Balance of Power

Bloomberg
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Oct 18, 2024 • 55min

US Renews Push for Cease-Fire Between Israel and Hamas

Watch Joe and Kailey LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF. Bloomberg Washington Correspondents Joe Mathieu and Kailey Leinz deliver insight and analysis on the latest headlines from the White House and Capitol Hill, including conversations with influential lawmakers and key figures in politics and policy. On this edition, Joe and Kailey speak with: Bloomberg National Security Reporter Courtney McBride as the US renews its push for a cease-fire between Israel and Hamas following Israel’s killing of the top Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar. Atlantic Council's Jonathan Panikoff about if the landscape has changed in the Middle East following Thursday's events. Center for Strategic and International Studies Senior Fellow Natasha Hall as US Secretary of State Antony Blinken prepares to visit Israel as part of efforts to end the conflict. Bloomberg Politics Editor Laura Davison as former President Donald Trump floats the possibility of further tax cuts for firefighters and police officers. Brookings Institution Vice President and Director of Economic Studies Ben Harris about the economic policies of Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris. Bloomberg Politics Contributor Jeanne Sheehan Zaino and Republican Strategist Brittany Martinez about the next stops for both campaigns on the trail. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Oct 17, 2024 • 37min

Israel Kills Hamas Leader Sinwar

Watch Joe and Kailey LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF. Bloomberg Washington Correspondents Joe Mathieu and Kailey Leinz deliver insight and analysis on the latest headlines from the White House and Capitol Hill, including conversations with influential lawmakers and key figures in politics and policy. On this edition, Joe and Kailey speak with: Bloomberg News Reporter Dan Williams as Israel confirms it killed Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar. Founder and Director of the University of Virginia’s Center for Politics Larry Sabato about the impact of the Middle East on the US elections. Chair of the National Defense Strategy Commission and Former Ranking Member of House Intelligence Committee Jane Harman as Israeli President Benjamin Netanyahu says the mission for Israel has not been completed. Bully Pulpit International Managing Director Adam Hodge about recent media appearances from Donald Trump and Kamala Harris. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Oct 16, 2024 • 56min

20 Days Until Election Day

Watch Joe and Kailey LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF. Bloomberg Washington Correspondents Joe Mathieu and Kailey Leinz deliver insight and analysis on the latest headlines from the White House and Capitol Hill, including conversations with influential lawmakers and key figures in politics and policy. On this edition, Joe and Kailey speak with: St. Louis Mayor Tishaura Jones from Bloomberg CityLab in Mexico City. Bloomberg's Zoe Tillman about the lawsuits that are shaping the US Presidential Election. American Action Forum President Douglas Holtz-Eakin about the economic proposals from Donald Trump in an interview with Bloomberg Tuesday. Co-Founder & Managing Partner of Recognize and Co-chair of the Black Economic Alliance Charles Phillips about Kamala Harris' pitch to Black voters. Bloomberg Politics Contributors Rick Davis and Jeanne Sheehan Zaino about the media appearances by Harris and Trump in the final weeks of the election. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Oct 15, 2024 • 1h 30min

A Special Sit Down With Former President Donald Trump

Former US President Donald Trump discusses his economic vision centered on growth through tax cuts and heightened tariffs, aiming to protect American industries. Speaking with Bloomberg's John Micklethwait, he addresses concerns about inflation and national debt, arguing that his policies will foster domestic job creation. Trump also emphasizes the importance of negotiating government spending, examining real-world successes and challenges faced by both large corporations and small businesses amidst tariff implementations. The conversation touches on the complexities of U.S. foreign relations and its economic implications.
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Oct 14, 2024 • 48min

Harris Seeks Turnout From Black Men In White House Race

Watch Joe and Kailey LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF.  Bloomberg Washington Correspondents Joe Mathieu and Kailey Leinz deliver insight and analysis on the latest headlines from the White House and Capitol Hill, including conversations with influential lawmakers and key figures in politics and policy.  On this edition, Joe and Kailey speak with:  Bloomberg News politics editor Laura Davison on Kamala Harris ramping up efforts to appeal to Black male voters  Cliff Young, president of US Public Affairs at Ipsos on polls showing a tightening presidential race  Bloomberg Politics Contributors Rick Davis and Jeanne Sheehan Zaino on Harris’s bid to highlight Trump’s age after releasing her own medical report  Denver Riggleman, former US Congressman (R-VA 6th), former Air Force Intelligence, Founder of RIIG Security Firm/Co-author of “The Breach: The Untold Story of the Investigation into January 6th” on Trump’s comments on the “enemy from within”, hurricane misinformation and the latest from the campaign trail over the weekend  Hagar Chemali, former Director for Syria and Lebanon at the National Security Council (NSC)/CEO and Founder of Greenwich Media Strategies on the latest in the Middle East, including the US sending advanced missile defenses to Israel to deter attacks from Iran See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Oct 11, 2024 • 50min

