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.
00:00
00:00

Episode's summary

The panelists examine the internal divisions within the Democratic Party, focusing on how candidates are distancing themselves from Kamala Harris to avoid association with the far-left progressive wing. The discussion also covers Donald Trump's presidential rankings and social media activity, alongside political developments in Texas and criticisms of NYC Mayor Zoran Mamdani. The episode concludes with a look at systemic issues surrounding crime, followed by lighter segments covering viral news stories, streaming habits, and bizarre animal facts.

Chapters

Click on a chapter to go directly to that moment

Highlights

I think it's a great question, but I think we know the lane from which that leadership will come, and it is the far-left progressive lane.

00:02:31 · Kayleigh McEnany argues that the future of Democratic leadership is tied to the party's progressive wing.

Trump sharing this chart on True Social, ranking American presidents throughout history from failures to the greatest.

00:13:49 · The host describes a social media post by Donald Trump that places himself at the top of a presidential hierarchy.

The Paxson campaign doesn't need another headache like this, considering all of the baggage that he already has.

00:21:04 · The host discusses the potential legal and political complications facing Ken Paxton's campaign.

the victim, Jose Miranda, eventually died from the stab wounds, leaving behind a family who are disgusted by Zoran's tweet, calling it a, quote, slap in the face.

00:24:57 · The hosts discuss the backlash against Mayor Mamdani for expressing condolences to an accused killer.

The murderer you see is downstream from the corrupt system.

00:29:38 · The speaker argues that individual criminal acts are a result of larger, broken societal structures.

Episodes

2483-

The Five 08-28-2026

The panelists examine the internal divisions within the Democratic Party, focusing on how candidates are distancing themselves from Kamala Harris to avoid association with the far-left progressive wing. The discussion also covers Donald Trump's presidential rankings and social media activity, alongside political developments in Texas and criticisms of NYC Mayor Zoran Mamdani. The episode concludes with a look at systemic issues surrounding crime, followed by lighter segments covering viral news stories, streaming habits, and bizarre animal facts.

28 Aug 2026
2482-

Thorn In The Side: Dems try to kick their Piker Problem ahead of November

The episode features a debate on The Five regarding the political influence of streamer Hassan Piker and his connections to Democratic candidates, alongside discussions on Donald Trump's decision to rename Lake Ontario to 'Lake America' and Gavin Newsom's defense of Canada. The hosts also explore potential trade agreements with Canada, criticisms of Democratic candidates in Oklahoma, and privacy concerns surrounding AI-powered Flock surveillance cameras. The conversation concludes with a look at Gen Z dating trends involving pheromones and an introduction to Trey Gowdy's new book.

27 Aug 2026
2481-

Dems’ Socialist Push Just An Experiment

The hosts critique top-down social engineering and progressive policies, specifically addressing the impact of Soros-backed prosecutors and controversial rhetoric from Philadelphia DA Larry Krasner. The discussion extends to political figures like Kathy Hochul regarding immigration enforcement and the psychological effects of resentment. The episode also explores personal growth through letting go of bitterness and concludes with lighthearted news clips, including trends in slow-messaging apps and a look at recent viral moments.

26 Aug 2026