Emil Barr, Corbin Trent and Steve Cortes join "On Balance with Leland Vittert" to discuss why more young Americans, including conservatives, are embracing socialism and criticizing capitalism. "On Balance with Leland Vittert" takes a critical look at some of the day's hottest subjects.
AI:A growing segment of young Americans is increasingly rejecting capitalist principles in favor of socialist ideologies, according to recent discussions on On Balance with Leland Vittert. Analysts Emil Barr, Corbin Trent, and Steve Cortes examined this cultural shift, noting that even some conservative youth are beginning to criticize the foundational economic structures of the United States.Open
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 care about them. How does he end the war? Does he have credibility beyond his base? Mick Mulvaney and Steve Cortes weigh in. Meanwhile, Trump is doubling down on a massive 50% tariff on Canada. Peter Navarro explains the strategy. Later, DSA candidates vs. moderate Democrats. Are DSA candidates sucking up all the oxygen? Dan Turrentine and Matt Bennett debate the issue. Also, is Mamdani getting too big for his briches? Madeline Summerville and Tiffany Smiley assess the political fallout. Plus, taking a closer look at the groundbreaking Saudi Arabia nuclear deal. Joel Rubin analyzes…
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 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 this episode of On Balance, Leland Vittert discusses the recent success of the socialist wing of the Democratic Party. Who’s voting for them? Mark McKinnon and Megan Romer weigh in. Meanwhile, upcoming cases before the Supreme Court — why are they waiting? Don’t they know how they’re going to rule? Sarah Isgur examines those questions. Later, the federal government is not getting things done. Washington’s dysfunction is becoming impossible to ignore. Republican Rep. Jason Smith of Missouri and Steve Cortes assess the gridlock. Also, are socialists overtaking the Democratic Party? The movement continues to gain momentum nationwide. Chuck Todd analyzes the trend. Plus, a UAP roundtable on Capitol Hill, dubbed the “Disclosure…
On this episode of "On Balance": Leland Vittert is having deja vu with the war in Iran, as are many Americans. We keep hearing the deal is near done ad nauseam, while President Trump has called off strikes planned for Thursday after the exchange of missiles earlier in the week. Can the Iranians be trusted? Our White House correspondent Libbey Dean joins us from Washington. Caroline Sunshine, former Trump White House official and 2024 Trump campaign deputy communications director, and Brig. Gen. John Teichert, a one-time Air Force combat pilot and former assistant deputy undersecretary of the Air Force, assess the latest developments. Meanwhile, the midterm general elections are heating up as the primaries wrap up. Trump is referring to…
Steve Cortes, a former Trump campaign adviser, joins NewsNation to discuss the ramifications behind the murder of a United Kingdom teen, who died in handcuffs despite being the victim of a stabbing, and Islamic immigration in Michigan. "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 wonders if President Trump will finally seal the deal with Iran now that an agreement has been reached. Americans are desperate for the war to end and the midterms are approaching. NewsNation's Libbey Dean joins us live from the White House. Republican strategist Kristin Davison, White House Semafor correspondent Shelby Talcott, and former acting Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of State Jennifer Gavito weigh in. Meanwhile, Ebola continues to spread, and it’s more dangerous and deadly than we may think. As the Congo struggles to contain the disease without a vaccine, the U.S. is watching closely to ensure screening remains enhanced. Chaos is mounting and options are limited. Former CDC…
