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Trump in Trouble? Approval Rating Slides as Cabinet Chaos Grows | On Balance Full Show

40 min · 24. maj 2026
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On this episode of "On Balance," Leland Vittert questions how President Trump can win the Memorial Day conversation. With approval continuing to drop, Trump needs a comeback. To do that, among other things, he will need to tackle a divided administration, a crumbling Cabinet, get through the midterms and secure the Supreme Court. Steve Cortes, a former senior adviser for Trump's presidential campaign, and Lauren Wright, a Princeton University political scientist and NewsNation political contributor, give their take on how Trump can rebound. Meanwhile, NATO and the U.S. are at odds. Secretary of State Rubio is in Sweden to try to salvage the relationship, attempting to find common ground and restore the values once shared. Retired Gen. Philip Breedlove, a former NATO supreme allied commander, explains the condition of the strained partnership. Later, the affordability crisis plaguing Americans. President Trump’s policies are failing to lessen the burden of the war, with gas prices continuing to rise. Groceries are unaffordable even as the stock market soars. Former Biden Council of Economic Advisers and Stanford Institute for Economic Policymaking Chief of Staff Ryan Cummings and economist and Committee to Unleash Prosperity co-founder Stephen Moore discuss the economic outlook. Also, Spencer Pratt is becoming a bigger threat to incumbent L.A. Mayor Karen Bass. The Los Angeles mayoral race is tightening, as Pratt promises to address many of the problems ignored by Bass. Jennifer Horn, host of “The Morning Answer” on Salem Radio in L.A. joins former Democratic California U.S. Senate candidate and political strategist Christina Pascucci to dissect California’s challenges. Plus, is Cuba going to be any different from Iran? Trump may be starting another conflict with one already underway. Host of “The Manny Munoz Show” Manny Munoz analyzes. This show was originally recorded May 22, 2026. "On Balance with Leland Vittert" takes a critical look at some of the day's hottest subjects. Weekdays at 9p/8C. #OnBalance NewsNation is your source for fact-based, unbiased news for all Americans. More from NewsNation: https://www.newsnationnow.com/ Get our app: https://trib.al/TBXgYpp Find us on cable: https://trib.al/YDOpGyG How to watch on TV or streaming: https://trib.al/Vu0Ikij

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The rise of Democratic Socialists: What it means for America | On Balance Full Show 6/25

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 Forum,” shows Congress is taking the mystery seriously. Marik von Rennenkampff explores the latest developments. On Balance with Leland Vittert takes a critical look at some of the day’s hottest topics. Weekdays at 9 p.m. ET/8 p.m. CT. Subscribe to his War Notes newsletter here: https://www.warnotes.com/ NewsNation is your source for fact-based, unbiased news for all Americans. More from NewsNation: https://www.newsnationnow.com/ Get our app: https://trib.al/TBXgYpp Find us on cable: https://trib.al/YDOpGyG How to watch on TV or streaming: https://trib.al/Vu0Ikij This episode originally aired June 25, 2026.

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Can Trump seize the moment? Bill O’Reilly weighs in | On Balance Full Show

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JD Vance softens his message to Israel after a strong warning | On Balance Full Show

On this episode of "On Balance": Batya Ungar-Sargon fills in for Leland Vittert and discusses the closure of the Strait of Hormuz and possible solutions going forward. Bill O’Reilly weighs in. Meanwhile, Vice President JD Vance has returned from Iran negotiations with a message for Israel. Montana Republican Senator Tim Sheehy reacts. Later, Graham Platner and the candidates the Democratic Party is supporting. Dan Turrentine, Evan Barker and Charlie Dent discuss. Also, algae and drama are plaguing the Reflecting Pool, including accusations of vandalism. Kellie Meyer, Evan Barker, Charlie Dent and Dan Turrentine break it down. Plus, shocking new details emerge in the Nancy Guthrie case. Jesse Weber examines the investigation. This episode originally aired Monday. #onbalance #iran #israel "On Balance with Leland Vittert" takes a critical look at some of the day's hottest subjects. Weekdays at 9p/8C. Subscribe to his War Notes newsletter here: https://www.warnotes.com/ #OnBalanceNewsNation is your source for fact-based, unbiased news for all Americans. More from NewsNation: https://www.newsnationnow.com/Get our app: https://trib.al/TBXgYppFind us on cable: https://trib.al/YDOpGyGHow to watch on TV or streaming: https://trib.al/Vu0Ikij

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