

Balance of Power
Bloomberg
Bloomberg Washington Correspondents Joe Mathieu and Kailey Leinz deliver insight and analysis on the latest headlines from the White House and Capitol Hill. Watch us LIVE on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF.
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Jul 1, 2024 • 49min
Supreme Court Partially Backs Trump on Presidential Immunity
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: Erik Larson, Bloomberg legal reporter, to dive into a divided Supreme Court’s ruling that former President Donald Trump has some immunity from criminal charges, and how it will likely delay a trial Robert McWhirter, criminal and constitutional law attorney, about what the ruling means for presidential power Former Deputy United States Deputy Attorney General, Former Principal Deputy Solicitor General of the United States and adjunct professor at Georgetown Law School Donald Ayer to break down the Supreme Court’s decision and what it means Rick Davis, Bloomberg Politics Contributor and Partner at Stonecourt Capital & Brad Howard, Democratic Strategist and Corcoran Street Group Founder and President react to the Supreme Court’s ruling and its political ramifications. They also talk through how Democrats are reacting to Biden’s poor performance at last week’s debate Jane Hall, American University Associate Professor of Journalism and Media Studies and author of “Politics and the Media: Intersections and New Directions” joins to offer her analysis of the Trump immunity decision and to share her thoughts on last week’s debate, its format and how the Biden campaign can recover from his poor showing See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 1, 2024 • 40min
Instant Reaction: Supreme Court Immunity Ruling
The US Supreme Court ruled that Donald Trump has some immunity from criminal charges for trying to reverse the 2020 election results, all but ensuring that a trial won’t happen before the November election. The justices, voting 6-3 along ideological lines, said a federal appeals court was too categorical in rejecting Trump’s immunity arguments, ruling for the first time that former presidents are shielded from prosecution for some official acts taken while in office. Bloomberg's Paul Sweeney and Alix Steel get instant reaction. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 28, 2024 • 41min
Debate Reaction Pours In From Both Sides of the Aisle
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 Haley Stevens of Michigan about how her party is responding to the presidential debate. Former Chairman of the New Hampshire Republican Party Steve Duprey about Donald Trump's showing in the debate. Third Degree Strategies Founder and Democratic Strategist Max Burns and Former RNC Communications Director Lisa Camooso Miller about next steps for each campaign following the debate. Professor at the University of Michigan Law School Leah Litman about the latest Supreme Court rulings and the pending presidential immunity ruling from the high court. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 28, 2024 • 50min
All Eyes on the Debate
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 Correspondent and Host of The Big Take Podcast David Gura in Atlanta ahead of the presidential debate between Joe Biden and Donald Trump. Siena College Research Institute Director Don Levy about the results of the latest New York Times/Siena College poll. Democratic Congresswoman Abigail Spanberger of Virginia about Trump's plan to campaign in her state with Governor Glenn Youngkin Friday after the debate. Bloomberg Politics Contributor Rick Davis and Democratic Strategist Joel Rubin about how both campaigns are preparing for the debate. Bloomberg Markets Correspondent Abigail Doolittle about how Wall Street is watching the election. Invesco Global Head of Public Policy & Strategic Partnerships at Invesco Andy Blocker about the role of the economy in the presidential election. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 28, 2024 • 16min
Instant Reaction: 2024 CNN Presidential Debate
Bloomberg's Joe Mathieu and Kailey Leinz recap the first 2024 presidential debate between President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump. They receive additional analysis from Bloomberg Correspondent David Gura, Republican Strategist and Stone Court Capital Partner Rick Davis and Democratic Strategist and ROKK Solutions Partner Kristen Hawn. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 26, 2024 • 52min
Supreme Court Poised To Rule On Idaho Emergency Abortions
