Balance of Power

Bloomberg
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Oct 9, 2023 • 58min

Israel-Hamas War, Speaker of the House Race

Bloomberg Washington Correspondents Joe Mathieu and Kailey Leinz delivers 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: Global Situation Room President Brett Bruen about the latest developments from the Israel-Hamas war. Bloomberg Politics Contributors Jeanne Sheehan Zaino and Rick Davis about how the US will respond to the ongoing situation in Israel and how Congress will proceed without a new Speaker of the House. Former Acting White House Chief of Staff Mick Mulvaney about the state of the House GOP caucus and an all-of-government response to the Israel-Hamas war. Rapidan Energy Group President Robert McNally about the impact ongoing fighting in Israel will have on oil supply. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Oct 6, 2023 • 50min

Bear of a Week

Bloomberg Washington Correspondents Joe Mathieu and Kailey Leinz delivers 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 Chief US Economist Anna Wong about the latest jobs report. Harvard Kennedy School Professor and former Chair of the Council of Economic Advisers under President Obama Jason Furman about what he says is "good" jobs data. Bloomberg Politics Contributors Jeanne Sheehan Zaino and Rick Davis about former President Donald Trump's endorsement of Jim Jordan for Speaker of the House and a potential Biden-Xi meeting this fall. Partner at Reset Public Affairs and Former RNC Communications Director Lisa Camooso Miller about the week that was on Capitol Hill. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Oct 5, 2023 • 51min

Off to the Races

Bloomberg Washington Correspondents Joe Mathieu and Kailey Leinz delivers 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: Rep. Brad Sherman (D-CA) about a Speaker-less House of Representatives. Bloomberg Politics Contributor Rick Davis and ROKK Solutions Vice President Alvin Jordan about the race for Speaker of the House and some new polling data from the presidential campaign trail. Morning Consult US Politics Analyst Eli Yokley about the state of the race for the White House. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Oct 4, 2023 • 13min

BONUS: Rep. Matt Gaetz on What's Next in the House

Florida Representative Matt Gaetz says he supports speakership bids by both Rep. Steve Scalise and Jim Jordan, as the dust starts to settle from Kevin McCarthy's historic ouster as House Speaker. He spoke about what's next for the speakership and more with hosts Joe Mathieu and Annmarie Hordern.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Oct 4, 2023 • 1h

America's Next House Speaker

 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: Rep. French Hill (R-AR) about the historic vote to oust Kevin McCarthy as Speaker of the House and the current state of the House GOP caucus. Bloomberg Politics Contributors Rick Davis and Jeanne Sheehan Zaino about President Biden's comments on Republican infighting and what to watch for on Capitol Hill as Rep. Jim Jordan and Rep. Steve Scalise announce they're running for Speaker. Pangea Policy Founder Terry Haines about the frontrunners to be Kevin McCarthy's successor. Co-Head of the International Practice at BGR Group Lester Munson about what the next week looks like in DC. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Oct 3, 2023 • 35min

Motion to Vacate

Bloomberg Washington Correspondent Joe Mathieu delivers 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 Ben Cline of Virginia about the effort to oust Kevin McCarthy as Speaker of the House. Bloomberg Politics Contributors Rick Davis and Jeanne Sheehan Zaino about the political calculus on Capitol Hill for both parties amidst the uncertain future of House leadership. Founder of Bluestack Strategies and Former Advisor to Speaker John Boehner and Rep. Adam Kinzinger Maura Gillespie about infighting in the Republican House caucus. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Oct 2, 2023 • 47min

Deal With It

Bloomberg Washington Correspondents Joe Mathieu and Kailey Leinz delivers 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 Main Street Partnership President and CEO Sarah Chamberlain about how a deal was made on Capitol Hill to avoid a shutdown. Moody's Analytics Chief Economist Mark Zandi about the continuing resolution's impact on the economy and the possibility of a soft landing. Bloomberg's Politics Contributors Rick Davis and Jeanne Sheehan Zaino about Congress' stopgap deal to fund the government through mid-November. Co-Founder of the Freedom Caucus and former Acting White House Chief of Staff Mick Mulvaney about the rift between Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy and Rep. Matt Gaetz. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Sep 29, 2023 • 41min

Closing Time

Bloomberg Washington Correspondent Joe Mathieu delivers 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: Democratic Congresswoman Haley Stevens of Michigan about the latest negotiations to avoid a government shutdown, UAW's latest move in contract talks with the Big Three and the legacy of Dianne Feinstein. Bloomberg Politics Contributor Jeanne Sheehan Zaino and Reset Public Affairs Partner Lisa Camooso Miller about who will handle the blame during a shutdown. Vice President and Director of the Economic Studies Program at Brookings and former Chief Economist at the Department of the Treasury Ben Harris about the economic impact of a government shutdown. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Sep 28, 2023 • 43min

Shutdown Politics, Debate Reaction

Bloomberg Washington Correspondent Joe Mathieu delivers 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 Dusty Johnson of South Dakota about attempts to fund the government and what he thinks a shutdown means for his party. Bloomberg Politics Contributor Jeanne Sheehan Zaino and republican strategist and former press secretary for New York Governor George Pataki Chapin Fay about the second GOP Presidential Debate in California and former President Donald Trump's rally in Detroit. Former Vice President and Republican Presidential Candidate Mike Pence about his 2024 aspirations and the impact his former running-mate has had on the GOP. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Sep 27, 2023 • 42min

"He's Very Weak On Patriotism"

Bloomberg Washington Correspondent Joe Mathieu delivers 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: Democrat Rep. for Massachusetts's 6th congressional district, U.S. Marine Corps veteran Seth Moulton says Alabama Republican Senator Tommy Tuberville is soft on national security. Bloomberg Politics Contributors Jeanne Sheehan Zaino & Rick Davis discuss Capitol Hill's slow movement towards a government shutdown, the importance of second GOP debate, and Tuberville's the 'military is not an equal opportunity employer’ remarks. Former Senior Advisor & Executive Associate Director of the Office of Management and Budget under the Biden Administration Michael Linden discusses the impact of a government shutdown.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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