Balance of Power

Bloomberg
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Apr 9, 2024 • 56min

Ukraine Aid Debate Renewed

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: Pangea Policy Founder Terry Haines as lawmakers return to Capitol Hill with unfinished work on a foreign aid package. Bloomberg Global Economy Reporter Enda Curran about defense spending amongst the US and its allies. Bloomberg Congressional Reporter Erik Wasson about the agenda for Congress this week. President and Founder of Coalition for a Safer Web and Former US Ambassador to Morocco Marc Ginsberg about ceasefire talks between Israel and Hamas. Republican Congressman Frank Lucas of Oklahoma about his legislative priorities during this legislative session. Bloomberg Politics Contributor Rick Davis and Democratic Strategist Brad Howard as the Arizona Supreme Court reinstates an 1864 law that criminalized nearly all abortions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Apr 8, 2024 • 50min

Yellen's China Trip Concludes

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: Foundation for Defense of Democracies China Program Senior Director Craig Singleton as Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen discusses the US-China relationship during her trip abroad. Bloomberg Politics Contributors Rick Davis and Jeanne Sheehan Zaino about the latest news from the campaign trail as former President Donald Trump says abortion laws should be left for states to decide. Bloomberg Texas Bureau Chief Julie Fine about the number of tourists in the Dallas metropolitan area ahead of Monday's solar eclipse. Bloomberg White House Correspondent Jordan Fabian as President Joe Biden announces a plan for student-debt relief. Atlantic Council Nonresident Senior Fellow for Middle East Programs Carmiel Arbit about the latest developments in the Israel-Hamas war as Israel withdraws troops from Khan Younis. Academy Securities Board Member and former Marine Corps Combat Development Command Commanding General Lt. Gen. (Ret.) Robert Walsh about the strategic competition between the US and China. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Apr 5, 2024 • 47min

Another Hot Jobs Report

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: Groundwork Collaborative Executive Director Lindsay Owens following Friday's US Jobs report. United Nations World Food Programme Executive Director Cindy McCain about the program's work to deliver aid into Gaza. Former Director for Syria and Lebanon at the National Security Council and CEO and Founder of Greenwich Media Strategies Hagar Chemali as Iran tells the US to step aside as it readies a response to a suspected Israeli attack on its consulate in Syria. Former Republican Congressman and former Acting White House Chief of Staff Mick Mulvaney about the debate over US aid to Ukraine on Capitol Hill. Third Way Executive Vice President for Public Affairs Matt Bennett as No Labels announces it will not run a candidate in the 2024 Presidential Election. Bloomberg Politics Contributors Rick Davis and Jeanne Sheehan Zaino about other possible third party disruptors to the Joe Biden and Donald Trump rematch. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Apr 4, 2024 • 53min

Biden Speaks With Netanyahu

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 Opinion Columnist Nia-Malika Henderson about how President Joe Biden's handling of the Israel-Hamas war will impact voters. UBGreensfelder Immigration Chair David Leopold about rhetoric on the campaign trail from Donald Trump. Bloomberg Senior Reporter Iain Marlow as Biden holds a phone call with Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Former US Ambassador to China Gary Locke as Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen visits China. Bloomberg Politics Contributor Jeanne Sheehan Zaino and Republican Strategist Chapin Fay about the state of relations between the US and Israel. Americans for Peace President and CEO Hadar Susskind as Biden tells Netanyahu that US support for Israel's war in Gaza depends on protecting civilians. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Apr 3, 2024 • 48min

Powell Sticks to Wait-and-See Tone

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 Global Economy Reporter Enda Curran following remarks from Fed Chair Jerome Powell. Ellis Insight President Jim Ellis about Tuesday's primary election results. Bloomberg Politics Editor Laura Davison about Donald Trump's comments at a Tuesday campaign rally in Michigan. Cook Political Report Founder Charlie Cook about potential weaknesses in the support of both Joe Biden and Donald Trump. Bloomberg Politics Contributor Rick Davis and Third Way Executive Vice President Jim Kessler about what's next for the campaign trail. Director of the Scowcroft Middle East Security Initiative at the Atlantic Council Jonathan Panikoff as President Joe Biden criticizes Israel after the death of seven aid workers in Gaza. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Apr 2, 2024 • 1h

