On Balance with Leland Vittert

On this episode of "On Balance," Leland Vittert highlights how critical the fate of the Strait of Hormuz is tied to President Trump’s future. High gas prices and being at war are two things incompatible with favorable midterm results. The pressure on Iran is up, while the administration looks to the Navy for solutions. NewsNation’s Chris Cillizza joins former Trump White House official Caroline Sunshine to discuss. Meanwhile, it's democracy versus redistricting. While Congress drags its feet and more states take on efforts to redraw lines, it's up to the courts to step in. Tom Dupree, the former deputy assistant attorney general under George W. Bush, explains it all. Later, Republicans are putting all their eggs in one basket, hoping that Americans see Democrats as too crazy to win, and it may cost them. With an electorate that believes the system isn’t working for them, career politicians including Mike Rogers and Susan Collins could be in trouble.This episode of “On Balance” originally aired on Tuesday, May 5, 2026."On Balance with Leland Vittert" takes a critical look at some of the day's hottest subjects. Weekdays at 9p/8C. #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

On this episode of "On Balance," Leland Vittert explains why President Trump realizes he must restart the Iran War and why he might as well do it now. This comes as Americans grapple with soaring gas and meat prices. Host of "No Spin News" Bill O'Reilly debates whether President Trump can win the midterms by blaming the Biden Administration for the state of the economy. Plus, Retired U.S. Navy Commander Kirk Lippold offers his insight on what might actually be happening in the Strait of Hormuz right now, and what it means for possible peace in the future. This comes as Iranians and Americans shared strikes before launching Project Freedom, the U.S.'s latest effort to reshape the Strait. Later, a political panel joins the program to discuss what it’ll take for Democrats to win the midterms and the push led by President Trump to get Pennsylvania Democratic Sen. John Fetterman to switch parties.This episode of “On Balance” originally aired on Monday, May 4, 2026. "On Balance with Leland Vittert" takes a critical look at some of the day's hottest subjects. Weekdays at 9p/8C. #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

On this episode of "On Balance," Leland Vittert asks what President Trump’s biggest war is: with Iran or with Democrats and the media. While the White House struggles to sell an increasingly unpopular war, Iran is scrambling for solutions. 2024 Trump Campaign Deputy Communications Director Caroline Sunshine and former U.S. Ambassador to NATO Kurt Volker talk next steps. President Trump is also trying to sell his "winning" economy. With no tax on social security and climbing gas prices, Trump’s approval rating on the economy is dismal. A majority of Americans feel their finances are getting worse while the national debt rises to an unprecedented level. Former Trump Senior Advisor Steve Cortes weighs in. Later, with multiple assassination attempts on President Trump, people of all levels debate whether he’s safe to be around. At the same time, public schools are funding trips to anti-Trump protests. Host of “The Chuck ToddCast” and former moderator of “Meet The Press,” Chuck Todd explains.Plus, AI automation is threatening traditional entry-level jobs. As the workforce mutates, Gen Z needs to adjust. Trade schools and learning a craft may be the answer. Is a welding certificate more valuable than a college degree? AI Expert Dr. Lisa Palmer breaks it down.This episode of “On Balance” originally aired on Friday, May 1, 2026. "On Balance with Leland Vittert" takes a critical look at some of the day's hottest subjects. Weekdays at 9p/8C. #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