Amanda Makki on the race for the White House

Jim is joined by Republican strategist and former Trump election attorney Amanda Makki on "The Final 5." As team Trump sees a spike in polling, both the former POTUS and Vice President Kamala Harris are taking to some unexpected venues to get their message across. They discuss that, plus JD Vance's hedging on the 2020 election results, in this segment.

The Final 5: October 16, 2024

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.

Allison Gill on VP media blitz

Vice President Kamala Harris sat for her first interview with Fox News on Wednesday. Dr. Allison Gill of the Daily Beans and Mueller She Wrote podcasts joins Jim on "The Final 5" to offer her take on that and more issues on the 2024 campaign trail.

On the trail with Reese Gorman

Jim talks about the state of the race with NOTUS political reporter Reese Gorman. On "The Final 5," they discuss the current state of the presidential campaign as it enters its final stretch. Reese has been following the Trump campaign closely, including covering recent rallies in Pennsylvania, a critical battleground state.

The Final 5: October 15, 2024

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.

Harris pushes to strengthen Black support

Jim Lokay is joined by Democratic strategist Antjuan Seawright to discuss Vice President Kamala Harris's efforts to connect with Black voters by appearing in non-traditional media outlets, addressing misinformation, and highlighting the critical importance of the Black vote in the upcoming election, particularly among Black men. Seawright also weighs in on former President Obama's outreach to Black voters.

S.E. Cupp on "Battleground" and the countdown to Nov. 5

In this edition of "The Final 5," Jim Lokay is joined by the host of "Battleground," S.E. Cupp. With 20 days to go, they discuss the major issues on the campaign trail, and what familiar themes are re-emerging from past elections.

The Final 5: October 14, 2024

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 10, 2024

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 10, 2024

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.

When divisive politics hit home

Dr. Joshua Coleman, author of "Rules of Estrangement," joins Jim on "The Final 5" to explore how political disagreements are deepening rifts within families and what steps can be taken to bridge those divides.

Republicans on the state of the race, and Cheney's Harris endorsement

While the Kamala Harris campaign is trumpeting the endorsement of scores of Republicans, including former Trump administration officials, are voters swayed by the likes of former Rep. Liz Cheney? Jim Lokay discusses that and more on the presidential campaign front with former Federal Energy Regulatory Commission chairman Neil Chatterjee and conservative strategist Brittany Martinez on "The Final 5."

The Final 5: October 9, 2024

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 8, 2024

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 7, 2024

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.

Former Walz students react to his surprise VP candidacy

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz has talked about his past career as a social studies teacher while on the campaign trail, and some of his former students are now speaking out about their experiences in his classroom. Andrea Johnson and Jenny Diaz both live locally now, but are campaigning on behalf of the Democratic vice presidential nominee. They join Jim Lokay on "The Final 5."

Jaden Jefferson on the future of journalism

At 16, Jaden Jefferson has already landed interviews that some seasoned journalists can only dream of. He's built his own mini-media empire with "Jaden Reports," delving into local and national issues with dogged determination. He joins Jim on "The Final 5" to explain what inspired him and how he hopes to further his burgeoning career.

Senate races heat up with big spending in Maryland and beyond

As November 5th approaches, the battle for control of the U.S. Senate is intensifying, and party leaders are spending big in key races, including in Maryland and Wisconsin. Jim Lokay discusses that and more with Stephen Neukam of Axios on "The Final 5."

The Final 5: October 3, 2024

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