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Balance of Power: Congress Reaches Funding Deal (Podcast)
3/19/2024
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: White House National Economic Council Deputy Director Daniel Hornung about Biden Administration efforts to lower housing costs. Bipartisan Policy Center Executive Director of the Economic Policy Program Shai Akabas about the shortfalls in the federal budget process. Bloomberg Politics Contributors Rick Davis and Jeanne Sheehan Zaino as President Joe Biden campaigns in swing-states Arizona and Nevada. Bloomberg Government Reporter Greg Giroux about Tuesday's primary elections across the country.
Duration:00:35:23
Balance of Power: Another Government Shutdown Watch (Podcast)
3/18/2024
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 Congressional Reporter Erik Wasson about negotiations on Capitol Hill to avoid a partial government shutdown at the end of the week. Stimson Center Senior Fellow Kelly Grieco about the difficulties of getting more aid into Gaza as the Israel-Hamas war persists. Bloomberg Politics Contributors Rick Davis and Jeanne Sheehan Zaino about rhetoric from former President Donald Trump on the campaign trail. Bloomberg Government Congress Reporter Jack Fitzpatrick about battles over immigration policy in Congress. Emerson College Polling Center Executive Director Spencer Kimball about Tuesday's Ohio Senate primaries. Former Director for Syria and Lebanon at the National Security Council Hagar Chemali as President Joe Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu hold their first call together since February 15.
Duration:00:53:33
Balance of Power: Trump NY Trial Delayed (Podcast)
3/15/2024
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 and Kailey speak with: Bloomberg US National Security Team Lead Nick Wadhams about the latest developments from the Israel-Hamas war. Palm Beach County State Attorney Dave Aronberg as former President Donald Trump faces trial delays in New York. Bloomberg DC Legal Team Lead Sara Forden as a Georgia judge rules Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis can continue overseeing the Trump election-interference case. Former Acting White House Chief of Staff Mick Mulvaney about the prospects of a Biden-Trump rematch for the Presidency. Bloomberg Politics Contributors Rick Davis and Jeanne Sheehan Zaino about the latest developments from the campaign trail.
Duration:00:42:01
Balance of Power: TikTok Bill Passes in the House (Podcast)
3/13/2024
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 Daniel Flatley as the House of Representatives passes a bill that would force TikTok's sale or ban it in the United States. Detroit Free Press Editorial Page Editor Nancy Kaffer about President Joe Biden's first trip to Michigan following the "uncommitted" vote movement in the state's Democratic Primary. Coalition for a Safer Web Founder and former US Ambassador to Morocco Marc Ginsberg about what Wednesday's vote in the House means for TikTok. Bloomberg White House and Politics Reporter Gregory Korte about the forthcoming Joe Biden and Donald Trump rematch for the White House after both candidates reach the delegate threshold to become their party's presumptive nominee. Bloomberg Politics Reporter Jeanne Sheehan Zaino and BGR Group Co-Head of the International Practice Lester Munson about the response of voters to the Trump-Biden rematch.
Balance of Power: Hur Testifies, Hot Inflation Report (Podcast)
3/12/2024
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 Economics Editor Molly Smith about the latest US inflation data. Emory University Associate Professor of Political Science Andra Gillespie about Tuesday's primary elections in Georgia and how the battleground state is shaping up for the 2024 general election. Bloomberg Economics Chief US Economist Anna Wong about the factors contributing to February's core consumer price index reading. Former Republican Congressman Denver Riggleman about Tuesday's Capitol Hill testimony from Special Counsel Robert Hur for his report on President Joe Biden's handling of classified documents. Dartmouth College Tenured Professor of Economics Danny Blanchflower about how the inflation data might affect future monetary policy.
