Balancing Act with John Katko
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Striving to bring balance to discussions on divisive political issues. Watch Fridays at 9pm on @WCNYPBS, or Saturdays at 6pm and Sundays at 4pm on WORLD!
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Joined August 2025
TONIGHT: @toddkashdan, Professor of Psychology at George Mason University, describes how curiosity influences political conversations, and Congressmen @RepGolden (ME-2) and @RepBrianFitz (PA-1) explain the purpose and successes of the bipartisan Problem Solvers Caucus.
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Co-Director @JoshuaMHorwitz joins John Katko on @WCNYPBS @balancingactx to discuss red flag laws and how they work. Watch the segment:
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John Katko finds the balance in conversations about red flag laws.
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This week: as politics become more polarized, is bipartisanship still possible? Watch the discussion this Friday at 9pm on @wcnypbs, or Saturday at 6pm and Sunday at 4pm on WORLD! #balancingact #pbs #politics #publicaffairs #bipartisan
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TONIGHT: do red flag laws limit individual liberties, or protect public safety? @JoshuaMHorwitz, Co-Director of @JHU_CGVS, explains the intent of red flag laws and @JohnTures2 from @LaGrangeCollege and @ConLawWarrior from @catoinstitute debate the effectiveness of red flag laws
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This week: red flag laws are designed to prevent firearms from being possessed by individuals who courts deem unsafe. Are these laws stopping mass shootings, or impeding personal liberty? Tune in this Friday at 9pm on @wcnypbs or Saturday at 6pm and Sunday at 4pm on WORLD!
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Don't miss new episodes of @balancingactx airing on Fridays at 9 p.m. on WCNY-TV and Saturdays at 6 p.m. ET & Sundays at 4 p.m. ET on WORLD. Learn more at https://t.co/DX9wfdtmCW.
#WCNY #PBS #BalancingAct #CNY
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TONIGHT: handling America's growing energy needs. Watch tonight at 9pm on @WCNYPBS or Saturday at 6pm and Sunday at 4pm on the WORLD Channel! #balancingact #wcny #pbs #politics #publicaffairs #fossilfuels #energy #greenenergy #infrastructure
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This week: how can the US meet its growing energy needs? Watch the conversation this Friday at 9pm on @WCNYPBS or Saturday at 6pm and Sunday at 4pm on WORLD! #balancingact #wcny #pbs #politics #publicaffairs
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Watch tonight at 9pm on @WCNYPBS or Saturday at 6pm and Sunday at 4pm on the WORLD Channel! #balancingact #wcny #pbs #politics #publicaffairs #mentalhealth
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TONIGHT: @JSchleiderPhD evaluates the severity of mental health issues among Americans, Congressmen @RepDonBeyer and @RepTonyGonzales discuss the causes and solutions to our current mental health crisis, and @laurapdavison from @business provides an update on affordability.
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The @balancingactx crew closed out 2025 on a festive note at Kitty Hoynes Irish Pub & Restaurant. Catch an all-new episode this Friday at 9 p.m. on WCNY-TV. #WCNY #PBS #BalancingAct #CNY
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This week: are we in a mental health crisis? Watch the conversation this Friday at 9pm on @WCNYPBS, or Saturday at 6pm and Sunday at 4pm on WORLD! #balancingact #wcny #pbs #politics #publicaffairs #mentalhealth
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TONIGHT: @mkant breaks down the costs of attending colleges and universities in the US, Robert Kelchen from @UTKnoxville and Chad Sparber from @colgateuniv debate how to make higher ed more affordable, and @mljamrisko provides updates on conflict in Venezuela, Gaza, and Ukraine
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This week: are the costs of higher education in America justified? Watch the discussion this Friday at 9pm on @WCNYPBS, or Saturday at 6pm and Sunday at 4pm on WORLD Channel! #balancingact #politics #highereducation #highered #studentloans #pbs #wcny
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Don't miss new episodes of @balancingactx airing on Fridays at 9 p.m. on WCNY-TV and Saturdays at 6 p.m. & Sundays at 4 p.m. on WORLD. Learn more 👉 https://t.co/DX9wfdtmCW
#WCNY #PBS #BalancingAct #CNY
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TONIGHT: What is the Supplemental Nutrition Program (SNAP) and is it in need of reform? Watch Balancing Act tonight at 9pm on @WCNYPBS, or Saturday at 6pm and Sunday at 4pm on the WORLD channel!
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Half of every dollar spent on brand medicines goes to entities that didn’t make them. I joined John Katko on @BalancingActX to talk about the middlemen driving up costs in America. Appreciate the thoughtful dialogue. @WCNYPBS
https://t.co/6OYgXTLMF4
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This week: should the Supreme Court have term limits? Watch the conversation this Friday at 9pm on @WCNYPBS, or Saturday at 6pm and Sunday at 4pm on WORLD Channel! #balancingact #wcny #pbs #television #politics #publicaffairs #government #supremecourt #termlimits
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TONIGHT: @AndrewWMulcahy from @RANDCorporation explains how prescription drugs are priced, @SenPeterWelch and @EA_Carpenter from @phrma consider if medications are too expensive, and @business National Security Editor @nwadhams provides updates on Ukraine and Gaza
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This week: why does America pay more than any other country in the world for prescription medications? Watch the discussion Friday at 9pm on WCNY-TV, or Saturday at 6pm and Sunday at 4pm on WORLD Channel! #balancingact #pbs #television #politics #publicaffairs #healthcare
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