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Bloomberg Balance of Power, where the world of politics meets the world of business. David Westin speaks with experts from Bloomberg News, Bloomberg Government, Bloomberg Tax and Bloomberg Law about how lawmakers, government officials, and business leaders impact business and American policies at home and abroad.

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Bloomberg Balance of Power, where the world of politics meets the world of business. David Westin speaks with experts from Bloomberg News, Bloomberg Government, Bloomberg Tax and Bloomberg Law about how lawmakers, government officials, and business leaders impact business and American policies at home and abroad.

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English


Episodes
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Balance of Power: Campaign Enters Its Final Stretch (Podcast)

11/1/2024
What would YOU like to hear about on Bloomberg? Help make shows like ours even better by taking our Bloomberg audience survey: https://bit.ly/48b5Rdn Watch Joe and Kailey LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF. 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: Co-Host of Bloomberg's Odd Lots Podcast Joe Weisenthal about the latest US jobs data and how the markets are watching the US elections. Bloomberg Opinion Senior Executive Editor Timothy L. O'Brien about Donald Trump's rhetoric in the closing days of the election. Chair of the White House Council of Economic Advisers Jared Bernstein as US hiring advanced at the slowest pace since 2020 in October, a month distorted by severe hurricanes and a major strike at Boeing Co. Bloomberg Politics Contributors Rick Davis and Jeanne Sheehan Zaino about reports that the White House press office altered President Joe Biden's official transcript following his "garbage" remarks. Associated Press Executive Editor Julie Pace about how the AP will make race calls on Election Night.

Duration:01:01:51

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Balance of Power: Trump Insists He’s Clear Frontrunner (Podcast)

10/31/2024
What would YOU like to hear about on Bloomberg? Help make shows like ours even better by taking our Bloomberg audience survey: https://bit.ly/48b5Rdn Watch Joe and Kailey LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF. 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: Ipsos US Public Affairs President Cliff Young about the latest polling data from the campaign trail. Democratic Congresswoman Gwen Moore of Wisconsin as both Kamala Harris and Donald Trump held campaign rallies in Moore's state Wednesday. Bloomberg Politics Contributors Rick Davis and Jeanne Sheehan Zaino about misinformation around the election. American Action Forum President Douglas Holtz-Eakin about the latest US economic data.

Duration:00:43:24

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Balance of Power: Harris Responds to Biden 'Garbage' Remark (Podcast)

10/30/2024
What would YOU like to hear about on Bloomberg? Help make shows like ours even better by taking our Bloomberg audience survey: https://bit.ly/48b5Rdn Watch Joe and Kailey LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF. 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 Strategist and Corcoran Street Group Founder Brad Howard as Kamala Harris said she “strongly” disagreed with comments made by President Joe Biden Tuesday night. Bloomberg Correspondent David Gura about his interview with Senator Tammy Baldwin in Wisconsin. Former Democratic Congresswoman Stephanie Murphy of Florida about Harris' speech at the Ellipse in Washington DC Tuesday. Bloomberg Politics Contributor Rick Davis and Democratic Strategist Laura Fink about Supreme Court rulings that will impact the ballot. Bloomberg Markets Correspondent Abigail Doolittle about how Wall Street is watching the election. Paradigm Vice President of Regulatory Affairs Justin Slaughter about cryptocurrency and the 2024 election.

Duration:00:54:45

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Balance of Power: Harris Preps Speech at Site of Trump Jan. 6 Rally (Podcast)

10/29/2024
What would YOU like to hear about on Bloomberg? Help make shows like ours even better by taking our Bloomberg audience survey: https://bit.ly/48b5Rdn Watch Joe and Kailey LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF. 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: Former Republican Congressman and Founder and CEO of RIIG Technology Denver Riggleman ahead of Kamala Harris' speech in Washington DC Tuesday night. NAACP President and CEO Derrick Johnson about the organization's new polling data and rhetoric on the campaign trail. Bloomberg Politics Contributors Rick Davis and Jeanne Sheehan Zaino about the continued fallout from Donald Trump's rally Sunday at Madison Square Garden. North Carolina Secretary of State Elaine Marshall about voting access in western parts of the state following Hurricane Helene.

