The Five

The Five

The hot topics that have everyone talking from the five voices that will have everyone listening. Don't miss 'The Five' as they discuss, debate and at times debunk the hot news stories, controversies and issues of the day.
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Episode's summary

This episode covers various political developments, including the debut of White House Press Secretary Katie Zachariah and President Trump's campaign efforts in Alaska and Ohio. The hosts discuss economic concerns like gas prices, the impact of political bravado in Democratic campaigns, and allegations involving political figures such as Hassan Piker, Abdul El-Sayed, and Ilhan Omar. The discussion also explores allegations of fraud and immigration crimes involving a Minnesota official, alongside a debate on the dangers of anthropomorphizing AI. The episode concludes with reflections on social etiquette regarding texting and news about an albino Asian black bear.

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Highlights

I get to do what I was doing on the outside already, which was hoping to amplify, multiply and expand upon President Trump's incredible agenda for the American people.

00:00:46 · The new White House Press Secretary describes her primary objective in her new role.

Piker illustrates that thing that we've talked about, that he's able to advocate sexual denigration of a refugee because he designates you as evil.

00:14:20 · The speaker discusses how Piker uses political labeling to justify aggressive or vulgar language toward opponents.

And when you have a warrant, There are requirements for the warrant. So before a judge signs off on it, you have to describe with particularity and specificity the thing to be seized and the thing to be searched.

00:24:18 · The speaker explains the legal necessity of probable cause and specificity required for federal agents to execute a search warrant.

So large scale fraud that you're seeing in Minnesota is not an aberration. It is a predictable export.

00:30:09 · The speaker argues that certain types of crime are a result of importing cultural norms from low-trust societies.

A.I. is software and you have people who want to tell the software that it's a thinking, feeling entity.

00:33:38 · The speaker warns against the dangers of treating artificial intelligence as if it possesses consciousness.

Episodes

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Trump’s New Press Secretary Holds First Briefing

This episode covers various political developments, including the debut of White House Press Secretary Katie Zachariah and President Trump's campaign efforts in Alaska and Ohio. The hosts discuss economic concerns like gas prices, the impact of political bravado in Democratic campaigns, and allegations involving political figures such as Hassan Piker, Abdul El-Sayed, and Ilhan Omar. The discussion also explores allegations of fraud and immigration crimes involving a Minnesota official, alongside a debate on the dangers of anthropomorphizing AI. The episode concludes with reflections on social etiquette regarding texting and news about an albino Asian black bear.

13 Oct 2026
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Sick Sympathy

The episode examines the controversial shooting of Oscar Belgal by an ICE agent in New York, debating the reactions of left-wing leaders and DSA candidates. The discussion also covers Abdul El-Sayed's shifting political tone regarding Barack Obama and the perceived hypocrisy within progressive ideologies. Additionally, the hosts explore Kamala Harris's potential future presidential ambitions and the pressures facing high-profile political spouses. The episode concludes with a look at Kelly Clarkson's social media criticism of a toy store, alongside lighthearted news regarding dating trends and recent random events.

12 Oct 2026
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Agitators Rage After ICE Shoots Criminal Migrant

The episode examines a recent ICE shooting in New York City involving an undocumented immigrant with gang ties, sparking debate over Mayor Mamdani's response and the impact of sanctuary city policies on public safety. The discussion also covers political tensions in Michigan following a Senate debate between Abdul El-Sayed and Mike Rogers, alongside critiques from San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie regarding progressive urban policies. The program further addresses environmental and technological updates, including the approach of Hurricane Isaias to the Gulf Coast and the viral nature of Amazon's personalized shopping algorithms. The episode concludes with news updates, a tribute to Mike Ditka, and a nostalgic 'Fan Mail Friday' segment.

09 Oct 2026