On Thursday’s First Light, the battle on Capitol Hill over the next round of pandemic stimulus continues. There is no end in sight in the debate over the safety of children return to school amid the pandemic. Kevin Carr talks a look at a new animated film “SamSam” and Michael speaks with Westwood One News Correspondents Linda Kenyon and Clayton Neville.

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On Wednesday’s First Light, the start of the new school year is already proving that there is no one way to reopen schools during pandemic. Lebanese officials are looking for answers in the aftermath of a massive explosion that killed at least 100 people.  Kevin Carr has the latest in home video and Michael sits down for a chat with Maryland Governor Larry Hogan.

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On Tuesday’s First Light, Hurricane Isaias makes landfall in North Carolina. The U.S. has now passed two grim benchmarks in the coronavirus pandemic ; more than 155-thousand people have died and more than four-point-seven-million people have been infected. Kevin Carr reviews Beyonce’s “visual-album” “Black is King”. And Michael talks to Consumer Reports about the best cars for teenage drivers.

 

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On Monday’s First Light, the Trump administration’s coronavirus coordinator says the pandemic is more extensive now than it was in the spring.  Astronauts have splashed down for the first time in 45 years.  Kevin Carr reviews a new British dramatic film “Summerland”.  And Michael talks to analyst Ted Rossman about the struggles facing small businesses during the pandemic.

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On Friday’s First Light,  the surge in southern COVID cases are creeping north. President Trump floats the idea of pushing back election day. Kevin reviews “The Secret: Dare to Dream”.  Michael talks to a researcher working on treatment for coronavirus.

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On Thursday’s First Light,  more than 150 thousand people have now been killed by the coronavirus in the U.S. Stoking racial division, President Trump is promoting his ending of a program that was designed to help minority families move to suburban areas. * Kevin Carr reviews a new movie opening in drive theaters “She Dies Tomorrow”.  Michael sits down with correspondent Whitney Wild to discuss Joe Biden’s VP considerations.

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On Wednesday’s First Light,  Attorney General William Barr clashes with congress during a contentious hearing. Another record setting day as the pandemic drags on.  Kevin has the latest in home video releases and a look at the Emmy nominees. Michael talks to analyst Greg McBride about the draw of the stock market for investors.

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On Tuesday’s First Light, President Trump’s national security advisor tests positive for COVID-19.  The first large study of the safety and effectiveness of a coronavirus vaccine begins.  Kevin reviews “Retaliation”.  Michael talks to Linda Kenyon about the GOP stimulus package. And the late John Lewis is remembered on Capitol Hill.

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On Monday’s First Light, White House officials and Senate Republicans are finalizing a bill that would give some relief to many Americans but would not renew the full unemployment benefit  as part of a proposal for the next stimulus bill.  Texas is recovering after being hammered by Hurricane Hanna. Kevin reviews “The Big Ugly”. And remembering Olivia de Havilland and Regis Philbin.

 

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On Friday’s First Light, the number of coronavirus cases reaches four million in the United States.  President Trump cancels the GOP convention in Florida.  Kevin Carr reviews “The Rental”. John Stolnis joins Michael to talk about the opening of the baseball season. And Michael sits down with performing artist Harry Connick Jr.

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