanity. She warns that social media has amplified our worst impulses by granting ?the power of invisibility,? and urges Americans to bring tough conversations back into real life.
The Final 5: October 3rd, 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 Five: October 2nd, 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.
Shroff on Project 2025 revisited; Dems messaging during shutdown
Jim Lokay is joined by Democratic political commentator Kaivan Shroff to talk about how Project 2025, once disavowed by Trump, is shaping the White House's approach to the government shutdown. Shroff also weighs in on how Democrats are messaging through the stalemate.
Government shutdown set to enter third day with no resolution
Come for the details of the government shutdown and the talks (or lack thereof) to end the stalemate from NOTUS reporter Riley Rogerson; stay for host Jim Lokay's comparison of President Trump disavowing Project 2025 on the campaign trail to the now-famous Mariah Carey "I Don't Know Her" meme.
The Final 5: October 1st, 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.
Gordon Chaffin joins growing field seeking to challenge Eleanor Holmes Norton
Longtime DC Delegate Eleanor Holmes Norton hasn't officially signaled her plans for re-election yet, but that hasn't stopped a growing field of potential challengers. One of the first is Democratic candidate Gordon Chaffin, who joined Jim on "The Final 5."
Former Boehner aide, now Forward Party CEO, calls out broken politics amid shutdown
On The Final 5, Forward Party CEO Lindsey Drath said the current government shutdown is ?Groundhog Day? for Americans, comparing it to the 2013 crisis driven by Ted Cruz. She warned that official government sites blaming Democrats is ?dangerous,? and slammed Democratic lawmakers fundraising in Napa while federal workers face furloughs.
The Final 5: September 25, 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: September 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.