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ThisMorning
Wake up with "This Morning: America's First News." Gordon Deal and news anchor Nicole Murray go beyond the headlines with the day’s first look at news from the U.S. and around the world; bringing a lively blend of intelligent information, humor, and expert analysis to morning radio.
Episodes
ThisMorningWith grocery prices rising, here’s how shoppers are saving money
With grocery prices rising, how are shoppers saving money? Betty Lin-Fisher from USA Today has some tips.
ThisMorningRising rates, dropped coverage. Idaho's lesson for the rest of America
Ken Alltucker from USA Today joined America's First News breaks down what Idaho's healthcare costs can show the rest of the country.
ThisMorningElection Wins Tuesday Won’t Ease a Divided Democratic Party’s Troubles
Democrats looking for wins on Tuesday, need to examine the big picture. John McCormick from the Wall Street Journal has the story.
ThisMorningThis Morning with Gordon Deal November 04, 2025
For the first time in the US government shutdown, hints of progress toward reopening, its election day in parts of the country, and walking a few thousand…
ThisMorningThe Other Will Smith
On today's Mike Drop, the Los Angeles Dodgers are gettin' jiggy wit it.
ThisMorningIn Crime-Weary Memphis, Many Welcome the National Guard
Unlike other cities, crime-weary Memphis is welcoming the National Guard. Cameron McWhirter from the Wall Street Journal has the story.
ThisMorningTrump pivots 2nd term to foreign policy
With a shutdown at home, President Trump looks overseas for a political win. Alexander Ward from the Wall Street Journal takes us behind the headline.
ThisMorningThis Morning with Gordon Deal November 03, 2025
Democrats urge Trump to engage in talks as shutdown closes in on record, Hamas hands over three more hostage bodies, and 10 most addictive foods ever…
ThisMorningThis Weekend with Gordon Deal November 01, 2025
Inside the chilling reality of home title theft, talking about money is more taboo than politics, and can someone actually put a spell on you.
ThisMorningThis Morning with Gordon Deal October 31, 2025
President Trump says Senate should scrap the filibuster to end the government shutdown, judge questions the Trump administration’s plan to suspend SNAP…
ThisMorningWhat will another Fed rate cut mean?
What will another Fed rate cut mean? Gerson Gibbs from Belite Capital breaks down the announcement.
ThisMorningSNAP Benefits to End in November If Shutdown Continues. What It Means for the Economy.
The lapse in SNAP benefits could have wide reaching effects on the US economy. Megan Leonhardt from Barron's has the story.
ThisMorningWhat made Melissa such a powerful storm?
The Weather Channel's Jonathan Erdman joined America's First News with a look at what made Melissa such a powerful storm.
ThisMorningThis Morning with Gordon Deal October 30, 2025
President Trump meets with Xi, declares immediate cut to fentanyl tariffs, Senate talks pick up as shutdown pain increases, and pit bull protects missing child…
ThisMorningInflation Isn’t as Bad as Economists Thought, but Americans Still Hate It
What is the deal with inflation? Konrad Putzier from the Wall Street Journal gives us a look.
ThisMorningWhere things stand a year out from midterms
Jared Gans from The Hill joined Gordon Deal with a look at where things stand a year out from midterms.
ThisMorningAnd so it begins: AI's labor market squeeze tightens
AI is here to stay, but not your job. Ben Berkowitz from Axios takes us behind the headline.
ThisMorningThis Morning with Gordon Deal October 29, 2025
Israeli strikes overnight in Gaza kill at least 60 people, Jamaica's strongest-ever storm, Hurricane Melissa, turns to Cuba, and we're spending more time stuck…
ThisMorningDon't Eat Magnets
On today's Mike Drop, Gordon and Mike explore why you shouldn't eat magnets.
ThisMorningThe costly flaws in America's high-skilled immigration policy
Neil Irwin from Axios joined America's First News with a look at the costly flaws in America's immigration policy.
ThisMorningUtah County Prepares for Trial of Charlie Kirk Murder Suspect
Is Utah County ready to handle the trial of Charlie Kirk murder suspect Tyler Robinson. Rachel Wolfe from the Wall Street Journal has the story.
ThisMorningThis Morning with Gordon Deal October 28, 2025
Trump touts "very fair" trade deal with Japan as he meets with new prime minister, government shutdown drags on, and talking about money is more taboo than…
ThisMorningHegseth wants a fitter military, but significant barriers hold back part-time troops
The new military fitness standards may but up barriers for part-time troops. We hear the latest from Davis Winkie of USA Today.
ThisMorningWhy are Halloween chocolate prices so scary?
Halloween is going to cost you more this year. Betty Lin-Fisher from USA Today explains.
ThisMorningDemocratic Donors Sit on Sidelines as Party Schism Persists
Democratic donors are sitting on the sidelines. Eliza Collins from the Wall Street Journal has the story.
ThisMorningThis Morning with Gordon Deal October 27, 2025
Government shutdown continues, Hurricane Melissa set to turn north in catastrophic multi-day flood, and 80-Year-Old grandma who learned to swim at 59 just…
ThisMorningThis Weekend with Gordon Deal October 25, 2025
Tales of perpetual fire, demons and ghosts haunt these creepy US towns, restaurants are pitching water as a fine-dining experience, and New Englanders are fed…
ThisMorningThis Morning with Gordon Deal October 24, 2025
Trump says he is terminating trade negotiations with Canada, government shutdown will add to the federal debt, and 65% of Americans say they’re fed up with…
ThisMorningThis Morning with Gordon Deal October 23, 2025
U.S. strikes 2 more alleged drug vessels, this time on the Pacific side, Trump says East Wing of White House to be torn down to build ballroom, and wholesale…
ThisMorningWhat's for dinner? More are turning to the grocery store's prepared meals
Families are skipping fast-food restaurants and heading to the supermarket. Betty Lin-Fisher from USA Today explains.
