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Top 5 at Five

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Daily top news stories, always waiting for you M-Th at 5pm ET. Short enough to learn something, long enough to walk your dog. Dodge the news and catch up with Jonni.

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Aug 27, 2025

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Episodes

122: #BoycotMulan Grows Louder, Trump Always Knew—According to Bob, The #DroneDeliveryWars Have Begun, & More! 09.09.2020

Happy Hump Day! In today’s show we start with the news on the delay of the vaccine from AstraZeneca; People are starting to boycott the Mulan move and we dig into why; The DOJ filed a motion to defend Mr. Trump in a civil lawsuit accusing him of rape and defamation; Walmart strikes first in the Drone Delivery Wars; and the Walking Dead is finally dead, kind of...sh!t it’s still walking...plus Bonu...

121: Louis DeJoy Donation Scandal, Wildfires Continue to Rage, Trump Boat Parade Sinks, & More! 08.09.2020

Happy Tuesday! In this show we talk about the Wildfires in California and Washington; The Postmaster General is being investigated for GOP campaign donation fraud; Tech stocks continue to tumble this week; Microsoft released details on the Xbox Series S (Not X) plus EA Sport made a major Madden announcement; and there were Trump boat parades around the country. The one in Texas didn’t fare so well...

120: The New #TrumpitoChallenge, Joe Rogan Experience Controversy, the #IceBucketChallenge Worked, & More! 03.09.2020

It’s Friday Eve! Today we talk about the latest crazy thing the President just told Americans to do in North Carolina; Old Navy is going pay employees to work the polls; There’s been a breakthrough in ALS research thanks to the Ice Bucket Challenge; There’s some new controversy around the Joe Rogan Experience now that they’ve moved to Spotify; and the oldest WW2 vet turns 111. Plus Bonus News!

119: Ascension Up!, Markey & the Youth Malarkey, Michael Jordan is a DraftKing, & More! 02.09.2020

It’s Hump Day! In today’s show we talk about Sen Ed Markey beating a Kennedy and winning the youth vote at 74; David Blaine had another stunt in the desert today; Michael Jordan becomes part owner of DraftKings; Tom Cruise gets into the Cruise ship business; and a heartwarming but alarming story about two girls and a Taco Bell.

118: Michigan Voter Data Hack, The Z Fold 2 Costs How Much?, Airlines Cancel Change Fees, & More! 01.09.2020

It’s Tuesday. Today we talk about more Russian confirmed meddling in our election process and voter data being leaked online; America has a death gap problem and we need national leadership to address it, including a unified national response to Exposure Notifications Express; Nestlé doesn’t only make chocolate, they also cure peanut allergies now; United, American, Delta have stopped charging for...

117: #WakandaForever, PrimeAir Approved, Antifa.com Worries & More! 31.08.2020

Happy Monday! In today’s show we start with Prime Air being given a certificate of approval from the FAA; No Joe Biden doesnt own antifa.com and I explain why he can’t prevent it; TSLA and AAPL stock splits took effect today and it was great for investors; MTV VMA’s happened. I have a couple highlights; and our tribute to Chadwick Boseman. Plus Bonus News!

116: RNC Day 3: GOP, Lies, & Videotape, Cancelled Carbon, Lord & Taylor, Wut?! & More! 27.08.2020

It’s Thursday y’ah! In today’s show, we discuss the RNC third day, and just about all the mistruths stretched throughout the week; Lord & Taylor is officially closing, but their history actually shocked me; LG unveiled a wearable air purifier, perfect for the times, crazy just last year; Netflix is cancelling one of my favorite Netflix shows; and Elon Musk’s Neuralink promises to unveil their...

115: Messy Messi, RNC Day2, Kenosha Killings & More 26.08.2020

Happy Hump Day! In this episode we start with a recap of Day 2 at the RNC; There were 2 protesters killed and others shot in Kenosha last night, suspect apprehended; Google is still having privacy woes after documents unsealed; The White House is investing 1Bn into AI and Quantum research; and Leo the God of Fútbol, aka Lionel Messi is leaving FC Barça. Plus Bonus News.

114: DC FanDome-gasm, RNC Day 1 Recap, Jerry Falls Well & More! 25.08.2020

It’s Tuesday. In today’s show we start with my quick recap of RNC Day 1, including some light fact checking, you need it; Jerry Falwell Jr. resigned as President of Liberty University after some allegations of misconduct; Tropical Storm Marco made landfall and Hurricane Laura comes right behind it; Microsoft updated Word to offer transcription and dictation; and DC FanDome was this weekend and the...

113: Apocalypse November!, RNC Day 1: 12 More Years, Jacob Blake Gunned Down & More! 24.08.2020

Happy Monday! Unfortunately today’s show starts with another black victim gunned down by law enforcement in the back, details to follow; The Republican National Convention started, and it’s already funny, but should just be called the Trump Show; California Wildfires continue to rage in the Bay Area with more inclement weather due; Trump apparently tried to swap, no swap back the island territory...

112: The Untitled Episode 20.08.2020
111: WOW! Ellen Sacks Producers, Russian Tampered, Again, DNC Day 1 & More 18.08.2020

It’s Tuesday. In today’s show we start with a quick Day 1 DNC recap, and Michelle Obama’s speech; A Senate Intelligence Committee report was released; Ellen DeGeneres finally takes action against producers; UNC has changed their school plan after 1 week; and just watch the YouTube video. It’s awesome. Plus Bonus Follow-Up news.

