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The Other Will Smith The Other Will Smith
Mon, November, 3, 2025
On today's Mike Drop, the Los Angeles Dodgers are gettin' jiggy wit it. 
In Crime-Weary Memphis, Many Welcome the National Guard In Crime-Weary Memphis, Many Welcome the National Guard
Mon, November, 3, 2025
Unlike other cities, crime-weary Memphis is welcoming the National Guard. Cameron McWhirter from the Wall Street Journal has the story.  
Trump pivots 2nd term to foreign policy Trump pivots 2nd term to foreign policy
Mon, November, 3, 2025
With a shutdown at home, President Trump looks overseas for a political win. Alexander Ward from the Wall Street Journal takes us behind the headline.
What will another Fed rate cut mean? What will another Fed rate cut mean?
Thu, October, 30, 2025
What will another Fed rate cut mean? Gerson Gibbs from Belite Capital breaks down the announcement. 
What made Melissa such a powerful storm? What made Melissa such a powerful storm?
Thu, October, 30, 2025
The Weather Channel's Jonathan Erdman joined America's First News with a look at what made Melissa such a powerful storm. 
SNAP Benefits to End in November If Shutdown Continues. What It Means for the Economy. SNAP Benefits to End in November If Shutdown Continues. What It Means for the Economy.
Thu, October, 30, 2025
The lapse in SNAP benefits could have wide reaching effects on the US economy. Megan Leonhardt from Barron's has the story.
Inflation Isn't as Bad as Economists Thought, but Americans Still Hate It Inflation Isn't as Bad as Economists Thought, but Americans Still Hate It
Wed, October, 29, 2025
What is the deal with inflation? Konrad Putzier from the Wall Street Journal gives us a look.
Where things stand a year out from midterms Where things stand a year out from midterms
Wed, October, 29, 2025
Jared Gans from The Hill joined Gordon Deal with a look at where things stand a year out from midterms. 
And so it begins: AI's labor market squeeze tightens And so it begins: AI's labor market squeeze tightens
Wed, October, 29, 2025
AI is here to stay, but not your job. Ben Berkowitz from Axios takes us behind the headline.
Don't Eat Magnets Don't Eat Magnets
Tue, October, 28, 2025
On today's Mike Drop, Gordon and Mike explore why you shouldn't eat magnets.
The costly flaws in America's high-skilled immigration policy The costly flaws in America's high-skilled immigration policy
Tue, October, 28, 2025
Neil Irwin from Axios joined America's First News with a look at the costly flaws in America's immigration policy.
Utah County Prepares for Trial of Charlie Kirk Murder Suspect Utah County Prepares for Trial of Charlie Kirk Murder Suspect
Tue, October, 28, 2025
Is Utah County ready to handle the trial of Charlie Kirk murder suspect Tyler Robinson. Rachel Wolfe from the Wall Street Journal has the story.
Hegseth wants a fitter military, but significant barriers hold back part-time troops Hegseth wants a fitter military, but significant barriers hold back part-time troops
Mon, October, 27, 2025
The new military fitness standards may but up barriers for part-time troops.  We hear the latest from Davis Winkie of USA Today. 
Why are Halloween chocolate prices so scary? Why are Halloween chocolate prices so scary?
Mon, October, 27, 2025
Halloween is going to cost you more this year. Betty Lin-Fisher from USA Today explains.  
Democratic Donors Sit on Sidelines as Party Schism Persists Democratic Donors Sit on Sidelines as Party Schism Persists
Mon, October, 27, 2025
Democratic donors are sitting on the sidelines. Eliza Collins from the Wall Street Journal has the story. 
What's for dinner? More are turning to the grocery store's prepared meals What's for dinner? More are turning to the grocery store's prepared meals
Wed, October, 22, 2025
Families are skipping fast-food restaurants and heading to the supermarket. Betty Lin-Fisher from USA Today explains. 
Shutdown With No Clear End Poses New Economic Threat Shutdown With No Clear End Poses New Economic Threat
Wed, October, 22, 2025
The economy could be hit hard if the government shutdown isn't resolved soon. Lydia DePillis from the New York Times has the story.
60% of Americans don't have quality jobs 60% of Americans don't have quality jobs
Wed, October, 22, 2025
A new batch of data shows 60% of Americans don't have a quality job. Business Strategist Suzanne Castle gives us a closer look at the data. 
Feel like you're in a recession? It could be where you live Feel like you're in a recession? It could be where you live
Tue, October, 21, 2025
Medora Lee from USA Today explains why it might not feel like a recession to you but might for your neighbor.  
You can now get paid to fold your laundry, as long as you're willing to film it You can now get paid to fold your laundry, as long as you're willing to film it
Tue, October, 21, 2025
Need a side-hustle? Try folding laundry. Charles Rollet from Business Insider explains. 
Trump's Wind Energy Assault Stings Red States Trump's Wind Energy Assault Stings Red States
Tue, October, 21, 2025
President Trump's assault on wind energy is hurting red states. John McCormick from the Wall Street Journal gives us a look. 
Judging Trump's economy: Let voters decide in 2026 midterm elections Judging Trump's economy: Let voters decide in 2026 midterm elections
Mon, October, 20, 2025
Both sides are reacting the same when it comes to Trump's economy. Economist Peter Morici brings us the latest.
Blue States Are Setting Up a Shadow Public-Health Alliance to Counter RFK Jr Blue States Are Setting Up a Shadow Public-Health Alliance to Counter RFK Jr
Mon, October, 20, 2025
Blue states are setting up an alliance to counter RFK Jr. Betsy McKay from the Wall Street Journal explains. 
Donald Trump: America First globalist Donald Trump: America First globalist
Mon, October, 20, 2025
What happened to America first? Marc Caputo from Axios has the story.
We All Have a 'Burn Rate.' How to Slow Yours if Your Paycheck Suddenly Stops We All Have a 'Burn Rate.' How to Slow Yours if Your Paycheck Suddenly Stops
Wed, October, 15, 2025
Allison Pohle from the Wall Street Journal joined America's First News with some tips on how to slow your burn rate.