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Name-calling and insults surge in midterm elections Name-calling and insults surge in midterm elections
Wed, October, 21, 2026
Name calling and mudslinging has gone into high gear as the midterms edge closer. Arit John from USA Today has the story.
The best antidote to AI hysteria: Do nothing The best antidote to AI hysteria: Do nothing
Wed, October, 21, 2026
Peter Morici, University of Maryland, breaks down why doing nothing is a great way to weather AI hysteria.
Did Kremlin scrap planned attack on key U.S. radar satellite? Did Kremlin scrap planned attack on key U.S. radar satellite?
Wed, October, 21, 2026
Did Kremlin scrap planned attack on key U.S. radar satellite? Ben Wolfgang from the Washington Times takes us behind the headline.
How to navigate Medicare open enrollment this year How to navigate Medicare open enrollment this year
Tue, October, 20, 2026
Juliette Cubanski from KFF helps us navigate Medicare open enrollment this year.
Why more non-smokers are being diagnosed with lung cancer Why more non-smokers are being diagnosed with lung cancer
Tue, October, 20, 2026
Dr. Christopher Slatore joined Gordon Deal with a look at what could be causing the rise in lung cancer in non-smokers.
Trump tests GOP resolve on Russia, Ukraine Trump tests GOP resolve on Russia, Ukraine
Tue, October, 20, 2026
President Trump's latest moves regarding Russia are drawing bi-partisan blowback. Jared Gans from The Hill has the story.
Care comes with a cost. Eldest daughters know it all too well Care comes with a cost. Eldest daughters know it all too well
Mon, October, 19, 2026
The cost of care can be a drain on families, especially eldest daughters. Madeline Mitchell from USA Today spoke with This Morning's Nicole Murray to explain.
The Sunday Scaries Are Real - and They're Getting Worse The Sunday Scaries Are Real - and They're Getting Worse
Mon, October, 19, 2026
The dread of a new week is wreaking havoc on us. Ray Smith from the Wall Street Journal has the story.
Polls come under scrutiny as Democrats take the lead in midterm elections Polls come under scrutiny as Democrats take the lead in midterm elections
Mon, October, 19, 2026
Polls are coming under scrutiny as Democrats take the lead in midterm elections. James Antle from the Washington Examiner brings us the latest.
Goliath Roller-Coaster Death Casts Long Shadow Over Six Flags' Turnaround Hopes Goliath Roller-Coaster Death Casts Long Shadow Over Six Flags' Turnaround Hopes
Fri, October, 16, 2026
The fatal accident at Six Flags brings fresh safety scrutiny to the theme-park operator. Jacob Passy from the Wall Street Journal takes us behind the headline.
10 Midterm Ballot Measures That Could Affect Your Wallet, From Soda Taxes to Free School Meals 10 Midterm Ballot Measures That Could Affect Your Wallet, From Soda Taxes to Free School Meals
Fri, October, 16, 2026
It is not just lawmakers on the ballot this November. Peter Grieve from Money.com joined Gordon Deal to explain.
Savvy End of Year Car Shopping Strategies Savvy End of Year Car Shopping Strategies
Fri, October, 16, 2026
In need of a new car? Ray Shefska from CarEdge helps us with end of year car shopping.
America Is Getting Richer. Who Feels Left Behind, and What Happens Next? America Is Getting Richer. Who Feels Left Behind, and What Happens Next?
Wed, October, 14, 2026
Why are so many people feeling left behind despite America getting richer? Chief Economic Analyst of The Hamrick Brief Mark Hamrick joined America's First News to explain.
What theme park goers should know about the Six Flags incident and investigation What theme park goers should know about the Six Flags incident and investigation
Wed, October, 14, 2026
What theme park goers should know about the Six Flags incident? We get a breakdown from Dennis Speigel from International Theme Park Services.
Could Could "Blue Wave" talk hamper turnout for Democrats?
Wed, October, 14, 2026
Could overconfidence hurt Democrat turnout for the Midterms? Daron Shaw, University of Texas at Austin, gives us a look.
Domain of Rats Domain of Rats
Tue, October, 13, 2026
On today's Mike Drop, could your neighbors be a family of rats? 
Need Help Paying for College? Try Bass Fishing Need Help Paying for College? Try Bass Fishing
Tue, October, 13, 2026
Bass fishing may be a doorway into being able to pay for college. Ken Belson from the New York Times takes us behind the headline.
What's next for oil, gasoline and diesel fuel prices? What's next for oil, gasoline and diesel fuel prices?
Tue, October, 13, 2026
What will eventually bring down oil prices? Tom Kloza, Chief Energy Analyst at Gulf Oil, gives us a look.
Vilifying Data Centers is Silly Vilifying Data Centers is Silly
Mon, October, 12, 2026
Rick Newman from the Pinpoint Press joined America's First News to explain why vilifying data centers is silly.
Hurricane threatens Gulf Coast refineries, oil production Hurricane threatens Gulf Coast refineries, oil production
Fri, October, 9, 2026
How will the latest hurricane affect oil production? Jay Young from King Operating Corporation gives us a look.
Why are stocks so resilient in the face of so many economic headwinds? Why are stocks so resilient in the face of so many economic headwinds?
Fri, October, 9, 2026
John Stoltzfus, Chief Investment Strategist at Oppenheimer, joined America's First News with a look into why stocks so resilient in the face of so many economic headwinds.
Middle-Schoolers Are Seeking Out AI Friends Instead of Real Human Ones Middle-Schoolers Are Seeking Out AI Friends Instead of Real Human Ones
Wed, October, 7, 2026
Middle-schoolers are turning to chatbots to battle loneliness. Julie Jargon from the Wall Street Journal takes us behind the headline.
How can we better prevent sexual assaults on campus? How can we better prevent sexual assaults on campus?
Wed, October, 7, 2026
Elizabeth Jeglic from John Jay College of Criminal Justice joined America's First News with a breakdown of how we can better prevent sexual assaults on campus.
Botched Tennessee Execution Draws Scrutiny of Lethal Injection Drugs Botched Tennessee Execution Draws Scrutiny of Lethal Injection Drugs
Wed, October, 7, 2026
States' methods for obtaining drugs for executions is being put under a microscope after a botched Tennessee execution. Lizzy Lawrence from the Wall Street Journal has the story.