#TheFinal5: Biden?s SCOTUS promise ignites controversy
As the political world awaits President Biden?s forthcoming Supreme Court nominee, his vow to name a Black woman is garnering praise from some, and scorn from others. While the promise is similar to then-President Reagan?s promise to nominate the first female justice in 1981 (Justice Sandra Day O?Connor), and former President Trump?s determination to replace the late Ruth Bader Ginsburg with another woman (Justice Amy Coney Barrett), it?s still igniting controversy from the likes of Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX), who called Mr. Biden?s plan ?offensive.? Amanda Hunter from the Barbara Lee Family Foundation is Jim?s guest on "The Final 5."
#TheFinal5: Wes Moore runs for MD Governor
As Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan delivers his final State of the State address, the focus shifts to the growing field of candidates seeking to replace the two-term Republican this year. That includes former non-profit CEO, New York Times bestselling author, and combat vet Wes Moore. The first-time candidate is part of the large Democratic field. He joins Jim to talk about his candidacy on ?The Final 5.?
#TheFinal5: Biden's foreign policy
Jim talks with California GOO congressional candidate and Navy vet Joe Collins about the latest developments on the Ukraine/Russia conflict and how the Biden administration has been responding to international crises.
#TheFinal5: Fighting anti-Semitism
The discovery of swastikas spray-painted outside of Union Station, recent attacks on synagogues across the country, and anti-Jewish rhetoric by politicians underscore the scourge of anti-Semitism still plaguing our national discourse. Gil Preuss from the Jewish Federation of Greater Washington joins Jim to talk about ways to stand up against hate speech and offers his thoughts on the decision by a Tennessee school board to ban the Holocaust novel ?Maus? because of what it called objectionable content.
#TheFinal5: The politics of Breyer?s retirement
As Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer confirmed his plans to retire, the speculation has begun on President Biden?s potential nominee. Former House Judiciary Committee member and host of the ?Doug Collins Podcast,? Doug Collins joins Jim and former Georgia State Rep. Dee Dawkins Haigler to discuss the process as it unfolds on The Final 5.
#TheFinal5: Raskin on 1/6 Committee
As the Jan. 6 Select Committee continues its investigation into the Capitol riot, panel member Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-MD) joins Jim to offer an inside perspective on the progress of the probe, his response to calls by former speaker Newt Gingrich to arrest committee members, and whether former VP Mike Pence will cooperate.
#TheFinal5: Biden, Ukraine, and Oil Prices
As inflation fuels a rise in crude oil prices, the costs continue to trickle down to consumers. Add in the potential of conflict between Russia and Ukraine, and it could have an even more demonstrable impact. Dan Eberhart, CEO of Canary, offers his thoughts on White House energy policy with Jim, and what he believes the White House could do to stem the rising tide.
#TheFinal5: Biden nominee backs labor force changes
David Weil, President Biden's nominee to fill a top Labor Department post, is attracting controversy from some business groups for his support of changes to existing labor law. Weil, who supports expanding overtime protections for a wider swath of employees, also wants to extend certain provisions to so-called gig workers and freelancers. Gabriella Hoffman from Young Voices is Jim's guest.
#TheFinal5: Biden?s 1 year report card
One year after President Biden took the oath of office, political pundits are scoring his first year. While the President has boasted of several achievements, polls show his support slipping. Ameshia Cross and Jack Kalavritinos join Jim for a special presidential anniversary panel.
#TheFinal5: Biden marks 1st year
President Biden marked his first year in the Oval Office with a rare White House press conference, taking questions for nearly two hours on a litany of topics facing the beleaguered Commander-in-Chief. Paul Glastris, editor-in-chief of 'Washington Monthly' and a former Bill Clinton speechwriter, joins Jim to look at what went right, what went wrong, and what?s next.
#TheFinalFive: Glenn Youngkin sworn in as governor of Virginia
Christine Flowers joins The Final Five to discuss Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin's inauguration, critical race theory and more.
#TheFinalFive: Glenn Youngkin sworn in as governor of Virginia
Christine Flowers joins The Final Five to discuss Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin's inauguration, critical race theory and more.
#TheFinal5: Inside Trading & Congress
Should members of Congress be banned from trading stocks? Senate Democrats have introduced new legislation to address what they see as a growing issue. Shirin Rajaee was joined by Young Voices Contributor Addison Hosner to break down the issue and what's at stake.
#TheFinal5: Preventing fire tragedies
After two massive and deadly fires in the past week, one in Philadelphia and the other in the Bronx, there?s a new focus on federal legislation aimed at retrofitting older housing complexes with potentially life-saving fire suppression systems. Former Prince George?s County Fire Chief Ron Siarnicki, who now heads up the National Fallen Firefighter Foundation, joins Jim to explain why it?s crucial for lawmakers to reconsider long-stalled measures, including ways to pay for the upgrades.
#TheFinal5: A former Congressman looks at Jan. 6
On the anniversary of the January 6 attack at the US Capitol, Jim is joined by former Rep. Bob Inglis (R-SC.) Inglis, who now heads up the environmental group RepublicEN, shares his experiences on the Hill, and offers insight on what he believes his party should do moving forward to ensure another attack doesn?t happen.
#TheFinal5: American Democracy and Jan. 6
On the eve of the anniversary of the Capitol riots, a new poll conducted by Ipsos and NPR shows a startling shift in attitudes toward the fate of democracy. Ipsos USA President Cliff Young joins Jim to look at the numbers, which illustrate the massive partisan split on government, election integrity, and even violence to sort out political discourse.
#TheFinal5: Is ?Build Back Better? a bust?
Senate Democrats vowed to move on President Biden?s signature social spending legislation in the new year, but a new focus on voting rights legislation may change those plans. Plus, another push to change the filibuster may face a familiar foe. Insider Deputy Washington Chief Dave Levinthal joins Jim to look at how the latest talks may go.
#TheFinal5: Biden?s bet on an Olympic ?boycott?
When the Winter Olympics kick off in Beijing next month, the U.S. will compete ? but without the visible presence of government leaders. That?s because China?s human rights record has prompted the Biden administration to declare a so-called diplomatic boycott. But will it do anything? Weifeng Zhang from the Mercatus Center at George Mason joins Jim to explain what it all means, and why Vladimir Putin aims to take advantage of the situation.
#TheFinal5: Decorating the White House for Christmas
Each year, thousands of people apply to get the honor of helping the President and First Lady decorate for the holidays, but only a handful get the call. Kellie Makar, a teacher at Pennsylvania?s North Catholic High School was one of them ? in fact, she?s now had the honor of doing it for both the Trump and Biden White Houses. She joins Jim on The Final 5 to explain how she ended up in D.C., and what she?d like to do next.
#TheFinal5: Small businesses and Build Back Better
A new poll from Small Business for America?s Future suggests major support for the President?s social spending bill. As the debate continues in the Senate, former Biden business advisor and head of Public Private Strategies Rhett Buttle joins Jim to explain why.