Congress and the AI quandary
Artifical intelligence is everywhere these days, but with the 2024 election season well underway, there are renewed efforts for Congress to legislate safeguards for the responsible use of the technology. James Czerniawski of Young Voices joins Jim on "The Final 5" to explain why he thinks it's a risky proposition.
The Final 5: May 20, 2024
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Securing the 2024 election: a cyber expert weighs in
Even though the 2020 election was determined by the federal government's top cyber czar to be "the most secure in the nation's history," the threats are vastly different in 2024, including with the proliferation of A.I. Jim talks about it with Pinkesh Shah of cybersecurity firm Qualys on "The Final 5."
The Final 5: May 17, 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: May 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.
Spanberger ranked as "most bipartisan" of Va. delegation
High marks for Rep. Abigail Spanberger (D-VA) in the new Bipartisan Index from the Lugar Center and Georgetown University’s McCourt School of Public Policy. The ranking illustrates the willingness of members to co-sponsor legislation with those from the opposite political party. Jim Lokay talks with Spanberger about what it all means on "The Final 5."
House hearing turns chaotic over "fake eyelashes" and "butch body" jabs
A meeting of the House Oversight Committee devolved into name-calling and personal attacks on Thursday, with Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene's crack about Rep. Jasmine Crockett's "fake eyelashes" leading Crockett to assail Greene's “bleach blonde, bad built, butch body." Jim Lokay breaks down what happened on "The Final 5."
The fallacy behind Biden's "9% inflation" line
In recent days, President Biden has claimed he inherited a 9% inflation rate. That's not true -- the number spiked to that more than a year into his presidency -- but the shifting economic winds show how well the U.S. is faring versus the rest of the world. Jim talks more about it with Brendan Pedersen of Punchbowl News, who is also co-author of "The Vault" newsletter, on "The Final 5."
Blinken visits Ukraine as Russia makes advances
As the U.S. sends billions more to Ukraine's efforts to fend off Russia's advances, there are renewed questions about how much longer the continued assistance is sustainable. Jim gets more from David Salvo from the Alliance for Securing Democracy on "The Final 5."
Game on! Biden, Trump hash out debate plan
There will be debates between President Biden and former President Donald Trump after both candidates agreed to two faceoffs, notably without the assistance of the bipartisan Commission on Presidential Debates. Jim gets more insight with Axios politics reporter Erin Doherty on "The Final 5."
The Final 5: May 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.
What does Maryland's primary signal for November?
Jim Lokay breaks down Tuesday's primary results and the potential impact they'll have on the November elections, from Maryland to the national picture, with Kevin Walling and Jack Kalavritinos on "The Final 5."
Recapping the Maryland Primary
From Angela Alsobrooks' big win in the Maryland U.S. Senate primary, to David Trone's $60 million gamble, and Larry Hogan's re-entry into the political arena -- Jim breaks down Maryland primary night results with Jack Kalavritinos and Kevin Walling on "The Final 5."
The Final 5: May 13, 2024
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The Final 5: May 10, 2024
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The Final 5: May 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.
Benji Backer is "The Conservative Environmentalist"
Environmental concerns aren't a partisan issue. Most Americans want clean water and clean air, but getting on the same page has been the problem. Author and advocate Benji Backer lays out his ideas in his new book, "The Conservative Environmentalist." He talks about the divide and what can be done to bring people together with Jim Lokay on "The Final 5."
Survey: America's teachers are burnt out
A new survey by EdChoice says an alarming number of America's teachers are feeling burnout in the classroom. Jim discusses the findings and how school leaders are addressing the problem with Paul DiPerna on "The Final 5."
Tom Royals on final primary push, Post endorsement
Maryland 6th Congressional District candidate Tom Royals (R) weighs in on the state of the race and his endorsement by the Washington Post on "The Final 5" with Jim Lokay.
The Final 5: May 8, 2024
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