President Donald Trump promised a $5000 “Trump dividend” for adult U.S. citizens if Republicans win both the House and Senate in the midterm. The announcement met with major backlash, with some arguing it was a way to bribe voters ahead of the midterms. Mike Nellis, a Democratic strategist, and NewsNation’s Batya Ungar-Sargon debate whether Trump is trying to bribe voters. "Prove It with Batya!" puts the hottest takes to the test as Batya Ungar-Sargon and guests from across the political spectrum make their case LIVE in a debate driven by facts (not just feelings). Viewers of the live stream join in with questions, data, and real-life experiences from across America, before casting their vote on who was able to "Prove It!" better.
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.
On this episode of "On Balance," Leland Vittert discusses how both parties are failing America. Nobody wants to moderate! Republicans can't, and Democrats won't. Former New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio and Lauren Wright weigh in. Meanwhile, Max Miller is lighting the GOP on fire in Ohio. Speaker Johnson says things don't look good. He's two heartbeats away from the presidency and can't say this guy has to go? Jim Renacci breaks down the politics. Later, El-Sayed vs. Stevens: the breakdown of what happened in last night's Michigan Democratic primary. Mike Nellis and Chris Cillizza analyze the results. Also, should we just give up on meaningful change in Iran? The president seems to be allowing Iran to be in a more powerful position…
On this episode of "On Balance," Leland Vittert discusses the mess Graham Platner has created in Maine. The Democratic Party is stuck here. What do they do? Mike Nellis and Scott Tranter weigh in. Meanwhile, the controversial ruling on birthright citizenship. Do you get a redo at the Supreme Court? Ian Samuel and May Mailman examine the decision. Later, President Trump’s polling is up as gas prices are down, but Republicans are terrified it won’t last now that the war in Iran has restarted. Shelby Talcott, Steve Cortes, and Mark McKinnon assess the situation. Also, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s problematic immigrant community map had some notable omissions, leaving New Yorkers outraged. Plus, the trial into the…
On “Prove It!” Batya and Mike Nellis debate why the Democratic socialists have attracted young voters and what they are doing right compared to the establishment Democratic Party.
After the wins of three Democratic Socialists in New York City, Batya sits down with Mike Nellis to debate what Gen Z voters are looking for at the ballot box. "Prove It with Batya!" puts the hottest takes to the test as Batya Ungar-Sargon and guests from across the political spectrum make their case LIVE in a debate driven by facts (not just feelings). Viewers of the live stream join in with questions, data, and real-life experiences from across America, before casting their vote on who was able to "Prove It!" better.
Graham Platner won the Democratic primary for Senate in Maine. He is a widely controversial political figure. So is Graham Platner the Democrats' Undoing? That's the debate with Mike Nellis in today's "Prove It! with Batya" "Prove It with Batya!" puts the hottest takes to the test as Batya Ungar-Sargon and guests from across the political spectrum make their case LIVE in a debate driven by facts (not just feelings). Viewers of the live stream join in with questions, data, and real-life experiences from across America, before casting their vote on who was able to "Prove It!" better.
On this episode of "On Balance," Leland Vittert takes a look at primary elections across Iowa, New Jersey, South Dakota, Montana and New Mexico. All eyes are on California, where Spencer Pratt may have a real chance to unseat incumbent Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass. Across America, parties may succeed — or fail — in unlikely places. 2WAY Editor-in-Chief Mark Halperin and his co-hosts of "The Morning Meeting," Kevin Walling and Larry O'Connor, join the show. Meanwhile, former first lady Jill Biden has hit the talk show circuit to promote her new book and, according to critics, has made a series of public missteps. This comes as she attempts to address questions surrounding her claim that she believed the former president was having a…
President Trump met with President Xi Jin Ping this week - talking everything from the economy, Iran, and Taiwan. So who do you think came out ahead in the meeting? That's the debate today between Batya and democratic strategist Mike Nellis. "Prove It with Batya!" puts the hottest takes to the test as Batya Ungar-Sargon and guests from across the political spectrum make their case LIVE in a debate driven by facts (not just feelings). Viewers of the live stream join in with questions, data, and real-life experiences from across America, before casting their vote on who was able to "Prove It!" better.
