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The Housing Market's Ice Age The Housing Market's Ice Age
Fri, June, 2, 2023
If you don't already own a home, the next few years (maybe even decades) are going to be tough for buyers. James Rodriguez of Insider talks about why with Gordon Deal
Why Tipping Prompts are Suddenly Everywhere Why Tipping Prompts are Suddenly Everywhere
Fri, June, 2, 2023
Rachel Wolfe of the Wall Street Journal explains why everyone you know is looking for a tip these days.
One Good Outcome from Washington's Dumbest Ritual One Good Outcome from Washington's Dumbest Ritual
Fri, June, 2, 2023
Rick Newman of Yahoo Finance tells Gordon Deal why Democrats and Republicans need to stop engaging in the stupidity of the debt ceiling.
Is It OK to Track Your Spouse's Location? Is It OK to Track Your Spouse's Location?
Fri, June, 2, 2023
Julie Jargon of the Wall Street Journal tells Gordon Deal if tracking your spouse's or partner's location is healthy or unhealthy.
Is A.I. Really an Extinction-Level Threat to Humanity? Is A.I. Really an Extinction-Level Threat to Humanity?
Thu, June, 1, 2023
Tech Analyst Rob Enderle tells Gordon Deal why A.I could be as big a risk of killing humankind as pandemics and nuclear war.
Another Blow to the Return to Offices: Everyone's Got Allergies Another Blow to the Return to Offices: Everyone's Got Allergies
Thu, June, 1, 2023
Allergy season is getting worse with workers interrupting presentations and meetings with coughing and sneezing fits. Alyssa Lukpat of the Wall Street Journal tells Gordon Deal the story.
Democrats Worry Third-Party Candidate Will Hand 2024 Election to Republicans Democrats Worry Third-Party Candidate Will Hand 2024 Election to Republicans
Thu, June, 1, 2023
As the 2024 election approaches, Democrats are worried that a third-party candidate could aid a Republican victory. Rachel Schilke of Washington Examiner shares the details.
A Short Supply of Cancer Drugs has Doctors and Patients Worried: 'We're at a Critical Juncture' A Short Supply of Cancer Drugs has Doctors and Patients Worried: 'We're at a Critical Juncture'
Thu, June, 1, 2023
Karen Weintraub of USA Today tells Gordon Deal why doctors and patients are worried about a short supply of cancer drugs
Want a Printed Airline Boarding Pass? Be Ready to Shell Out $25 Want a Printed Airline Boarding Pass? Be Ready to Shell Out $25
Wed, May, 31, 2023
Jacob Passy of the Wall Street Journal tells Gordon Deal how travelers are getting fed up with never ending airline fees.
Trump Escalates Attacks on Judges Amid Increasing Legal Security Trump Escalates Attacks on Judges Amid Increasing Legal Security
Wed, May, 31, 2023
Former President Donald Trump is lashing out at judges, heightening security concerns. Rebecca Beitsch of the Hill shares the details.
How to Manage the Negative Effects of Social Media on Teens How to Manage the Negative Effects of Social Media on Teens
Wed, May, 31, 2023
Psychotherapist Robert Schmidt tells Gordon Deal how parents can manage the negative effects of social media on teens.
Wall Street Dreads Biden-Trump Rematch Wall Street Dreads Biden-Trump Rematch
Wed, May, 31, 2023
Cara Lombardo of the Wall Street Journal discusses why Wall Street does not want Donald Trump or Joe Biden winning the 2024 election.
Workers Want a Four-Day Week.  Why Hasn't It Happened? Workers Want a Four-Day Week. Why Hasn't It Happened?
Tue, May, 30, 2023
Danielle Abril of the Washington Post tells Gordon Deal why, despite overwhelming support from workers, a four day work week has not materialized.
The Forever Labor Shortage The Forever Labor Shortage
Tue, May, 30, 2023
Big and small American companies have been scrambling to find enough workers to stay fully staffed. Insider's Aki Ito explains why to Gordon Deal.
In Today's Housing Market, It's Timing Over Location In Today's Housing Market, It's Timing Over Location
Tue, May, 30, 2023
Joe Pinsker of the Wall Street Journal tells Gordon Deal how the housing market has changed drastically in the past few years.
DeSantis Ratchets Up Campaign to Knock Trump off his Conservative Pedestal DeSantis Ratchets Up Campaign to Knock Trump off his Conservative Pedestal
Tue, May, 30, 2023
Ron DeSantis is trying to find a way to do what no Republican has been able to do in seven years: Take down former President Donald Trump. James Antle of Washington Examiner has the story.
Five Ways to Commemorate Memorial Day Five Ways to Commemorate Memorial Day
Fri, May, 26, 2023
Looking for a proper way to commemorate Memorial Day? Gordon Deal talks with Retired Air Force Colonel Lee Ellis coming up on America's First News.
Why GOP Candidates are Piling on DeSantis - Not Trump Why GOP Candidates are Piling on DeSantis - Not Trump
Fri, May, 26, 2023
Brett Samuels of the Hill explains on America's First News why GOP candidates are piling on Ron DeSantis, not Donald Trump.
Target Lands in Culture-War Crosshairs Over Pride Month Target Lands in Culture-War Crosshairs Over Pride Month
Fri, May, 26, 2023
Target employees are caught in the middle over Pride Month merchandise. Sarah Nassauer of the Wall Street Journal has the story.
Is Memorial Day Actually a Good Time to Buy a Car? Is Memorial Day Actually a Good Time to Buy a Car?
Thu, May, 25, 2023
With Memorial Day around the corner, is now a good time to buy a car? Gordon Deal looks at some findings.
Previewing gas prices for the summer driving season Previewing gas prices for the summer driving season
Thu, May, 25, 2023
What can we expect from gas prices as we head into a busy travel season. Tom Kloza from the Oil Price Information Service gives us a look.
A Toddler and a Toilet A Toddler and a Toilet
Wed, May, 24, 2023
On today's Mike Drop, we can land a man on the moon, but retrieving a ring from a toilet is almost impossible.
Uvalde Families Fight for Answers a Year After Texas School Shooting Uvalde Families Fight for Answers a Year After Texas School Shooting
Wed, May, 24, 2023
One year after the Uvalde school massacre families are still fighting for answers. Elizabeth Findell from the Wall Street Journal takes us behind the headline.