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 the latest on the severe storms affecting the Midwest and the catastrophic flooding hitting Indiana. Marni Hughes, Jonathan Whitham, and Representative Jefferson Shreve (R-IN) weigh in. Meanwhile, the primary results. Normies came out on both sides! There's hope! Is it time for a third party? Lauren Wright, Charlie Dent, and Chris Cillizza break down the results. Later, the GOP is making the same mistakes as Democrats did in 2024. Marc Short, Shelby Talcott, and Matt Whitlock examine the similarities. Plus, tariff refunds. You want to know why socialism is on the rise and the GOP is in trouble? It's because they won't criticize President Trump. Stephen Moore and Ryan Cummings…
AI:Primary election results indicate a significant loss of momentum for progressive candidates as voters shift away from radical leftist agendas in favor of more mainstream options. While pundits debate the necessity of third-party movements, the current political landscape reveals a growing disconnect within the GOP, where leadership's refusal to aggressively support and critique alongside President Trump is fueling internal turmoil and risking the same strategic failures seen during the 2024 Democratic cycles. Amidst these shifts, the rise of socialist sentiment continues to threaten political stability as party incompetence fails to address core voter concerns.Open
Dennis Prager and PragerU CEO Marissa Streit discuss Tucker Carlson's recent hints about launching a new political party and why third parties have historically benefited the left. They talk about what Abdul El-Sayed's primary victory in Michigan could mean and examined the decline of America’s societal morality. Watch our content ad-free on our app: https://prageru.onelink.me/3bas/vgyxvm79 Donate to PragerU: https://l.prageru.com/4jiAT85 Follow PragerU: Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/prageru/) X (https://twitter.com/prageru) Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/prageru/) TikTok (https://www.tiktok.com/@prageru)
AI:Dennis Prager and PragerU CEO Marissa Streit discuss the potential political ramifications of Tucker Carlson considering the launch of a new third party, noting that such moves have historically played into the hands of leftist interests. The conversation addresses the implications of Abdul El-Sayed's primary victory in Michigan amidst a broader national trend regarding the decline of American societal morality.Open
Rob Finnerty looks at a new formation of prominent conservatives who have broken from President Trump - and where "third party" discourse could lead the next big election. And "keep an eye on who funds this."
OPINION: Tucker Carlson is fueling speculation of starting a new political party after a video on his YouTube channel where he blasted Democrats and Republicans for over 90 minutes. #TuckerCarlson #ThirdParty #MAGA About Rising: Rising is a weekday morning show with bipartisan hosts that breaks the mold of morning TV by taking viewers inside the halls of Washington power like never before. The show leans into the day's political cycle with cutting edge analysis from DC insiders who can predict what is going to happen. It also sets the day's political agenda by breaking exclusive news with a team of scoop-driven reporters and demanding answers during interviews with the country's most important political newsmakers. Follow Rising on social…
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OPINION: Tucker Carlson, who has become frustrated with the GOP, says he's going to start his own political party. #TuckerCarlson #ThirdParty #Election About Rising: Rising is a weekday morning show with bipartisan hosts that breaks the mold of morning TV by taking viewers inside the halls of Washington power like never before. The show leans into the day's political cycle with cutting edge analysis from DC insiders who can predict what is going to happen. It also sets the day's political agenda by breaking exclusive news with a team of scoop-driven reporters and demanding answers during interviews with the country's most important political newsmakers. Follow Rising on social media: Website: Hill.TV Facebook: facebook.com/HillTVLive/…
