Batya!

By Batya

Host Batya Ungar-Sargon examines the week's most newsworthy topics with a wide range of newsmakers, prominent politicians, and media personalities.

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Batya! episodes:

December 15, 2025 How Charlie Kirk kept the Sabbath; Musk/ DOGE was 'somewhat successful'
This week on “Batya!”, Batya Ungar-Sargon sits down exclusively with Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy. Together, they discuss Duffy’s announcement of a nationwide audit by the Department of Transportation, which found that almost half of New York’s non-domiciled CDLs were issued unlawfully or illegally.

Plus, former Ohio state senator Nina Turner says Trump needs to have a “laser focus” on healthcare if he wants to stay in tune with his “America First” messaging.

And Erika Kirk, Charlie Kirk’s widow, was on a media blitz to promote the book Charlie wrote before his death. She explained how he disconnected from technology on the Sabbath to reconnect with family.
On "Batya!" host Batya Ungar-Sargon examines the week's most newsworthy topics with a wide range of newsmakers, prominent politicians, and media personalities.
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40min
December 08, 2025 Jillian Michaels on Luigi Mangione’s popularity; Democrats' new hoax
On this week’s episode of “Batya!”, President Trump’s comments about Somalis living in Minnesota are being labeled as racist by the mainstream media. But are his immigration concerns justified after multiple Somalis were arrested for a massive charity fraud scandal?
Plus, fitness trainer Jillian Michaels joins to talk about alleged UnitedHealthcare CEO killer Luigi Mangione’s popularity despite being a suspected murderer. And years after Russiagate, the Democrats have a new hoax for the Trump administration — whether or not a Sept. 2 military strike on a suspected drug boat was a war crime.
On "Batya!" host Batya Ungar-Sargon examines the week's most newsworthy topics with a wide range of newsmakers, prominent politicians, and media personalities.
NewsNation is your source for fact-based, unbiased news for all Americans.
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December 01, 2025 Americans are more united than divided; What Batya’s thankful for
On this week’s episode of “Batya!”, host Batya Ungar-Sargon opens by fighting against the narrative social and mainstream media have people believing that Americans are completely politically divided. Then, she looks back at several high-profile interviews she had with the likes of former Trump advisor Steve Bannon, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy, conservative commentator Ben Shapiro and Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnik. And while celebrating more than two months since the first episode of “Batya!”, Ungar-Sargon shares what and who she’s thankful for this holiday season.
On "Batya!" host Batya Ungar-Sargon examines the week's most newsworthy topics with a wide range of newsmakers, prominent politicians, and media personalities.
NewsNation is your source for fact-based, unbiased news for all Americans.
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November 24, 2025 Dave Rubin on MTG-Trump feud; Dems lead GOP heading into 2026 midterms
On this week’s episode of “Batya!”, Dave Rubin, conservative commentator and host of “The Rubin Report,” joins the show. He and Batya Ungar-Sargon talk about Georgia Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene’s feud with President Trump and comments that white nationalist Nick Fuentes made about Vice President JD Vance’s wife. Plus, Ungar-Sargon addresses Democrats' “disgusting” message to U.S. troops. And former first lady Michelle Obama is saying Americans aren’t ready for a woman president. But whose fault is it really — the country’s or the candidate’s?
On "Batya!" host Batya Ungar-Sargon examines the week's most newsworthy topics with a wide range of newsmakers, prominent politicians, and media personalities.
NewsNation is your source for fact-based, unbiased news for all Americans.
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48min
November 17, 2025 Dana Loesch on Tucker, Fuentes interview; Trump bashed over for H-1B visas
On this week’s episode of “Batya!,” radio host Dana Loesch joins to discuss how the Heritage Foundation president providing support for Tucker Carlson’s interview with known white supremacist Nick Fuentes is just a “weak ploy” for digital clicks. Plus, progressive podcaster Brian Tyler Cohen agrees with President Trump that H-1B visas make America stronger after the president took GOP heat for supporting the program. And "Euphoria" co-stars Zendaya and Sydney Sweeney are reportedly feuding over their political differences.
On "Batya!" host Batya Ungar-Sargon examines the week's most newsworthy topics with a wide range of newsmakers, prominent politicians, and media personalities.
