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The 'Halloween body' and when costume planning turns toxic The 'Halloween body' and when costume planning turns toxic
Mon, November, 2, 2026
Could costume planning be turned into something toxic? Alyssa Goldberg from USA Today takes us behind the headline.
The Lessons About Parenting and Money in a $7 Stuffie The Lessons About Parenting and Money in a $7 Stuffie
Mon, November, 2, 2026
Can that $7 stuffed animal teach your kids about finance? Veronica Dagher from the Wall Street Journal has the story.
How Voters Interpret Candidates and Parties as Brands How Voters Interpret Candidates and Parties as Brands
Mon, November, 2, 2026
What happens when we start seeing candidates as brands? Kristina Harrison, Indiana University Kelley School of Business, joined Gordon Deal to discuss.
This Morning with Gordon Deal November 02, 2026 This Morning with Gordon Deal November 02, 2026
Mon, November, 2, 2026
Nine killed in Florida jet crash, Judge dismisses Trump election lawsuit in Alaska, and your walking speed may hold a clue to how long you'll live, study suggests.
This Weekend with Gordon Deal October 31, 2026 This Weekend with Gordon Deal October 31, 2026
Sat, October, 31, 2026
The cost of healthcare is hitting America where it hurts, why you might find less chocolate in your Halloween bag, and these NICU babies are in tiny costumes for their first Halloween.
Oil Is Gushing Out of the Gulf. Why Are Prices Still Above $100 a Barrel? Oil Is Gushing Out of the Gulf. Why Are Prices Still Above $100 a Barrel?
Fri, October, 30, 2026
Patrick De Haan from Gasbuddy joined Gordon Deal with a look into why oil prices are still above $100 a barrel.
Democrats eye appeals to MAHA voters Democrats eye appeals to MAHA voters
Fri, October, 30, 2026
Democrats are looking to make inroads into the MAHA movement. Caitlin Owens from Axios has the story.
When Trick-or-Treating Creates Liability When Trick-or-Treating Creates Liability
Fri, October, 30, 2026
Make sure to keep your house safe for trick-or-treaters. Rusty Reynolds, Personal Injury Attorney, explains why.
This Morning with Gordon Deal October 30, 2026 This Morning with Gordon Deal October 30, 2026
Fri, October, 30, 2026
Trump administration opens criminal investigation over alleged noncitizen voting in California, Patrick Stewart, best known for "Star Trek" and "X-Men," dies at 86, and why are oil prices still above $100 a barrel.
The cost of healthcare is hitting America where it hurts: The wallet The cost of healthcare is hitting America where it hurts: The wallet
Thu, October, 29, 2026
The cost of healthcare is hitting America where it hurts. Renu Rayasam from KFF Health News has the story.
This Morning with Gordon Deal October 29, 2026 This Morning with Gordon Deal October 29, 2026
Thu, October, 29, 2026
At least 68 people dead in Spain's second major train crash this year, Fed holds rates steady but two officials sought another increase, and cashier pays $150 for homeless mom and toddler's groceries.
Why So Many Shoppers Think Retailers Are Using AI to Jack Up Prices Why So Many Shoppers Think Retailers Are Using AI to Jack Up Prices
Wed, October, 28, 2026
Are you paying the same price as your neighbors for that latest Walmart purchase? Sarah Nassauer from the Wall Street Journal takes us behind the headline.
White House allies play midterms blame game White House allies play midterms blame game
Wed, October, 28, 2026
Who will be thrown to the wolves if the GOP severely underperforms in the Midterms? Shelby Talcott from Semafor went looking for an answer.
The Fed's Dilemma Days Before Midterm Elections The Fed's Dilemma Days Before Midterm Elections
Wed, October, 28, 2026
How does the Fed handle a rates decision just days before the Midterms? Brady Paye, Professor at Virginia Tech, gives us a look.
This Morning with Gordon Deal October 28, 2026 This Morning with Gordon Deal October 28, 2026
Wed, October, 28, 2026
Netanyahu, Eisenkot stake rival claims to lead Israel after deadlocked vote, Trump and Talarico offer Texas split screen with dueling rallies, and reasons why a $1,000 car payment is a bad idea.
5 Ways To Fix Capitalism 5 Ways To Fix Capitalism
Tue, October, 27, 2026
Rick Newman from the Pinpoint Press explains why we don't need Socialism we just need to fix Capitalism.
The High-Stakes Job of Trump's White House Physician The High-Stakes Job of Trump's White House Physician
Tue, October, 27, 2026
What does it take to be a White House physician? Annie Linskey from the Wall Street Journal gives us a look. 
Abdul El-Sayed Tests Whether an Unapologetic Progressive Muslim Can Win Abdul El-Sayed Tests Whether an Unapologetic Progressive Muslim Can Win
Tue, October, 27, 2026
The Michigan Senate race has become an important marker for progressive politicians. John McCormick from the Wall Street Journal breaks down what has become an ugly fight. 
This Morning with Gordon Deal October 27, 2026 This Morning with Gordon Deal October 27, 2026
Tue, October, 27, 2026
DOJ takes steps to charge James Comey again, 15-year-old arrested in connection with shooting near Florida A&M University, and consumers face scarier Halloween costs this year.
The Internet Told Them Owning a Laundromat Was Easy Money. It Was Anything But. The Internet Told Them Owning a Laundromat Was Easy Money. It Was Anything But.
Mon, October, 26, 2026
Don't believe everything you hear on social media is as easy as it sounds. John Keilman from the Wall Street Journal highlights why.
Nurses Are in High Demand†Nurses Are in High Demandâ€"but They’re Quitting in Droves
Mon, October, 26, 2026
What is causing the dearth in nurses? Richard Ricciardi, George Washington University, joined America's First News to gives us a look.
The deficit is getting real expensive to deal with The deficit is getting real expensive to deal with
Mon, October, 26, 2026
The deficit is getting really expensive to deal with. Emily Peck from Axios has the story.
This Morning with Gordon Deal October 26, 2026 This Morning with Gordon Deal October 26, 2026
Mon, October, 26, 2026
President Trump says he's weighing deal with Iran, Todd Blanche defends DOJ lawsuit over Senate election in Alaska, and lottery spending keeps rising nationwide.
This Weekend with Gordon Deal October 24, 2026 This Weekend with Gordon Deal October 24, 2026
Sat, October, 24, 2026
Why more non-smokers are being diagnosed with lung cancer, socializing at College is so fraught it requires paperwork before partying, and what one company learned after piloting a four-day workweek.
Netflix, America's Dominant Streaming Service, Has Hit a Wall Netflix, America's Dominant Streaming Service, Has Hit a Wall
Fri, October, 23, 2026
What is going on with Netflix? Ben Fritz from the Wall Street Journal takes us behind the headline.