On this episode of "On Balance," Leland Vittert discusses whether America is finally ready for a third party and how it could come from the middle. Mick Mulvaney and Mike Nellis weigh in. Meanwhile, the AI bioweapons war. Claude isn't protecting you. Annie Jacobsen examines the threat. Later, we seem to be completely unready to confront China. Retired Brigadier General John Teichert assesses the challenge. Also, kids are not educated, and schools are failing them. Plus, independents are rising nationwide. Brian Bengs offers his perspective. This episode originally recorded on August 17, 2026. "On Balance with Leland Vittert" takes a critical look at some of the day's hottest subjects.
Annie Jacobsen is a Pulitzer Prize finalist, investigative journalist, and bestselling author. Her latest book, "Biological War: A Scenario," is out now.www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/783250/biological-war-by-annie-jacobsen/www.anniejacobsen.com Perplexity: Download the app or ask Perplexity anything at https://pplx.ai/rogan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Annie Jacobsen is a Pulitzer Prize finalist, investigative journalist, and bestselling author. Her latest book, "Biological War: A Scenario," is out now. www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/783250/biological-war-by-annie-jacobsen/ www.anniejacobsen.com Perplexity: Download the app or ask Perplexity anything at https://pplx.ai/rogan . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesOpen
