The Final 5: August 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: August 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.

The Final 5: August 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: August 23, 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: August 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.

DNC 2024: Key takeaways from Kamala Harris' speech

As the Democratic National Convention wraps, attention turns to the first debate between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump in September. Jim Lokay discusses that and what we should watch for heading into the home stretch of the campaign with political analysts Tracy Pearson and Brittany Martinez.

Part Two: DNC Wrap-Up with Brittany and Tracy

As the Democratic National Convention wraps, attention turns to the first debate between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump in September. Jim Lokay discusses that and what we should watch for heading into the home stretch of the campaign with political analysts Tracy Pearson and Brittany Martinez.

Part One: DNC Wrap-Up with Tracy and Brittany

As the Democratic National Convention wraps up, Jim Lokay talks with political analysts Tracy Pearson and Brittany Martinez about Vice President Kamala Harris’ speech on the final day in Chicago.

The Final 5: August 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.

Harris adopts cautious presidential campaign approach: analysis

In a recent interview on "The Final 5," Axios congressional reporter Stephen Neukam joined host Jim Lokay to analyze the strategy behind Vice President Kamala Harris’s presidential campaign. As the presumptive Democratic nominee, Harris has adopted a cautious approach, which Neukam described as a “don’t show, don’t tell campaign.”

Military controversies plague 2024 campaign

Tim Walz "misspoke" about his wartime experience. Donald Trump said the Presidential Medal of Freedom was "better" than the Medal of Honor. And while both Walz and his GOP counterpart, J.D. Vance do have military experience, it's a much different situation than it was back when military service was almost a pre-requisite for public service. Jim Lokay discusses that and more with Andrew Donaldson from Ordinary Times on "The Final 5."

Harris’ ‘Cautious’ Campaign Strategy

In a recent interview on "The Final 5," Axios congressional reporter Stephen Neukam joined host Jim Lokay to analyze the strategy behind Vice President Kamala Harris’s presidential campaign. As the presumptive Democratic nominee, Harris has adopted a cautious approach, which Neukam described as a “don’t show, don’t tell campaign.”

Biden caps off DNC opening night

President Joe Biden delivered a forceful endorsement of Vice President Kamala Harris on night one of the Democratic National Convention. Jim talks about that and more with Andrew Feinberg, the Independent's White House correspondent, who joined "The Final 5" live from Chicago.

Scaramucci on party unity, VP picks

Jim Lokay is joined by Anthony Scaramucci on "The Final 5" to discuss the 2024 election and the political maneuvering within both the Trump and Harris campaigns. Scaramucci doesn't hold back when analyzing Trump’s recent decisions, and thinks he missed a major opportunity when choosing J.D. Vance over other potential running mates.

The Final 5: August 16, 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: August 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.

The Final 5: August 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.

Forward Party Discusses Third-Party Impact on 2024 Election

In a recent appearance on “The Final 5” with host Jim Lokay, Lindsey Drath, CEO of the Forward Party, shed light on the party’s goals and potential impact on the 2024 election. As the Forward Party positions itself as a centrist alternative to the two-party system, Drath emphasized the need for a new approach to American politics.