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On Balance with Leland Vittert
Leland Vittert asks "why?" about the most pressing matters of the day, with an intellectual, balanced and sometimes irreverent take on the news. "On Balance with Leland Vittert" airs weeknights at 9/8C. ___________ NewsNation is your source for fact-based, unbiased news for all Americans. More from NewsNation: https://www.newsnationnow.com/ Get our app: https://trib.al/TBXgYpp Find us on cable: https://trib.al/YDOpGyG How to watch on TV or streaming: https://trib.al/Vu0Ikij
Episodes
- On Balance with Leland Vittert
Are Democrats getting the wrong message ahead of the midterms? | On Balance Full Show
On this episode of "On Balance," Leland Vittert discusses whether Democrats are taking the wrong message from the midterm elections before the votes are even…
- On Balance with Leland Vittert
Trump, Obama rally support for candidates ahead of the midterms | On Balance Full Show
On this episode of "On Balance," Leland Vittert discusses President Trump and former President Obama returning to their old political playbooks as the midterm…
- On Balance with Leland Vittert
Republicans are at arm's length with President Trump for midterms | On Balance Full Episode
On this episode of "On Balance," Leland Vittert discusses Republicans distancing themselves from President Trump over the economy. Stephen Moore, Steve Cortes…
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Midterm countdown: Why both parties are nervous | On Balance Full Show
On this episode of "On Balance," Leland Vittert discusses why both Republicans and Democrats are anxious about the polls ahead of the midterm elections. Chris…
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The biggest race in America | On Balance Full Show
On this episode of "On Balance," Leland Vittert analyzes the Michigan Senate debate blow-up. Peter Meijer, Lon Johnson and Mike Nellis weigh in. Meanwhile…
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Why Vivek Ramaswamy's latest ad is sparking debate | On Balance Full Show
On this episode of "On Balance," Leland Vittert discusses the 2024 and 2026 election playbooks and why fear doesn't win. Mark McKinnon, former Representative…
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Is America confronting evil in Ukraine? | On Balance Full Show
On this episode of "On Balance," Leland Vittert discusses whether we are confronting evil or appeasing it. Bill O’Reilly weighs in. Meanwhile, just 15 days to…
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Shooting at Oregon elementary school leaves multiple dead | On Balance Full Show
On this episode of "On Balance," Leland Vittert gives the latest on the breaking news from Oregon, where a shooting at an elementary school has left multiple…
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The failing economy and the fading American Dream | On Balance Full Show
On this episode of "On Balance," Leland Vittert discusses the failing economy and the fading American dream. Representative Mike Lawler (R-NY), Mike Nellis…
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How the midterm polls might be wrong | On Balance Full Show
On this episode of "On Balance," Leland Vittert discusses why the polls might be wrong. Frank Luntz weighs in. Later, who is the Muslim Brotherhood? Dr. Zuhdi…
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Hurricane Isaias batters Gulf Coast | On Balance Full Show
On this episode of "On Balance," Leland Vittert discusses the latest on Hurricane Isaias as it bears down on the Gulf Coast. NewsNation's Bennett Haeberle…
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Michigan Senate debate turns personal between El-Sayed and Rogers | On Balance Full Show
On this episode of "On Balance," Leland Vittert discusses the U.S. Senate debate in Michigan between Democrat Abdul El-Sayed and Republican Mike Rogers. Rick…
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Why Abdul El-Sayed is drawing Trump comparisons | On Balance Full Show
On this episode of "On Balance," Leland Vittert discusses how similar Democratic Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed is to President Trump. Republican…
- On Balance with Leland Vittert
Affordability takes center stage as the midterms near | On Balance Full Show
On this episode of "On Balance," Batya Ungar-Sargon fills in for Leland Vittert and discusses the failing economy as the midterm elections are now just four…
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Can Russia be trusted to tell the truth about the plague? | On Balance Full Show
On this episode of "On Balance," Leland Vittert discusses how President Trump is attempting to address rising prices and the struggling economy. Bill O’Reilly…
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New developments in the Cornell 7 case | On Balance Full Show
On this episode of "On Balance," Leland Vittert examines new developments in the Cornell University fraternity rape case. Dr. Judith Joseph and Lauren Wright…
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Trump starts his midterm campaign blitz in red states | On Balance Full Show
On this episode of "On Balance," Leland Vittert explains why President Trump is really campaigning in red states ahead of the midterms. Mark McKinnon, Madeline…
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How close was the Dubai hijacking to becoming the next 9/11? | On Balance Full Show
On this episode of "On Balance," Leland Vittert discusses how close today’s hijacking of a FlyDubai flight headed to Tel Aviv came to becoming the next 9/11…
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Americans are ANGRY: Why high prices are fueling frustration | On Balance Full Show
On this episode of "On Balance," Leland Vittert discusses how Americans are angry, especially about high prices. Mark Halperin, Kevin Walling and Steve Cortes…
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Will AI machines have human-like rights? | On Balance Full Show
On this episode of "On Balance," Leland Vittert discusses how folks are angry: They gave President Trump a second try, and people are not happy with him. Bill…
