Dr. Susannah Hills discusses the possibility of a COVID resurgence as Delta variance causes rise in cases
Dr. Susannah E. Hills, a Pediatric Otolaryngologist-Head and Neck surgeon and Assistant Professor of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery at the Columbia University Medical Center, discusses the rise in cases of COVID--especially among young people--as the Delta variant surges across the U.S.
What to expect in the Fall and beyond in Supreme Court
FOX 5 legal expert Katie Barlow joins The Final 5 to discuss what to expect in the Fall and beyond as the Supreme Court hears cases.
Olympics must go on, but why?
Even as COVID-19 cases are on the rise around the world, and in Japan, the delayed 2020 Summer Olympics are a go. Sports analyst Eric Mitchell joins Jim on the Final 5 to explain why, plus they look at the Tampa Bay Buccaneers White House visit with President Biden, Tom Brady’s election jokes, and the symbolism it all carries.
Rachel Chiu discusses debate over socialism, communism as protests in Cuba continue
Rachel Chiu with Young Voices joins the Final 5 to discuss the massive protests in Cuba and the debate over socialism and communism that has dominated some political circles in the past week.
Cuba protests continue as world watches Biden
As oppressed Cubans continue to call for change in the impoverished Communist nation, there are calls for President Biden to step in. Kelley Vlahos from the Quincy Institute joined Jim on The Final 5 to talk about what the U.S. should do.
A debate over debates in the VA Governor’s race
Controversy over the moderator in an upcoming debate is injecting a fresh round of back-and-forth in the Virginia gubernatorial race. Republican Glenn Youngkin pulled out of the upcoming Virginia Bar Assocation debate amid his concerns that moderator Judy Woodruff would not be impartial, citing her donation to a Haitian earthquake relief fund administered by the Clinton Foundation. Democratic nominee and former Gov. Terry McAuliffe, a former member of the foundation, told Jim Lokay on #TheFinal5 that he believes Youngkin is making excuses.
Where the GOP goes from here after CPAC
Former President Trump’s sway over the Republican Party remains strong, with 70 percent of the attendees at the weekend CPAC gathering in Texas voting for him in a straw poll among potential 2024 presidential candidates. But some Republicans say the party is headed in the wrong direction, including former Pence advisor Olivia Troye, who now heads up the Republican Accountability Project. She joined Jim on The Final 5 to look at Trump’s comments, CPAC’s reaction to COVID-19 vaccination numbers, and where the party goes from here.
Infrastructure agreement aims to placate both sides
A bipartisan agreement on nearly $1 trillion in new infrastructure spending aims to address major concerns on America’s roads and bridges, but will it be enough to satisfy progressives who wanted more, and Republicans who thought the original plan was too expensive? Democratic strategist Ameshia Cross joins Jim on The Final 5 to discuss.
Senate panel set to take up DC statehood
Statehood for D.C. takes center stage on Tuesday as the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs takes up the bill the House approved on part lines earlier this year. D.C. Shadow Senator Paul Strauss joined Jim on The Final 5 to discuss its chances for passage and what’s next in the debate over statehood.
Juneteenth and what it means
As the United States celebrates the first federal holiday commemorating Juneteenth, Dr. Jason Nichols joins Jim on theFinal 5 to break down what it means, how Americans can use the day to learn, and how to use it as a path moving forward.
Rising GOP star and Jeb’s son George P Bush talks about Texas AG candidacy, the wall, and Trump
George P Bush – Jeb’s son, who was once considered the future of the Republican party – sat down with FOX 5’s Jim Lokay Thursday night on the Final 5 to talk about his campaign for Texas Attorney General, his role in the border wall construction, and what it’s like pursuing the approval of Donald Trump.
During Pride Month, business pressured to practice what they preach
June is Pride Month, but as businesses wrap themselves in the rainbow colors, are they practicing what they preach the other 11 months out of the year? Andrew Isen, founder of Winmark Concepts and an LGBTQ marketing expert, joined Jim on The Final 5 to explain how changing attitudes have changed the focus for advertisers.
Biden says GOP diminished but numbers say otherwise
President Biden says the Republican party is 'vastly diminished' in numbers since he defeated former President Trump, but Democrats are still governing with a smaller majority in the House, and barely controlling the Senate. GOP strategist Melik Abdul joined Jim on The Final 5 to explain why he thinks Republicans may have the upper hand moving into the midterms.
American foreign policy evolves under Biden
As President Biden heads towards his much-awaited summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday in Geneva, his administration represents a marked shift in foreign policy. As each commander-in-chief brings a different worldview to the job, the G-7 Summit in England gave Mr. Biden his first opportunity on the world stage to assert his administration’s stance on international affairs. Dr. Lauren Wright, Princeton University political scientist, joined Jim on The Final 5 to weigh in, as well as the President’s remarks today on the state of the Republican party.
What is the point of a personality test
Employers often ask their workers to take them, and they’re seen as a key component of professional development. But when you take a personality test, what does it really accomplish. Young Voices contributor Steven Zhou, who studies the psychology of leadership development, explains what it all means on The Final 5.
McAuliffe gears up to take on Youngkin
The race is set for governor of Virginia. Terry McAuliffe steamrolled his Democratic opponents in Tuesday’s primary, setting up a November faceoff with Republican Glenn Youngkin. McAuliffe joined Jim on The Final 5 to outline his priorities if he’s elected to a second term, and how the early response from the Youngkin camp is shaping the campaign.
Plan B for Economic Stimulus
As bipartisan talks on President Biden’s economic stimulus plan break down, some economists believe there’s still a path forward, even without a massive spending plan. Ryan Young from the Competitive Enterprise Institute joined Jim on The Final 5 to look at the possible alternatives.
Manchin no vote announcement on HR 1 angers fellow Dems
West Virginia Senator Joe Manchin’s announcement that he’ll vote no on a comprehensive election reform bill touted by fellow Democrats is raising ire within the party. Manchin says voting reform should be bipartisan, and while Republicans are lauding the move, it effectively torpedoes the effort. Former Georgia state lawmaker Dee Dawkins-Haigler joined Jim on The Final 5 to discuss.
Virginia Governor race - Sen. Jenn McClellan
With early voting already underway in the Virginia Democratic primary, the five candidates seeking to succeed Gov. Ralph Northam are making their final pitches to voters. That includes Richmond-area state Sen. Jennifer McClellan, an attorney who has also served in the House of Delegates. She joined Jim on The Final 5 to lay out her vision for the job, and how the pandemic has changed her approach to campaigning.
COVID numbers dropping, attention turns to more vaccinations
New York was once the epicenter of the COVID-19 pandemic stateside, but just like the rest of the country, numbers have dipped to numbers not seen since March 2020. That’s a good thing, according to Columbia Presbyterian ENT surgeon Dr. Susannah Hills. She joined Jim on The Final 5 to explain what she’s been seeing in the operating room, and why she believes its important for newly-eligible teenagers to get the shot.