Balance of Power

Henry Kissinger, the child refugee who rose to become US Secretary of State and defined American foreign policy during the 1970s with his strategies to end the Vietnam War and contain communist countries, has died. He was 100. Not long before his passing, Kissinger sat down with Bloomberg Editor-in-Chief John Micklethwait for an extended conversation. He talked about his life and career, what shaped his worldview, and his thoughts on the current state of global affairs. Listen here for that special conversation, in its entirety.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis of New York about negotiations on Capitol Hill over border security. Bloomberg Politics Contributor Rick Davis and Democratic Strategist Brad Howard about new polling data on President Joe Biden's reelection chances. Brookings Institution's Michael O'Hanlon about the ongoing negotiations between Israel and Hamas to free more hostages. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ipsos President of US Public Affairs Cliff Young about how the state of the economy will impact President Joe Biden's reelection chances. Bloomberg Politics Contributor Jeanne Sheehan Zaino and former RNC Communications Director Lisa Camooso Miller about the debate on Capitol Hill over what an Israel aid package should look like. Coalition for a Safer Web President and former US Ambassador to Morocco Marc Ginsberg about Israel and Hamas trading blame over truce violations. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 Reporter Jordan Fabian about the Biden Administration reaction to the extension of the truce between Israel and Hamas to release more hostages. Rapidan Energy Group President Bob McNally about the OPEC+ decision to reschedule their latest meeting. Bloomberg Politics Contributors Jeanne Sheehan Zaino and Rick Davis about the US role in negotiations between Israel and Hamas. Co-Founder of the House Freedom Caucus and former Republican Congressman Mick Mulvaney about the week ahead for Congress as they return from Thanksgiving recess. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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: Congressman Ami Bera of California about the hostage deal brokered between Israel and Hamas and the work ahead for Congress following Thanksgiving. Bloomberg Politics Contributors Rick Davis and Jeanne Sheehan Zaino about the Biden Administration's involvement in the hostage deal. Pangea Policy Founder Terry Haines about the state of the 2024 Republican Presidential Primary. Atlantic Council Senior Fellow Ellen Wald about the OPEC+ decision to delay their latest meeting. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 US Ambassador to Poland Daniel Fried about negotiations between Israel and Hamas to release hostages. Emerson College Polling Center Executive Director Spencer Kimball about polling data from the Senate and White House campaign trail. Bloomberg Politics Contributors Jeanne Sheehan Zaino and Rick Davis about Speaker of the House Mike Johnson's meeting with former President Donald Trump in Mar-a-Lago. Democratic Congressman Brad Sherman of California about the role of the United States in aiding allies while protecting civilian lives. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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: University of Virginia's Center for Politics' Kyle Kondik about how the balance of power in Congress will shaped by the large number of incumbents not seeking reelection. Bloomberg Politics Contributors Rick Davis and Jeanne Sheehan Zaino about new approval rating numbers for President Joe Biden on his 81st birthday. Bloomberg Government Congress Reporter Jack Fitzpatrick about what to expect when Congress returns from Thanksgiving recess. Co-Founder of the House Freedom Caucus and former Republican Congressman Mick Mulvaney about the relationship between Speaker Mike Johnson and the conservative wing of the Republican conference in the House. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

 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: Hadar Susskind, president and chief executive officer for Americans For Peace Now about the growing humanitarian crisis in Gaza as Israel's military's offensive continues, and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's standing around the world Marc Short, former Director of White House Legislative Affairs, former Chief of Staff to the House Republican Conference, and former Chief of Staff to Vice President Mike Pence about the latest on Capitol Hill, a looming budget fight in January, and how the GOP race is stacking up as the field narrows Patrick De Haan, Head of Petroleum Analysis at GasBuddy on gas and travel costs as we enter the holiday travel season Bloomberg Politics Contributors Rick Davis and Jeanne Sheehan Zaino on the trouble following George Santos, and the likelihood of an expulsion  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 Senior Reporter Iain Marlow for a recap of yesterday's meeting between US President Joe Biden and President of the People's Republic of China Xi Jinping. Democratic Congressman Jake Auchincloss of Massachusetts about his "No" vote for the continuing resolution due to it's lack of Israel and Ukraine aid. Republican Congressman Bryan Steil of Wisconsin about the next funding battle on Capitol Hill. Bloomberg White House Reporter Jordan Fabian about the two-year anniversary of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. US Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg about the future of infrastructure projects and investments across the United States. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 continuing resolution passed by the House of Representatives Tuesday night. Wilson Center Chair of the Middle East Program James Jeffrey about Congress' inability to pass supplemental foreign aid while fighting continues in Ukraine and Israel. PIMCO Head of US Policy Libby Cantrill about the future spending battle if this continuing resolution passes the Senate and is signed by President Biden. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.