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Is America's voice becoming independent? | On Balance Full Show
On this episode of "On Balance," Leland Vittert discusses President Trump's busy weekend on the campaign trail. Mick Mulvaney, Chris Cillizza and Evan Barker…
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Is a bond-driven financial crisis on the horizon? | On Balance Full Show
On this episode of "On Balance," Leland Vittert discusses the White House’s royal treatment of Chinese President Xi Jinping. Gordon Chang and Representative…
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What NO ONE will tell you about Xi-Trump summit | On Balance Full Show
On this episode of "On Balance," Leland Vittert discusses Chinese President Xi Jinping’s visit to the White House and Iran playing the victim. Kellie Meyer and…
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President Trump speaks at the United Nations General Assembly | On Balance Full Show
On this episode of "On Balance," Leland Vittert discusses President Trump’s speech at the United Nations and the upcoming visit from Chinese President Xi…
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Is America out of control? Bill O’Reilly on the 2026 midterms | On Balance Full Show
On this episode of "On Balance," Leland Vittert discusses how America feels out of control. Bill O’Reilly weighs in. Meanwhile, is America’s military ready for…
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The 2028 race is already beginning — here's what to watch | On Balance Full Show
On this episode of “On Balance,” Leland Vittert discusses the warm-up to 2028. Polls are often wrong, but elections are not. What can we learn from the early…
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Iran War raises oil concerns as AI alarms sound | On Balance
On this episode of “On Balance,” Leland Vittert discusses oil shortages, the Persian Gulf and the latest developments in the war in Iran. Brent Sadler, Mike…
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Americans want normalcy, but Republicans and Democrats fail to deliver it | On Balance Full Show
On this episode of "On Balance," Leland Vittert discusses how desperate Americans are for normalcy while both parties fail to deliver it. Chris Cillizza and…
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Could AI really pose a 'doomsday' threat? | On Balance Full Show
On this episode of "On Balance," Leland Vittert discusses the potential for an AI doomsday scenario. Jay Edelson weighs in. Meanwhile, Americans are feeling…
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AI Armageddon: Is Congress ignoring the threat? | On Balance Full Show
On this episode of "On Balance," Leland Vittert discusses Republicans’ messenger problem as Texas could turn blue. Bill O’Reilly weighs in and discusses his…
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Did the GOP midterm convention hurt Trump? | On Balance Full Show
On this episode of "On Balance," Leland Vittert discusses 9/11 and the changes America has experienced 25 years later. Corbin Trent, Vice Adm. Robert Harward…
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Did the GOP miss opportunities this week? | On Balance Full Show
On this episode of “On Balance,” Leland Vittert discusses what to expect on the second night of the GOP midterm convention. Sen. Todd Young, R-Ind., weighs in…
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Paxton vs. Talarico: The fight for Texas | On Balance Full Show
On this episode of "On Balance," Leland Vittert discusses what President Trump needs to do this week to help Republicans secure a win in the upcoming midterm…
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Could Russia be behind a drone attack on a German airport? | On Balance Full Show
On this episode of "On Balance," Lauren Wright fills in for Leland Vittert and discusses the mistrial in the Lindsay Clancy case. Jesse Weber, Brian Entin and…
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Did Tucker Carlson really endorse a Democrat for Senate? | On Balance Full Show
On this episode of “On Balance”: Batya Ungar-Sargon fills in for Leland Vittert and discusses Vice President JD Vance's close relationship with Tucker Carlson…
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Will Lindsay Clancy get a mistrial? | On Balance Full Show
On this episode of "On Balance," Leland Vittert discusses politics, the midterms, and the Michigan attorney general. Mark McKinnon and Madeline Summerville…
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The war with Iran: Where it stands and what comes next | On Balance Full Show
On this episode of "On Balance," Kellie Meyer fills in for Leland Vittert and discusses how the war is going better than people are saying amid potential U.S…
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Will Iran be the deciding factor in the midterms? | On Balance Full Show
On this episode of "On Balance," Leland Vittert discusses how the war in Iran will decide the midterm elections amid tough economic conditions at home…
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Americans are done with woke: Leland | On Balance Full Show
On this episode of "On Balance," Leland Vittert discusses the possibility of World War III on the horizon as concerns rise that Russia may bomb a NATO country…
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A closer look at racism and sexism in America today | On Balance Full Show
On this episode of "On Balance," Leland Vittert discusses Chris Cuomo and Bill O’Reilly’s on-air rumble last week about Jon Ossoff and Natalie Harp. Both join…
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Why both GOP and Democrats could be in trouble this midterm cycle
On this episode of "On Balance," Leland Vittert discusses political friction on both sides of the aisle as the midterms draw near. Erick Erickson weighs…
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Why some Americans are rejecting data centers and Flock cameras
On this episode of "On Balance," Leland Vittert discusses the summer of revolt against data centers, Flock cameras and politicians who went along with what the…
- On Balance with Leland Vittert
How affordable is America to live in?
