

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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Feb 22, 2024 • 45min
Trump Legal Fees Drain Fundraising
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 Government Congress Reporter Jack Fitzpatrick about the looming government shutdown when Congress returns next week. Monmouth University Polling Institute Director Patrick Murray about Joe Biden's economic approval numbers. Bloomberg Congressional Reporter Erik Wasson about the House Republican leadership retreat in Miami. Atlantic Council Senior Fellow Carmiel Arbit about a possible ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war. Bloomberg Politics Contributor Jeanne Sheehan Zaino and Actum Managing Director Chapin Fay about January fundraising numbers from the Trump and Haley campaigns. American University Associate Professor of Journalism and Media Studies Jane Hall about rhetoric from the Trump campaign. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 20, 2024 • 54min
US Says Russia May Target Satellites This Year
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 Editor Larry Liebert about new reporting that the United States is telling allies it may deploy a nuclear weapon or a mock warhead into space as early as this year. Suffolk University Political Research Center Director David Paleologos about a new Suffolk University/USA Today poll that shows Donald Trump ahead of Nikki Haley in South Carolina by almost 30 points. Bloomberg Senior National Political Correspondent Nancy Cook as Haley says she'll stay in the race through Super Tuesday. Former US Ambassador to the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe and former Virginia Governor Jim Gilmore as US aid to Ukraine hangs in the balance. Bloomberg Politics Contributor Jeanne Sheehan Zaino and former RNC Communications Director Lisa Camooso Miller about Biden campaign fundraising numbers for January. Bloomberg White House and Politics Reporter Gregory Korte about the uphill battle Nikki Haley faces in South Carolina. Dartmouth College Tenured Professor of Economics Danny Blanchflower about economic headwinds the Biden campaign is facing. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 16, 2024 • 30min
SPECIAL COVERAGE: Trump Hit With $364 Million Fine in NY Fraud Case
Tim Stenovec and Emily Graffeo host. Features analysis from Bloomberg legal investigative reporter Greg Farrell, Bloomberg politics contributor Jeanne Sheehan Zaino, Bloomberg Law host June Grasso and Bloomberg Legal Enterprise reporter Patricia Hurtado See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 16, 2024 • 34min
Biden Blames Putin for Navalny's Death
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 Western reaction to the death of Alexey Navalny. Pangea Policy Founder Terry Haines about already tense relations between the US and Russia and the future of US aid to Ukraine. Bloomberg Politics Contributors Rick Davis and Jeanne Sheehan Zaino as President Joe Biden blames Vladimir Putin for the death of Alexey Navalny. Beacon Global Strategies Managing Director and Partner Jeremy Bash live from the Munich Security Conference about the urgent need for Ukraine aid passed in Congress. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 15, 2024 • 43min
Trump New York Trial Date 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 Law Host June Grasso as former President Donald Trump now faces a March 25 trial date in the New York hush-money criminal case. Beacon Global Strategies Managing Director Michael Allen about reports that Russia is attempting to base a nuclear weapon in space. Bloomberg Politics Editor Laura Davison about the legal expenses Trump is compiling. Cardozo Law Jacob Burns Center for Ethics in the Practice of Law Co-Director Jessica Roth about the three cases currently colliding for Trump. Bloomberg Politics Contributor Jeanne Sheehan Zaino and Former RNC Communications Director Lisa Camooso Miller about the wave of retirements in the House of Representatives. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 14, 2024 • 46min
Ukraine Aid in Limbo, Gensler on SEC Agenda
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: Democratic Congresswoman Abigail Spanberger of Virginia about her recent trip to Kyiv and the future of US aid to Ukraine Stimson Center Senior Fellow Kelly Grieco about military operations in Ukraine. Bloomberg's David Westin sits down with US Securities and Exchange Commission Chair Gary Gensler about the regulator's agenda with the 2024 Presidential Election looming. Bloomberg Congressional Reporter Billy House as the House of Representatives voted to impeach Homeland Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas Tuesday night. Siena College Research Institute Director Don Levy as Tom Suozzi defeated Mazi Pilip in the New York special election to fill the House seat once held by George Santos. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 13, 2024 • 43min
Ukraine Aid Crashes into House of Representatives
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 Politics Contributors Rick Davis and Jeanne Sheehan Zaino as the Senate passes a foreign aid package and sends it to the House, where Speaker Mike Johnson will again look to attach border provisions. Bloomberg Opinion Columnist Nia-Malika Henderson about potential challenges to President Joe Biden's reelection campaign. Bloomberg Economics Chief US Economist Anna Wong about the latest CPI report. Sabato's Crystal Ball Managing Editor Kyle Kondik about Tuesday's special election in New York's Third District. European Commission for European Green Deal Executive Vice President Maroš Šefčovič about European relations with the US on energy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 12, 2024 • 36min
Senate Inches Foreign Aid Forward
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 Government Congress Reporter Jack Fitzpatrick about the Senate's working weekend to move a foreign aid package forward. Bipartisan Policy Center Senior Vice President Bill Hoagland about the hurdles Congress will navigate while attempting to pass legislation. Bloomberg Politics Contributors Rick Davis and Jeanne Sheehan Zaino about Donald Trump's comments about NATO allies over the weekend. Former Director for Syria and Lebanon at the National Security Council Hagar Chemali about Israel's strikes in Rafah and continued tension in the Middle East. Bloomberg US National Security Team Lead Nick Wadhams about Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin's hospitalization. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 9, 2024 • 41min
Biden Responds to Special Counsel 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: Former Federal Prosecutor Michael Zeldin about the Special counsel report over President Joe Biden's handling of classified documents. Bloomberg White House Correspondent Josh Wingrove about Biden's response to reporters last night. Former US Ambassador to Poland Daniel Fried about Ukraine's fight against Russia and negotiations on Capitol Hill to send further US aid to Ukraine. Bloomberg Politics Contributor Rick Davis and Political Analyst Lincoln Mitchell about how concerns about Biden's age will play out on the campaign trail. Bloomberg Government Senior Reporter Kate Ackley and Bloomberg Businessweek Hosts Carol Massar and Tim Stenovic about big game festivities in Las Vegas. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 8, 2024 • 35min
SCOTUS Hears Trump Ballot Questions
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: Palm Beach County State Attorney Dave Aronberg as the Supreme Court hears arguments about former President Donald Trump's eligibility to remain on the ballot in Colorado. Bloomberg Congress Team Lead Megan Scully as the Senate passes a test vote for aid to Ukraine and Israel without border provisions. Siena College Research Institute Director Don Levy about new polling data for Tuesday's special election to fill the House seat formerly held by George Santos. Bloomberg Politics Contributor Rick Davis about how that seat could impact what work gets done in the House of Representatives this year. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.