Duration:00:49:10

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Trump Dials Up Rhetoric At NYC Rally

10/28/2024
What would YOU like to hear about on Bloomberg? Help make shows like ours even better by taking our Bloomberg audience survey. Watch Joe and Kailey LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF. 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: Siena College Research Institute Director Don Levy about tightening polls ahead of Election Day. Former Democratic Senator from New Jersey and Basketball Hall of Famer Bill Bradley about Donald Trump's rally Sunday at Madison Square Garden. Bloomberg Politics Contributors Rick Davis and Jeanne Sheehan Zaino about the next stops on the campaign trail for Trump and Kamala Harris. Fair Elections Center Vice President Rebekah Caruthers about election security and misinformation online. Bloomberg's Tyler Kendall about the US Army's efforts to modernize its acquisition processes.

Duration:00:48:13

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Balance of Power: GOP Sees Surge in Early Voting (Podcast)

10/25/2024
What would YOU like to hear about on Bloomberg? Help make shows like ours even better by taking our Bloomberg audience survey. Watch Joe and Kailey LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF. 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 Politics Editor Laura Davison as Donald Trump and Kamala Harris hold campaign events in Texas Friday. Uplift Head of Data and Democratic Political Strategist Sam Almy about early voting data in Arizona. Pangaea Policy Founder Terry Haines about the economic policies of both candidates and how the composition of Congress might impact those plans. Bloomberg Politics Contributors Rick Davis and Jeanne Sheehan Zaino about the messaging from both campaigns in the final days of the election. European Commissioner for Economic and Financial Affairs Paolo Gentiloni about the state of the European economy. Atlantic Council Senior Fellow Melinda Haring as Russian President Vladimir Putin says Russia won’t make any concessions to end its war in Ukraine.

Duration:00:51:06

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Balance of Power: Trump and Harris Locked in a Dead Heat (Podcast)

10/24/2024
Watch Joe and Kailey LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF. 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: Morning Consult US Politics Analyst Eli Yokley and Bloomberg Washington Senior Editor Wendy Benjaminson about the results of the latest Bloomberg News/Morning Consult swing state poll. Founder and President of Somos Votantes & Somos PAC Melissa Morales about top issues for Latino voters in the election. Founder and CEO of the Messina Group and Campaign Manager for President Barack Obama's 2012 Presidential Campaign Jim Messina about Kamala Harris' messaging in the final days before Election Day. Governor of the National Bank of Belgium and Member of the European Central Bank Governing Council Pierre Wunsch about the state of the European economy. Bloomberg Politics Contributor Jeanne Sheehan Zaino and Bluestack Strategies Founder Maura Gillespie about Donald Trump's campaign event with Tucker Carlson Wednesday night in Georgia.

Duration:00:53:23

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Balance of Power: Less Than Two Weeks Until Election Day (Podcast)

10/23/2024
Watch Joe and Kailey LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF. 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: American University Associate Professor of Journalism and Media Studies Jane Hall about the media strategies of Donald Trump and Kamala Harris in the final days of the election. Bloomberg Politics Contributor Rick Davis and ROKK Solutions Partner Kristen Hawn about the closing economic pitches Trump and Harris are making. Republican Congressman Bryan Steil of Wisconsin about the state of the race in his home state. Emory University Political Science Professor Andra Gillespie about early voting numbers in Georgia as Trump holds campaign events in the state Wednesday.

Duration:00:42:16

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Balance of Power: Celebrities Help Candidates Reach Swing Voters (Podcast)

10/22/2024
Watch Joe and Kailey LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF. 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 Congressional Reporter Steven Dennis about Democratic Senator Sherrod Brown's reelection campaign in an increasingly Republican state of Ohio. Bloomberg Politics Contributors Rick Davis and Jeanne Sheehan Zaino about the latest polling data from key Senate races across the US. Voto Latino President & CEO María Teresa Kumar as former President Donald Trump holds a Latino roundtable in Miami Tuesday afternoon. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) Chairman Rostin Behnam about the agency's oversight of registered political derivatives markets. Author of the "Age of Disruption" Substack Bruce Mehlman about the possible period of uncertainty following the Presidential Election if a winner isn't apparent on Election Day. Director of the McCourtney Institute for Democracy at Penn State University Michael Berkman about the state of play in Pennsylvania two weeks away from Election Day.

