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Primary voters lose enthusiasm for more progressive candidates on election day
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41:53Now PlayingOn this episode of "On Balance," Leland Vittert discusses the latest on the severe storms affecting the Midwest and the catastrophic flooding hitting Indiana. Marni Hughes, Jonathan Whitham, and Representative Jefferson Shreve (R-IN) weigh in.
Meanwhile, the primary results. Normies came out on both sides! There's hope! Is it time for a third party? Lauren Wright, Charlie Dent, and Chris Cillizza break down the results.
Later, the GOP is making the same mistakes as Democrats did in 2024. Marc Short, Shelby Talcott, and Matt Whitlock examine the similarities.
Plus, tariff refunds. You want to know why socialism is on the rise and the GOP is in trouble? It's because they won't criticize President Trump. Stephen Moore and Ryan Cummings assess the politics.
This episode originally aired August 13, 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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