• 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 Min.
  • 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 Min.
  • Boots on Ground & DHS Funding Battle
    Mar 30 2026
    This week's show takes a look at the current state of the Iran War as US troops are sent to the middle east. Will there be boots on the ground in Iran? And who are America's real allies? Batya argues Europe is acting like a deadbeat husband when it comes to supporting the US in this war. We also check in with Democratic Congressman Suhas Subramanyam to discuss the battle over funding DHS and whether he thinks he should be getting a paycheck while the government remains patially closed. Lastly is Trump's sometimes crude rhetoric an actual strength in certain situations? Batya explains why she thinks yes! 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 Min.
  • 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 Min.
  • 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 Min.
  • War with Iran
    Mar 8 2026
    This week's show focuses on the war in Iran and how it's yet another chess move in Trump's real-life and high-stakes game of Risk. So, the question is what does the new world order look like and is Iran the final move - or is there more reshuffling to come? Batya talks to Ret Brigadier General Mark Kimmitt about that. She also addresses the economic angle when it comes to oil prices at home and abroad. Lastly, we break down the Texas Senate primary results and what I foreshadow for midterms, plus a look at the very uncomfortable Clintons' deposition on the Jeffrey Epstein case with someone who knows the Clintons very well. 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 Min.
  • Patriotism is Back!
    Mar 2 2026
    This week's show focuses on the wave of patriotism and the blowback from the left following the Men's Hockey Team winning gold at the Olympics. Glenn Beck addresses where patriotism stands in America and if it's on an upswing. He also comments on whether President Trump should take military action in Iran and if that will cost him politically. Other topics and guests include current temp of Latino voters on trump's immigration policy and how that may play out in midterms. Also, a look at the upcoming TX primaries and how those races may play out. Lastly, we look at how Gen Z voters are identifying politically. 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!⁠ ⁠⁠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 Min.
  • SCOTUS Strikes Down Tariffs, Amb. Huckabee on Iran and 2028 Dem Contenders
    Feb 23 2026
    On this week’s episode of “Batya!”, a look at the Supreme Court ruling against President Trump’s emergency tariffs. Batya Ungar-Sargon speaks with a panel of swing voters to get their reactions and discuss whether justices aided foreign countries like China in their ruling. Plus, the U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee talks about growing tension in Iran and what President Trump hopes the Iranian regime will do to prevent war. And the former Biden press office chief of staff gives her take on which Democratic presidential contenders are rising to the top ahead of the 2028 election. 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/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    45 Min.