Duration:00:58:11

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Balance of Power: Trump, Harris Make Closing Arguments to Undecided Voters (Podcast)

10/21/2024
Watch Joe and Kailey LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF. 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 White House Correspondent Josh Wingrove about the push by both presidential campaigns to win over undecided voters before Election Day. Catawba College Politics Department Chair and Professor Michael Bitzer about the state of the race in North Carolina and Donald Trump's visit to the state Monday. Former Acting White House Chief of Staff Mick Mulvaney about the closing arguments for Donald Trump and Kamala Harris. Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget President Maya MacGuineas about new research showing what Trump's campaign plans could mean for Social Security. Bloomberg Politics Contributors Rick Davis and Jeanne Sheehan Zaino about Trump's visit to a Pennsylvania McDonald's over the weekend and Harris' response to remarks made by Trump.

Duration:00:51:25

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Balance of Power: US Pushes for Cease-Fire Between Israel and Hamas (Podcast)

10/18/2024
Watch Joe and Kailey LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF. 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 National Security Reporter Courtney McBride as the US renews its push for a cease-fire between Israel and Hamas following Israel’s killing of the top Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar. Atlantic Council's Jonathan Panikoff about if the landscape has changed in the Middle East following Thursday's events. Center for Strategic and International Studies Senior Fellow Natasha Hall as US Secretary of State Antony Blinken prepares to visit Israel as part of efforts to end the conflict. Bloomberg Politics Editor Laura Davison as former President Donald Trump floats the possibility of further tax cuts for firefighters and police officers. Brookings Institution Vice President and Director of Economic Studies Ben Harris about the economic policies of Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris. Bloomberg Politics Contributor Jeanne Sheehan Zaino and Republican Strategist Brittany Martinez about the next stops for both campaigns on the trail.

Duration:00:55:35

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Balance of Power: Israel Kills Hamas Leader Sinwar (Podcast)

10/17/2024
Watch Joe and Kailey LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF. 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 News Reporter Dan Williams as Israel confirms it killed Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar. Founder and Director of the University of Virginia’s Center for Politics Larry Sabato about the impact of the Middle East on the US elections. Chair of the National Defense Strategy Commission and Former Ranking Member of House Intelligence Committee Jane Harman as Israeli President Benjamin Netanyahu says the mission for Israel has not been completed. Bully Pulpit International Managing Director Adam Hodge about recent media appearances from Donald Trump and Kamala Harris.

Duration:00:38:09

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Balance of Power: 20 Days Until Election Day (Podcast)

10/16/2024
Watch Joe and Kailey LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF. 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: St. Louis Mayor Tishaura Jones from Bloomberg CityLab in Mexico City. Bloomberg's Zoe Tillman about the lawsuits that are shaping the US Presidential Election. American Action Forum President Douglas Holtz-Eakin about the economic proposals from Donald Trump in an interview with Bloomberg Tuesday. Co-Founder & Managing Partner of Recognize and Co-chair of the Black Economic Alliance Charles Phillips about Kamala Harris' pitch to Black voters. Bloomberg Politics Contributors Rick Davis and Jeanne Sheehan Zaino about the media appearances by Harris and Trump in the final weeks of the election.

Duration:00:56:16

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Bloomberg Balance of Power: Former President Donald Trump (Podcast)

10/15/2024
Former US President Donald Trump said his policies would inspire growth despite adding to the debt as he sought to assuage business leaders who worry his economic plans will fuel inflation. Trump defended his proposals to dramatically increase tariffs on foreign goods, saying the proposals were for the “protection of the companies that we have here and the new companies that will move in.” He spoke in a special conversation from the Economic Club of Chicago with Bloomberg News Editor-in-Chief John Micklethwait.

