The Final 5: March 1, 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.
JoAnn Hill's "Unique Eats and Eateries of Washington, D.C."
D.C.-based author JoAnn Hill has tackled some of D.C.'s hidden tourist sites in previous books, but her new effort focuses on the region's vibrant dining scene. "Unique Eats and Eateries of Washington, D.C." is now on sale, and JoAnn shares the stories behind the book on "The Final 5" with Jim Lokay.
Trump legal team hopes to DQ Atlanta D.A.
We should know in about two weeks whether the Fulton County (GA) District Attorney's office will stay on Donald Trump's election interference case. Fani Willis has been the target of criticism after she had a relationship with a lead counsel in the case. Former Arkansas state Attorney General Dustin McDaniel joins Jim on "The Final 5" to explain what her potential removal means, plus the latest on Trump's SCOTUS immunity case.
The Final 5: February 29, 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.
McConnell's announcement, SCOTUS set to hear Trump immunity case
Wednesday marked a pivotal day in American politics: Mitch McConnell announced his plan to leave the Senate Republican leadership role he's held for 20 years, and the Supreme Court agreed to hear Donald Trump's claims of presidential immunity. Attorney and political strategist Kaivan Shroff weighs in with Jim Lokay on "The Final 5."
The Final 5: February 28, 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: February 27, 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.
Jacqueline is rudely interrupted...by Jim
"The Final 5" has been in the capable hands of guest hosts while Jim Lokay has been on vacation, but on the eve of his return, he stops by to fill Jacqueline Matter in on what he's been up to (and what's coming up when he returns to the show on Wednesday, February 28.)
The Final 5: February 26, 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: February 23rd, 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: February 22, 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: February 21, 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: February 20, 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 are the defining issues for 2024?
New polling shows a schism amongst American voters on key issues ahead of the 2024 election – but the one topic that shows bipartisan indifference? The dueling document controversies. Jim breaks down the polls with Cliff Young of Ipsos on "The Final 5."
The Final 5: February 19, 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: February 18, 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.
Navalny's death and Putin's influence
The death of Russian opposition leader and fierce Putin critic Alexei Navalny puts new focus on the Russian leader's influence. George Beebe of the Quincy Institute, who once served as the CIA's head of Russia analysis, joins Jim on "The Final 5" with more.
The Final 5: February 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.
Joel Rubin runs for Congress from Maryland's 6th
Former State Department senior official Joel Rubin has joined the crowded field vying for the soon-to-be-open seat from Maryland's 6th Congressional District. Rubin, a Democrat, joined Jim on "The Final 5" to explain how his international experience and time in local government is factoring into his campaign.
The Final 5: February 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.