Leland Vittert - Did Democrats ignore the warning signs on Graham Platner?

Leland Vittert - Did Democrats ignore the warning signs on Graham Platner?

Democratic leaders withdrew their support for Senate candidate Graham Platner only after new allegations became public. Should party leaders have acted much sooner? Leland Vittert is Chief Washington Anchor for NewsNation and host of On Balance with Leland Vittert. He joins the show to discuss the fallout from Graham Platner's Senate campaign, the response from Democratic leaders, and what the controversy reveals about candidate vetting in modern politics. Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2602482/fan_mail/new]

Rep. Ed Diehl - Should Medicaid pay for groceries before patients can find a doctor?

Oregon is expanding Medicaid spending on non-medical benefits while many patients still struggle to find a primary care doctor. Are state leaders focusing on the right priorities? Ed Diehl represents Oregon House District 17. He joins the show to discuss Oregon's Medicaid spending, the state's investment in non-medical benefits, and whether improving access to doctors should come before expanding other programs. Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2602482/fan_mail/new]

John Hart - How much taxpayer money is disappearing from America's classrooms?

Millions of taxpayer dollars meant for students have allegedly been lost to fraud, fake invoices, inflated enrollment, and kickback schemes. Is enough being done to protect education funding? John Hart is CEO of OpenTheBooks. He joins the show to discuss a new report uncovering roughly $225 million in alleged education fraud, the biggest cases across the country, and what reforms are needed to improve accountability for taxpayer dollars. Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2602482/fan_mail/new]

Major General John King - Is America's military ready for the next war?

Global threats continue to grow as conflicts intensify around the world. Is the U.S. military prepared for the challenges ahead, or are critical readiness gaps emerging? Major General John King joins the show to discuss America's military readiness, evolving global threats, and what the United States must do to maintain its strategic advantage. Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2602482/fan_mail/new]

Kevin Sabet - Is America repeating the mistakes of marijuana legalization?

As more states expand legal marijuana, critics say the country is seeing rising addiction, mental health concerns, and a growing illegal market. Has legalization delivered on its promises, or created new problems? Kevin Sabet is President and CEO of Smart Approaches to Marijuana (SAM), a former White House drug policy advisor, and author of Smokescreen. He joins the show to discuss the long-term effects of marijuana legalization, public health concerns, and what policymakers should do next. Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2602482/fan_mail/new]