NewsNation is your source for fact-based, unbiased news for all Americans.
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November 10, 2025 Glenn Beck on Zohran Mamdani’s win; Is Trump’s economic agenda working?
On this episode of “Batya!”, Glenn Beck, founder of conservative media company “TheBlaze,” joins “Batya!” for an in-depth discussion about the state of our country. He and host Batya Ungar-Sargon hit on topics from democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani’s mayoral win and what it means for New York City, to the legacy of Charlie Kirk and how he was crucial to Trump’s 2024 presidential victory.
Plus, former Ohio state senator Nina Turner and the Washington Examiner reporter Salena Zito talk about Tuesday’s election wins for the Democrats as the party seeks a new face.
And, one of the architects of President Trump’s economic agenda rates how President Trump is doing on the economy, as polling shows concern among Americans.
On "Batya!" host Batya Ungar-Sargon examines the week's most newsworthy topics with a wide range of newsmakers, prominent politicians, and media personalities.
NewsNation is your source for fact-based, unbiased news for all Americans.
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53min
November 02, 2025 Poll says 70% of voters think Dems are out of touch, govt. shutdown impacts
On this week’s episode of “Batya!”, a poll showed 70% of voters believe Democratic lawmakers are out of touch on issues Americans care about such as high prices, crime and securing the border. Host Batya Ungar-Sargon is joined by former Democratic Representative Tim Ryan and Senator Tim Sheehy, R-Mont., to discuss why Dems in Congress aren’t getting the message that voters think they care more about rich donors, rather than the majority of Americans. They also discuss the issues Republicans face with voters, including proposed spending cuts to healthcare and assistance programs.
On "Batya!" host Batya Ungar-Sargon examines the week's most newsworthy topics with a wide range of newsmakers, prominent politicians, and media personalities.
NewsNation is your source for fact-based, unbiased news for all Americans.
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40min
October 26, 2025 Ben Shapiro on Dem candidate with Nazi tattoo, Trump demands $230M from DOJ
On this week’s episode of “Batya!” host of “The Ben Shapiro Show” and co-founder of The Daily Wire Ben Shapiro joins the show. Shapiro and Batya discuss a Democratic Senate candidate who had to cover up a tattoo with links to Nazis, all as Dems pillage the GOP with rhetoric about being too aligned with Nazi ideology. They talk about how both sides need to do better at condemning Nazi rhetoric in politics. Plus, President Trump is seeking $230 million from the Department of Justice for past cases brought against him. And who exactly is the progressive darling podcaster Hasan Piker?
On "Batya!" host Batya Ungar-Sargon examines the week's most newsworthy topics with a wide range of newsmakers, prominent politicians, and media personalities.
NewsNation is your source for fact-based, unbiased news for all Americans.
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October 19, 2025 Transportation Secy. Sean Duffy, John Fetterman facing backlash from Dems
On this week’s episode of “Batya!”, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy joins to talk about what the Department of Transportation is doing to enact President Trump’s policy agenda. From requiring U.S. truck drivers to speak English to possibly pulling NYC funds if progressive candidate Zohran Mamdani wins the mayorship, Duffy lays out how DOT functions under his leadership. Plus, Pennsylvania Democratic Senator John Fetterman is taking heat from other Dem lawmakers over his continued siding with the Trump administration.
On "Batya!" host Batya Ungar-Sargon examines the week's most newsworthy topics with a wide range of newsmakers, prominent politicians, and media personalities.
NewsNation is your source for fact-based, unbiased news for all Americans.
More from NewsNation: https://www.newsnationnow.com/

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40min
October 11, 2025 Steve Bannon on Gaza peace deal and Trump in 2028, Katie Porter meltdown
On this week’s episode of “Batya!”, former Trump advisor and host of the “War Room” podcast Steve Bannon joins to tout President Trump’s peace deal in Gaza. He also gives his take on what New York City has in store if it elects progressive candidate Zohran Mamdani as mayor in November. And Bannon says after the 2026 midterms there may be “many alternatives” to get Trump on the ballot for a third term, despite the 22nd Amendment.
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FAQs about Batya!:

How many episodes does Batya! have?

The podcast currently has 33 episodes available.