#TheFinal5: Jan. 6 Committee and the legal ramifications
The January 6th Committee took the unprecedented step of referring former President Trump and several members of his inner circle to the Department of Justice for criminal charges, but where does it go from there? Former prosecutor Steve Baric joins Jim on "The Final 5" to talk about the referrals, and the potential precedents it could set when Republicans assume the House majority in January.
#TheFinal5: Georgetown gauges political civility
A new poll by the Georgetown Institute of Politics and Public Service is getting the pulse of the people when it comes to how much voters truly value civility in politics. Executive Director Mo Elleithee joins Jim on "The Final 5" to explain the Battleground Civility Poll, and how political divisions have changed voters’ perceptions on some key issues.
#TheFinal5: Analysis | Future of clean energy with Peter Kelly-Detwiler
Peter Kelly-Detwiler, principal of Northbridge Energy Partners and author of the book "The Energy Switch," joined us to discuss the future of clean energy.
Analysis: Future of clean energy with Peter Kelly-Detwiler
Peter Kelly-Detwiler, principal of Northbridge Energy Partners and author of the book "The Energy Switch," joined us to discuss the future of clean energy.
Cherokee Nation chief discusses hearing on congressional seat
Chief Chuck Hoskin of the Cherokee Nation joined FOX 5 to discuss an unkept promise between the tribe and Congress and a hearing on a congressional seat.
#TheFinal5: How climate change is affecting severe weather
Dr. Jessica Moerman discusses why hurricanes are increasing in intensity.
#TheFinal5: The path forward on climate change
The authors of "The Big Fix" talk about whether it's too late to reverse the effects of climate change.
#TheFinal5: Key Capture CEO talks green energy
Key Capture CEO Jeff Bishop discusses electric grid solutions.
#TheFinal5: Breaking down “The Perception Gap”
Americans are divided now more than ever, but it often comes down to not just where we stand politically, but where we believe the other side stands. The group More In Common calls it “the perception gap,” and it’s affecting the way we perceive historical events. Dan Vallone joins Jim on "The Final 5" to explain what it means and how we can use its research to teach history better. (More info: HistoryPerceptionGap.us)
#TheFinal5: Musk drops “Twitter Files”
Internal communications released by new Twitter owner Elon Musk show extensive strife and disagreement over how it handled the Hunter Biden laptop story and other political issues during the 2020 election. Young Voices contributor James Czerniawski joins Jim on "The Final 5" to look at Musk’s first few weeks in charge.
#TheFinal5: Warnock wins in Georgia
Sen. Raphael Warnock (D-GA) prevailed in a tight race over Herschel Walker (R) in one of the most expensive campaigns in American history. Jim gets reaction from Tracy Pearson and Kim Klacik on "The Final 5."
#TheFinal5: Trump calls to “terminate” Constitution
Former President Donald Trump, in a flurry of posts on his Truth Social network, indicated that the Constitution should be “terminated” in order to address his grievances over the 2020 election and reinstate him to the presidency. Brian Tyler Cohen joins Jim on "The Final 5" to explain why he thought the lack of response from not just fellow Republicans, but the national media, is especially telling.
#TheFinal5: Calls for change atop the GOP
After Republicans fell short of expectations in the November midterms, there have been calls for incumbent party chairwoman Ronna McDaniel to step down. One potential replacement has been Rep. Lee Zeldin (R-NY), who ran a stronger-than-expected race in his defeat for New York governor. Conservative columnist Kenny Cody is Jim’s guest on "The Final 5."
#TheFinal5: Protests over COVID in China turning to calls for change
China’s draconian “Zero COVID” policy has triggered a new round of lockdowns, but frustrated residents are now turning their attention to larger calls for change in the communist country. Adam Werner from the Quincy Institute is Jim’s guest on "The Final 5."
#TheFinal5: Strong early vote in GA runoff
The first votes are in ahead of Georgia's runoff for the U.S. Senate, where Sen Raphael Warnock (D) faces Herschel Walker (R). Democratic strategist Calvin Dark joins Jim on "The Final 5."
#TheFinal5: Keeping the politics out of Thanksgiving
It’s inevitable: opinionated family members often try to steer the Thanksgiving dinner chat into a political debate. How can you quell the family feud? Eric Rittmeyer, mental toughness expert and author of “The Emotional Marine” joins Jim on "The Final 5" to offer some help.
#TheFinal5: Dems look at split Congress
When the new Congress convenes in January, Democrats will no longer control the House, even while the Senate remains in their hands. So what do Dems think they can accomplish? Kristal Knight is Jim’s guest on "The Final 5."
#TheFinal5: Cooler heads prevail in Ukraine/Poland missile flap
At the start of the week, an errant missile launch that struck and killed two people inside of Poland had many wondering if we were standing on the precipice of international conflict. Now that it appears that the missile may have been fired by Ukraine, and not Russia as first thought, it’s opening up new questions about what’s next in the response to the war that’s nearing its first year. Global affairs analyst Laura Ballman is Jim’s guest on "The Final 5."
#TheFinal5: Holmes Norton on Pelosi, new GOP Congress
Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC), who has served with Nancy Pelosi since 1991, joins Jim to offer thoughts on the announcement that Pelosi will be stepping away from party leadership, plus what the incoming Republican majority could mean for D.C. statehood efforts. She also weighs in on efforts by Sen. Mike Lee (R-UT) to exempt D.C. residents from a bill that would codify same-sex and interracial marriages.
#TheFinal5: With Dems in control, does Georgia runoff matter?
Georgia voters head back to the polls in three weeks to settle the last undecided U.S. Senate race: the battle between incumbent Sen. Reverend Raphael Warnock (D) and challenger Herschel Walker (R). But why does the state rely on a runoff system, and with the Democrats clinching control of the incoming Senate, is it still a must-win? Georgia State University law professor Anthony Michael Kreis joins Jim to explain what it all means.