Reacting to President Biden's farewell speech
One speech, two different takes: Jim Lokay speaks with Ashwani Jain and Jack Kalavritinos on President Biden's farewell speech on Wednesday night.
What President-Elect Trump should do to help wildfire recovery efforts
Climate scientist Dr. Deborah Brosnan joins Jim Lokay on "The Final 5" to explain how climate change may not have started the California's wildfires, but could be making them more severe and deadly. As the U.S. prepares to welcome a new POTUS, Dr. Brosnan calls for a comprehensive approach to address the wildfire crisis, including how the President-elect could help.
The Final 5: January 14, 2025
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Trump's impact on D.C. residents post-inauguration
When President-elect Trump re-assumes the Oval Office, it will signal a change in the White House's approach to D.C. matters. In the past, Trump has made no secret of his disdain for D.C. or its leaders, and Congressional Republicans have introduced various bills aimed at restricting D.C.'s Home Rule. D.C. Shadow Rep. Oye Owolowa (D) joins Jim on "The Final 5" to explain how he thinks life for D.C. residents will be impacted, but also how recent bipartisan maneuvers could offer some hope moving forward.
Dems' assail Hegseth's qualifications for Pentagon as GOP coalesces around nominee
Defense Secretary nominee Pete Hegseth faced a contentious confirmation hearing before a Senate committee on Tuesday. Who had the heavier burden: Hegseth, making his case for the powerful job in spite of zero government experience -- or Democrats, looking to derail one of President-elect Trump's more controversial nominees? Jim Lokay discusses that and more with Tom LoBianco from 24Sight.News on "The Final 5."
The Final 5: January 13, 2025
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Trump's nominees gear up for confirmation hearings
This week will bring the first batch of confirmation hearings for President-elect Donald Trump's Cabinet nominees. Jim Lokay talks with NOTUS reporter Katherine Swartz about the nominees that face the most significant hurdles in the Republican-led Senate, and what we've learned from preliminary meetings so far.
Legal wrangling over Jack Smith report
A long-awaited report into now-former Special Counsel Jack Smith's investigation into President-elect Trump's role in January 6th is set to be released, just a week before Inauguration Day. Jim Lokay discusses the timing with legal analyst Steve Baric on "The Final 5."
The Final 5: January 10, 2025
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Fetterman becomes first Dem senator to meet with Trump
Pennsylvania Sen. John Fetterman (D) was elected as a progressive, but after his strong pro-Israel stance in the wake of the October 7th Hamas attack, he's been taking a decidedly more moderate approach. This weekend, he'll be meeting with President-Elect Trump at Mar-a-Lago. How is that resonating in a state that went for Biden in 2020, but Trump in 2024? Jim Lokay discusses that with independent journalist and radio host Natalie Bencivenga on "The Final 5."
he Final 5: January 9, 2025
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Wildfires in California Ignite Political Debate
As wildfires ravage Southern California, the devastation has sparked heated debates about the causes and solutions. On "The Final 5 with Jim Lokay," Chris Barnard, president of the American Conservation Coalition (ACC), shared his insights on the political and environmental factors fueling these disasters.
Conservatives' top priorities in new Congress
Conservative analyst Josselin Castillo is Jim's guest on "The Final 5," as they discuss major legislation before the new unified Republican majority in Congress -- including this week's passage of the Laken Riley Act, aimed at tightening enforcement of immigration law when it comes to those who are in the U.S. illegally.
Trump's expansion plans & legal battles before inauguration
Jim Lokay is joined by Allison Gill to discuss President-elect Trump's ambitious expansion plans for his 2024 campaign, and whether that's taking up too much of the national conversation ahead of his inauguration. Gill also delved into Trump's ongoing legal battles, his momentum and the continuing legal challenges, including his bid to avert Friday's sentencing in his hush money case.
The Final 5: January 8, 2025
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The Final 5: January 7, 2025
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The battle ahead for Trump's cabinet
Some of President-Elect Donald Trump's Cabinet nominees will skate through confirmation. Others, like DNI nominee Tulsi Gabbard, will face scrutiny from Democrats -- even as Republicans control the Senate. Jim discusses that and more with Democratic strategist Antjuan Seawright on "The Final 5."
Analysis: Trump plans to take Greenland, Canada, and Panama Canal
On Tuesday, President-elect Trump refused to rule out military action to pursue his unprecedented vow to take Greenland and the Panama Canal -- plus absorb Canada. Why has he set his sights on expanding beyond the United States' borders? Jim discusses that with Jim Zirin of Washington Monthly on "The Final 5."
The Final 5: January 6, 2025
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The Final 5: January 3, 2025
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