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What NOBODY is telling you about the midterms
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40:47Now PlayingOn this episode of "On Balance," Leland Vittert discusses money, Elon Musk and what nobody is talking about as we head into the midterms. Douglas Farrar, Julian Epstein and Mary Margaret Olohan weigh in.
Meanwhile, a new peace deal with Hamas. Could they actually be disarmed? Ambassador Kurt Volker gives his thoughts.
Later, another AI escape shows just how out of control this technology is getting. Will it take an AI 9/11 for Americans to see the danger of uncontrollable artificial intelligence? Gary Marcus offers his perspective.
Plus, the latest developments in the Nancy Guthrie case as the ransom notes are released by the police in full. Chris Swecker breaks down what it means for the investigation.
This episode original aired on July 31, 2026.
"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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