110: MintMobile+, Hey, Hey Wait a Minute Mr. Postman, Speakeasy Gyms & More! 17.08.2020

Happy Monday! In today’s show we start with the story surrounding the USPS and mail-in voting; The murder of Jam Master Jay has finally been solved 18 years later; Speakeasy gyms are opening up around the country; Ryan Reynolds launches a movie streaming service; and Blockbuster isn’t going away quietly into the night just yet.

109: Cowboys & Idiots, ✌🏼 in the Middle East?, Ice C.R.E.A.M Jingles & More! 13.08.2020

It’s Thursday yah! We start today talking about the deal brokered between Israel and the UAE and what it means; The Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones made an announcement about how they’ll play this season; This company went from an HQ1 or 2, to an HQ-Zero; Waze has added a new feature to their navigation app; and Good Humor updates the Ice Cream Truck song. Plus Bonus News!

108: Who is Kamala?, Microsoft Surface Duo, YeLection Fraud & More! 12.08.2020

Happy Hump Day! In today’s show we start off just talking about Kamala, where she came from, and what we may expect from her as VP; I have to talk about this Kanye2020 fraud; I rant about the College Football issue; Microsoft actually is shipping the Duo and taking orders today; and AppleTV+ Studios landed a huge exclusive first look deal with a major Hollywood director.

107: **BONUS** Late Breaking News. Biden Makes a Pick 11.08.2020

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106: Russia’s Weapon X, Puerto Rico & Belarusian Elections, TikTok Follow-Up & More 11.08.2020

It’s Tuesday. In today’s show we talk about the shooting threat in front of the White House; Russia tells the world they have the first vaxx for the VID; Belarus elections happened and the people are upset, protests ensued; Puerto Rico held their primaries and they also sucked; and we follow up on the latest in the TikTok and now Tencent/WeChat drama.

105: Mount Trumpmore?, Let’s Take a Field Trip, 12k Stuck at Sea & More! 10.08.2020

Happy Monday! Today we start with the President’s latest executive order and break that down; then we talk about him actually inquiring about getting on Mt. Rushmore; we pivot over to 12k cruise ship workers still stuck on the boat; Google Maps is making some updates to CarPlay features; and there’s an app to help guide your psychoactive trips. Let’s do the time warp together again!

104: It’s For REELS, Kodak’s In the Dark Room, NY vs. NRA & More 06.08.2020

It’s Thirsty Thursday y’all! In today’s show we start with the NY State AG suing the NRA; Kodak is under investigation by both the SEC and the House; Trump’s campaign account once again suspended by Twitter, but so was the DNC; Instagram releases Reels to the masses just in time for TikTok to get banned; and somehow, people are serving this to their kids for breakfast. Plus BONUS NEWS.

103: The Census Games, Samsung UnPacked, Biden Skips Milwaukee & More! 05.08.2020

Happy Hump Day! In today’s show we start with Biden and the rest of the Democrats skipping Milwaukee and taking the show completely virtual; the Census is playing games and people aren’t going to get counted, and it’s all politics; Missouri voted to amend their constitution and expand Medicaid coverage, becoming the 38th state to do so; Samsung held their giant summer event and announced 5 new pro...

102: The Beirut Blast, Shhhh—Don’t tell the VP, Traitor Joe’s? & More 04.08.2020

It’s Tuesday. Today we talk about the blast in Beirut, Lebanon; we find out the mail-in ballots and absentee ballots, are very, very similar for some strange reason; Google gets caught doing bad things, yet again; Trader Joe’s might be backtracking from changing the names of some of their brands; and Chip & Joanna Gaines are coming back to the small screen with the same show, but their own net...

101: TikTokClock Out, Google Wants More, Twitter Hacker Arrested & More 04.08.2020

Happy Monday! We actually made it. Super late. Sorry. But it’s here: Today we talk a LOT about this TikTok ban situation, and the buyout from Microsoft, and I still didn’t cover everything; the Twitter hacker was arrested and not only was he American, he was a teenager; Google is back with 3 new smartphone announcements; Google continues dominating the day with an investment into Home Security as...

100: It’s Episode 100! 🎉 , #ChallengeAccepted, The President Can’t Change Voting Day, & More 30.07.2020

It’s Thursday y’all! In this one we start with a recap of all that was gained from yesterday’s Tech CEO summit; we tackle the Challenge Accepted trend and the real meaning behind it; No, the President can’t change the voting day; Tropical Storm Isaias slams into Puerto Rico and the Caribbean; and AAPL posts another record quarter in the middle of a pandemic. Plus bonus news, and we celebrate episo...

99: Etsy Oopsie, Kodak’s Back–Again, FAGA CEOs Meetup, & More 29.07.2020

It’s Hump Day! Today we start off with some fresh news on the Russian Bounty scandal, and Trump’s refusal to believe or confront; The top Tech CEO’s met with congressional leaders today over anti-trust concerns; Kodak is back in a big way with Pharmaceutical money; Etsy made a giant decimal error that cost their sellers thousands; and Trump lied about the Yankees home opening pitch, then lied agai...

98: Demon Sperm, Malaysian HEAT, Virtual CES & More 28.07.2020

It’s Tuesday. In this one we start with the trending topic of the day: Demon Sperm; Former Malaysian Prime Minister is sentenced to 12 years in prison; CES 2021 will be a virtual event; Kevin Garnett to buy the Timberwolves?; and Spotify announces a new group listening party feature

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