The Five

"The Five" on Fox News Channel airs weekdays at 5 p.m. ET. Five of your favorite Fox News personalities discuss current issues in a roundtable discussion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The hosts analyze the recent gubernatorial debate between Kathy Hochul and Bruce Blakeman, examining criticisms regarding New York's crime rates, inflation, and sanctuary policies. The discussion weighs the merits of party loyalty against pragmatic leadership to address state-wide quality-of-life issues. The episode also explores political leadership through a critique of Kamala Harris's presidential viability and examines the cultural backlash surrounding comedian Shane Gillis. The conversation concludes with a look at modern social accountability, viral political figures, and the impact of personal hygiene on dating.

This episode covers various political developments, including the debut of White House Press Secretary Katie Zachariah and President Trump's campaign efforts in Alaska and Ohio. The hosts discuss economic concerns like gas prices, the impact of political bravado in Democratic campaigns, and allegations involving political figures such as Hassan Piker, Abdul El-Sayed, and Ilhan Omar. The discussion also explores allegations of fraud and immigration crimes involving a Minnesota official, alongside a debate on the dangers of anthropomorphizing AI. The episode concludes with reflections on social etiquette regarding texting and news about an albino Asian black bear.