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 episode discusses allegations regarding Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed, focusing on his ties to the Muslim Brotherhood and his responses to foreign policy questions. The panel also examines Texas candidate James Tallarico's shifting stances on gender identity and faith. The discussion transitions to Donald Trump's midterm campaign strategy and the importance of maintaining congressional majorities. Finally, the segment covers the political stakes of upcoming elections, a debate regarding AI researchers smoking cigarettes in anticipation of an AI-driven cancer cure, and a lighthearted look at DEI and Halloween candy sizes.

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.