Dems prepare for Harris coronation at DNC
A month ago, with top-level Biden supporters bailing daily, Democrats were preparing for a potentially contentious convention in Chicago. Since the President left the race, polls have changed and Dems are singing a different tune. Jim talks about that and more with host of The Daily Beans podcast Dr. Allison Gill on "The Final 5."
Scaramucci on Trump: "He's going to lose because he's getting boring"
Former Trump White House Communications Director Anthony Scaramucci thinks the man for whom he once briefly worked is headed to defeat in November. Scaramucci, founder and managing partner of SkyBridge Capital and co-host of the podcast "The Rest is Politics US," joined Jim Lokay on "The Final 5" to weigh in on the implications of Corey Lewandowski’s return to Trump's campaign and the overall state of the GOP race.
Scaramucci on Trump: "He's going to lose because he's getting boring"
Former Trump White House Communications Director Anthony Scaramucci thinks the man whom he once briefly worked for is headed to defeat in November. Scaramucci, founder and managing partner of SkyBridge Capital and co-host of the podcast "The Rest is Politics US," joined Jim Lokay on "The Final 5" to weigh in on the implications of Corey Lewandowski’s return to Trump's campaign and the overall state of the GOP race.
Trump's "Agenda 47" calls for sweeping changes to federal workforce
Former President Donald Trump has released his plan if re-elected, and part of "Agenda 47" would reinstate an executive order he signed previously, reclassifying thousands of federal civil servants and allowing them to be easily replaced. Backers say the President should have the flexibility to determine who serves under his adminsitration. Congresswoman Abigail Spanberger (D-VA) says it could disproportionately imperil federal workers in the D.C. region.
Walling & Chatterjee on 2024 and the economy
Jim Lokay sits down with FOX 5 contributor and former Biden campaign surrogate Kevin Walling and former Trump-era FERC chairman Neil Chatterjee about the avalanche of polls showing the pendulum swinging between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump, plus how new developments on the economic front will play on the campaign trail.
The Final 5: August 13, 2024
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Pearson: economic concerns are key for Trump campaign
Inflation may be cooling off, but the cost of living remains high for many Americans, and Republican strategist C.J. Pearson says that could sway undecided voters in November towards former President Donald Trump. Jim Lokay discusses the state of the race and more with Pearson on "The Final 5."
The Final 5: August 12, 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.
New book says Trumpism led GOP down a "Shameless" path
On "The Final 5," host Jim Lokay speaks with political YouTuber and author Brian Tyler Cohen about his new book, "Shameless: Republicans, Deliberate Dysfunction, and the Battle to Preserve Democracy." Cohen discusses the changing dynamics of the 2024 election, and his concerns about the threats to democracy he says are posed by Trump and his allies.
What happened to 11,000 cases of chicken wings?
In a "Final 5" followup, producer Loreto Cruz goes on a long journalistic wormhole to find out what happened to 11,000 cases of chicken wings that an Illinois school food service director illegally stole during the height of the COVID pandemic. Vera Liddell, 68, was sentenced to 9 years in jail for the heist, which involved $1.5 million worth of chicken intended for students at Harvey School District 152.
Trump campaign targeted in cyber hack
In this segment of "The Final 5," host Jim Lokay interviews James Turgal, Optiv's Vice President of Global Cyber Strategy, about the escalating risks of cyberattacks as the U.S. election approaches, particularly last week's involving the Trump campaign. Turgal discusses the increasing use of advanced technologies like artificial intelligence and large language models by nation-state actors, including Iran, Russia, and China, to conduct phishing, vishing, and social engineering attacks. He emphasizes that these threats will only intensify as the election nears.
The Final 5: August 9, 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.
"Here Now The News:" when anchors were kind of a big deal
Ron Burgundy may be fictional, but the local news anchors of the 1970s were certifiable celebrities. Nowhere is that more evident than in New York City, where journalist Jerry Barmash tells the stories from behind the scenes in the new book "Here Now The News." He joins Jim on "The Final 5" with a look back through TV history.
Harris' momentum and the RFK factor still looms
Polling shows a continued surge for Vice President Kamala Harris against former President Donald Trump, but how long can that sustain itself with the election just under three months away? Jim discusses that with 917 Strategies' founder Sarah Selip, plus how the continued embrace of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. by some big names online changes the dynamics of the race.
The Final 5: August 8, 2024
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Ray Suarez on "We Are Home"
Renowned journalist Ray Suarez shares the stories of people who came to America in search of a better life in his new book, "We Are Home." He joins Jim Lokay on "The Final 5" to explain how America's political discourse has shaped their perception of the nation, what they want you to know about their journeys, and how the back-and-forth on immigration has evolved over time.
"Trump In Exile" explores Trump's post-White House mindset
POLITICO's Meridith McGraw takes a look at Donald Trump's journey after his 2020 electoral defeat in her new book, "Trump In Exile." In it, she details how he emerged from political purgatory to the 2024 nominee, how he's looking to burnish the MAGA legacy through the likes of J.D. Vance, and why revenge has been a key tool in his arsenal. She joins Jim Lokay on "The Final 5."
The Final 5: August 7, 2024
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Finding civility in uncivil times
A new documentary examines the fraught state of public discource in America. "Undivide Us," now streaming through Maryland Public Television, features conversations with thought leaders. That includes Ben Klutsey, the executive director of the Mercatus Center at George Mason University. He joins Jim on "The Final 5" to explain what it all means to him.
Was Walz the right choice for Dems?
Vice President Kamala Harris and running mate Gov. Tim Walz are making the rounds in their first full day of campaigning, but some reports suggest Republicans are breathing a sigh of relief over her selection, with some claiming Walz is weaker than another front-runner, Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro. FOX 5 contributor Kevin Walling joins Jim on "The Final 5" to weigh in on the selection, and what the priorities should be for Harris with 90 days to go until Election Day.