Episodes

  • Will Iran Join Peace Talks? Does Ozempic Make You Boring? Bill O'Reilly

    Will Iran Join Peace Talks? Does Ozempic Make You Boring? Bill O'Reilly
    Apr 25 2026
    A special edition of BATYA! begins ahead of America’s expected talks Wednesday in Pakistan with Iran, led by Vice President JD Vance, Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff, along with Iran’s speaker, Mohammed Ghalibaf. What is the minimum President Trump can accept from Iran and declare victory? Batya Ungar-Sargon discusses with former Navy Secretary Carlos Del Toro; former NATO Supreme Allied Commander, retired Gen. Wesley Clark; and former Deputy National Security Adviser for Middle Eastern Affairs Victoria Coates from the first Trump administration. Should Trump’s threat of striking Iran’s power plants and bridges if no deal is reached be taken seriously? Who holds the upper hand in the negotiations? Bill O’Reilly weighs in. Michigan’s Senate primary is exposing divisions within the Democratic Party over its approach to Israel. One candidate is criticized for taking money from the American Israel Public Affairs Committee, while another has called Israel “just as evil as Hamas.” Which position reflects where Democrats are headed? Rep. Suhas Subramanyam, D-Va., joins “BATYA!” to discuss. Finally, Ozempic is known for helping users lose weight, but some say it also flattens their personality. Why? Dr. Drew Pinsky explains. On "Batya!" host Batya Ungar-Sargon examines the week's most newsworthy topics with a wide range of newsmakers, prominent politicians, and media personalities. To watch the Batya! on YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/BatyaYoutube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Listen and Watch Anywhere!⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/batyapodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 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/⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    45 mins
  • Trump’s ‘Flame War’ with the Pope; Market Surges as Strait of Hormuz Reopens

    Trump’s ‘Flame War’ with the Pope; Market Surges as Strait of Hormuz Reopens
    Apr 20 2026
    On this week’s episode of “Batya!”, Pope Leo XIV has publicly called for an end to the war in Iran and for all “who have weapons, lay them down.” This has sparked reaction from President Trump, creating what Batya Ungar-Sargon calls a back-and-forth “flame war.” Plus, the stock market continues to hit record highs despite the continuing war in Iran. Ungar-Sargon suggests while many of President Trump’s opponents refuse to see the success of the war, the stock market seems to have anti-Trump derangement syndrome. And Ungar-Sargon unveils a new live debate-style show called “Prove it with Batya!” where she hosts conversations with fellow Americans who “radically” disagree with her on a topic. You can catch the new show on NewsNation’s YouTube page Monday through Thursday at 4p/3C. On "Batya!" host Batya Ungar-Sargon examines the week's most newsworthy topics with a wide range of newsmakers, prominent politicians, and media personalities. To watch the Batya! on YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/BatyaYoutube⁠⁠⁠ Listen and Watch Anywhere!⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/batyapodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 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/⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    44 mins
  • The Iran ‘Smoking Gun’; America’s Victories This Week

    The Iran ‘Smoking Gun’; America’s Victories This Week
    Apr 13 2026
    On this week's episode of “Batya!”, as the conflict in Iran rages on, Batya Ungar-Sargon says the media wants people to believe Israel tricked Trump into going to war with Iran. But while Israel and the U.S. share similar goals in the region, she says it was Trump who made the final call. Plus, 5-year-old Liam Ramos became a face behind massive debate over ICE deportation tactics. Batya Ungar-Sargon says while she’s compassionate about the family’s plight, the media hasn’t been telling the whole story about little Liam’s parents. And Ungar-Sargon reflects on the week’s major milestones, from sending four astronauts around the moon to the daring rescue of a U.S. pilot shot down in Iran. On "Batya!" host Batya Ungar-Sargon examines the week's most newsworthy topics with a wide range of newsmakers, prominent politicians, and media personalities. To watch the Batya! on YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/BatyaYoutube⁠⁠ Listen and Watch Anywhere!⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/batyapodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 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/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    44 mins
  • God & Country

    God & Country
    Apr 6 2026
    More people are reaching for their faith, mentioning their practice and leaning into spiritual attachments. Batya Ungar-Sargon premieres a special edition of "Batya!" exploring the state of religion in America. Batya is joined by Pastor Alex Williams of the Institutional Church, Rabbi Motti Seligson, spokesperson for the Chabad‑Lubavitch movement, and Father Anthony Domenic Sorgie, pastor of the Immaculate Conception & Assumption of Our Lady Parish, to discuss why more Americans are turning toward religion again and viewing it as a positive force in society. Plus, television host and author Kathie Lee Gifford joins to discuss her new book and the role Christianity has played in her life and work. And Andrew Kolvet, a spokesperson for Turning Point USA, joins to discuss Charlie Kirk’s legacy of influencing young people on politics and religion. “It became apparent to the viewer that faith was this foundation, this wellspring of knowledge and love that Charlie lived his life so well,” Kolvet says. On "Batya!" host Batya Ungar-Sargon examines the week's most newsworthy topics with a wide range of newsmakers, prominent politicians, and media personalities. To watch the Batya! on YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/BatyaYoutube⁠ Listen and Watch Anywhere!⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/batyapodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 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/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    44 mins
  • Europe’s Refusal to Help in Iran War; New Midterm Trouble for Dems?

