

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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Mar 15, 2024 • 42min
Trump Hush Money Trial Delayed
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 the latest developments from the Israel-Hamas war. Palm Beach County State Attorney Dave Aronberg as former President Donald Trump faces trial delays in New York. Bloomberg DC Legal Team Lead Sara Forden as a Georgia judge rules Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis can continue overseeing the Trump election-interference case. Former Acting White House Chief of Staff Mick Mulvaney about the prospects of a Biden-Trump rematch for the Presidency. Bloomberg Politics Contributors Rick Davis and Jeanne Sheehan Zaino about the latest developments from the campaign trail. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 14, 2024 • 41min
Latvia Prime Minister Silina discusses NATO Alliance, Ukraine Aid
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: Latvia Prime Minister Evika Siliņa about the future of the NATO alliance and the plea for further US aid to Ukraine. Bloomberg Politics Contributor Rick Davis and American Bridge President Pat Dennis about President Joe Biden's trip to Michigan. Ashton Analytics Founder Anna Ashton about what happens next after TikTok legislation makes it way out of the House of Representatives. Beacon Global Strategies Managing Director Michael Allen about next steps in the Israel-Hamas war. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 13, 2024 • 40min
TikTok Bill Passes in the House, White House Rematch is Set
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 Daniel Flatley as the House of Representatives passes a bill that would force TikTok's sale or ban it in the United States. Detroit Free Press Editorial Page Editor Nancy Kaffer about President Joe Biden's first trip to Michigan following the "uncommitted" vote movement in the state's Democratic Primary. Coalition for a Safer Web Founder and former US Ambassador to Morocco Marc Ginsberg about what Wednesday's vote in the House means for TikTok. Bloomberg White House and Politics Reporter Gregory Korte about the forthcoming Joe Biden and Donald Trump rematch for the White House after both candidates reach the delegate threshold to become their party's presumptive nominee. Bloomberg Politics Reporter Jeanne Sheehan Zaino and BGR Group Co-Head of the International Practice Lester Munson about the response of voters to the Trump-Biden rematch. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 12, 2024 • 43min
Special Counsel Testifies on Biden Investigation, Hot Inflation 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: Bloomberg Economics Editor Molly Smith about the latest US inflation data. Emory University Associate Professor of Political Science Andra Gillespie about Tuesday's primary elections in Georgia and how the battleground state is shaping up for the 2024 general election. Bloomberg Economics Chief US Economist Anna Wong about the factors contributing to February's core consumer price index reading. Former Republican Congressman Denver Riggleman about Tuesday's Capitol Hill testimony from Special Counsel Robert Hur for his report on President Joe Biden's handling of classified documents. Dartmouth College Tenured Professor of Economics Danny Blanchflower about how the inflation data might affect future monetary policy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 11, 2024 • 41min
Biden Proposes 2025 Budget
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 Senior Reporter Iain Marlow as President Joe Biden warns Israel against attacking southern Gaza city of Rafah. American Action Forum President Douglas Holtz-Eakin as Biden releases his fiscal year 2025 budget proposal. Bloomberg Deputy Congressional Editor Mike Dorning about the remaining appropriations bills for fiscal year 2024 that have yet to pass in Congress. Democratic Congressman Seth Moulton of Massachusetts about the spending battles on Capitol Hill. Port of Los Angeles Executive Director Gene Seroka about increased tariffs proposed by former President Donald Trump on Chinese imports and the state of the supply chain. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 8, 2024 • 43min
Jobs Day, State of the Union Reaction
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 Council of Economic Advisers Member Heather Boushey about the latest jobs data. Bloomberg Economics Chief Geoeconomics Analyst Jennifer Welch about President Biden's State of the Union address and who the speech was tailored to. Bloomberg White House Correspondent Josh Wingrove about what's next on the President's calendar. Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget President Maya MacGuineas about some of the fiscal proposals in Biden's speech. Bloomberg Politics Contributor Jeanne Sheehan Zaino and Bluestack Strategies Founder Maura Gillespie about the Republican response from Senator Katie Britt of Alabama. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 8, 2024 • 22min
SPECIAL COVERAGE: State of the Union Reaction
Hosts Joe Mathieu and Kailey Leinz lead special coverage of President Joe Biden's State of the Union address, with insight and analysis from Bloomberg politics contributors Rick Davis and Jeanne Sheehan Zaino. Plus, hear reaction from Senator Dick Durbin, Representative Haley Stevens, and Representative Bryan Steil. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 7, 2024 • 33min
Pivotal Night for Joe Biden
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 to the President for Energy and Investment Amos Hochstein about reports of US military plans to build a port on the coast of Gaza to deliver aid. American University Associate Professor of Journalism and Media Studies Jane Hall about what to watch for in Thursday's State of the Union address. Bloomberg Politics Contributors Rick Davis and Jeanne Sheehan Zaino as Biden and Trump stare down a rematch for the White House. Democratic Strategist and former Special Assistant to the President Meghan Hays about the State of the Union speechwriting process. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 6, 2024 • 17min
SPECIAL COVERAGE: Super Tuesday Reaction
Former President Donald Trump notched a series of Republican presidential primary victories as he barrels closer toward his party’s nomination. Hosts Joe Mathieu and Kailey Leinz speak with former Virginia Governor, Republican Jim Gilmore, Democratic pollster Celinda Lake and Bloomberg politics contributors Rick Davis and Jeanne Sheehan Zaino for analysis and reaction.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 5, 2024 • 42min
What to Watch for on Super Tuesday
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: Jen Nassour, Republican strategist and former Massachusetts GOP Chairwoman for her thoughts on Nikki Haley's chances today and issues that matter most to voters heading to polls Bloomberg political panelist Rick Davis, Bloomberg Politics Contributor & Brad Howard, Corcoran Street Group founder & President to break down Super Tuesday David Paleologos, Suffolk University Political Research Center Director on the latest polling data Chris Sununu, Governor of New Hampshire for his thoughts ahead of Super Tuesday voting See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.


