On this episode of "On Balance," Leland Vittert discusses whether we are confronting evil or appeasing it. Bill O’Reilly weighs in.
Meanwhile, just 15 days to go until the midterm elections. Kurt Bardella, Scott Tranter, and Chris Cillizza break down the political landscape.
Later, France erupted in protests. Margot Haddad and Lauren Wright examine the unrest.
Plus, can Democrats cry weaponization over Representative Ilhan Omar (D-MN) while Senator Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) is accused of weaponizing staffers? Corbin Trent assesses the controversy.
This episode originally aired on Oct. 19, 2026.
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