#TheFinal5: Trump arraignment power panel
Now that former President Trump is officially under indictment on 34 felony charges, the focus turns to the political fallout. After all, Trump is all in on a 2024 re-election bid. Corinne Clark Barron and Jonathan Harris join Jim to break down the news out of Manhattan on “The Final 5.”
#TheFinal5: WSJ reporter Gershkovich accused of espionage by Russia
Secretary of State Antony Blinken has called upon his Russian counterpart to release Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich, who was arrested last week and accused of spying. Former CIA analyst and global affairs expert Laura Ballman, a former journalist herself, joins Jim on “The Final 5” to explain why she believes the Russian charges are without merit.
#TheFinal5: America’s evolving attitude on gender equality
When it comes to gender equality, America’s collective attitude has changed – but whom it benefits continues to be part of the dividing line. Mallory Newall from Ipsos joins Jim to look at new research on that front, and how America’s views differ from the rest of the world.
#TheFinal5: Israel faces nationwide strike over judicial reforms
Plans to overhaul Israel’s judiciary are officially on hold after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faced massive backlash in the form of national protests. Rabbi Rick Jacobs, President of the Union for Reform Judaism, joins Jim to explain what’s at stake, plus how the nation’s longest-serving prime minister is dealing with the blowback.
#TheFinal5: Spanberger pushing bipartisan plan to curb fentanyl
With new concerns about people abusing a lethal mix of fentanyl and veterinarian drugs, Rep. Abigail Spanberger (D-VA) joins Jim on "The Final 5" to lay out her bipartisan effort to stem the flow of drugs coming through the southern border. She also weighs in on House Republicans’ calls to punish Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg for his investigations into former President Trump’s alleged hush money payments to Stormy Daniels.
#TheFinal5: Comedians band together for Iranian freedom
It’s no laughing matter, but a group of D.C. comedians are uniting in an effort to raise money and awareness for the fight for freedom across Iran. Rahmein Mostafavi joins Jim to talk about a special benefit at the D.C. Improv on March 26 at 7 p.m.
#TheFinal5: California weighs tobacco ban, for some
California lawmakers are set to debate a bill to outlaw all tobacco sales for people born after 2007, no matter how old they are. It follows the lead of Brookline, Massachusetts and New Zealand. But are these bans effective? Young Voices contributor Sofia Hamilton says no. She joins Jim on "The Final 5."
#TheFinal5: Will Hurd’s 'American Reboot'
Former CIA officer and ex-Congressman Will Hurd (R-TX), who represented his border district for three terms, is raising eyebrows with a new release of his book “American Reboot,” and several tours of New Hampshire. It has some speculating that Hurd, once seen as a rising star in the party, might be considering a 2024 presidential bid. He joins Jim to talk about what he thinks an “American Reboot” stands for, the state of his party, and whether he might actually consider a White House run.
#TheFinal5: Biden’s first veto and Dems prep for 2024
President Biden issued the first veto of his presidency on Monday, striking down a bipartisan effort to outlaw retirement fund managers from social and environmental considerations in making investments. It comes as his approval ratings show a slight rebound, and the country watches whether or not former President Trump is indicted. Democratic strategist Kevin Walling is Jim’s guest on "The Final 5."
#TheFinal5: Anti-abortion advocates hail potential Texas verdict
The nation awaits the ruling of a Texas judge on the fate of the abortion medication Mifepristone, which could restrict its use nationwide. It’s the latest front on the abortion front after the landmark Dobbs decision from the Supreme Court. Corinne Clark weighs in on "The Final 5" with Jim Lokay.
#TheFinal5: Abortion pills at center of Texas lawsuit
An anti-abortion group says the FDA’s approval of Mifepristone, an abortion drug, should be rescinded. Now, a Trump-appointed judge in Texas is deciding its fate. Legal analyst Tracy Pearson joins Jim on "The Final 5" to explain what’s at stake and what could happen if the judge hands down a win to the group.
#TheFinal5: Support for Ukraine becomes hot-button issue
More than a year into the Russian invasion of Ukraine, there remains bipartisan support to continue funding the efforts of Kyiv to ward off the attack. But as 2024 looms, it’s become a contentious issue for some on the right. Global affairs analyst and former CIA ops officer Laura Ballman is Jim’s guest on "The Final 5."
#TheFinal5: Making sense of SVB
The collapse of Silicon Valley Bank has many investors on edge, but what are the implications for everyday despoitors and investors? Tammy Trenta of Family Financial is Jim's guest on The Final 5 and shares what you should know about the nation's largest bank failure in more than a decade.
#TheFinal5: D.C. Council's bipartisan rebuke
An ambitious rewrite of D.C.'s criminal code was dealt a bipartisan blow when Democrats and Republicans overwhelmingly voted to disapprove the measure, and President Biden said he would not veto the bill. Political strategist and radio host Melik Abdul tells Jim the progressive tilt of the council has gone too far.
#TheFinal5: Forward Party tries to crack 2-party system
There have been many attempts at creating a viable third party in the American political system. The latest, the Forward Party, is the brainchild of former Democratic presidential hopeful Andrew Yang. Party CEO Lindsey Drath joins Jim on "The Final 5" to explain why she thinks the Forward Party could stand out.
#TheFinal5: What led to Lori Lightfoot’s defeat in Chicago?
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot lost her reelection bid last week, with national pundits blaming her defeat on Chicago’s crime rates. But from an insider’s perspective, the reasons are more complex. Ameshia Cross is Jim’s guest on "The Final 5."
#TheFinal5: Dems gear up for 2024, Biden announcement or not
President Biden has yet to officially announce his re-election bid, even though all indications are that he will seek a second term. Democratic strategist Kaivan Shroff joins Jim on "The Final 5: to look at the race, how the potential Trump/DeSantis faceoff will shape the strategy, and what issues could resonate most with voters.
#TheFinal5: CPAC, Trump, and 2024
CPAC used to attract presidential contenders from across the GOP, but this year’s gathering at National Harbor was a lovefest for former President Donald Trump, with likely rival Gov. Ron DeSantis conspicuously absent. What does that say about the 2024 field? Former Rep. Doug Collins (R-GA), host of "The Doug Collins Podcast," is Jim’s guest on "The Final 5."
#TheFinal5: DeSantis heightens POTUS bid talk with new book
Even though he hasn’t announced a run for the White House yet, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis did this week what most presidential aspirants do: he released a book. What does it mean for 2024? Insider political reporter Kimberly Leonard is Jim’s guest on "The Final 5."
#TheFinal5: House panel aims at investigating CCP
A new bipartisan select committee aims to examine the tense relationship between the U.S. and the Chinese Communist Party. Jamil Jaffer from the National Security Institute joins Jim on "The Final 5."