#TheFinal5: Biden nominee backs labor force changes
David Weil, President Biden's nominee to fill a top Labor Department post, is attracting controversy from some business groups for his support of changes to existing labor law. Weil, who supports expanding overtime protections for a wider swath of employees, also wants to extend certain provisions to so-called gig workers and freelancers. Gabriella Hoffman from Young Voices is Jim's guest.
#TheFinal5: Biden’s 1 year report card
One year after President Biden took the oath of office, political pundits are scoring his first year. While the President has boasted of several achievements, polls show his support slipping. Ameshia Cross and Jack Kalavritinos join Jim for a special presidential anniversary panel.
#TheFinal5: Biden marks 1st year
President Biden marked his first year in the Oval Office with a rare White House press conference, taking questions for nearly two hours on a litany of topics facing the beleaguered Commander-in-Chief. Paul Glastris, editor-in-chief of 'Washington Monthly' and a former Bill Clinton speechwriter, joins Jim to look at what went right, what went wrong, and what’s next.
#TheFinalFive: Glenn Youngkin sworn in as governor of Virginia
Christine Flowers joins The Final Five to discuss Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin's inauguration, critical race theory and more.
#TheFinalFive: Glenn Youngkin sworn in as governor of Virginia
Christine Flowers joins The Final Five to discuss Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin's inauguration, critical race theory and more.
#TheFinal5: Inside Trading & Congress
Should members of Congress be banned from trading stocks? Senate Democrats have introduced new legislation to address what they see as a growing issue. Shirin Rajaee was joined by Young Voices Contributor Addison Hosner to break down the issue and what's at stake.
#TheFinal5: Preventing fire tragedies
After two massive and deadly fires in the past week, one in Philadelphia and the other in the Bronx, there’s a new focus on federal legislation aimed at retrofitting older housing complexes with potentially life-saving fire suppression systems. Former Prince George’s County Fire Chief Ron Siarnicki, who now heads up the National Fallen Firefighter Foundation, joins Jim to explain why it’s crucial for lawmakers to reconsider long-stalled measures, including ways to pay for the upgrades.
#TheFinal5: A former Congressman looks at Jan. 6
On the anniversary of the January 6 attack at the US Capitol, Jim is joined by former Rep. Bob Inglis (R-SC.) Inglis, who now heads up the environmental group RepublicEN, shares his experiences on the Hill, and offers insight on what he believes his party should do moving forward to ensure another attack doesn’t happen.
#TheFinal5: American Democracy and Jan. 6
On the eve of the anniversary of the Capitol riots, a new poll conducted by Ipsos and NPR shows a startling shift in attitudes toward the fate of democracy. Ipsos USA President Cliff Young joins Jim to look at the numbers, which illustrate the massive partisan split on government, election integrity, and even violence to sort out political discourse.
#TheFinal5: Is “Build Back Better” a bust?
Senate Democrats vowed to move on President Biden’s signature social spending legislation in the new year, but a new focus on voting rights legislation may change those plans. Plus, another push to change the filibuster may face a familiar foe. Insider Deputy Washington Chief Dave Levinthal joins Jim to look at how the latest talks may go.
#TheFinal5: Biden’s bet on an Olympic “boycott”
When the Winter Olympics kick off in Beijing next month, the U.S. will compete — but without the visible presence of government leaders. That’s because China’s human rights record has prompted the Biden administration to declare a so-called diplomatic boycott. But will it do anything? Weifeng Zhang from the Mercatus Center at George Mason joins Jim to explain what it all means, and why Vladimir Putin aims to take advantage of the situation.
#TheFinal5: Decorating the White House for Christmas
Each year, thousands of people apply to get the honor of helping the President and First Lady decorate for the holidays, but only a handful get the call. Kellie Makar, a teacher at Pennsylvania’s North Catholic High School was one of them – in fact, she’s now had the honor of doing it for both the Trump and Biden White Houses. She joins Jim on The Final 5 to explain how she ended up in D.C., and what she’d like to do next.
#TheFinal5: Small businesses and Build Back Better
A new poll from Small Business for America’s Future suggests major support for the President’s social spending bill. As the debate continues in the Senate, former Biden business advisor and head of Public Private Strategies Rhett Buttle joins Jim to explain why.
#TheFinal5: Tracy and Kelly on what’s at stake in 2022
As 2021 draws to a close, all eyes are on next year’s midterms and what that could mean for Democratic control of Congress and the Republicans’ hopes of taking the reigns. Tracy Dietz and Kelly Gibson return to The Final 5 to join Jim for a look at what’s on the horizon for 2022.
#TheFinal5: Kevin Walling on Biden, Dems’ priorities
With the Democrats’ self-imposed deadline to pass President Biden’s social spending package looming, how realistic is a deal? As senators debate which priorities will stay and which ones could go, political strategist Kevin Walling joins Jim to look at what’s at stake, what he makes of the President’s poll numbers, and where he believes the Biden administration should place their focus next.
#TheFinal5: Biden goes one-on-one with Putin
President Biden held a video call with Russian president Vladimir Putin today as Russia builds its true presence at the Ukraine border. So what does this mean for the United States, and has foreign policy shifted much with the change in administrations? Anatol Lieven with the Quincy Institute joined Jim to break down what is at stake.
Will Twitter’s new CEO herald any changes?
Twitter founder Jack Dorsey stepped down as CEO of the social media site, replaced by Parag Agrawal, but will new leadership make any difference? As big tech firms face criticism from conservatives, who say they’ve been unfairly discriminated, Agrawal is in the hot seat. Nate Hochman joins Jim on The Final 5 to look at what could change, and what may stay the same.
How businesses have adapted through COVID
The omicron variant is in the headlines, but for the many small businesses that have weathered the pandemic, it shouldn’t pose any unfamiliar obstacles. Gabriella Hoffman from Young Voices joins Jim on The Final 5 to weigh in.
Katie Barlow breaks down SCOTUS arguments on abortion
The Supreme Court heard arguments today on Mississippi’s new law that bans abortions after 15 weeks. Now comes the waiting game. FOX 5’s Katie Barlow, who’s also an attorney, joined Jim on The Final 5 to take a look at what’s before the nine justices, the early indications on how they may come down on the law, and what it says about the increased perception that the high court has become too politicized.
Dr. Oz runs for Senate, Cuomo suspended
News that TV physician Dr. Mehmet Oz is running for the U.S. Senate followed the announcement from CNN that it’s suspending anchor Chris Cuomo for his involvement in handling his brother Andrew’s scandals. Siraj Hashmi, co-host of the Habibi Bros. on Rumble and keeper of the List (@ListComesForAll) joined Jim to break down the political headlines, including the feud between Congresswomen Lauren Boebert and Ilhan Omar.