    Europe’s Refusal to Help in Iran War; New Midterm Trouble for Dems?
    Mar 30 2026
    On this week's episode of "Batya!", while the war in Iran rages on, Batya Ungar-Sargon says it’s been America’s allies in the Middle East who have come to our aid rather than NATO allies in Europe. She talks to ret. Brigader General Mark Kimmitt for his take on the conflict. Plus, former FBI Director Robert Mueller, who led the Russia investigation against President Trump, recently died, and Trump didn’t spare any kind words. Batya Ungar-Sargon says while the president didn’t “rise to the occasion,” his comments do reveal key qualities. And while Democrats are projected to “wipe out” Republicans in the upcoming midterm, could new polling showing a mass voter exodus from the Democratic Party could spell trouble for the left in November. On "Batya!" host Batya Ungar-Sargon examines the week's most newsworthy topics with a wide range of newsmakers, prominent politicians, and media personalities. To watch the Batya! on YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/BatyaYoutube Listen and Watch Anywhere!⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/batyapodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠ 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/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    44 mins
  • Ben Shapiro talks Trump critics; Sean O’Brien on Teamsters

    Ben Shapiro talks Trump critics; Sean O’Brien on Teamsters
    Mar 23 2026
    On this week’s episode of “Batya!”, podcaster and commentator Ben Shapiro tells “Batya!” that critics of President Trump and the war in Iran don’t represent a significant movement. “This is a small splinter faction of the Republican Party,” he says. Plus, Sean O’Brien, Teamsters general president, explains the “bold move” his team made not to endorse a presidential candidate going into the 2024 election. Democratic strategist Corbin Trent and former DNC Deputy National Press Secretary Jose Aristimuno join “BATYA!” to discuss why progressive messaging isn’t resonating. On "Batya!" host Batya Ungar-Sargon examines the week's most newsworthy topics with a wide range of newsmakers, prominent politicians, and media personalities. To watch the Batya! on YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/BatyaYoutube⁠⁠⁠ Listen and Watch Anywhere!⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/batyapodcast⁠⁠⁠ 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/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    44 mins
  • Terror attacks across the US; KISS’ Gene Simmons tells celebs to ‘shut up’

    Terror attacks across the US; KISS’ Gene Simmons tells celebs to ‘shut up’
    Mar 16 2026
    On this week’s episode of “Batya!”, multiple suspected terror attacks broke out in the U.S. Conservative podcaster Tim Pool and John Spencer, founder of the Urban Warfare Institute, join to discuss the media’s attempts to label the war as an “unmitigated disaster.” Plus, with the war in Iran spiking gas prices across the country, Economist John Carney explains why the movement of oil through the Strait of Hormuz may determine how long President Trump can continue his military operations in Iran. And as celebrities weigh in on the current political climate, Batya Ungar-Sargon says KISS’ Gene Simmons has one message for them: “Do your art and shut up.” On "Batya!" host Batya Ungar-Sargon examines the week's most newsworthy topics with a wide range of newsmakers, prominent politicians, and media personalities. To watch the Batya! on YouTube: ⁠⁠https://bit.ly/BatyaYoutube⁠⁠ Listen and Watch Anywhere!⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/batyapodcast⁠⁠ 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/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    44 mins
  • Iran War Restoring American Dominance; Kristi Noem Fired

    Iran War Restoring American Dominance; Kristi Noem Fired
    Mar 9 2026
    On this week’s episode of “Batya!”, Batya Ungar-Sargon says the Trump administration’s military action in Iran is the latest move to restore the U.S. as the world’s superpower. Former Army Sgt. Dan Hollaway and former Air Force technical Sgt. Brandon Gresham joins to discuss how veterans feel about the ongoing conflict between the U.S. and Iran. Plus, Kristi Noem is out as DHS secretary after months of high-profile scandals. Former Democratic campaign operative Evan Barker joins Batya Ungar-Sargon to figure out what finally earned Noem a “you’re fired” from President Trump. And, while the House Oversight committee dragged Bill and Hillary Clinton to a deposition on Jeffrey Epstein, Batya Ungar-Sargon says there’s still no “there-there” in the case with millions of Epstein files released and virtually no high-profile arrests. On "Batya!" host Batya Ungar-Sargon examines the week's most newsworthy topics with a wide range of newsmakers, prominent politicians, and media personalities. To watch the Batya! on YouTube: ⁠https://bit.ly/BatyaYoutube⁠ Listen and Watch Anywhere!⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/batyapodcast⁠ 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/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    44 mins