Biden, Xi Hold Phone Talks

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 Senior Reporter Iain Marlow as US President Joe Biden and People's Republic of China President Xi Jinping hold a one-on-one phone call for the first time since their November 2023 meeting. Pangea Policy Founder Terry Haines about the odds of a Ukraine aid bill passing through Congress. The Washington Institute for Near East Policy Jill and Jay Bernstein Fellow Michael Knights about the risks of escalation in the Middle East following Israel strikes on Iranian targets in Syria. Bloomberg Senior National Political Correspondent Nancy Cook about primary contests Tuesday and former President Donald Trump's campaign stops in Wisconsin and Michigan. Former US Ambassador to Turkey and Iraq James Jeffrey following an Israeli military drone strike that killed seven aid workers from World Central Kitchen in Gaza. Bloomberg Politics Contributor Jeanne Sheehan Zaino and former RNC Communications Director Lisa Camooso Miller as the Florida Supreme Court approves a November ballot measure on abortion rights. Evercore ISI Senior Managing Director Sarah Bianchi about relations between the US and China. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Apr 1, 2024 • 49min

US and Israel Continue Rafah Talks

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 Government Senior Reporter Kate Ackley as Speaker of the House Mike Johnson signals possible movement on Ukraine aid when Congress returns to session next week. Carnegie Endowment for International Peace Senior Fellow Aaron David Miller as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says there are plans to move more than a million Palestinian civilians out of Rafah before carrying out attacks on Hamas in the southern Gaza city. Bloomberg Politics Contributors Rick Davis and Jeanne Sheehan Zaino about the work ahead in Congress following recess. GasBuddy Head of Petroleum Analysis Patrick De Haan about gas prices across the US. Bloomberg US National Security Team Lead Nick Wadhams about plans for a Monday call between senior officials from the US and Israel. American Bridge 21st Century President Pat Dennis about President Biden's challenges among young voters over the ongoing Israel-Hamas war. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Mar 28, 2024 • 44min

Biden Fundraises at Radio City, Remembering Joe Lieberman

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: Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont about the life and legacy of former US Senator Ned Lamont. Third Way Executive Vice President Matt Bennett about the options left for No Labels as former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie declines a presidential run. Ipsos President of US Public Affairs Cliff Young about the impact the economy will have on the Joe Biden and Donald Trump presidential election rematch. Rapidan Energy Group President Bob McNally about rising fuel prices across the US. Bloomberg Washington Bureau Chief Peggy Collins about her trip to the US-Mexico border and the ongoing humanitarian situation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Mar 28, 2024 • 20min

INSTANT REACTION: Bankman-Fried Sentenced to 25 Years

FTX co-founder Sam Bankman-Fried was sentenced to 25 years in prison for stealing billions of dollars from customers, marking the final chapter in a case that has both captivated and overshadowed the crypto industry. Bloomberg Radio hosts Paul Sweeney, Alix Steel, Joe Mathieu and Kailey Leinz discuss, with instant reaction and analysis from Bloomberg Law host June Grasso and Bloomberg News legal editor Peter Jeffrey. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Mar 27, 2024 • 5min

SPECIAL COVERAGE: Former Senator Joe Lieberman Dies

Joe Lieberman, the US senator and vice presidential nominee whose voyage from reliable liberal to stubborn centrist led him to abandon the Democratic Party at a time of political polarization, earning him both admiration and contempt, has died. He was 82. Bloomberg Balance of Power host Joe Mathieu talks about Lieberman's life and legacy with Democratic strategist Alvin Jordan and Republican strategist Lauren Tomlinson.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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