It's the final First Light of 2019. On today's show, we check in with Entertainment Critic Kevin Carr to talk best & worst of the year. Capitol Hill Correspondent Linda Kenyon reviews the year in Washington. And what to do with your old Christmas trees? Jamie Willis joins the show to offer a worthwhile idea.

On Monday’s First Light, the U.S. carried out military strikes in Iraq and Syria targeting an Iranian-backed Iraqi militia blamed for a rocket attack that killed an American contractor.  A man is being held on $5 million bail in a suburb north of New York City after being arrested for stabbing five people during a Hanukkah celebration.  Kevin Carr reviews the new World War I film, “1917”.  Correspondent Bob Costantini talks to Michael about  what’s ahead in the new year for the White House.

On Friday’s First Light, 2019 was a record year for the stock market.   Winter weather plays havoc with holiday travel.  Kevin Carr reviews the new film “Just Mercy”.  Michael takes a look at scam charities and best cities for New Year’s Eve.

On Thursday’s First Light, one Republican senator may be breaking ranks on impeachment.  Boeing has been quietly asking flyers if they would be willing to fly on the company's troubled 737 MAX airliner.  Kevin Carr reviews the latest Will Smith movie “Spies In Disguise”.  And Michael talks to business correspondent Jessica Ettinger about the financial outlook for 2020.

On Wednesday’s First Light, Christmas is celebrated around the world. In the U.S. many people volunteer on Christmas Day.  Kevin Carr tells were to find Christmas movies today. And Michael talks to correspondent Oren Lieberman who is covering Christmas festivities in Bethlehem.

On Tuesday’s First Light, Oren Lieberman reports from Bethlehem as Christmas festivities get under way.  Bob Costantini  tells us the next steps in the impeachment process remain unclear.  Kevin Carr reviews the latest film version “Little Women”.  And Joe Bonsall of the Grammy winning group The Oakridge Boys joins Michael to chat about the group’s latest Christmas album.

On Monday’s First Light, North Korea threatens more nuclear tests.  Newly released emails give more of a timeline about White House efforts to hold off on sending hundreds of millions of dollars in military funds to Ukraine. Steve Kastenbaum reports on Eddie Murphy’s SNL comeback. Michael talks to correspondent  Paula Hancocks about North Korea’s nuclear tests. And Dena Mendelsohn of Consumer Reports talks to Michael about the pitfalls of consumer DNA tests.

On Friday’s First Light, the Democrats running for President face off for the in final debate before facing voters.  President Trump prepares for his impeachment trial.  Kevin Carr reviews the movie adaptation of the Broadway musical “Cats”.  Michael talks to Washington Post book editor, Ron Charles about the best of 2019.

On Thursday’s First Light, the House votes to impeach President Trump. While the House was voting President Trump rallied supporters in Michigan. Kevin Carr reviews the latest Star Wars movie.  Linda Kenyon joins Michael to talk about the impeachment and Steve Kastenbaum comes by to talk about the new legislation to reduce drug prices.

On Wednesday’s show, the House is set to impeach President Trump.  Despite impeachment, the House has managed to do some work on the budget.   Kevin Carr has the latest home video releases.  Karen Caifa talks to Michael from Capitol Hill as the House prepares to vote to impeach.   Michael talks to Democratic consultant Bruce Gyory  about sizing up the 2020 candidates.