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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The hosts examine recent political commentary from Barack Obama regarding female leadership and Kamala Harris's observations on algorithmic manipulation. The discussion extends to tech industry anecdotes involving leaders like Jensen Huang, alongside analysis of AI liability, the impact of social media algorithms, and the current polling landscape for Democrats and Republicans. The episode also explores shifting political trends, including the rise of socialism among young Americans and GOP strategies for upcoming elections. The segment concludes with a look at new Instagram trends and a historical reflection on the Little Rock Nine.

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Even when I was president, I sometimes fantasized about if you put a Women in charge of every government for like two years.

00:00:39 · The segment begins by quoting Barack Obama's hypothetical scenario regarding female leadership.

You can't privatize the profit and then socialize the harm.

00:18:57 · The speaker argues against insulating AI companies from the consequences of their technological failures.

The left has reframed socialism so that it's no longer an economic program. It's a stance. It's an identity.

00:29:35 · Greg explains how the perception of socialism has shifted from economics to social identity among younger generations.

Instagram's new features let users pixelate or blur their partner's face in a photo because apparently posting your boyfriend's actual face is cringe now.

00:31:41 · The hosts discuss a new social media trend used for 'soft launching' relationships.

Sixty-nine years ago today, a group called the Little Rock Nine, nine black students who, because of the Brown v. Board of Education decision, were able to attend school for the first full day.

00:39:32 · The segment concludes with a historical reflection on the integration of American schools.

Episodios

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Obama: Women Led Governments Would “Be Better”

The hosts examine recent political commentary from Barack Obama regarding female leadership and Kamala Harris's observations on algorithmic manipulation. The discussion extends to tech industry anecdotes involving leaders like Jensen Huang, alongside analysis of AI liability, the impact of social media algorithms, and the current polling landscape for Democrats and Republicans. The episode also explores shifting political trends, including the rise of socialism among young Americans and GOP strategies for upcoming elections. The segment concludes with a look at new Instagram trends and a historical reflection on the Little Rock Nine.

25 sep. 2026
2502-

“People Moderate”

The hosts of The Five discuss the rise of DSA influence within the Democratic Party, debating whether far-left ideologies are fundamentally incompatible with governance. The discussion covers recent protests at the U.N. and the impact of political extremism on party moderate wings. The episode also examines crime and policing in Seattle, focusing on the economic consequences of retail theft and its role in creating food deserts. Additional segments cover Bill Burr's reaction to the murder of Brian Thompson, a controversy involving a masking policy at a Massachusetts lesbian bar, and UK proposals regarding workplace communication protocols.

24 sep. 2026
2501-

Soon: Trump Welcomes Xi For 3-Day State Visit

The episode examines the intensifying AI arms race between the United States and China, debating whether tech CEOs' calls for a slowdown are legitimate security concerns or strategic moves to stifle competition. The discussion also explores allegations of a paid Democratic influencer army used to manipulate narratives regarding the cost of living through social media algorithms. Additionally, the hosts cover findings by the DOGE task force concerning large-scale fraudulent enrollments in Obamacare and the potential for AI to detect government fraud. The episode concludes with critiques of Sunny Hostin's recent commentary, a look at Gen Z's 'wellness darties' trend, and a tribute to Sean Michael Lee.

23 sep. 2026