Scott Bessent on Trump's Economic Proposals

Watch Joe and Kailey LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF. Bloomberg Washington Correspondents Joe Mathieu and Kailey Leinz deliver insight and analysis on the latest headlines from the White House and Capitol Hill, including conversations with influential lawmakers and key figures in politics and policy. On this edition, Joe and Kailey speak with: Key Square Group CEO Scott Bessent about the economic policies laid out so far by former President Donald Trump. Bloomberg's Tyler Kendall about the ongoing federal response to Hurricane Milton and Hurricane Helene. Marsh McLennan Public Sector Managing Director & Former FEMA Deputy Administrator for Resilience Daniel Kaniewski about FEMA's resources after responding to two hurricanes. Bloomberg Politics Contributors Rick Davis and Jeanne Sheehan Zaino about Donald Trump's campaign rally Friday in Aurora, Colorado. Democratic Strategist Aisha Mills about Barack Obama campaigning in support of Kamala Harris. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Oct 10, 2024 • 40min

Helene, Milton Risk Draining FEMA Funds

Watch Joe and Kailey LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF. Bloomberg Washington Correspondents Joe Mathieu and Kailey Leinz deliver insight and analysis on the latest headlines from the White House and Capitol Hill, including conversations with influential lawmakers and key figures in politics and policy. On this edition, Joe and Kailey speak with: Bloomberg Weather Reporter Lauren Rosenthal about the impact of Hurricane Milton on the state of Florida. Democratic Congresswoman Kathy Castor of Florida about the recovery efforts in her district. Bloomberg Economics Editor Molly Smith about the latest US inflation data. Bloomberg Politics Contributors Rick Davis and Jeanne Sheehan Zaino about the latest polling data from the campaign trail. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Oct 9, 2024 • 56min

Hurricane Milton Set For Landfall

Watch Joe and Kailey LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF. Bloomberg Washington Correspondents Joe Mathieu and Kailey Leinz deliver insight and analysis on the latest headlines from the White House and Capitol Hill, including conversations with influential lawmakers and key figures in politics and policy. On this edition, Joe and Kailey speak with: Bloomberg's David Baker as Hurricane Milton approaches Western Florida. Meteorologist and Journalist with Yale Climate Connections Bob Henson about the path of Milton and the possible damage the storm may cause. Bloomberg's Tyler Kendall about the emergency preparations underway from the White House and FEMA. Bloomberg Politics Contributor Rick Davis and Democratic Strategist Laura Fink as President Joe Biden addresses misinformation spreading about the response to Hurricane Helene. The Cook Political Reporter Senate and Governors Editor Jessica Taylor about their new Senate race rating in Wisconsin. University of Virginia Professor Mara Rudman about the latest developments from the Middle East as Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speak Wednesday afternoon. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Oct 8, 2024 • 50min

Tracking Hurricane Milton

Watch Joe and Kailey LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF. Bloomberg Washington Correspondents Joe Mathieu and Kailey Leinz deliver insight and analysis on the latest headlines from the White House and Capitol Hill, including conversations with influential lawmakers and key figures in politics and policy. On this edition, Joe and Kailey speak with: Democratic Congresswoman Kathy Castor of Florida about preparations underway for Hurricane Milton in her district. Bloomberg Weather Reporter Lauren Rosenthal about Milton's path and the risks to the Tampa Bay area. University of Cincinnati Journalism Department Professor Jeffrey Layne Blevins about misinformation spreading online about the hurricane and disaster relief. Bloomberg Politics Contributor Jeanne Sheehan Zaino and Republican Strategist Lester Munson about Kamala Harris' media appearances in New York Tuesday and the political questions around Hurricane Milton. Democratic Strategist Kevin Walling about Harris' media strategy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Oct 7, 2024 • 59min

One Year After Oct. 7 Attack

Watch Joe and Kailey LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF. Bloomberg Washington Correspondents Joe Mathieu and Kailey Leinz deliver insight and analysis on the latest headlines from the White House and Capitol Hill, including conversations with influential lawmakers and key figures in politics and policy. On this edition, Joe and Kailey speak with: Bloomberg US National Security Team Lead Nick Wadhams about one year following the October 7 attack by Hamas on Israel and the current situation in the Middle East. Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget President Maya MacGuineas about the fiscal impact of the economic policies proposed by Donald Trump and Kamala Harris. Democratic Congressman and Co-Founder of the Abraham Accords Caucus Brad Schneider of Illinois about the diplomatic role of the US in the Middle East. McCain Institute at Arizona State University Executive Director Evelyn Farkas as Harris and Trump mark one year since the October 7 attack. Former Pennsylvania Congressman and Our Republican Legacy Senior Advisor Charlie Dent about Trump's weekend rally in Butler. Bloomberg Politics Contributors Rick Davis and Jeanne Sheehan Zaino as Harris plans media interviews across TV and podcasts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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