(NewsNation Now) — President Joe Biden and Russian President Vladimir Putin, and the two men’s governments, put out media excerpts showing different body language from the call between the two leaders. NewsNation’s Kellie Meyer tells “On Balance With Leland Vittert” what we know about the call, and the reaction.

Meanwhile, China is still ramping up its military. Gordon Chang explains some of the strategies they’re employing.

San Francisco police Lt. Tracy McCray explains why she thinks we’re seeing numerous smash-and-grab robberies this holiday season.

Judge David Erickson reacts to Jussie Smollett’s testimony.

How many COVID-19 vaccine doses qualify someone to call themselves “fully vaccinated?” Dr. Rajeev Fernando stops by the show to discuss how many boosters we all may need.

Journalist Ali Bradley reports from Yuma after traveling hundreds of miles with a migrant caravan heading north to the U.S. border. Latino Rebels reporter Pablo Manriquez explains the politics of the border in Washington, D.C.

The Daily Caller’s Vince Coglianese weighs in on where big tech stands after three years under Congress’ microscope.