On “Katie Pavlich Tonight,” Americans are pessimistic about the U.S. economy, but it's setting records for low poverty and high household incomes. We dig into the disconnect — and when we might feel the effects of these positive economic indicators.

Reporter Haley Strack shares details of her investigation into a multibillion-dollar cannabis empire run by the CCP in California.

Scott Johnson joins Katie with his inside knowledge of the investigation into Rep. Ilhan Omar. He says it’s not about her alleged marriage to her brother — but her father’s immigration status.

NewsNation’s Ali Bradley has the latest from DHS’ “Worst of the Worst.”

XX-XY Athletics Founder Jennifer Sey shares her thoughts on the latest Sydney Sweeney controversy. How is her commercial an insult to women — but men playing in female sports is not?

Plus, meet the finalists of SBA’s “Million Dollar Pitch Competition.”

This episode originally aired on Sept. 17, 2026.

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