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High Gas Prices Are Tempting Americans Back to EVs High Gas Prices Are Tempting Americans Back to EVs
Wed, April, 15, 2026
Are American's open to flirting with electronic vehicles again? The Wall Street Journal's Christopher Otts joined us with a look.
Gig Workers Have Seconds to Take a Job. Gas Prices Complicate the Decision. Gig Workers Have Seconds to Take a Job. Gas Prices Complicate the Decision.
Wed, April, 15, 2026
Gas prices are doing a number on gig workers. Dan Frosch from the Wall Street Journal has the story. 
GOP senators grow uncomfortable with Trump rhetoric, endgame for Iran GOP senators grow uncomfortable with Trump rhetoric, endgame for Iran
Wed, April, 15, 2026
Is the GOP growing uncomfortable with Trump's rhetoric. Alex Bolton from The Hill takes us behind the headline.
Tax Day is near. Here's how you can still save money before filing Tax Day is near. Here's how you can still save money before filing
Tue, April, 14, 2026
Medora Lee from USA Today joined America's First News with some last-minute tax tips. 
Oil red alert: 10 of 12 postwar recessions were preceded by crude price spike Oil red alert: 10 of 12 postwar recessions were preceded by crude price spike
Tue, April, 14, 2026
The spike in oil prices is a major warning for the United States economy. Joseph Lawler from the Washington Examiner explains.   
First Class Attitude First Class Attitude
Mon, April, 13, 2026
On today's Mike Drop, parents still need to be parents while on a plane. 
Over Half Have Encountered Malware, Yet Many Aren't Protected Over Half Have Encountered Malware, Yet Many Aren't Protected
Mon, April, 13, 2026
As hackers get craftier, many of us are failing to adequately protect ourselves. Dashia Milden from CNET explains.    
When Gas Prices Rise, They're Hard to Bring Down. Here's Why. When Gas Prices Rise, They're Hard to Bring Down. Here's Why.
Mon, April, 13, 2026
Why is it so had to bring gas prices down? David Uberti from the Wall Street Journal gives us a look.
GOP patience with Iran operation growing thinner as Trump escalates tensions  GOP patience with Iran operation growing thinner as Trump escalates tensions 
Wed, April, 8, 2026
When will GOP patience run out with the operation in Iran. Sudiksha Kochi from The Hill gives us a look.
Most Americans think Social Security is going broke. Is it? Most Americans think Social Security is going broke. Is it?
Wed, April, 8, 2026
Is Social Security going broke? Daniel De Vise from USA Today takes us behind the headline.
Why knowing the reason for your flight delay actually matters Why knowing the reason for your flight delay actually matters
Tue, April, 7, 2026
It may only be psychological, but it is important to know why your flight has been delayed. Zach Wichter from USA Today explains.
AI boom drives clash over grid power vs. going it alone AI boom drives clash over grid power vs. going it alone
Tue, April, 7, 2026
AI data centers are causing a battle over the power grid. Amy Harder from Axios takes us behind the headline.
The Jinx is Real The Jinx is Real
Tue, April, 7, 2026
On today's Mike Drop, the jinx was real. 
How a Massive KitKat Heist Turned Into Crisis PR Gold How a Massive KitKat Heist Turned Into Crisis PR Gold
Fri, April, 3, 2026
A massive KitKat heist has turned into a PR goldmine. Natasha Khan from the Wall Street Journal takes us being the headline. 
Want to watch all of the Yankees' games on TV this season? It'll cost you over $1,200. Want to watch all of the Yankees' games on TV this season? It'll cost you over $1,200.
Fri, April, 3, 2026
Trying to watch every game of your favorite baseball team is going to cost you this season. Weston Blasi from MarketWatch has the story.
$4 gas hurts, but not like it used to $4 gas hurts, but not like it used to
Wed, April, 1, 2026
Rick Newman from the Pinpoint Press breaks down why $4 gas doesnt hurt like it used to.
Trump wants to define who is an American. Will Supreme Court let him? Trump wants to define who is an American. Will Supreme Court let him?
Wed, April, 1, 2026
Will the Supreme Court let Donald Trump define who is an American? Maureen Groppe from USA Today gives us a look.
GOP has work to do with voters on healthcare costs GOP has work to do with voters on healthcare costs
Mon, March, 30, 2026
Healthcare costs are hurting the GOP. Gabrielle Etzel from the Washington Examiner has the story.
America's Sneaky Inflation Culprit: Manicures, Haircuts and Doggy Daycare America's Sneaky Inflation Culprit: Manicures, Haircuts and Doggy Daycare
Wed, March, 25, 2026
Manicures, haircuts, and doggy daycare could make it feel like inflation is hitting you harder. Konrad Putzier from the Wall Street Journal has the story. 
Democrats face a post-Trump identity crisis for 2028 Democrats face a post-Trump identity crisis for 2028
Wed, March, 25, 2026
How will Democrats pivot in a post-Trump political landscape? Holly Otterbein from Axios takes us behind the headline.
Where are the markets headed as the Iran conflict drags on? Where are the markets headed as the Iran conflict drags on?
Mon, March, 23, 2026
Where are the markets headed as the Iran conflict drags on? Gerson Gibbs from Belite Capital joined America's First News to take us behind the headline.
Hoping for a Big Raise This Year? Adjust Your Expectation Hoping for a Big Raise This Year? Adjust Your Expectation
Mon, March, 23, 2026
Don't expect a big raise this year. We hear why from Callum Borchers of the Wall Street Journal.
What's Cool in High School? Personal Finance What's Cool in High School? Personal Finance
Mon, March, 23, 2026
Schools are spending more time teaching students personal finance. Oyin Adedoyin from the Wall Street Journal has the story. 
How can the DHS funding standoff come to an end? How can the DHS funding standoff come to an end?
Fri, March, 20, 2026
How can the DHS funding standoff come to an end? Senator Jon Husted from Ohio gives us his take.
Assessing the U.S. mission in Iran Assessing the U.S. mission in Iran
Fri, March, 20, 2026
Senator Jon Husted from Ohio joined America's First News with his assessment on the U.S. mission in Iran.