

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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May 19, 2023 • 51min
Debt Talks Pause, Ukraine Gets F-16 Training
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: Bloomberg National Security reporter Nick Wadhams on the US plans to send F-16s to Ukraine Ambassador Daniel Fried, Wesier Family distinguished fellow at the Atlantic Council, former National Security Senior Director, former Ambassador to Poland and former-assistant Secretary of State for Europe on Ukraine support and geopolitics at G-7 meetings Bloomberg Congress Team Leader Megan Scully about the latest snag in debt ceiling negotiations Bloomberg Politics Contributors Jeanne Sheehan Zaino and Rick Davis to discuss support for Ukraine and G-7 meeting Plus, Joe, along with co-host Kailey Leinz speak with: Craig Singleton, senior fellow at the Foundation for the Defense of Democracies on China relations See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 18, 2023 • 46min
China, Ukraine in Focus at G-7, TikTok Ban in Montana
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: Ambassador James Jeffrey, Chair of the Middle East Program at the Wilson Center, former Ambassador to Iraq and Turkey, and Special Envoy to the Global Coalition To Defeat ISIS on the latest in Ukraine, China and what world leaders will discuss at the G-7 summit Bloomberg Politics Contributors Jeanne Sheehan Zaino and Rick Davis for their insight on the G-7, Ukraine and China Plus, Joe and co-host Kailey Leinz speak with: Ambassador Marc Ginsberg, former Ambassador to Morocco, Founder and President of the Coalition for a Safer Web on Montana's TikTok ban Keith Noreika, Executive VP and Chairman of Banking Supervision and Regulation Group at Patomak Global Partners on the recent banking hearings and bank regulations See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 18, 2023 • 12min
BONUS EPISODE: Senator Sinema Optimistic on Debt-Limit Deal
In an exclusive conversation, hosts Joe Mathieu and Kailey Leinz speak with Independent Arizona Senator Kyrsten Sinema. She shares why she's confident a debt ceiling deal will get done, and talks about recent banking turmoil.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 17, 2023 • 48min
White House Debt Limit Optimism Ahead of Biden's Trip
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 Congressman Dan Kildee of Michigan on where debt ceiling negotiations stand as President Biden prepares for his shortened G-7 trip Bloomberg Politics Contributors Jeanne Sheehan Zaino and Rick Davis on recent primary elections and how they shape the 2024 race Joe and co-host Kailey Leinz speak with: Republican Congressman Mike Gallagher of Wisconsin on debt ceiling negotiation sticking points like work requirements for Federal aid Louise Sheiner of the Brookings Institution on her position that the debt ceiling should be eliminated Plus, excerpts of conversations Kailey had with lawmakers and leaders today, including JP Morgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 16, 2023 • 40min
More Debt Ceiling Drama, Bankers Grilled on Failures
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: Max Baucus, Former U.S. Ambassador to China/Former U.S. Senator from Montana/Former-Chair of the Senate Finance Committee on the bank hearings and on the debt ceiling Bloomberg Politics Contributors Jeanne Sheehan Zaino and Rick Davis on the debt ceiling, Biden's upcoming planned trips and bank hearings Joe, along with co-host Kailey Leinz also speaks with: Rachael Dean Wilson, managing director, Alliance for Securing Democracy at the German Marshall Fund on the findings of the Durham special counsel report of the FBI's probe into whether or not Donald Trump conspired with Russia to interfere with the 2016 election Plus, excerpts from conversation Kailey had with lawmakers today on debt ceiling talks, bank hearings and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 15, 2023 • 45min
Debt Limit Talks Continue, A New DeSantis in Iowa
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: Bloomberg Government Congress reporter Jack Fitzpatrick on the latest in debt ceiling negotiations Mick Mulvaney, Former-OMB Director/Former-US Special Envoy for Northern Ireland/Former-Acting White House Chief of Staff/Co-Founder of the House Freedom Caucus/Former-Rep. for South Carolina’s 5th Congressional District, on debt ceiling talks, and why he would oppose legislation to eliminate the debt limit Bloomberg White House Deputy Editor Mike Dorning on how faster energy permitting could be key to finding a debt limit compromise Bloomberg Politics Contributors Jeanne Sheehan Zaino and Rick Davis on the debt ceiling, and a weekend in Iowa for Florida Governor Ron DeSantis Plus, Joe and co-host Kailey Leinz speak with: Kasia Klimasinska on her Markets Live Pulse survey findings that the odds of a US debt default are higher than 2011 Terry Haines, founder of Pangaea Policy for his perspective on debt limit negotiations See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 12, 2023 • 1h 9min
Sound On: Title 42 Expiration Aftermath, Debt Ceiling
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 hosts alongside Kailey Leinz, Emily Wilkins and Madison Mills. They speak with: Republican Congressman from Virginia, Ben Cline on the debt ceiling negotiations and the expiration of Title 42. Bloomberg White House Reporter Courtney Rozen on Title 42 and what the White House is looking to do on immigration. Bloomberg Politics Contributors Jeanne Sheehan Zaino and Rick Davis on the debt ceiling, expiration of Title 42, and law enforcement in the U.S. ahead of next week’s House Homeland Security hearing on policing. The Honorable Chris Landau, Former-US Ambassador to Mexico on the troubles at the border following the expiration of Title 42. Bloomberg Senior Washington Correspondent Saleha Mohsin on the role the Treasury plays in debt ceiling negotiations. Bloomberg Wall Street Week host David Westin on the debt ceiling and the latest episode of Wall Street Week. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 12, 2023 • 12min
BONUS EPISODE: Janet Yellen Speaks To Bloomberg
US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen sat down for an exclusive interview with Bloomberg News. She speaks with Bloomberg's Annmarie Hordern on the sidelines of a Group of Seven gathering of finance officials in Niigata, Japan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 11, 2023 • 1h 18min
Sound On: Trump Town Hall, Title 42 Expiration
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: Jane Hall, Associate Professor of Journalism, Politics, and Media at American University on the CNN town hall with former President Donald Trump. Bloomberg Politics Contributors Jeanne Sheehan Zaino and Rick Davis on the CNN town hall and how it will impact Donald Trump’s chances at the GOP presidential nomination. Carly Fiorina, Founder and Chairman of Carly Fiorina Enterprises and Unlocking Potential, and Bloomberg Wall Street Week host David Westin on the drama between Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and Disney. Democrat Congressman from Texas Henry Cuellar on the expiration of Title 42. Bloomberg Intelligence Senior Regional Banks Analyst Herman Chan and Bloomberg Intelligence Senior Government Analyst Nathan Dean on the FDIC, short-selling, and the marijuana banking bill. Bloomberg National Politics Reporter Nancy Cook on the battle between Disney and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 10, 2023 • 1h 9min
Sound On: Debt Ceiling Talks, Santos Pleads Not Guilty
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: Senior Advisor to the President Gene Sperling on the latest with debt ceiling negotiations and CPI data. Bloomberg's DC Legal Team Leader Sara Forden on the indictment of Republican Congressman George Santos. Bloomberg Politics Contributor Jeanne Sheehan Zaino and Lester Munson, Principal at BGR Group, on debt limit talks and the indictment of Rep. George Santos. Libby Cantrill, Managing Director and Head of Public Policy at PIMCO on the latest with debt ceiling talks and how the markets are reacting. Dave Aronberg, Palm Beach County State Attorney, on the latest with the sexual abuse and defamation case against Donald Trump. Bloomberg Intelligence Senior Government Analyst Nathan Dean on the debt ceiling endgame and crypto legislation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.