ThisMorningShutdown With No Clear End Poses New Economic Threat
The economy could be hit hard if the government shutdown isn't resolved soon. Lydia DePillis from the New York Times has the story.
ThisMorning60% of Americans don't have quality jobs
A new batch of data shows 60% of Americans don't have a quality job. Business Strategist Suzanne Castle gives us a closer look at the data.
ThisMorningThis Morning with Gordon Deal October 22, 2025
Government shutdown impasse continues, Russia rejects ceasefire deal, and more are turning to the grocery store's prepared meals.
ThisMorningYou can now get paid to fold your laundry, as long as you're willing to film it
Need a side-hustle? Try folding laundry. Charles Rollet from Business Insider explains.
ThisMorningFeel like you're in a recession? It could be where you live
Medora Lee from USA Today explains why it might not feel like a recession to you but might for your neighbor.
ThisMorningTrump’s Wind Energy Assault Stings Red States
President Trump's assault on wind energy is hurting red states. John McCormick from the Wall Street Journal gives us a look.
ThisMorningThis Morning with Gordon Deal October 21, 2025
Trump administration can deploy National Guard in Portland, government shutdown nears three-week mark, and you can now get paid to fold your laundry.
ThisMorningJudging Trump’s economy: Let voters decide in 2026 midterm elections
Both sides are reacting the same when it comes to Trump's economy. Economist Peter Morici brings us the latest.
ThisMorningBlue States Are Setting Up a Shadow Public-Health Alliance to Counter RFK Jr
Blue states are setting up an alliance to counter RFK Jr. Betsy McKay from the Wall Street Journal explains.
ThisMorningDonald Trump: America First globalist
What happened to America first? Marc Caputo from Axios has the story.
ThisMorningThis Morning with Gordon Deal October 20, 2025
Israel says ceasefire and aid to resume after airstrikes kill 26 in Gaza, judging Trump’s economy, and soon you’ll be able to shop Walmart in ChatGPT.
ThisMorningThis Weekend with Gordon Deal October 18, 2025
Meet the lawmakers trying to bring civility back to politics, has AI reached the limit of how it assists humans, and this money-saving hack could save you over…
ThisMorningThis Morning with Gordon Deal October 17, 2025
Justice Department indicts former Trump Adviser John Bolton, Trump says he will meet with Putin to discuss end to Ukraine war, bosses are cutting costs, just…
ThisMorningThis Morning with Gordon Deal October 16, 2025
Judge temporarily blocks move to fire federal employees during shutdown, Senate fails to advance GOP funding bill for 9th time, and giving career advice to…
ThisMorningIt Will Take More Than Trade Wars and Tech Trouble to Sink the Stock Market
What will it take to end the bull market? Jacob Sonenshine from Barron's takes us behind the headline.
ThisMorningWe All Have a ‘Burn Rate.’ How to Slow Yours if Your Paycheck Suddenly Stops
Allison Pohle from the Wall Street Journal joined America's First News with some tips on how to slow your burn rate.
ThisMorningOffice frogging’ is upending office life as Gen Z workers rethink career goals
Office frogging’ is upending office life. Career Strategist Julie Bauke gives us a look.
ThisMorningThis Morning with Gordon Deal October 15, 2025
Hamas hands over hostage bodies after Israel threatens aid cut, US Senate again rejects Republican plan to end government shutdown, and 10-Year-Old Girl saves…
ThisMorningMessy Toilets and Closed Parking: Shutdown Mars Trips to National Parks
When it comes to the shutdown closing down National Parks, not everyone got the memo. Jim Carlton from the Wall Street Journal has the story.
ThisMorningShutdown Specials and Unhappy Hours Are Taking Over the D.C. Bar Scene
The government shutdown is forcing D.C. bars to get creative. Anvee Bhutani from the Wall Street Journal takes us behind the headline.
ThisMorningThe Bad Blood Between Trump and Pritzker Goes Back Decades
John McCormick from the Wall Street Journal joined Gordon Deal with a breakdown of where the bad blood between Donald Trump and JB Pritzker started.
ThisMorningThis Morning with Gordon Deal October 14, 2025
President Trump declares Gaza war over during Middle East victory, 4 arrests made in connection with mass shooting that left 6 dead in Mississippi, and NFL…

ThisMorningPartisan shutdown spin twists facts and ignores inconvenient truths
Partisan shutdown spin twists facts. Lindsey McPherson from the Washington Times takes us behind the headline.
ThisMorningTariffs Are Way Up. Interest on Debt Tops $1 Trillion. And DOGE Didn’t Do Much
Has there been any fiscal changes in D.C. in 2025? Richard Rubin from the Wall Street Journal gives us a look.
ThisMorningThis Morning with Gordon Deal October 13, 2025
Israel receives first group of hostages from Hamas, Pilots believe shutdown delays are going to get worse, and Oklahoma girls basketball team returns…
ThisMorningThis Weekend with Gordon Deal October 11, 2025
Job interview mistakes that kill your chances, pet debt is rising, and weekend cruises are the hottest new vacation trend you should try.
ThisMorningChicago family reunited with lost dog after 10 years
A Chicago family reunited with a lost dog after 10 years. We hear the story from Mike Gavin.
ThisMorningThe Year When Everyone in College Football Got It Wrong
How did we get college football so wrong? Laine Higgins from the Wall Street Journal takes us behind the headline.
ThisMorningCould the Israel/Hamas deal bring lasting peace?
Mideast Scholar Asaf Romirowsky joined America's First News with a look at the peace deal between Israel and Hamas.