Did Vivek Ramaswamy’s attack ad cross the line? Debate Batya Ungar-Sargon
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 assaulting her. Was Ramaswamy's attack ad too personal?"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.
20 Oct 2026
Is Abdul El-Sayed tied to the Muslim Brotherhood? Debate with Adam Green | Prove It! with Batya
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 across America, before casting their vote on who was able to "Prove It!" better.
19 Oct 2026
Inflation surges as fears of a blue wave grow | Batya! Full Show
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 strategy to restore affordability. He also issues a stark warning to the president regarding recent corruption allegations. Then, it's all about the polls. We break down the latest survey data pointing to a challenging outlook for Republicans, including signs of a significant shift among Jewish voters. Batya and an expert panel analyze where the key midterm races actually stand.Next, Geraldo Rivera and Link Lauren discuss whether political messaging from musicians is beginning to lose its influence following recent backlash involving rock bands such as Metallica. Finally, Batya addresses her viral editorial, which has amassed more than 4 million views, and explores what the often-toxic comment section reveals about TikTok and its users.This episode originally aired Oct. 17, 2026.#trump #midtermelections #metallica 🚗 See if you're overpaying for car insurance with Jerry: https://pnl.link/noXK0cFOn "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/
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