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Nothing Blows Up a Parent Group Like a Fight Over School Snacks Nothing Blows Up a Parent Group Like a Fight Over School Snacks
Fri, September, 18, 2026
Parents who think they know best are ruining friend groups and are a nightmare for schoolteachers. Sabrina Siddiqui from the Wall Street Journal takes us behind the headline.
College Athletes Used to Live in Dorms. Now They're Buying Million-Dollar Homes. College Athletes Used to Live in Dorms. Now They're Buying Million-Dollar Homes.
Fri, September, 18, 2026
NIL money is helping the local real estate in College towns. Rachel Bachman from the Wall Street Journal brings us the latest.
Saudi Pipeline Attack Risks 'Disastrous' Loss of Oil as Fighting Escalates Saudi Pipeline Attack Risks 'Disastrous' Loss of Oil as Fighting Escalates
Fri, September, 18, 2026
Fighting in the Middle East has become a disaster for vital oil pathways. Lisa Friedman from the New York Times has the story.
A Reason for Another Beer A Reason for Another Beer
Tue, September, 15, 2026
On today's Mike Drop, Mike makes a case for that second beer.
Bessent Says the U.S. Can Grow Its Way Out of the Debt Crunch. What Would It Take? Bessent Says the U.S. Can Grow Its Way Out of the Debt Crunch. What Would It Take?
Tue, September, 15, 2026
What will it take to "grow" the U.S's. way out of debt? Richard Rubin from the Wall Street Journal takes us behind the headline.
"Worst case scenario" as Saudis close pipeline amid attacks
Tue, September, 15, 2026
Jay Young, Oil and Gas Operator, breaks down how world events are pinching the global oil supply.
More Schools Are Imposing Phone Bans. Do They Really Work? More Schools Are Imposing Phone Bans. Do They Really Work?
Mon, September, 14, 2026
Are phone bans in schools having the intended consequences? Julie Jargon from the Wall Street Journal gives us a look. 
Can your vacuum become evidence in divorce court? Can your vacuum become evidence in divorce court?
Mon, September, 14, 2026
Jennifer Hargrave, Family Law Attorney, joined America's First News to answer the question, can your vacuum become evidence in divorce court?
States That Gave Data Centers Billions in Tax Breaks Are Now Ripping Up the Deals States That Gave Data Centers Billions in Tax Breaks Are Now Ripping Up the Deals
Mon, September, 14, 2026
States are rethinking data center deals after intense public pushback. Amrith Ramkumar from the Wall Street Journal has the story.
Health-Related Issues Peaking 25 Years Late Health-Related Issues Peaking 25 Years Late
Fri, September, 11, 2026
What should you do if you think you deserve some of the 9/11 compensation fund? Robert Grochow, Personal Injury Lawyer, has some guidance.
Rising from Ground Zero Rising from Ground Zero
Fri, September, 11, 2026
Dr. Gregory Shea, The Wharton School, breaks down how the FDNY transformed after 9/11.
ThisMorning · Rising from Ground Zero
The 25-year legacy of 9/11 and the War on Terror The 25-year legacy of 9/11 and the War on Terror
Fri, September, 11, 2026
Greg Aftandilian from American University joined America's First News to discuss the 25-year legacy of 9/11 and the War on Terror.
Businesses and consumers caught in the middle of U.S./Canada trade war? Businesses and consumers caught in the middle of U.S./Canada trade war?
Wed, September, 9, 2026
What are businesses to do in with constantly changing trade landscape being engineered by the Trump Administration? Michelle Schulz, Trade Attorney, takes us behind the headline.
Stepping up security for the anniversary of 9/11 Stepping up security for the anniversary of 9/11
Wed, September, 9, 2026
What goes into keeping American's safe around the anniversary of 9/11? Security expert Greg Sanfilippo has the story.
What do Republicans hope to accomplish at the midterm convention? What do Republicans hope to accomplish at the midterm convention?
Wed, September, 9, 2026
With the start of the GOP's midterm convention, what do Republicans hope to accomplish? Political Science Professor Cal Jillson from SMU gives us an in-depth look.
Chat-Don't Follow Directions Chat-Don't Follow Directions
Tue, September, 8, 2026
On today's Mike Drop, chatbots are out to get you.
When America's comeuppance will start to sting When America's comeuppance will start to sting
Tue, September, 8, 2026
Two recent analysis capture the decline of the United States in different ways. Rick Newman from the Pinpoint Press takes us behind the headline.
What does a strong jobs report mean for the Fed? What does a strong jobs report mean for the Fed?
Tue, September, 8, 2026
What does a strong jobs report mean for the Fed? Kent Smetters, Wharton School of Business, joined America's First News with a look.
What Does a Bond Selloff Mean for American Consumers? What Does a Bond Selloff Mean for American Consumers?
Fri, September, 4, 2026
What does a bond selloff mean for the American consumer? Nicholas Miller from the Wall Street Journal explains.
How MAHA ideas could outlast RFK Jr. How MAHA ideas could outlast RFK Jr.
Fri, September, 4, 2026
The MAHA movement will most likely endure even after RFK Jr. leaves his post as Health Secretary. Caitlin Owens from Axios has the story.
Why paying off a mortgage early could be the wrong move Why paying off a mortgage early could be the wrong move
Fri, September, 4, 2026
Should you try and pay off your mortgage early? Daniel De Vise from USA Today says it could be the wrong move.
What does the latest flare up mean in the Iran war? What does the latest flare up mean in the Iran war?
Tue, September, 1, 2026
Retired U.S. Navy Commander Rich Kolko joined America's First News with a look into the latest flare up of the Iran war.
What should we make of the latest U.S./Iran flareup? What should we make of the latest U.S./Iran flareup?
Tue, September, 1, 2026
What should we make of the latest hostilities between the U.S. and Iran? Cory Smith from NewsNation takes us behind the headline.
Why Thousands of Florida's Workers Are Disappearing Why Thousands of Florida's Workers Are Disappearing
Mon, August, 31, 2026
Where have all the workers gone? Arian Campo-Flores from the Wall Street Journal has the story.