On this episode of "On Balance," Leland Vittert discusses how interest rates are about to explode, making homes, credit cards and cars more unaffordable than…
- On Balance with Leland Vittert
Who are the Democratic front runners emerging for the 2028 Presidential election?
On this episode of "On Balance," Leland Vittert discusses how the Democrats are trying to distance themselves from the woke. Dan Turrentine and Batya…
- On Balance with Leland Vittert
Primary voters lose enthusiasm for more progressive candidates on election day
On this episode of "On Balance," Leland Vittert discusses the latest on the severe storms affecting the Midwest and the catastrophic flooding hitting Indiana…
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New disturbing details emerge in Clancy trial
On this special two-hour edition of "On Balance," Leland Vittert discusses the closing polls across the Midwest in what is starting to look like a socialist…
- On Balance with Leland Vittert
Democrats in Michigan determined to unite around El-Sayed | On Balance Full Show
On this episode of "On Balance," Leland Vittert discusses whether Democrats will actually unify around Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan as the general election for…
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Trump, Socialism, and the high-stakes midterm battle | On Balance Full Show
On this episode of "On Balance," Batya Ungar-Sargon fills in for Leland Vittert and discusses what changed this week - the race for the midterms is officially…
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Distilling our politics | On Balance Full Show
On this episode of "On Balance," Leland Vittert discusses how both parties are failing America. Nobody wants to moderate! Republicans can't, and Democrats…
- On Balance with Leland Vittert
Primary night showdown: Michigan results and Trump’s midterm calculus
On this episode of "On Balance," Leland Vittert discusses primary night across the nation in Virginia, Missouri, Kansas, and Washington, but all eyes remain on…
- On Balance with Leland Vittert
The GOP's losing strategy & are Islamists taking over the Democratic Party?
On this episode of "On Balance," Leland Vittert discusses the existential threat of the DSA and previews the upcoming midterm elections. If Republicans really…
- On Balance with Leland Vittert
What NOBODY is telling you about the midterms
On this episode of "On Balance," Leland Vittert discusses money, Elon Musk and what nobody is talking about as we head into the midterms. Douglas Farrar…
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The ‘YOLO Republicans’ taking on Trump
On this episode of "On Balance," Leland Vittert discusses the "YOLO Republicans" standing up to President Donald Trump. Will it work, and how will Trump react?…
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A cliff or promised land? | On Balance Full Show
On this episode of "On Balance," Leland Vittert discusses how Iranians don't take President Donald Trump seriously, with Trump still refusing to do anything…
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Trump doubles down on never-ending war | On Balance Full Show
On this episode of "On Balance," Batya Ungar-Sargon fills in for Leland Vittert and discusses President Trump continuing to double down on the never-ending war…
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What are the implications of Trump's Correspondents' Dinner speech? | On Balance Full Show
On this episode of "On Balance," Lauren Wright fills in for Leland Vittert and examines the political implications of President Donald Trump's remarks at the…
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Trump vs. Congress: A quiet rebellion is brewing | On Balance Full Show
On this episode of "On Balance," Chris Cillizza fills in for Leland Vittert and discusses Trump vs. Congress, as a quiet rebellion beings to take shape within…
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Trump doubles down on major Canada tariff | On Balance Full Show
On this episode of "On Balance," Chris Cillizza fills in for Leland Vittert and discusses how the GOP is waking up to a scary reality: President Trump doesn't…
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Will the Iran conflict change the midterms? | On Balance Full Show
On this episode of "On Balance," Leland Vittert discusses the war in Iran and where things stand. Retired Brig. Gen. John Teichert breaks it down. Meanwhile…
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Will Trump fall for Iran’s latest scheme? | On Balance Full Show
On this episode of "On Balance," Leland Vittert discusses the never-ending war in Iran. Does President Trump fall for Iran’s scheme again? Bill O'Reilly weighs…