# @newsnation on YouTube

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- **Posted:** 2026-08-04T21:41:33.000+00:00
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## Caption

On this episode of "On Balance," Leland Vittert discusses the existential threat of the DSA and previews the upcoming midterm elections. If Republicans really believe that a socialist/communist/Islamist takeover of the Democratic Party is an existential threat, why aren't they sounding the alarm bells? Bill O'Reilly weighs in.
 
Meanwhile, the widespread construction of controversial data centers is causing outrage nationwide, as politicians and candidates put them at the center of their campaigns. Rep. Suhas Subramanyam, D-Va., offers his perspective.
 
Later, is this finally the moment for new political parties? The two-party system may be at a breaking point. Mark McKinnon and Madeline Summerville examine the possibility.
 
Also, common sense is desperately needed on both sides of the aisle, from the abusive son-in-law of Sen. Bernie Moreno, R-Ohio, to New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's Soviet-like policies.
 
Plus, the latest on the never-ending war with Iran, as President Trump repeats the same talking points while a deal seems like a fantasy. Brig. Gen. John Teichert assesses the situation.


This episode original aired on Aug 3, 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: https://www.warnotes.com/ #OnBalance

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