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Suspicious bets on a US-Cuba war raise eyebrows in prediction markets Suspicious bets on a US-Cuba war raise eyebrows in prediction markets
Wed, May, 13, 2026
Suspicious bets are raising eyebrows in prediction markets. Nick Penzenstadler from USA Today breaks down what is going on.
The Riskiest Gig in Public Speaking Is a College Graduation The Riskiest Gig in Public Speaking Is a College Graduation
Wed, May, 13, 2026
Speaking at a university commencement is becoming a minefield for higher ed institutions. Doug Belkin from the Wall Street Journal has the story.
The impact of rising prices on Trump and Republicans The impact of rising prices on Trump and Republicans
Wed, May, 13, 2026
The impact of rising prices on Trump and Republicans. Zach Halaschak from the Washington Examiner takes us behind the headline.
Banning...Buffalo WIngs?! Banning...Buffalo WIngs?!
Mon, May, 11, 2026
On today's Mike Drop, in order to gain an edge, an NHL team has banned Buffalo wings.
Why the Collapse of Spirit Airlines Means Higher Fares for Everyone Why the Collapse of Spirit Airlines Means Higher Fares for Everyone
Mon, May, 11, 2026
The demise of Spirit Airlines is just bad all around. Dean Seal from the Wall Street Journal takes us behind the headline.
Pentagon says Iran war costs $25 billion. See how it measures up Pentagon says Iran war costs $25 billion. See how it measures up
Mon, May, 11, 2026
How much is the war in Iran costing the American people? Cybele Mayes-Osterman from USA Today has the story.
America barely uses OPEC oil. Why are gas prices so high? America barely uses OPEC oil. Why are gas prices so high?
Tue, May, 5, 2026
Why are gas prices so high? Daniel De Vise from USA Today takes us behind the headline. 
Democrats worry they may be taking the wrong lesson from recent wins Democrats worry they may be taking the wrong lesson from recent wins
Tue, May, 5, 2026
Democrats worry they may be taking the wrong lesson from recent wins. Amie Parnes from The Hill has the story.
The Biggest U.S. Soccer Home Game in Decades Is Six Weeks Away-and Still Not Sold Out The Biggest U.S. Soccer Home Game in Decades Is Six Weeks Away-and Still Not Sold Out
Fri, May, 1, 2026
What is keeping the biggest U.S. soccer home game in decades from selling out? Rachel Bachman from the Wall Street Journal takes us behind the headline.
The $50 movie ticket has arrived The $50 movie ticket has arrived
Fri, May, 1, 2026
Bad news for your wallet, the $50 movie ticket has arrived. Ben Fritz from the Wall Street Journal has the story.
Is In-Store Retail Shopping Making a Comeback? Is In-Store Retail Shopping Making a Comeback?
Wed, April, 29, 2026
Is in-store retail shopping making a comeback? Business Analyst Parag Amin gives us a look.
Companies are getting tariff refunds. Will you see lower prices? Companies are getting tariff refunds. Will you see lower prices?
Tue, April, 28, 2026
Rachel Barber from USA Today explains if consumers will start seeing lower prices due to the tariff refunds.
Where are oil and gasoline prices headed? Where are oil and gasoline prices headed?
Tue, April, 28, 2026
Where are oil and gasoline prices headed? Oil analyst Tom Kloza joined America's First News with a look.
How reporters went from covering the story to being the story How reporters went from covering the story to being the story
Mon, April, 27, 2026
What happens when reporters go from covering the story to being the story? James Antle from the Washington Examiner has the story. 
How reporters went from covering the story to being the story How reporters went from covering the story to being the story
Mon, April, 27, 2026
What happens when reporters go from covering the story to being the story? James Antle from the Washington Examiner has the story. 
Was there a security lapse at the WHCD? Was there a security lapse at the WHCD?
Mon, April, 27, 2026
Security Expert Doron Kempel joined America's First News with a look into the security at the White House Correspondents' Dinner.
Grocery prices rise, but these staples are getting cheaper Grocery prices rise, but these staples are getting cheaper
Tue, April, 21, 2026
Not everything at the supermarket is getting more expensive. Betty Lin-Fisher from USA Today takes us behind the headline.
Sorry, Gen X. We Looked at the Data, and You Had It Rough Too Sorry, Gen X. We Looked at the Data, and You Had It Rough Too
Tue, April, 21, 2026
It turns out that every generation has a reason to complain. Joe Pinsker from the Wall Street Journal has the story. 
As Iran war rages, Trump shifts from press 'gaggles' to phone chats with individual reporters As Iran war rages, Trump shifts from press 'gaggles' to phone chats with individual reporters
Tue, April, 21, 2026
Why has President Trump changed his approach to the press? Jeff Mordock from the Washington Times gives us a look. 
What the dying can teach us - Hospice nurses bring end-of-life care into the open What the dying can teach us - Hospice nurses bring end-of-life care into the open
Mon, April, 20, 2026
Hospice nurses can help us to stop fearing death. Juliet La Sala from the Washington Times has the story.
Men Are Obsessed With Their Sperm Health Men Are Obsessed With Their Sperm Health
Mon, April, 20, 2026
Why are men so obsessed with their sperm health? Sara Ashley O'Brien from the Wall Street Journal takes us behind the headline.
Navy plays deadly game of hide-and-seek with Iranian mines Navy plays deadly game of hide-and-seek with Iranian mines
Mon, April, 20, 2026
The Navy is on a dangerous mine-hunting mission. Paul McCleary from POLITICO joined America's First News to explain.
High Gas Prices Are Tempting Americans Back to EVs High Gas Prices Are Tempting Americans Back to EVs
Wed, April, 15, 2026
Are American's open to flirting with electronic vehicles again? The Wall Street Journal's Christopher Otts joined us with a look.
Gig Workers Have Seconds to Take a Job. Gas Prices Complicate the Decision. Gig Workers Have Seconds to Take a Job. Gas Prices Complicate the Decision.
Wed, April, 15, 2026
Gas prices are doing a number on gig workers. Dan Frosch from the Wall Street Journal has the story. 
GOP senators grow uncomfortable with Trump rhetoric, endgame for Iran GOP senators grow uncomfortable with Trump rhetoric, endgame for Iran
Wed, April, 15, 2026
Is the GOP growing uncomfortable with Trump's rhetoric. Alex Bolton from The Hill takes us behind the headline.