Batya!

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

  1. 2d ago

    New evidence in the Cornell 7 case raises questions | Batya! Full Show

    On this episode of “Batya!,” Batya Unger-Sargon takes a look at the facts of the Cornell 7 case. The story is taking a dramatic turn as new evidence raises questions about competing accounts from the accuser, and now a special prosecutor has been assigned to investigate the case. Ashleigh Banfield weighs in on the new evidence and why she advocates not rushing to judgment. Plus, the new economic numbers and crippling gas prices are paving a rocky road for Republicans ahead of midterms. Is it too little too late to turn things around? Then, a dramatic incident aboard a flight carrying Israelis from Dubai, where a cockpit attack resulted in passengers having to intervene. It was the quick thinking of the hero pilot that ultimately saved all 170 on board. 🚗 See if you're overpaying for car insurance with Jerry: https://pnl.link/noXK0cFThis episode originally aired Oct. 3, 2026.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/ Get our app: https://trib.al/TBXgYpp Find us on your screen: https://www.joinnn.com/

  2. Sep 28

    Do Democrats have an ‘El-Sayed problem’? | Batya! Full Show

    On this episode of "Batya!," Batya Ungar-Sargon takes a detailed look at President Trump’s foreign policy record and whether it is stalling or part of a longer-term strategy. The question is: Does it even matter with the midterm elections a little more than a month away and gas prices above $4 a gallon? Tim Sheehy, a Republican senator from Montana, joins the conversation. Then, Glenn Ivey, a Democratic congressman from Maryland, tells Batya whether Democrats have an "El-Sayed problem." The Michigan Senate candidate was asked at a town hall whether he denounces Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, or IRGC, and declined to do so. Ivey also looks beyond artificial intelligence and argues the focus should shift to the next technology race: quantum technology. He explains how he is working to position Maryland to stay ahead. Next, Ashleigh Banfield joins Batya for a provocative conversation about America’s true crime obsession and its impact on the media and justice system. Finally, New York gubernatorial candidate Bruce Blakeman weighs in on Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s dispute with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, the rise in antisemitism and whether he can defeat Gov. Kathy Hochul in November. Plus, a special bonus segment: Jewish Barbie makes her debut. But there is something very different about this Barbie, and not everyone is happy about it. This episode originally aired Sept. 26, 2026. 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/ Get our app: https://trib.al/TBXgYpp Find us on your screen: https://www.joinnn.com/

  3. Sep 21

    Battle of the sexes: Feminism, ‘beta males’ and the Sydney Sweeney controversy | Batya! Full Show

    It's Part 2 of the "Battle of the Sexes" on Batya. This week, Batya takes a closer look at whether the U.S. is in the midst of a feminist regression and, if so, how significant it is. Then, the backlash over Sydney Sweeney's controversial campaign continues to rile critics and raise questions about women, sexuality, self-expression and the politics of the female body. Meanwhile, scrutiny of the Lindsay Clancy holdout juror continues for another week. Batya argues that both controversies reflect a broader regression in feminism. The discussion then turns to the "beta male." Who are the men Batya says are yielding to what she views as the illogical demands of a misguided feminist movement? And what does that say about the current state of masculinity in America? Finally, Batya offers her take on the AI apocalypse. Are we barreling toward danger, as some AI executives claim? Or are those warnings a strategy to protect and grow their own interests over the long term? This episode originally aired Sept. 19, 2026. 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/ Get our app: https://trib.al/TBXgYpp Find us on your screen: https://www.joinnn.com/

  4. Sep 14

    Lindsay Clancy trial exposes a growing divide between men and women | Batya! Full Show

    On this episode of Batya!, Batya Ungar-Sargon sits down with Jillian Michaels to discuss the growing divide between men and women. From the closely-watched trial of Lindsay Clancy to the latest jobs report, tensions between the sexes are on full display. Batya explains why many young men feel left behind and explores whether there is a path toward greater understanding. Then, Batya revisits her call for stimulus checks for working-class Americans, a proposal she has promoted since May. President Donald Trump recently told attendees at the GOP Midterm Convention that he plans to pursue a similar idea. Has he been listening to Batya? And is his version of stimulus checks affordable? Finally, why are Latino voters souring on Trump? Batya examines what that trend could mean for Republicans. This episode originally aired Sept. 12, 2026. 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/ Get our app: https://trib.al/TBXgYpp Find us on your screen: https://www.joinnn.com/

  5. Sep 8

    Are Democrats proud to be American? Debate with Mally Smith and Batya Ungar-Sargon

    "Prove It with Batya!" puts the hottest takes to the test as Batya Ungar-Sargon and guests from across the political spectrum make their case LIVE in a debate driven by facts (not just feelings). Viewers of the live stream join in with questions, data, and real-life experiences from across America, before casting their vote on who was able to "Prove It!" better.

  6. Sep 7

    AI backlash grows but blue-collar workers want in | Batya! Full Show

    This week on "Batya!”: What does the future look like for the American worker? As the AI revolution fuels fears that many jobs could become obsolete, a surprising battle is brewing over the construction of the data centers powering it all. While communities and many lawmakers push back against data center expansion, blue-collar unions are welcoming it. Is the answer to easing anxiety about AI slowing its growth, or making sure working Americans get their share of the benefits? Next, President Trump won over working-class voters in 2024, but can he keep them? Batya examines the state of labor in America and whether everyday Americans feel optimistic about their economic outlook. Finally, as the nation marks 25 years since 9/11, Batya looks at where America is most vulnerable today and asks whether political polarization has become the nation's greatest weakness. This episode originally aired September 5, 2026. 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/ Get our app: https://trib.al/TBXgYpp Find us on your screen: https://www.joinnn.com/

  7. Aug 31

    Are data centers helping or hurting America? Debate with Madeline Summerville | Prove It!

    President Trump continues to champion data centers and says it will make America richer, yet concerns continue to pour in from Americans nationwide. So will more data centers help or hurt our nation? That's on the debate floor with host Batya Ungar-Sargon and Democratic strategist Madeline Summerville. "Prove It with Batya!" puts the hottest takes to the test as Batya Ungar-Sargon and guests from across the political spectrum make their case LIVE in a debate driven by facts (not just feelings). Viewers of the live stream join in with questions, data, and real-life experiences from across America, before casting their vote on who was able to "Prove It!" better.

  8. Aug 31

    ‘Never forget’: 25 years after September 11 | Batya Full Show

    On this special episode of Batya! We look back at the September 11th attacks and the unity we all felt following that tragic event. Now 25 years later, we couldn't be further from that sentiment. As NYC gets ready to mark the 25th anniversary, 9/11 families are calling for Mayor Zohran Mamdani to not attend the Ground Zero ceremony. Batya looks at why. Then, father of slain journalist Daniel Pearl, joins the show to discuss how he feels about America and the country's path, almost a quarter of a decade after terrorists took his son's life. Lastly, several former Bush administration officials, 9/11 family members and the man who took Bin Laden's life, Former Seal Team 6 member Robert O'Neill. They open up about whether we are safer today; and if Americans are honoring the 9/11 mantra, "Never Forget." This episode originally aired August 29, 2026. Save on Auto-Insurance: https://pnl.link/21rP8Ur 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/ Get our app: https://trib.al/TBXgYpp Find us on your screen: https://www.joinnn.com/

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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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  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    80
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