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The Secret Edge of the Office 'Rock Star' Skier The Secret Edge of the Office 'Rock Star' Skier
Tue, February, 17, 2026
Callum Borchers from the Wall Street Journal explains how your skills on the mountain might help you in the office.
FBI search of reporter's home latest in ongoing press freedom fight FBI search of reporter's home latest in ongoing press freedom fight
Tue, February, 17, 2026
Freedom of the press is in a constant battle with the government. BrieAnna Frank from USA Today takes us behind the headline.
Trump administration's Venezuela approach gets murkier Trump administration's Venezuela approach gets murkier
Tue, February, 17, 2026
What are the Trump administration's plan with Venezuela? Eleanor Mueller from Semafor gives us a look.
Does cutting Starbucks, DoorDash really save money? We asked experts Does cutting Starbucks, DoorDash really save money? We asked experts
Tue, February, 10, 2026
Can you budget yourself out of poverty? Betty Lin-Fisher from USA Today takes us behind the headline.
Iguana Pizza Iguana Pizza
Tue, February, 10, 2026
On today's Mike Drop, Florida has a new pizza toping. 
Republicans fear Trump backlash could cost them Senate control Republicans fear Trump backlash could cost them Senate control
Tue, February, 10, 2026
Republicans are afraid of a Trump backlash costing them Senate control. Alex Bolton from The Hill gives us a look.
The hottest job in tech: Writing words The hottest job in tech: Writing words
Mon, February, 9, 2026
The hottest job in tech isn't what you think. Amanda Hoover from Business Insider has the story.
Why young state lawmakers are weighing the exit Why young state lawmakers are weighing the exit
Mon, February, 9, 2026
Young state lawmakers are looking for an early exit. Russell Contreras from Axios takes us behind the headline. 
Immigration talks test Congress' dismal bipartisanship skills Immigration talks test Congress' dismal bipartisanship skills
Mon, February, 9, 2026
Immigration talks are highlighting Congress' dismal bipartisanship skills. Burgess Everett from Semafor gives us a look.
Kevin Warsh's Three Tasks: Shrink the Fed, Tame Inflation, Manage the President. Kevin Warsh's Three Tasks: Shrink the Fed, Tame Inflation, Manage the President.
Tue, February, 3, 2026
How would Kevin Warsh manage the Fed? Greg Ip from the Wall Street Journal gives us a look.  
Does the Constitution protect begging? Supreme Court asked to decide Does the Constitution protect begging? Supreme Court asked to decide
Tue, February, 3, 2026
Does the Constitution protect begging? Maureen Groppe from USA Today takes us behind the headline.
Tillis 'unleashed' Tillis 'unleashed'
Mon, February, 2, 2026
Retiring Senator Thom Tillis isn't mincing words anymore. Valerie Yurk from CQ Roll Call takes us behind the headline.
Flying high in more ways than one.  Flying high in more ways than one. 
Mon, February, 2, 2026
On today's Mike Drop, how many planes can you "borrow" before someone notices.
The tripwires that may increase energy prices The tripwires that may increase energy prices
Thu, January, 29, 2026
Oil and Gas Expert Jay Young joined America's First News to give us a look at what might cause an increase in energy prices.
I tried finding travel deals with a VPN. Here's what happened I tried finding travel deals with a VPN. Here's what happened
Thu, January, 29, 2026
Bad news for this travel hack. Nathan Diller from USA Today has the story. 
Democrats try to find their footing on immigration as Trump trips over ICE Democrats try to find their footing on immigration as Trump trips over ICE
Thu, January, 29, 2026
Democrats are still trying to find the right messaging on immigration. Amie Parnes from The Hill takes us behind the headline.
Toothpaste Expires? Toothpaste Expires?
Wed, January, 28, 2026
On today's Mike Drop, how old is too old for toothpaste?
Here's Why Your Tax Refund May Be Bigger Here's Why Your Tax Refund May Be Bigger
Wed, January, 28, 2026
You may be getting a bigger tax refund this year. Elizabeth O'Brien from Barron's explains why.
Students are increasingly choosing community college or certificates over four-year degrees Students are increasingly choosing community college or certificates over four-year degrees
Tue, January, 27, 2026
Students are increasingly choosing community college to avoid costly student loans. Jessica Dickler from CNBC brings us the latest. 
Consumer guardrail facing cuts waits on court decision Consumer guardrail facing cuts waits on court decision
Tue, January, 27, 2026
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is fighting for its life within the Trump administration. Betty Lin-Fisher from USA Today has the story.
A Gripping True Story of Resistance and Hope A Gripping True Story of Resistance and Hope
Tue, January, 27, 2026
International Holocaust Remembrance Day is January 27. Gordon Deal is joined by Dr. Janet Brill who talks about a harrowing account of her mother-in-law's Jewish childhood. 
Should you pay someone to do your taxes? Answer these 3 questions first. Should you pay someone to do your taxes? Answer these 3 questions first.
Mon, January, 26, 2026
Andrew Keshner from MarketWatch joined America's First News with some tax tips now that it's the first tax season with President Donald Trump's massive new tax law. 
Young Trump voters drive a sharp cultural turn Young Trump voters drive a sharp cultural turn
Mon, January, 26, 2026
It's a small segment, but they yell the loudest. Russell Contreras from Axios takes us behind the headline.
What Happened to Happy Hour? What Happened to Happy Hour?
Thu, January, 22, 2026
What happened to happy hour? Lane Florsheim from the Wall Street Journal discusses with Nicole Murray. 
The 3,000-Person Team Working in Secret to Create Disney Magic The 3,000-Person Team Working in Secret to Create Disney Magic
Thu, January, 22, 2026
Ben Fritz from the Wall Street Journal joined America's First News with a look into what it takes to create Disney magic.