Wall Street reopens today following Tuesday’s 3.1 percent drop in the Dow Jones Industrial Average.  Are we headed for a recession? Steve Kastenbaum talks it over with an expert. George HW Bush will be buried in Texas today.  Clayton Neville spoke with mourners paying tribute as the former President’s body lay in repose last night.  Kevin Carr updates with the latestf Christmas episodes of your favorite TV shows. And what do First Light listeners think about U.S.-Saudia relations in the aftermath of the Khashoggi murder? Find out during the call in.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average had its 4th worst single day point loss ever yesterday.  Steve Kastenbaum tells us many on Wall Street are saying the long run of losses lately has them thinking of a possible recession.  And Linda Kenyon reports on a closed-door briefing yesterday between the  CIA Director and Senators. Senators emerged convinced  that Saudi Crown Prince directed the murder of  journalist Jamal Khashoggi.

The holiday standard “Baby, It’s Cold Outside” has been banned by some radio stations. What gives? We talk it over with First Light listeners

Political leaders on both sides of the aisle pay their respects to George H.W. Bush as his body lies in state at the U.S. Capitol. Jerry Bodlander has details on the public mourning in Washington that culminates in a funeral Wednesday at the National Cathedral.  With Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention centers full, Jim Roope tells us ICE has been forced to release thousands of Central American asylum seekers to Arizona churchs.

Kevin Carr has some ideas about cutting your cable chord.   And we ask First Light listeners to voice their opinions on space travel.

The North American Free Trade Agreement will soon be over. Bob Costantini reports President Trump said he will terminated the agreement  after signing a replacement agreement at the G20 Summit.

America remembers President George H.W. Bush.  Suzanne Malveaux gives us the details of the week of mourning ahead.

And First Light listeners offer their memories of President Bush.

In a surprise move, President Trump's former attorney, Michael Cohen, pleaded guilty to making false statements about the Russia investigation.  Linda Kenyon has the reaction from Capitol Hill. 

First wildfires, now floods and mudslides. California is once again feeling the wrath of Mother Nature. John Lorinc reports some areas are under evacuation orders.

Kevin Carr reviews the new movie The Green Book. And we ask listeners to tell us what their favorite Christmas specials are.

The Trump Administration gets ready to take a step that will likely upset the NRA and some gun owners. John Lorinc tells us there is movement towards banning “bump stocks”. Customs and Border Protection officials say an internal review is underway over the use of tear gas during Sunday’s clash with Central American migrants.  Jim Roope reports the CBP is defending it’s use of riot tactics.

What is the future of electric cars?  First Light listeners call in with some opinions.

Recovering from the wildfires.  Jim Roope tells us about the difficulty Californians displaced by the fires are having adjusting to homelessness. And what to do about General Motors? Terry Moore has the view from the White House.

Will Congress fund the Wall? Listeners check in with their feelings on funding the wall.

General Motors is taking major steps to restructure it's organization.  Bob Costantini reports on plant closings and layoffs for the car company. No winter wonderland here. John Lorinc reports on a major winter storm is causing travel headaches.

Kevin Carr reviews the new Netflix movie: The Ballad of Buster Scruggs.

And First Light listeners offer their opinions on the G.M. plant closings.

On this "Black Friday" edition of the show, we take a look at some of the hot items this year. Bob Costantini updates us on how President Trump spent his Thanksgiving. Entertainment Critic Kevin Carr reviews Creed II, and Evan Haning tells us all about "National Buy Nothing Day".

Happy Thanksgiving! On today's show, we get the latest on President Trump's battle against border crossings. Steve Kastenbaum reports on preparations for today's Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, and Jim Roope tells us how deployed military will be spending the holiday.