

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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May 18, 2024 • 54min
BONUS EPISODE: Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas
US Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas said the number of encounters at the southern border is “very high” as “the world is seeing the greatest level of displacement since at least World War II.” Mayorkas explained the US asylum process as part of a wide-ranging conversation with David Rubenstein, host of Peer to Peer Conversations from the Economic Club of Washington.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 17, 2024 • 29min
Crypto Regulation on Capitol Hill
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 Economics US Economist Stuart Paul about how Americans view the economy. Siena College Research Institute Director Don Levy about how the economy will shape the White House race. Democratic Congressman Wiley Nickel of North Carolina about cryptocurrency regulation on Capitol Hill. Bloomberg Government Congress Reporter Jack Fitzpatrick about the budget process in the House as Rep. Tom Cole proposes fiscal year 2025 spending levels. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 16, 2024 • 47min
Sen. Ernst on Trump, Farm Bill
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: Republican Senator Joni Ernst of Iowa about legislation she is working on and broader US-China relations. Bloomberg Senior Reporter Iain Marlow about disagreements in Israel over a postwar plan for Gaza. Attorney Robert McWhirter about the latest developments from the Donald Trump hush money trial as Michael Cohen returns to the witness stand. Bloomberg Politics Contributors Rick Davis and Jeanne Sheehan Zaino as members of the House Freedom Caucus visit Donald Trump at the courthouse in New York. Former RNC Communications Director Lisa Camooso Miller about Speaker Mike Johnson's role in the Republican Party. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 15, 2024 • 45min
Biden and Trump Will 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: Bankrate Washington Bureau Chief Mark Hamrick about the latest US inflation data. Beacon Global Strategies Managing Director Michael Allen about the latest developments from the Israel-Hamas war. The King Center CEO Dr. Bernice A. King about key issues for black voters in the 2024 election. Bloomberg Politics Contributor Rick Davis and Democratic Strategist Brad Howard as Donald Trump and Joe Biden agree to hold two debates. Groundwork Collaborative Executive Director and former senior economic policy adviser to Senator Elizabeth Warren Lindsay Owens about what the latest inflation data means for the Federal Reserve. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 15, 2024 • 2min
Introducing: Big Take Asia
We’re taking The Big Take to Asia. Each week, Bloomberg’s Oanh Ha tells a story from the home of the world's most dynamic economies - and the markets, tycoons and businesses that drive the ever-shifting region. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 14, 2024 • 51min
Biden Announces New China Tariffs
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: White House Senior Advisor Gene Sperling as the Biden Administration announces tariffs on some imports from China. Host of Bloomberg Law on Bloomberg Radio June Grasso as Michael Cohen continues testimony in the Donald Trump hush money trial. Former Deputy National Security Advisor Mara Rudman about ongoing negotiations for a cease-fire in the Israel-Hamas war. Bloomberg Politics Contributors Rick Davis and Jeanne Sheehan Zaino as Speaker of the House Mike Johnson attends the Trump trial in New York. Democratic Congressman Brad Sherman of California about legislative priorities in Congress as the House of Representatives returns to session. Bloomberg Economics Chief Geoeconomics Analyst Jennifer Welch about the impact of new tariffs on US-China relations. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 13, 2024 • 1h 2min
Michael Cohen Testifies
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: Author of "Fragile Neighborhoods" Seth Kaplan about the context behind some issues in American society and how to fix it. Bloomberg Editor-in-Chief John Micklethwait sits down with French President Emmanuel Macron about investments in France. Bloomberg Politics Contributors Rick Davis and Jeanne Sheehan Zaino about the Michael Cohen's testimony during the Donald Trump hush money trial. Republican Congressman Chuck Fleischmann of Tennessee about the relationship between the US and Israel. Chair of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Willie Phillips about the agency's grid reform program. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 10, 2024 • 32min
Israel Plans Possible Rafah Operation, Trump Trial 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 plans from the Biden Administration to impose more tariffs on China. Attorney Robert McWhirter about the latest developments from the Donald Trump hush money trial in New York. Bloomberg Politics Contributors Rick Davis and Jeanne Sheehan Zaino about the Senate passing its version of the FAA reauthorization bill. Global Guardian CEO Dale Buckner as Israel's war cabinet approves expanding military operations in Rafah. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 9, 2024 • 45min
GOP, Israel Pushback on Biden's Weapons Delay
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: Jordan Fabian, Bloomberg White House reporter joins to discuss Biden's threat to further delay weapon shipments to Israel if the country launches a ground invasion in Rafah Kelly Grieco, Stimson Center senior fellow with the Reimagining US Grand Strategy Program joins to break down US military aid to Israel Carmiel Arbit, Atlantic Council Nonresident Senior Fellow for Middle East Programs examines the diplomatic ramifications of Biden's weapons stance Rep. Bryan Steil, Republican from Wisconsin gives his firsthand perspective on the failed motion to vacate in the House and reiterated Congressional support for speeding aid to Israel Bloomberg Politics Contributors Jeanne Sheehan Zaino & Rick Davis also join to provide analysis on Biden's Mid East strategy CORRECTION: Fixes duplicated audio See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 8, 2024 • 43min
US Delays Arms to Israel, Sen. Raphael Warnock Talks FAA Reauthorization
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: Senator Raphael Warnock, Democrat from Georgia joins to discuss progress on FAA reauthorization, and he shares his thoughts on the importance of a ceasefire in the Middle East Philip Swagel, Director of the Congressional Budget Office takes a look at the fiscal outlook for the US Rep. Andy Barr, Republican from Kentucky, Chair of Subcommittee on Financial Institutions and Monetary Policy joins to discuss the White House choosing to pause arms to Israel, and his thoughts on the FDIC probe Brad Howard, Corcoran Street Group Founder and President and Democratic Strategist & Maura Gillespie, Bluestack Strategies Founder, former-advisor to Speaker John Boehner, Rep. Adam Kinzinger join to talk about President Biden's trip to Wisconsin to champion a major Microsoft investment Doha Mekki, Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General of the US joins to talk through some of the latest antitrust battles facing the US government, and her perspective on an increase in deal-making lately See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.


