#TheFinal5: Krucoff makes bid for DC Council
D.C. Councilmember Mary Cheh is vacating her Ward 3 seat after this term, opening the seat for the first time in years. Republican David Krucoff, who earned the Washington Post endorsement, joins Jim on "The Final 5" to break down the issues ahead of the November election.
#TheFinal5: Mar-a-Lago, SCOTUS, and Biden’s student loan plan
Legal analyst Ayesha Whyte joins Jim on "The Final 5" to break down new legal maneuvers from former President Trump’s legal team, seeking to get the Supreme Court involved in the battle over sensitive documents found at his Mar-a-Lago estate. She also weighs in on legal action being taken against President Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan, and whether it will survive two current challenges.
#TheFinal5: What’s next in Ukraine?
New developments in the War in Ukraine include a potential nuclear threat from Vladimir Putin and sham referenda in several disputed regions. George Beebe from the Quincy Institute, the former CIA head of Russia Analysis, joins Jim to take a look at the battle ahead and what it might take to avert disaster and end the war.
#TheFinal5: Time ticking for January 6th Committee
The House committee investigating the January 6th Capitol attack postponed a planned meeting this week because of Hurricane Ian, but as the end of the year approaches, so does the committee’s existence. Gunner Ramer of the Republican Accountability Project joins Jim to look at what unfinished business the committee has left before it issues a report.
#TheFinal5: Turning the lights on after disaster
As millions of people deal with power outages after Hurricane Ian, some are urging leaders to rethink America's power grid. Young Voices contributor Eric Peterson joined Jim to explore the idea of microgrids.
#TheFinal5: Hurricane Ian and Climate Change
As Florida deals with the aftermath of Hurricane Ian, and other states prepare for its remnants, Jim discusses the root cause of these natural disasters with climate scientist Dr. Jessica Moerman.
#TheFinal5: What is “recession fatigue?”
As Americans prepare for a potential recession, how prepared are we for a financial downturn? For many, it may be a tough proposition, especially as we continue to navigate the aftereffects of the pandemic. Bankrate’s Sarah Foster is Jim’s guest on "The Final 5" with some tips on how to best weather a potential economic storm.
#TheFinal5: Previewing new SCOTUS term with Katie Barlow
The Supreme Court’s new term begins next week, but it doesn’t mean the justices aren’t already at work. FOX 5 chief legal correspondent Katie Barlow joins Jim to look at what’s on the docket, the big day ahead for newly-minted Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson, and the big cases the high court will likely take up soon.
#TheFinal5: Brett Favre’s welfare woes
A guilty plea by a former top Mississippi state welfare official in connection with a multi-million dollar welfare fraud scheme may spell bad news for Hall of Fame QB Brett Favre. A.J. Perez of Front Office Sports joins Jim on "The Final 5" to explain what’s gone down so far, how Favre became involved, and what’s next.
#TheFinal5: “The Big Fix” on climate
It’s been weeks since Congress passed the most comprehensive federal approach to climate change in modern history, but is it too little too late? Renowned New York Times reporter Justin Gillis collaborated with longtime energy advisor Hal Harvey for the new Amazon best-selling book, “The Big Fix.” They join Jim on "The Final 5" to explain why they see this as once-in-a-lifetime clarion call.
#TheFinal5: Trump lawsuit & the midterms
Jim welcomes Dr. Jason Nichols to the show, as they discuss the lawsuit filed today by New York’s attorney general against former President Trump, plus the GOP’s surge in at least one key midterm race and how that affects the efforts of Democrats moving forward.
#TheFinal5: Spanberger on stocks, inflation, and the midterms
U.S. Rep. Abigail Spanberger (D-VA) makes her "The Final 5" debut with Jim Lokay as she talks about her efforts to restrict stock ownership by members of Congress, what else Democrats can do to fix inflation and bring down consumer costs, and her re-election battle in November.
#TheFinal5: DeSantis dumps migrants on Martha's Vineyard
Earlier this week, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis took credit for flying 50 migrants to the tony enclave of Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts. While he and Texas Governor Greg Abbott say transporting migrants has been a protest against the Biden White House, political commentator Jonathan Harris contends it illustrates a lack of seriousness on the issue of immigration.
#TheFinal5: Biden’s bumble on China, Taiwan
A “60 Minutes” interview has President Biden at odds with long-standing American policy when it comes to China and Taiwan. President Biden said over the weekend he would support military intervention if China invaded Taiwan, but White House officials later said the nation’s “One China” approach hasn’t changed. Michael Swaine from the Quincy Institute is Jim’s guest on "The Final 5."
#TheFinal5: DeSantis dumps migrants on Martha's Vineyard
Earlier this week, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis took credit for flying 50 migrants to the tony enclave of Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts. While he and Texas Governor Greg Abbott say transporting migrants has been a protest against the Biden White House, political commentator Jonathan Harris contends it illustrates a lack of seriousness on the issue of immigration.
#TheFinal5: GOP banks on economic message for midterms
With 54 days until the midterm elections, Republicans are renewing their attack on the Biden administration’s handling of the inflation crisis. A new report shows inflation continues to spike, even as the President and other Democrats celebrated the passage of the Inflation Reduction Act at the White House. Republican strategist Jack Kalavritinos joined Jim on "The Final 5" to offer his insight.
#TheFinal5: Ukraine making progress in war
Ukrainian forces continue to make a comeback as they push back against Russia. But as the invasion drags on, how much longer will the fighting continue? And will the U.S. continue to offer financial assistance to Ukraine? Uriel Epshtein from the Renew Democracy Initiative is Jim’s guest on "The Final 5."
#TheFinal5: Midterm preps slowed by election deniers
As many top election officials prepare for the 2022 midterms, a new push by those denying the outcome of the 2020 election threatens to slow down those efforts. The Washington Post reports that some secretaries of state are experiencing a wave of document requests, coordinated by the likes of MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell, aimed at clogging up their offices. Amy Gardner from the Post joins Jim to explain why this is happening.
#TheFinal5: Will Congress do anything before the midterms?
Congress is back in session, even as the entire House and a third of the Senate face the voters in just under two months. Jim talks about potential priorities for lawmakers with Insider Deputy Washington Chief Dave Levinthal – who also discusses the potential for a long-discussed ban on lawmakers buying and trading stock
#TheFinal5: What’s next for Trump’s document investigation?
Lawyers for the DOJ and former President Trump face a Friday deadline to submit possible names for the “special master” who will review the documents seized from Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate last month. National security attorney Brad Moss joins Jim on "The Final 5" to talk about what’s next in the investigation and where it goes from here.