

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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Dec 13, 2023 • 45min
Zelenskiy Leaves Capitol Hill Without a Deal
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 Congressman Jonathan Jackson of Illinois as Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskiy visits lawmakers and US President Joe Biden in Washington. Bloomberg Politics Contributor Jeanne Sheehan Zaino and Republican Strategist Chapin Fay about the negotiations on Capitol Hill over Ukraine aid and border security. Former National Economic Council Deputy Director Bharat Ramamurti about new CPI data and the fight against inflation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 11, 2023 • 52min
Zelenskiy Returns to Washington
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 Jonathan Tamari about the week ahead for Congress ahead of their recess. President and CEO of Americans for Peace Now Hadar Susskind as concerns grow about the humanitarian situation on the ground in Gaza. Bloomberg Politics Contributors Jeanne Sheehan Zaino and Rick Davis as Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskiy visits lawmakers in Washington this week. Bloomberg Government Congress Reporter Jack Fitzpatrick about the chances of a deal on Capitol Hill for an aid package. Former Acting White House Chief of Staff Mick Mulvaney about if Zelenskiy's visit to DC will yield a US aid package to Ukraine. David and Diane Steffy Fellow in American Public Policy Studies at the Hoover Institution Lanhee Chen about the impact immigration and border security will have on the 2024 Presidential Election. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 9, 2023 • 47min
Clock's Ticking for Congress on Funding, Aid
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 speaks with: Bloomberg Economics Editor Michael McKee for insight on the latest jobs data Representative Don Beyer, Democrat from Virginia, for the latest on Capitol Hill, including the status of aid to Ukraine and Israel and if there can be compromise on the border Bloomberg Politics contributors Rick Davis and Jeanne Sheehan Zaino for a look at the campaign trail, as new, unsanctioned debates start to crop up Bloomberg National Security reporter Nick Wadhams and General Ben Hodges, former commanded general, US Army Europe, for the latest on the ground in the Ukraine and Israel-Hamas wars Anne Neuberger, deputy National Security Advisor for Cyber and Emerging Technology on the growing cyber threats facing the US See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 7, 2023 • 39min
Trump Maintains Lead as Republicans Spar Again
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: Emory University Professor Emeritus Alan Abramowitz about the winners and losers from Wednesday night's Republican Presidential Debate. Bloomberg Politics Contributors Jeanne Sheehan Zaino and Rick Davis as Speaker of the House Mike Johnson says he does not intend to have the House consider any further short-term funding bills. Republican Congressman French Hill of Arkansas about the latest spending battles on Capitol Hill. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 6, 2023 • 1h 1min
Biden Backs Ukraine Aid, McCarthy Says Goodbye
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: Co-Founder of the House Freedom Caucus and former Republican Congressman Mick Mulvaney as former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy says he is leaving Congress at the end of the month. Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies Dean Lt. Gen. David Deptula (USAF, Ret.) about the Israeli military's ongoing operations in Southern Gaza. Democratic Strategist Brad Howard and former RNC Communications Director Lisa Camooso Miller about the changing dynamic on Capitol Hill as another member announces they're exiting the House. Pangea Policy Founder Terry Haines about the battle over Ukraine aid on Capitol Hill. University of Pittsburg Adjunct Professor of Law Jon Pushinsky about Tuesday's hearing on Capitol Hill with Ivy League presidents and the climate on college campuses. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 5, 2023 • 49min
Ukraine Makes Plea for Further US Aid
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 speaks with: Former US Ambassador to NATO Kurt Volker as US Senators receive a classified briefing on the war in Ukraine. Bloomberg Politics Contributor Rick Davis and Third Way Senior Vice President for Policy Jim Kessler as Senator Tommy Tuberville says he will drop some of his holds on military promotions. Former Democratic Congresswoman Stephanie Murphy about the state of the wars in the Middle East and Ukraine and the future of US aid for both. Bloomberg Washington Senior Editor Wendy Benjaminson as Ivy League college presidents testify on Capitol Hill about countering antisemitism on campus. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 4, 2023 • 39min
Israel Expands Gaza Offensive, Ukraine Aid Running Low
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 speaks with: Global Situation Room President Brett Bruen about the latest developments from the Israel-Hamas war. Bloomberg Politics Contributors Rick Davis and Jeanne Sheehan Zaino as the White House tells Congress US funding for Ukraine is running out. Bloomberg Government Congress Reporter Jack Fitzpatrick about negotiations on Capitol Hill over a border security deal. Bloomberg Economics Chief Economist Tom Orlik about economic data that shows the US economy may be cooling. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 2, 2023 • 24min
Hate Crimes Surge in Wake of Gaza War
Reports of crimes targeting Jews, Muslims and Arabs have risen around the world in since the Oct. 7 Hamas attack on Israel, and the Israeli military’s retaliatory operation in Gaza. While previous conflicts in the Middle East also sparked a backlash outside the region, this time it is more intense and the wave of hate may be far from cresting, according to advocacy groups, former law enforcement officials and analysts. In this Bloomberg Radio special report, Stephen Carroll examines how these communities are confronting a global surge in hate speech and hate crimes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 1, 2023 • 39min
End of the George Santos Era
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 speaks with: Bloomberg Government Congress Reporter Jonathan Tamari about the House of Representatives vote to expel George Santos. Weiser Family Distinguished Fellow at the Atlantic Council Daniel Fried about the end of the truce between Israel and Hamas in Gaza. Bloomberg Reporter Simone Foxman about the potential replacements for George Santos. Former Republican Congressman Denver Riggleman about the state of the House GOP. Republican Congressman Bill Huizenga of Michigan about his decision to vote against removing Santos from the House. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 30, 2023 • 39min
Blinken visits Israel, House Freedom Caucus Pivots
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 speaks with: Former Secretary of Defense William Cohen about the latest extension of the truce between Israel and Hamas. Bloomberg Politics Contributors Rick Davis and Jeanne Sheehan Zaino as members of the House Freedom Caucus say they are willing to back funding levels previously agreed upon in the debt limit deal negotiated earlier this year. Bloomberg National Security Reporter Nick Wadhams on hopes from US Secretary of State that the pause in fighting between Israel and Hamas will continue. Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget Senior Vice President Marc Goldwein about the fiscal trajectory of the United States as Congress debates new funding deals. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.


