
Balancing Act with John Katko
In a media landscape polarized by extreme viewpoints, John Katko brings balance to discussions on divisive political issues.
Fridays at 9 p.m. on WCNY-TV
Saturdays at 6 p.m. & Sundays at 4 p.m. on WORLD Channel
Justin Elicker (D), Mayor of New Haven, Connecticut, and Jessica Vaughan, Director of Policy Studies for the Center for Immigration Studies, debate on how effective sanctuary cities are, their purpose and if there is a benefit or detriment to how community leadership handles them.
Doris Meissner, Former Commissioner of U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service, joins the Center Ring to explain what sanctuary cities are, the history of said term and how they have evolved in the current political climate.

In an era where political conversations often spiral into extremes, Balancing Act with John Katko offers a different approach: respectful, solutions-focused dialog. Hosted by former U.S. Congressman John Katko, a moderate Republican with a reputation for bipartisanship, the show explores the complex issues shaping our country today with a genuine interest in understanding all sides.
Each episode features candid conversations with guests from across the political spectrum. Previous episodes have featured Nikki Haley, Newt Gingrich, David Rubenstein, and a variety of other politicians, political theorists, and stakeholders.
Whether you're left, right, or somewhere in between, Balancing Act invites you to engage with ideas, not outrage.

John Katko served as the U.S. Representative for New York’s 24th Congressional District from 2015 to 2023. Before entering Congress, he worked as a federal prosecutor, focusing on organized crime and narcotics cases. During his four terms in the House, he prioritized issues such as national security, infrastructure, and mental health, and served as the lead Republican on the House Homeland Security Committee. As a member of the bipartisan Problem Solvers Caucus, Katko regularly worked across party lines and was known for his collaborative approach to legislating. He did not seek reelection in 2022 and concluded his service in January 2023.