Balance of Power

Bloomberg
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Nov 1, 2022 • 42min

Sound On: Vigilante Ballot Security, Ambulances for Ukraine

Joe spoke to Maricopa County Board of Supervisors Chair Bill Gates on alleged voter intimidation by poll watchers at drop boxes in Arizona, former NASA astronaut and retired U.S. Navy Captain Scott Kelly on his role as United24 Ambassador to raise money for medical supplies and ambulances in Ukraine. Plus our politics panel, Bloomberg Politics Contributors Jeanne Sheehan Zaino & Rick Davis on armed drop box watchers in Arizona, Russian missile strikes on civilian targets in Ukraine, and Georgia Senate candidate Herschel Walker on the campaign trail. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Oct 28, 2022 • 43min

Sound On: Paul Pelosi Attack, Twitter Takeover

Joe discussed political violence and the attack on Speaker Nancy Pelosi's husband Paul, online extremism and Elon Musk's purchase of Twitter. Guests: Leon Panetta, former Secretary of Defense, former CIA Director and Chairman of the Panetta Institute, Tim Roemer, Former Indiana Congressman and 9/11 Commission Member, Katherine Keneally, Senior Research Manager at the Institute for Strategic Dialogue.Plus our politics panel, Bloomberg Politics Contributors Jeanne Sheehan Zaino & Rick Davis See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Oct 27, 2022 • 35min

Sound On: Positive GDP, Putin Nuke Denial

Joe spoke with Moody's Chief Economist Mark Zandi on the state of the economy and 3rd quarter GDP numbers, Bloomberg finance correspondent Sonali Basak on Wall Street donations and the midterms. Plus our politics panel, Bloomberg Politics Contributors Jeanne Sheehan Zaino & Rick Davis on the rebounding GDP numbers and what it means for the midterms, following the money on Wall Street midterm donations, Putin's denial he's planning to use nuclear weapons. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Oct 26, 2022 • 36min

Sound On: Fetterman Debate, Russia's 'False Flag'

Joe spoke with debate coach Brett O’Donnell for his takeaways from the debate between Dr. Oz and John Fetterman, former U.S. Special Representative for Ukraine Negotiations, Ambassador Kurt Volker on Russia's claims, without evidence, that Kyiv’s forces intend to use chemical or radioactive weapons.Plus our politics panel, Bloomberg Politics Contributors Jeanne Sheehan Zaino & Rick Davis on John Fetterman's debate performance, Russia's dirty bomb claims and the new allegation against Georgia Senate candidate, Herschel Walker. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Oct 25, 2022 • 36min

Sound On: Landrieu on Infrastructure, Midterms, DeSantis Debate

Joe spoke with Mitch Landrieu, former mayor of New Orleans and White House Infrastructure Coordinator on the impact of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill and Democrats chances to keep the majority in the midterms, Bloomberg Government Congress reporter Emily Wilkins on takeaways from the debate between Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and his opponent, Charlie Crist. Plus our politics panel, Bloomberg Politics Contributors Jeanne Sheehan Zaino & Rick Davis on the bipartisan infrastructure bill and if it will translate to votes, and analysis of the Ron DeSantis/Charlie Crist debate. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Oct 24, 2022 • 37min

Sound On: Xi Power Grab, GOP Hopefuls Challenge Dems on Economy

Joe spoke with DJ Peterson, President of Longview Global Advisors, on the latest from the Xi Party Congress. He also spoke with Bloomberg Congress Reporter Erik Wasson on midterm elections in the Northeast as GOP hopefuls challenge Democrats on the economy. Plus our panel, Bloomberg Politics Contributors Jeanne Sheehan Zaino & Rick Davis, discuss the latest from midterms, Donald Trump's rally schedule, and the outcome from Arizona Governor candidate Kari Lake's latest TV interview. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Oct 21, 2022 • 38min

Sound On: Iranians in Russia, Bannon Goes To Prison

Joe spoke with Former US Ambassador to Ukraine William Taylor about Iranians in Ukraine helping Russia use drones against Ukraine, Bloomberg politics reporter Mike Dorning on Donald Trump officially being subpoenaed to testify before the Jan. 6th committee and Steve Bannon's four month prison sentence for defying a subpoena from the House Jan. 6 committee. Plus our panel, Bloomberg Politics Contributors Jeanne Sheehan Zaino & Rick Davis on Iranian with boots on the ground in Ukraine, US budget deficit drop, President Biden's prediction that Democrats will hold on to Congress in the midterms, and do voters care about President Biden's student loan forgiveness plan?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Oct 20, 2022 • 37min

Sound On: Truss Resigns, Biden Stumps for Fetterman

Joe spoke with Bloomberg Senior Executive Editor David Merritt on the resignation of UK Prime Minister Liz Truss, Inside Elections Analyst Jacob Rubashkin on President Biden's trip to Pennsylvania to campaign with John Fetterman. Plus our panel, Bloomberg Politics Contributor Jeanne Sheehan Zaino & Lester Munson of BGR Group on chaos in UK after Liz Truss steps down, and President Biden campaigns for John Fetterman in the key battleground state of Pennsylvania. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Oct 19, 2022 • 14min

Sound On: Mark Hamill on Ukraine Aid, "Army of Drones"

Joe speaks with Star Wars actor Mark Hamill about his work as Ukraine's "Ambassador of Drones." The "Army of Drones" project is a complex program that involves a drone procurement, their maintenance and replacement, as well as pilots training. The project is part of the United24 fundraising platform launched by Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy as the main venue for collecting charitable donations in support of Ukraine.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Oct 19, 2022 • 41min

Sound On: Drone Ambassador Mark Hamill on Helping Ukraine

Joe spoke with Star Wars actor Mark Hamill on his work as Ukraine'e "Ambassador of Drones", Bloomberg Government Congress reporter Emily Wilkins live from Las Vegas with a report on the Senate and governors races. Plus, Bloomberg Politics Contributors Jeanne Sheehan Zaino & Rick Davis on Putin's barrage of drone strikes in Ukraine, the Nevada senate race between Catherine Cortez Masto and her opponent Adam Laxalt, inside the Florida debate of Marco Rubio and Val Demmings and the 35th anniversary of Black Monday. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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