#TheFinal5: Can the Jan. 6 panel sway public opinion?
As the House Select Committee investigating the Capitol riots continues its work, political forces continue squabbling over its mission. House Democrats, who empaneled the bipartisan committee, say it is necessary to understand what went wrong on January 6th, 2021. House Republicans, who have censured two of their own members for working with the committee, continue to discredit the process. Renew Democracy Initiative?s Rina Shah joined Jim to look at how the hyperpartisan political climate may affect the end result.
#TheFinal5: Former Education Secretary John King running for MD governor
"The Final 5" continues its Maryland gubernatorial race coverage with the former U.S. education secretary, under President Obama, John King.
#TheFinal5: President Biden issues executive order on cryptocurrency
President Biden has issued a long-awaited executive order calling on the federal government to investigate cryptocurrencies. But what does this mean for the industry? FOX 5's Katie Barlow sits down with John Berlau, a senior fellow at the Competitive Enterprise Institute, on "The Final 5."
#TheFinal5: School boards are the new battleground
A concerted effort by political groups to sway public school boards across America are underscoring the importance of these otherwise unpaid, unheralded jobs. Amanda Litman, co-founder of RunForSomething.net, a progressive group looking to enlist young Americans to run for office, joins Jim on "The Final 5" to look at the challenges ahead.
#TheFinal5: MLB Lockout continues
The MLB lockout is nearly at the 100 day mark. With the regular season already been trimmed week by week, is there any relief in sight for fans? Eric Mitchell from Life Flip Media joins Jim on "The Final 5" to look at what's next.
#TheFinal5: Natural gas takes center stage in war
As Russia continues its attack on Ukraine.. the U.S. is imposing sanctions, but what else does President Biden have at his disposal? American industries, and sectors that are already sensitive in Russia, including natural gas. Young Voices contributor Lindsay Keiser joined Jim on "The Final 5" to break it down.
#TheFinal5: Calls for Senate to slow Jackson?s SCOTUS nomination
The last time the Senate filled a Supreme Court vacancy, it took less than a month for Amy Coney Barrett?s nomination to be advanced to confirmation. But that was following the death of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, and at least one conservative group thinks the circumstances merit a slower roll. May Mailman, a former White House lawyer and senior legal fellow at the Independent Women?s Forum is Jim?s guest on "The Final 5."
#TheFinal5: Biden defies ?Defund Police? crowd, but is it too late?
After two years of calls to reduce police funding in favor of alternative crime-fighting measures, President Biden is calling for a hike in federal dollars towards America?s police departments. Josh Crawford of the Pegasus Institute and a Young Voices contributor, joins Jim to look at what?s being done in the face of rising crime in many of America?s cities.
#TheFinal5: Breaking down sanctions vs. Russia
As President Biden hands down a new round of financial sanctions against Russia for its invasion of Ukraine, there are questions about the potential impact they could have, and whether they would deter Vladimir Putin. Plus, can Congress join in on the sanction parade against Russia? Washington Post political reporter Amber Phillips joins Jim on "The Final 5" to take a look at what it all means.
#TheFinal5: Franchot runs for Governor
As the Maryland gubernatorial campaign continues, Jim is joined by longtime Maryland Comptroller Peter Franchot, who?s part of the crowded Democratic field. Franchot, who?s leading in some primary polls, lays out his vision for the office, priorities in a blue state that?s gone for a Republican governor twice, and why he says he?s uniquely qualified to reach across the aisle.
Joe Cunningham talks medical marijuana, sports betting
Once considered taboo, states across the U.S. are more and more commonly pursuing things like medical marijuana and sports betting. South Carolina Governor Candidate Joe Cunningham joins The Final Five to discuss these two issues.
#TheFinal5: VA, MD looking at future with recreational marijuana
Virginia has already approved recreational marijuana and is now working on the regulatory framework. Maryland appears poised to turn the question over to voters this year. D.C., where weed is decriminalized, still must contend with the federal ban. But the process has already played out in Massachusetts. Dr. Karen Munkacy, Founder of Garden Remedies, joins Jim to talk about the challenges that pro-legalization forces have encountered along the way.
#TheFinal5: Laura Neuman runs for MD Governor
As Jim welcomes in the candidates vying to be Maryland?s next governor, Laura Neuman gets her turn on ?The Final 5.? The former Anne Arundel County Executive, who served as a Republican, is now running as a Democrat, and the only woman in her party?s primary so far. She talks about her background and the issues confronting Maryland voters in the 2022 election.
#TheFinal5: COVID-19 and ivermectin
The use of ivermectin to treat COVID-19 has been a hot-button issue during the pandemic, with many claiming it helped cure them of coronavirus, even though U.S. health authorities have not recommended it for that specific use. So why are doctors still prescribing it? Insider health reporter Aria Bendix is Jim?s guest on "The Final 5."
#TheFinal5: Will Russia invade Ukraine this week?
The simmering tensions at the Russia/Ukraine border have the U.S. bracing for a potential invasion this week, perhaps by Wednesday. Whether invasions can be scheduled though, is a different story. Harry Kazianis from the Center for the National Interest joins Jim to assess the situation, and lay out what effects Americans will feel halfway around the world, if that happens.
#TheFinal5: Is inflation here to stay?
As the U.S. marks the highest level of inflation in four decades, consumers are watching their bottom lines, and some want the Federal Reserve to step in. How can they influence the cost of consumer goods? Young Voices contributor Jon Hartley joins Jim to look at the possibilities on "The Final 5."
#TheFinal5: Vince and Jason save the show
Five weeks in 2022, and while the Supreme Court and political discord have ruled the headlines, many stories have slipped through the cracks. Vince Coglianese and Jason Nichols, co-hosts of the ?Vince and Jason Save the Nation? podcast, join Jim on "The Final 5" to look at lessons learned so far, the looming midterm elections, and what America can take away from what we?ve seen play out in Virginia since Election Day 2021.
#TheFinal5: Trump tore docs, violated Records Act
The Washington Post broke the story of the National Archives resorting to seizing boxes of official records that former President Donald Trump took with him to Mar-a-Lago, instead of leaving them in D.C. The practice, outlined in the Presidential Records Act, aims to prevent any administration from leaving office with material that otherwise should be stored at the National Archives. Amber Phillips from the Post joined Jim to explain what happened, why Trump isn?t the first President to run afoul of the Act, and what the law dictates really can be done.
#TheFinal5: What does the jobs report mean for you?
The January 2022 jobs report defied expectations from economists, who thought the rapid spread of the Omicron variant would put a damper on growth. But do those numbers mean anything more than political points to those in the job market? Michael Farren from the Mercatus Center at George Mason is Jim?s guest as they delve into the story behind the numbers.
#TheFinal5: Getting more truckers on the road
America is experiencing a historic shortage when it comes to long-haul truckers across the country. So what can be done to address a projected shortfall of 80,000 truckers? Young Voices commentator Andrew Donaldson joined Jim to break it down.