Balance of Power

Bloomberg
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Nov 14, 2023 • 35min

House Democrats Support Speaker Johnson Proposal

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 Congresswoman Gwen Moore of Wisconsin about why she supports the continuing resolution put forward by Speaker of the House Mike Johnson and a preview of any foreign aid package to come from Congress.  US Special Envoy to Northern Ireland for Economic Affairs Joe Kennedy III about the impact of sustained diplomacy by the US in Northern Ireland and the state of American democracy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Nov 13, 2023 • 39min

Speaker Johnson Unveils Stopgap Proposal

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 Congresswoman Chrissy Houlahan of Pennsylvania about the stopgap government funding plan released by Speaker Mike Johnson over the weekend and the absence of supplemental aid in the plan. Bloomberg Politics Contributors Rick Davis and Jeanne Sheehan Zaino about the possibility of future US aid to Israel and Ukraine separate from a funding solution to avoid a government shutdown. Former Director of the Office of Management and Budget Mick Mulvaney about the state of play on Capitol Hill as Speaker Johnson looks to pass a continuing resolution without any steep budget cuts. Managing Director of Sabato's Crystal Ball Kyle Kondik about the 2024 Presidential campaign as Senator Tim Scott announced he's dropping out of the race. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Nov 11, 2023 • 58sec

Introducing: Bloomberg Hot Pursuit!

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Nov 10, 2023 • 57min

Top Concerns for Swing-State Voters Ahead of 2024 Election

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 Victoria Spartz of Indiana about negotiations on Capitol Hill to avoid a government shutdown just a week away from the federal funding deadline. Bloomberg Politics Contributors Jeanne Sheehan Zaino and Rick Davis about results from a new Bloomberg News/Morning Consult poll that shows former President Donald Trump leads President Joe Biden in six of seven swing states in 2024. Morning Consult's Eli Yokley and Bloomberg's Gregory Korte with a deeper dive into the new polling data and where the race for the White House stands less than a year until Election Day 2024. US Army Retired Brigadier General Mark Kimmitt on Veterans Day as Sen. Tommy Tuberville continues his holds on over 300 military promotions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Nov 9, 2023 • 36min

Another Trump-less GOP Debate

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: University of Virginia Center for Politics Director Larry Sabato about the winner of the Republican debate that once again didn't feature the GOP frontrunner. Bloomberg Politics Contributors Jeanne Sheehan Zaino and Rick Davis about if any of the other candidates in the field can get a boost from their debate performance. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Nov 8, 2023 • 1h 6min

What Tuesday's Election Results Mean for 2024

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: Republican Congressman French Hill of Arkansas about progress the House GOP is making on a stopgap spending bill and potential changes to Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act. Bloomberg Politics Contributors Jeanne Sheehan Zaino and Rick Davis about Tuesday's election results across and the political future of Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin. Bloomberg Washington Senior Editor Wendy Benjaminson and Bloomberg Politics & Government Reporter Mark Niquette about how abortion issues on the ballot turns out voters. The Messina Group CEO and former White House Deputy Chief of Staff Jim Messina about what Tuesday's elections mean for national elections in 2024. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Nov 7, 2023 • 56min

Races to Watch on Election Day, House GOP Plans Stopgap

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, June Grasso and Jack Fitzpatrick are in for Joe. They speak with: Republican Congressman Steve Womack of Arkansas about the plans in the House for stopgap spending just under two weeks from the government spending deadline. Bloomberg Politics Contributor Rick Davis and Democratic Strategist Al Mottur about the spending battle on Capitol Hill. Former Virginia Governor Jim Gilmore about the top races to watch on Election Day 2023. Ipsos US Public Affairs President Cliff Young about the various headwinds President Joe Biden faces in his 2024 reelection efforts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Nov 6, 2023 • 40min

Trump Testifies in New York Civil Trial

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, June Grasso and Wendy Benjaminson are in for Joe. They speak with: Former Assistant United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York Jim Zirin about Former President Donald Trump's testimony in his New York civil fraud trial. Bloomberg Politics Contributors Rick Davis and Jeanne Sheehan Zaino about new polling data that continues to show Trump leads President Joe Biden in several key swing states in a possible 2024 matchup. Co-Founder of the House Freedom Caucus and Former Republican Congressman Mick Mulvaney about Speaker of the House Mike Johnson's role in government funding negotiations in Congress. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Nov 3, 2023 • 60min

White House Reaction to Jobs Data, Blinken Meets with Netanyahu

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 Chair Jared Bernstein about the overall state of the US economy and the latest jobs data. Bloomberg Politics Contributors Rick Davis and Jeanne Sheehan Zaino about what that data means for the Biden administration and the battle on Capitol Hill over foreign aid. Democratic Congressman Ami Bera of California about what bipartisan Israel, Ukraine aid bills could look like. Co-Head of International Practice at BGR Government Affairs Lester Munson about US Secretary of State Antony Blinken's latest trip to Israel. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Nov 2, 2023 • 43min

House GOP Sets Up Battle With Democrats Over Foreign 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 and Kailey speak with: Bloomberg Government Congress Reporter Jonathan Tamari about the split between the House of Representatives and the Senate on an Israel aid package. The Washington Institute Fellow Michael Knights about the role of Iran-backed militas in the Israel-Hamas war. Bloomberg Politics Contributors Jeanne Sheehan Zaino and Rick Davis about the Capitol Hill battle for foreign aid and the Senate's efforts to get around Tommy Tuberville's holds of military nominations. Democratic Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz of Florida about why she's against cutting IRS funds to pay for Israel aid. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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