The Five

The Five

The hot topics that have everyone talking from the five voices that will have everyone listening. Don't miss 'The Five' as they discuss, debate and at times debunk the hot news stories, controversies and issues of the day.
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Avsnittssammanfattning

The episode examines recent Democratic primary results in Wisconsin and Minnesota, noting setbacks for far-left candidates like Francesca Hong and Peggy Flanagan. The hosts also critique Gavin Newsom's political rhetoric and discuss an ongoing DOJ investigation involving the California governor. The conversation shifts to broader social and political trends, including the influence of Nancy Pelosi, debates regarding gender and race in the WNBA, and the media's obsession with Donald Trump. The episode concludes with a look at luxury college dorm trends and various lighthearted news items.

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Höjdpunkter

Well, it looks like the socialists finally hit a speed bump in their takeover of the Democratic Party.

00:00:22 · The host introduces the topic regarding the defeat of Francesca Hong in the Wisconsin primary.

This is an open DOJ investigation into Newsom and his wife relative to financial skullduggery.

00:13:32 · The speaker reveals information regarding a federal investigation into the Governor of California.

there is no larger heavyweight than Pelosi in terms of the whipping and the strategizing

00:14:43 · The speaker uses a boxing analogy to describe Nancy Pelosi's political power and influence.

She has lost the plot, and she is right up there with a number of other coaches in Sacramento and Minnesota who have been very vociferously defending the idea of trans athletes in their league.

00:21:12 · The speaker criticizes WNBA coach Stephanie White for her stance on transgender athletes in professional sports.

Some college kids down south are getting designer dorms with the bank of mom and dad shelling out as much as $20,000 for an interior decorator.

00:34:09 · The segment introduces a trend regarding extremely expensive professional decorating for college dormitories.

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Socialist Speed Bump

The episode examines recent Democratic primary results in Wisconsin and Minnesota, noting setbacks for far-left candidates like Francesca Hong and Peggy Flanagan. The hosts also critique Gavin Newsom's political rhetoric and discuss an ongoing DOJ investigation involving the California governor. The conversation shifts to broader social and political trends, including the influence of Nancy Pelosi, debates regarding gender and race in the WNBA, and the media's obsession with Donald Trump. The episode concludes with a look at luxury college dorm trends and various lighthearted news items.

12 Aug 2026
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Hot Socialist Summer About To Fizzle?

This episode explores the political landscape of the Wisconsin governor's primary, focusing on Francesca Hong's socialist platform and its implications for party polarization. The discussion covers the debate over identity politics, economic affordability, and critiques of DSA-aligned figures regarding criminal justice accountability. The conversation also addresses international security concerns, including reports of a decoy tactic used by Donald Trump to evade an alleged Iranian assassination plot and the strategic implications of US foreign policy. The episode concludes with a look at domestic crime statistics and various cultural news items.

11 Aug 2026
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Socialists Look For The Next Win

The episode features a debate on The Five regarding the political viability of DSA-aligned candidates and the legislative effectiveness of AOC, critiquing the lack of policy substance among progressive Democrats. The discussion explores how pandemic-era economic hardships expanded radical political discourse and examines the influence of progressive academic ideas on modern politics. The conversation further addresses racial dynamics and identity politics within the WNBA, debating whether DEI initiatives impact meritocracy in sports. The episode concludes with a critique of Joy Reid's commentary, a look at Lululemon's oversized bag trend, and news regarding the passing of NBA coach Don Nelson.

10 Aug 2026