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, the midterm elections are rapidly approaching. Will the ongoing conflict affect the outcome? Mark Halperin, Larry O'Connor and Kevin Walling discuss the political implications. The panel also examines Democratic socialist policy proposals and the broader debate surrounding them. Later, what's wrong with Congress? Has it reached rock bottom? Rep. Jim Jordan examines public frustration with Congress and the challenges lawmakers face. Plus, nicotine and coffee are prompting debate within the MAHA movement. Jillian Michaels explores the issue. This episode originally aired July 21, 2026.…
On this episode of "On Balance," Leland Vittert discusses President Trump’s address to the nation. Mark Halperin, Larry O’Connor, and Kevin Walling weigh in. Libbey Dean is at the White House. Meanwhile, Vittert takes a closer look at China’s role in interfering in the 2020 election. Gordon Chang assesses the threat. Later, the never-ending war continues to rage on, as a deal seems unlikely to ever arrive. Brig. Gen. John Teichert discusses what comes next. Plus, our panel of Stephen Moore, Steve Cortes, Caroline Sunshine and Madeline Summerville reacts to the night's biggest developments. This episode originally aired July 16, 2026. "On Balance with Leland Vittert" takes a critical look at some of the day's hottest subjects.
On this episode of "On Balance," Leland Vittert examines the Senate runoff election in Texas. Trump-backed Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton defeated incumbent Sen. John Cornyn and will now face Democratic Texas Rep. James Talarico. Republicans are hoping Talarico’s ideology will prove unpopular in Texas. However, liberal candidates in Maine and Michigan are favored to win. NewsNation’s Brooke Shafer joins us live from Texas, and Director of Data Science at Decision Desk HQ Scott Tranter breaks down the numbers. 2WAY editor-in-chief Mark Halperin and his co-hosts of “The Morning Meeting,” Kevin Walling and Larry O’Connor, make up our panel. Meanwhile, Senate Republicans are furious with President Trump. After primarying Senators…
On this episode of "On Balance": Leland Vittert examines the boxing match of a meeting between President Trump and President Xi Jinping. As Taiwan and Iran hang in the balance and the two circle the ring, the world is wondering who will throw the first punch. Gordon Chang, a U.S.-China relations analyst and author of “Plan Red: China’s Project to Destroy America,” and Mary Kissel, former senior adviser to Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, analyze the negotiations. Meanwhile, the election for Nebraska's U.S. Senate race is heating up. Incumbent Republican Senator Pete Ricketts easily won the nomination, while Cindy Burbank has secured the Democratic nomination, but is dropping out to endorse independent dark horse Dan Osborn, who joins…
Journalist Mark Halperin tells "On Balance" the inability to compromise between the Democrats and Republicans comes down to one thing – incentives. #democrats #republicans #immigration "On Balance with Leland Vittert" takes a critical look at some of the day's hottest subjects.
AI:Mark Halperin predicts that the Trump administration may alter its approach to ICE operations following a recent shooting in Minnesota, citing significant shifts in public opinion.Open
