5 Things to Know — What’s at Stake In Today's Elections (ft. Senator Jim Banks & Shane Henderson)

Story 1: '5 Things To Watch For' as Election Day has arrived in New York City and other parts of the country. Will breaks down the ideological divides forming not just among Democrats with the likely election of socialist Zohran Mamdani, but among Republicans as well, and explains why President Donald Trump is the one thing holding it all together. Story 2: Senator Jim Banks (R-IN) joins Will to discuss the attitude on Capitol Hill towards New York City mayoral candidate Mamdani and the possibility of the government reopening soon as the shutdown reaches its 35th day. Later, Sen. Banks weighs in on President Trump’s call for the Senate to eliminate the filibuster. Story 3: President of Metal Art of Wisconsin Shane Henderson brings z Patriot Award into the studio and explains how he created this year’s awards. Shane goes in depth into the creative process, from obtaining historic material, such as wood from George Washington’s Elm Tree and genuine bullets from the Revolutionary War, to putting it all together in a way worthy of being presented to America’s biggest patriots. Subscribe to ‘Will Cain Country’ on YouTube here: ⁠⁠⁠Watch Will Cain Country!⁠ Follow ‘Will Cain Country’ on X (⁠@willcainshow⁠), Instagram (⁠@willcainshow⁠), TikTok (⁠@willcainshow⁠), and Facebook (⁠@willcainnews⁠) Follow Will on X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@WillCain Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices