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40:34Now PlayingOn this episode of "On Balance," Batya Ungar-Sargon fills in for Leland Vittert and discusses President Trump continuing to double down on the never-ending war with Iran, despite inflation's devastating effects on Americans and weapons stockpiles reaching alarming lows. Sean Spicer and Brent Sadler weigh in.
Meanwhile, MAGA's shift on Ukraine: Is Laura Loomer the new face of Ukraine diplomacy? Will Chamberlain offers his perspective.
Later, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrived in the U.S. on Monday as New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani acknowledges he has no authority to arrest the world leader. Joel Rubin assesses the implications.
Also, the mainstream Democratic and socialist divide deepens as career politician Rahm Emanuel and Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders publicly clash over their ideological differences. Corbin Trent and Antjuan Seawright break down the divide.
Plus, convicted murderer Bryan Kohberger is trying to reverse his guilty plea in the killings of four Idaho college students in 2022. Brian Entin and Jesse Weber unpack the latest developments.
"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#OnBalance
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