Michael Cohen, President Trump's ex-lawyer and fixer,  will testify in a public hearing for the first time.  Scott Carr reports some early obtained documents reveal Cohen, in his opening statement, will issue a stinging rebuke of the president calling him a racist, a conman and a cheat.  Trump meets Kim Jong Un in Vietnam.  Bob Costantini checks in with Michael to give us an update on the summit and the President’s reaction to Michael Cohen.

And why are our drug prices the highest in the world? First Light listeners offer some thoughts,

One of the Roman Catholic's most powerful officials is convicted of sexually abusing children. John Lorinc reports Australian cardinal George Pell, the vatican treasurer has been convicted of multiple child sex offenses. Jerry Bodlander checks in with an update on the House resolution to terminate President Trump’s national emergency declaration.

Kevin Carr reviews the new film “Fighting With My Family”

Bob Costantini speaks with Michael from Vietnam where is set to cover the summit meeting with North Korea.

And listeners offer the opinions on the Catholic church’s response to the their sexual abuse crisis.

At the summit on clergy sexual abuse, Pope Francis called priests and other Catholics who abuse children "tools of Satan." Steve Kastenbaum reports many victims are not satisfied the Vatican is delivering concrete measures to end abuse. President Trump is headed to Vietnam. Bob Costantini reports on expectations for the second summit with Kim Jong Un.

Jim Roope wraps up last night’s Academy Awards and Kevin Carr joins us live to review the Oscars.

Looks like voters in North Carolina's 9th Congressional District will be heading back to the polls. Linda Kenyon reports the state Board of Elections voted in favor of holding a new election after finding the ballots were handled improperly. An Alabama woman who joined ISIS at the age of 19 regrets the move and is begging to be allowed to come back home.  John Lorinc reports the Trump administration says no way.  Kevin Carr gives us his Oscar predictions. And we ask First Light listeners what they think about raising taxes on the wealthy.

Actor-singer Jussie Smollett finds himself in an undesirable role......in trouble with the law. Randi Kaye reports he faces charges for staging an attack against himself and making a false police report.

For the first time in Catholic history, nearly 200 church leaders from around the world gathered at the Vatican. Steve Kastenbaum tells us the four day summit is to confront the scourge of clergy who sexually abuse children.

Kevin Carr reviews the new film How To Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World

Is too much screen time a problem for our kids? Listeners check in with their thoughts.

For the second time in a year most West Virginia teachers walked out of their classrooms. Omar Jimenez reports this time lawmakers seem to be listening to the educators' demands. Tens of millions of Americans are going to get pounded with a wintry mix.  John Lorinc reports this time it’s the East coast.

Kevin Carr takes a look at the latest home video releases.

Are you ready for a cashless society? First Light listeners share their thoughts.

16 states have filed suits challenging President Trump’s declaration of a national emergency.  Linda Kenyon reports around the country there have been protests over the border wall project. The deadline for reaching a trade deal with China is approaching. John Lorinc reports the President is optimistic financial differences will be worked out.

Kevin Carr compares the top TV streaming services, Netflix, Amazon and Hulu.

Amazon pulling out of New York raises questions about so called corporate welfare. First Light listeners have more than a few opinions on this subject.

President Trump declares a National Emergency at the southern border. Bob Costantani tells us Washington has strong feelings about it on both sided of the issue.  Steve Kastenbaum reports New York’s mayor is upset Amazon has pulled out of plan to build a headquarters in his city. But, he blames Amazon and not a handful of progressive politicians.

Kevin Carr reviews the new horror movie Happy Death Day 2u. Is there really an emergency at the border?  First Light listeners have some opinions.

President Trump will sign a bill to avert a shutdown, but as Bob Costantini reports, he will sign an executive order to put together more money to fund his border wall. Amazon is saying so long to the Big Apple. Steve Kastenbaum reports the company says they will no longer build its expansive corporate campus in New York City after a fierce and unexpected backlash. Kevin Carr reviews the new film Alita The Battle Angel.  And First Light listeners off their opinions on the budget deal and border wall funding.

On the one year anniversary of the mass shooting in Parkland Florida, Governor Ron DeSantis unveils proposals designed to prevent school shootings from happening.

Shutdown looms...but will the president sign a bipartisan deal to keep the government open? Both chambers of Congress are expected to vote on the measure Thursday and send it to the President.

On this Valentines Day Kevin Carr looks at some of his favorite romantic movies.  And First Light listeners call in with tales of love.