EPISODE · May 20, 2026 · 39 MIN
AI's rapid expansion fuels economic concerns | On Balance with Leland Vittert Full Show
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On this episode of “On Balance,” Batya Ungar-Sargon fills in for Leland Vittert. What had been going well for President Donald Trump is now unraveling. Struggling with the economy and foreign policy, Trump’s approval rating continues to fall, weighed down by high gas prices and rising inflation. “No Spin News” anchor and “We’ll Do It LIVE!” podcast host Bill O’Reilly breaks it down. Meanwhile, artificial intelligence is weaving itself into nearly every aspect of society. Its rapid expansion has fueled concern about its implications, with growing calls for guardrails. Still, AI’s ties to stock market growth are undeniable. American Compass chief economist Oren Cass explains. Later, breaking news out of San Diego: a deadly shooting at an Islamic center, where two suspected shooters were also found dead. NewsNation’s Jessica Kartalija reports. Also, the Democratic Party and Kamala Harris may need to reconcile. Harris could reenter the spotlight with a potential 2028 presidential run. But do the party — and voters — want to give another chance? Former senior adviser to the Kamala Harris campaign and Substack author of “Endless Urgency,” Mike Nellis, joins Democratic strategist Madeline Summerville to discuss. Tensions are also rising with Cuba. Reports of planned drone attacks against U.S. forces have been denied by Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel, even as Cuba is believed to have a stockpile of hundreds of drones. The developments follow a meeting between CIA Director John Ratcliffe and officials in Havana, as a possible indictment is considered against former Cuban President Raúl Castro. Axios White House correspondent and “MAGAville” newsletter author Marc Caputo analyzes. Plus, Kentucky’s 4th Congressional District race. Incumbent Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Ky., faces a tough primary fueled by Trump’s disapproval. Manhattan Institute vice president and pollster Jesse Arm discusses.####"On Balance with Leland Vittert" takes a critical look at some of the day's hottest subjects. Weekdays at 9p/8C. #OnBalanceNewsNation is your source for fact-based, unbiased news for all Americans. More from NewsNation: https://www.newsnationnow.com/Get our app: https://trib.al/TBXgYppFind us on cable: https://trib.al/YDOpGyGHow to watch on TV or streaming: https://trib.al/Vu0Ikij
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