Batya!
Host Batya Ungar-Sargon examines the week's most newsworthy topics with a wide range of newsmakers, prominent politicians, and media personalities.
Episodes
In this week's episode of "Batya!" on NewsNation, Batya Ungar-Sargon breaks down the defining political headlines and cultural debates ahead of the midterms.
First, Erick Erickson tees off on Vivek Ramaswamy’s controversial campaign ad in the Ohio governor’s race. Did his new ad featuring his opponent's mother just turn the campaign into a race to the bottom?
Next, two expert pollsters analyze the fake polling scandal aff...
On today’s “Prove it!,” debate NewsNation’s Batya Ungar-Sargon. Vivek Ramaswamy faces intense bipartisan backlash after his campaign released an ad featuring his opponent Amy Acton’s mother calling her a liar. Critics pointed out Acton has been estranged from her mother since she was 12 years old and that Acton was removed from her mother's custody after Acton's stepfather was arrested for sexually ass...
Democratic Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed criticized the implications of a question asked at a town hall concerning the Muslim Brotherhood. 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 ac...
On this week's "Batya!" on NewsNation, Batya Ungar-Sargon breaks down an economy that appears bleaker by the week, fueling Democratic optimism ahead of the midterm elections. While working-class Americans see their net worth shrink, affluent older Americans are sitting on significant wealth gains. Former White House Chief of Staff Mick Mulvaney joins the show to discuss whether President Donald Trump and the GOP have a realistic st...
Former President Barack Obama has endorsed many candidates, including Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed, in the lead-up to the midterms. On “Prove It!” Tim Fullerton, who worked on Obama's campaign and in his administration, and NewsNation's Batya Ungar-Sargon debate whether Obama should be endorsing candidates like El-Sayed.
On this week's "Batya!" on NewsNation, Batya Ungar-Sargon takes on New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's statement marking three years since the Oct. 7 Hamas terror attacks. She is joined by two Democratic members of Congress to discuss the fallout and divisions sparked by the mayor's blistering statement on Israel.
Then, newly discovered text messages between Jane Doe and two of the accused men raise more questions about consent and...
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 ga...
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 Maryla...
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 ...
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-c...
"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.
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 sur...
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 ...
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 ...
Batya Ungar-Sargon examines how Byron Donalds' win in Florida over more extreme voices within the GOP suggests Republicans are willing to police their party's fringe, while Democrats continue to support candidates such as Abdul El-Sayed. She speaks with Florida gubernatorial candidate and U.S. Rep. Byron Donalds about what the race reveals about the state of both parties.
Then, Democratic Rep. Suhas Subramanyam weighs in on Sen. Jon...
Social media is exploding with support for Lindsay Clancy, the mother accused of killing her three children. Women in particular have rallied around Clancy, with many sympathizing with her struggles as a mother. Madeline Summerville, a trial attorney, and NewsNation’s Batya Ungar-Sargon debate why women are rallying behind Lindsay Clancy. "Prove It with Batya!" puts the hottest takes to the test as Batya Ungar-Sargon and gues...
On “Prove it! With Batya” NewsNation's Batya Ungar-Sargon will take questions directly from the audience about whether Republicans or Democrats are doing a better job policing the extremes in their party. "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 st...
After Rep. Jon Ossoff called out President Trump for his dependency on his aide Natalie Harp, many on the right have called his comments sexist. Since then, Trump and Ossoff have traded personal attacks back and forth. Chris Hahn and NewsNation’s Batya Ungar-Sargon debate whether Ossoff’s comments went too far and where the line is between personal and political attacks. "Prove It with Batya!" puts the hottest takes to ...
AOC's decision to freeze her eggs has drawn praise from Democrats and criticism from some on the right, while speculation grows over the possibility of her seeking higher office. Meanwhile, she is attempting to redefine the progressive movement as Democrats distance themselves from "Woke 1.0." Republicans face mounting pressure to deliver on their economic promises before November, while a growing rift emerges within the party over...
Self-proclaimed socialist Francesca Hong lost in Wisconsin; David Crowley pulled an upset. What does this say about what voters want? And what's next? That's up for debate between democratic strategist Laurie Watkins and host 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 feel...
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