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: Host of Bloomberg Law on Bloomberg Radio June Grasso as the Supreme Court appears poised to allow abortions in medical emergencies in Idaho. Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel about the Supreme Court's opinion posted briefly on the website and security the upcoming election. DNC Senior Spokesperson Hannah Muldavin about the posted opinion from the Supreme Court and President Joe Biden's messaging during Thursday's debate. Bloomberg Politics Contributor Rick Davis about how both candidates should approach Thursday's debate. Former Republican Congressman and Alliance for Competitive Taxation Spokesman Kevin Brady about how tax policy might shape parts of Thursday's debate. Wall Street Journal's Paul Beckett as falsely accused reporter Evan Gershkovich's trial begins in Russia. Ipsos President of US Public Affairs Cliff Young about the key issues for Thursday's debate and how both candidates are polling. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 26, 2024 • 11min
Bloomberg Exclusive: Supreme Court Abortion Ruling
The US Supreme Court is poised to allow abortions in medical emergencies in Idaho, according to a copy of the opinion that was briefly posted on the court’s website. Bloomberg Law obtained a copy of the opinion, which would reinstate a lower court order that had ensured hospitals in the state could perform emergency abortions to protect the health of the mother. Bloomberg Law Host June Grasso and Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel explain the decision to Bloomberg's Kailey Leinz and Joe Mathieu. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 25, 2024 • 53min
Debate Prep Continues
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 White House Correspondent Josh Wingrove about President Joe Biden's preparations for Thursday's Presidential Debate on CNN. Bloomberg Politics Contributor Rick Davis and Partner at Arc Initiatives Jonae Wartel about early criticisms of the debate moderators from the Trump campaign. The Cook Political Report Founder and Contributor Charlie Cook about Tuesday's Democratic primary between Congressman Jamaal Bowman and challenger George Latimer. Senior Fellow in the American Statecraft Program at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace Jennifer Kavanagh about the latest developments from Israel. Political Analyst Jon Keller about how a moderator prepares for a debate. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 24, 2024 • 50min
Israel Turning Focus To Hezbollah, Two Years Post-Dobbs
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 as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says intense fighting with Hamas in Gaza will soon be paused. Emerson College Polling Center Executive Director Spencer Kimball about Tuesday's Democratic Primary between Jamaal Bowman and George Latimer, and if either candidate can expect a bump in polling following Thursday's presidential debate. Bloomberg Politics Contributors Rick Davis and Jeanne Sheehan Zaino about how reproductive rights and abortion policy may shape the presidential race two years after the Dobbs decision. Former Commander of US Central Command and author of "The Melting Point" Gen. Kenneth McKenzie (Ret.) about risks of wider war in the Middle East and the withdrawal of US troops from Afghanistan in 2021. Bloomberg Politics Editor Laura Davison to preview Thursday's debate. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 21, 2024 • 52min
Supreme Court Upholds Gun Ban in Domestic Violence Cases, Trump Outraises Biden in May
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, Kailey speaks with: Bloomberg Law host June Grasso and Robert McWhirter, criminal and constitutional law attorney to break down the Supreme Court’s ruling to uphold a federal law barring firearm possession by people under a domestic-violence restraining order. They also discuss Justice Department special counsel Jack Smith being at the forefront of a multi-day hearing in Florida on former President Donald Trump’s classified document case Bloomberg White House and Politics reporter Gregory Korte joins to talk about Trump outraising President Biden by a significant margin in May on the heels of his conviction and buoyed by billionaire contributions Elizabeth Wydra, Constitutional Accountability Center President & Supreme Court Litigator lends her perspective to the Supreme Court’s gun ruling and why the court is seemingly dragging its feet on Trump’s immunity case Our signature political panel, Jeanne Sheehan Zaino, Senior Democracy Fellow with the Center for the Study of the Presidency & Congress and Bloomberg Politics Contributor & Rick Davis, Partner at Stonecourt Capital and Bloomberg Politics Contributor discuss how Biden and Trump are preparing for the upcoming debate Barbara Perry, professor in Presidential Studies at the University of Virginia’s Miller Center, Co-Chair of the Presidential Oral History Project at UVA, and Co-Editor of The Presidency: Facing Constitutional Crossroads shares her thoughts on how this debate might shape results in November See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.


