The Final 5: August 6, 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.
Charlie Gasparino talks "Go Woke, Go Broke"
Fox Business senior correspondent Charles Gasparino joins Jim on "The Final 5" to discuss his new book, "Go Woke, Go Broke." In it, the veteran financial expert takes a look at how corporations like Target and Anheuser-Busch took a major hit when they co-opted left-leaning causes in recent years.
Who is Tim Walz?
The Democratic vice presidential nominee may be an unknown on the national stage, but he's a fixture in Minnesota politics. Jason DeRusha covered Walz for years, first as a news anchor, and now as the Drivetime host on WCCO Radio in Minneapolis. He joins Jim on "The Final 5" to take a look at Walz's career, his strengths, and why his handling of the George Floyd riots are already attracting criticism.
Dr. Suzan Johnson Cook on Harris's VP Contenders
Dr. Suzan Johnson Cook joins Fox5's Shirin Rajaee live on The Final Five hours before Vice President Kamala Harris announced her choice for running mate.
The Final 5: August 5, 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 2, 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.
When it comes to 2024, the last month changed everything
Political commentators Naysa Woomer and Kristal Knight were last on "The Final 5" on July 9th. Since then, there was an assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump, his recovery and nomination of Vice Presidential candidate Sen. J.D. Vance, the withdrawal of President Joe Biden, and the ascent of Vice President Kamala Harris. Jim Lokay discusses what's next with Woomer and Knight.
The Final 5: August 1, 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: July 31, 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.
Trump, Vance adjust to new opponent
After early criticism of the choice of GOP Vice Presidential nominee J.D. Vance and his comments about parenthood, the focus now turns to how the Republican ticket will frame the fight against presumptive Democratic nominee Vice President Kamala Harris. Jim discusses that, plus former President Trump's NABJ appearance, with FreePressFail.com co-founder Corinne Clark.
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In a conversation on The Final 5, host Jim Lokay and Washington Post deputy campaign editor Brianna Tucker discussed the contentious atmosphere during former President Trump's recent address at the NABJ convention. Tucker highlighted the division among NABJ members about Trump's invitation, noting some viewed it as platforming a divisive figure, while others saw it as essential coverage of a presidential candidate.
The Final 5: July 30, 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' rally draws thousands as Trump gets set to speak to Black journalists
Vice President Kamala Harris drew a large crowd in Atlanta for her first campaign rally in Atlanta, but how will her crowds compare with former President Donald Trump's signature events? Jim discusses that and more with national trial attorney and political commentator Donte Mills on "The Final 5," plus the National Association of Black Journalists prepares to welcome Trump to their annual conference amid calls by some to boycott.
In must-win PA, could a Harris-Shapiro ticket trump Trump-Vance?
"The Final 5" host Jim Lokay spoke with NOTUS reporter Evan McMorris-Santoro about how Democrats have handled the change atop the ticket. McMorris-Santoro shared insights on how this change is being received in the critical battleground state of Pennsylvania, plus how Gov. Josh Shapiro has emerged as a potential running mate.
The newest 2024 insult: "childless cat ladies"
Since Sen. J.D. Vance's comments about "childless cat ladies" gained national attention, the issue of gender in the 2024 election is taking on a new dimension. Plus, what's different with Vice President Kamala Harris atop the ballot vs. Hillary Clinton in 2016? Jim discusses with gender and politics expert Amanda Hunter from Gender on the Ballot.
The Final 5: July 29, 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: July 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: July 25, 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: July 24, 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.
DC Council weighs ceasefire resolution
A recent report from Alex Koma of the Washington City Paper details conversations within DC Council on whether to introduce a resolution calling for a ceasefire in the Israel/Hamas War. Jim discusses that and more with Ron Halber of the Jewish Community Relations Council on "The Final 5."