Balance of Power

Bloomberg
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Jan 17, 2023 • 41min

GOP vs. Corporations, Debt Standoff, Biden Future

Joe spoke with Lester Munson, Principal at government relations firm, BGR Group on the GOP's relationship with corporate America, and Nick Wadhams, head of Bloomberg's national security team discussed Ukraine aid. Plus, our politics panel, Bloomberg Politics Contributors Jeanne Sheehan Zaino and Rick Davis on the standoff over the debt limit, George Santos committee assignments and President Biden's political future. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Jan 13, 2023 • 42min

Debt Ceiling Fears, DOJ Doc Probe, SOTU

Joe spoke with Dartmouth College Professor of Economics Danny Blanchflower on economic headwinds and the debt limit, and former U.S. Deputy Attorney General Donald Ayer on the DOJ's next move with the Biden documents. Plus, our politics panel, Bloomberg Politics Contributors Jeanne Sheehan Zaino and Rick Davis on SOTU, and the Where's George Santos campaign. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Jan 12, 2023 • 41min

Biden Special Counsel, Inflation, Santos Won't Resign

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. Joe spoke with New York Law School Professor Rebecca Roiphe on the appointment of a special counsel to investigate the discovery of classified documents tied to President Biden, and Moody's Analytics Chief Economist Mark Zandi on cooling inflation. Plus, our politics panel, Bloomberg Politics Contributors Jeanne Sheehan Zaino and Rick Davis on Republican New York Congressman George Santos refusal to resign.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Jan 11, 2023 • 41min

More Biden Docs Found, Gas Stove Ban, Santos Resignation Calls

Joe spoke with former federal prosecutor Michael Zeldin on the Biden classified documents discovery and whether a special counsel is needed, and American Action Forum President Douglas Holtz-Eakin on the looming debt ceiling fight. Plus, our politics panel, Bloomberg Politics Contributors Jeanne Sheehan Zaino and Rick Davis on calls for New York congressman George Santos to resign and efforts to ban gas stoves. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Jan 10, 2023 • 47min

3 Amigos Summit, Biden Docs, IRS Bill

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. Joe spoke with Lester Munson, Principal at government relations firm, BGR Group on the 3 Amigos summit in Mexico City, and Bloomberg Congress and Tax reporter Laura Davison on the new House rules and IRS legislation. Plus, our politics panel, Bloomberg Politics Contributors Jeanne Sheehan Zaino and Rick Davis.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Jan 9, 2023 • 41min

McCarthy Leadership Test, Biden Border Policy

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. Joe spoke with Leon Fresco, Partner at Holland & Knight on President Biden's southern border policy, former RNC communications director Doug Heye on challenges ahead for new Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy. Plus, our politics panel, Bloomberg Politics Contributors Jeanne Sheehan Zaino and Rick Davis on congressional funding for the border crisis, the GOP agenda and proposed changes to House rules, and the insurrection by thousands of supporters of former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Jan 6, 2023 • 41min

McCarthy Vote Flips, Marty Walsh on Jobs

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.Joe spoke with Bloomberg Congress reporter Laura Davison and Republican media strategist Adam Goodman on Kevin McCarthy's speaker bid drama, Labor Secretary Marty Walsh on December's jobs report. Plus, our politics panel, Bloomberg Politics Contributors Jeanne Sheehan Zaino and Rick Davis on the Kevin McCarthy saga and the anniversary of the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Jan 5, 2023 • 40min

McCarthy Embroiled in Longest Speaker Fight Since 1859

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. Joe speaks with Bloomberg's Jack Fitzpatrick, and Former New York Congressman and Democratic Caucus Chair Joe Crowley about Kevin McCarthy's historic standoff with House GOP dissidents, leading to the longest Speaker vote battle since 1859. He also discusses Florida Governor Ron DeSantis his potential strategy to win the White House with Bloomberg Businessweek Columnist Joshua Green. Plus, insight and perspective from our politics panel, Bloomberg Politics Contributors Jeanne Sheehan Zaino and Rick Davis.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Jan 5, 2023 • 41min

McCarthy's Slide Extends to Six Failed Votes

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. Joe speaks with Bloomberg's Emily Wilkins, Tim Roemer, Former Indiana Congressman and 9/11 Commission Member, and Jim Kessler, Co-Founder Third Way, Democratic Strategist, and Former legislative policy director for Sen. Chuck Schumer about Kevin McCarthy, as he lost his sixth consecutive vote to become House Speaker. They also discuss President Joe Biden and Senator Mitch McConnell appearing together in Kentucky. Plus, insight and perspective from our politics panel, Bloomberg Politics Contributors Jeanne Sheehan Zaino & Rick Davis.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Jan 3, 2023 • 41min

Kevin McCarthy's Historic Speaker Vote Setback

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. Joe speaks with Bloomberg's Laura Davison, Lisa Camooso Miller, Former-Communications Director for the RNC and Mick Mulvaney, Former Acting Chief of Staff, and former Assistant US Attorney, to get insight on Kevin McCarthy's stalled bid to become Speaker of the House on a day he lost three rounds of voting. Plus, insight and perspective from our panel, Bloomberg Politics Contributors Jeanne Sheehan Zaino and Rick Davis on McCarthy's path forward and what's next for Congress.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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