Duration:01:30:52

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Balance of Power: The Psychology Behind US Politics (Podcast)

10/15/2024
Watch Joe and Kailey LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF. 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 London Business School Professor and Social Psychologist Daniel Effron. This interview took place on the October 4, 2024 edition of Balance of Power.

Duration:00:12:45

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Bloomberg Balance of Power: Black Men Key For Harris (Podcast)

10/14/2024
Watch Joe and Kailey LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF. 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 News politics editor Laura Davison on Kamala Harris ramping up efforts to appeal to Black male voters Cliff Young, president of US Public Affairs at Ipsos on polls showing a tightening presidential race Bloomberg Politics Contributors Rick Davis and Jeanne Sheehan Zaino on Harris's bid to highlight Trump's age after releasing her own medical report Denver Riggleman, former US Congressman (R-VA 6th), former Air Force Intelligence, Founder of RIIG Security Firm/Co-author of "The Breach: The Untold Story of the Investigation into January 6th" on Trump's comments on the "enemy from within", hurricane misinformation and the latest from the campaign trail over the weekend Hagar Chemali, former Director for Syria and Lebanon at the National Security Council (NSC)/CEO and Founder of Greenwich Media Strategies on the latest in the Middle East, including the US sending an advanced missile defenses to Israel to deter attacks from Iran

Duration:00:48:21

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Balance of Power: Scott Bessent on Trump's Economic Proposals (Podcast)

10/11/2024
Watch Joe and Kailey LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF. 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: Key Square Group CEO Scott Bessent about the economic policies laid out so far by former President Donald Trump. Bloomberg's Tyler Kendall about the ongoing federal response to Hurricane Milton and Hurricane Helene. Marsh McLennan Public Sector Managing Director & Former FEMA Deputy Administrator for Resilience Daniel Kaniewski about FEMA's resources after responding to two hurricanes. Bloomberg Politics Contributors Rick Davis and Jeanne Sheehan Zaino about Donald Trump's campaign rally Friday in Aurora, Colorado. Democratic Strategist Aisha Mills about Barack Obama campaigning in support of Kamala Harris.

Duration:00:51:05

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Balance of Power: Helene, Milton Risk Draining FEMA Funds (Podcast)

10/10/2024
Watch Joe and Kailey LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF. 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 Weather Reporter Lauren Rosenthal about the impact of Hurricane Milton on the state of Florida. Democratic Congresswoman Kathy Castor of Florida about the recovery efforts in her district. Bloomberg Economics Editor Molly Smith about the latest US inflation data. Bloomberg Politics Contributors Rick Davis and Jeanne Sheehan Zaino about the latest polling data from the campaign trail.

Duration:00:40:22

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Balance of Power: Hurricane Milton Set For Landfall (Podcast)

10/9/2024
Watch Joe and Kailey LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF. 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's David Baker as Hurricane Milton approaches Western Florida. Meteorologist and Journalist with Yale Climate Connections Bob Henson about the path of Milton and the possible damage the storm may cause. Bloomberg's Tyler Kendall about the emergency preparations underway from the White House and FEMA. Bloomberg Politics Contributor Rick Davis and Democratic Strategist Laura Fink as President Joe Biden addresses misinformation spreading about the response to Hurricane Helene. The Cook Political Reporter Senate and Governors Editor Jessica Taylor about their new Senate race rating in Wisconsin. University of Virginia Professor Mara Rudman about the latest developments from the Middle East as Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speak Wednesday afternoon.

Duration:00:56:45

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Balance of Power: Tracking Hurricane Milton (Podcast)

10/8/2024
Watch Joe and Kailey LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF. 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 Kathy Castor of Florida about preparations underway for Hurricane Milton in her district. Bloomberg Weather Reporter Lauren Rosenthal about Milton's path and the risks to the Tampa Bay area. University of Cincinnati Journalism Department Professor Jeffrey Layne Blevins about misinformation spreading online about the hurricane and disaster relief. Bloomberg Politics Contributor Jeanne Sheehan Zaino and Republican Strategist Lester Munson about Kamala Harris' media appearances in New York Tuesday and the political questions around Hurricane Milton. Democratic Strategist Kevin Walling about Harris' media strategy.

Duration:00:50:58