Duration:00:42:33
Balance of Power: Jobs Day, SOTU Reaction (Podcast)
3/8/2024
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: White House Council of Economic Advisers Member Heather Boushey about the latest jobs data. Bloomberg Economics Chief Geoeconomics Analyst Jennifer Welch about President Biden's State of the Union address and who the speech was tailored to. Bloomberg White House Correspondent Josh Wingrove about what's next on the President's calendar. Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget President Maya MacGuineas about some of the fiscal proposals in Biden's speech. Bloomberg Politics Contributor Jeanne Sheehan Zaino and Bluestack Strategies Founder Maura Gillespie about the Republican response from Senator Katie Britt of Alabama.
Duration:00:42:53
SPECIAL COVERAGE: State of the Union Reaction (Podcast)
3/7/2024
Hosts Joe Mathieu and Kailey Leinz lead special coverage of President Joe Biden's State of the Union address, with insight and analysis from Bloomberg politics contributors Rick Davis and Jeanne Sheehan Zaino. Plus, hear reaction from Senator Dick Durbin, Representative Haley Stevens, and Representative Bryan Steil.
Duration:00:21:58
Balance of Power: Pivotal Night for Joe Biden (Podcast)
3/7/2024
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: White House Senior Advisor to the President for Energy and Investment Amos Hochstein about reports of US military plans to build a port on the coast of Gaza to deliver aid. American University Associate Professor of Journalism and Media Studies Jane Hall about what to watch for in Thursday's State of the Union address. Bloomberg Politics Contributors Rick Davis and Jeanne Sheehan Zaino as Biden and Trump stare down a rematch for the White House. Democratic Strategist and former Special Assistant to the President Meghan Hays about the State of the Union speechwriting process.
SPECIAL COVERAGE: Super Tuesday Reaction (Podcast)
3/5/2024
Former President Donald Trump notched a series of Republican presidential primary victories as he barrels closer toward his party’s nomination. Host Joe Mathieu and Kailey Leinz speak with former Virginia Governor, Republican Jim Gilmore, Democratic pollster Celinda Lake and Bloomberg politics contributors Rick Davis and Jeanne Sheehan Zaino for analysis and reaction.
Duration:00:17:05
Bloomberg Balance of Power: Trump Can Appear on Ballot (Podcast)
3/4/2024
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: Greg Stohr, Bloomberg Supreme Court reporter breaks down the Supreme Court's decision to allow former President Donald Trump on Presidential ballots, ending Trump's eligibility fight citing the 14th amendment David Kochel, owner of Red Wave Communications and longtime Republican strategist joins to talk through the GOP Presidential race after a weekend of Trump wins and heading into Super Tuesday Bloomberg politics contributors Jeanne Sheehan Zaino and Rick Davis for their thoughts on the state of the campaign trail Dave Reichert, former Congressman and Republican candidate for Washington governor to discuss the state of the GOP party Hagar Chemali, former Director for Syria and Lebanon at the National Security Council and founder of Greenwich Media Strategies for the latest in the Israel-Hamas conflict, including Vice President Kamala Harris calling for a ceasefire
Duration:00:34:32
Balance of Power: Biden Returns from the Border (Podcast)
3/1/2024
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 Senior White House Correspondent Michelle Jamrisko as President Biden returns from his trip to the US-Mexico border. Former Commanding General of US Army Europe Lt. Gen. Ben Hodges (US Army, Ret.) about the ongoing war in Ukraine and future US aid to Ukraine. White House Council of Economic Advisers Chair Jared Bernstein about the ongoing fight against inflation and the latest US economic data.
Duration:00:31:35
Bloomberg Balance of Power: Shutdown Countdown Starts Again (Podcast)
2/26/2024
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 National Politics and Government Reporter Mark Niquette following Nikki Haley's home-state loss in the Republican presidential primaries. Jim Ellis, Founder of Ellis Insight, ahead of the Super Tuesday primaries. Bloomberg Government Congressional Reporter Jack Fitzpatrick with the latest on government spending and the potential for shutdown. UNH Survey Center Director Andrew Smith with how trends from primary voters translate to a general election. Mark Goldwein, Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget SVP & Senior Policy Director, on next steps for federal budget legislation.
Duration:00:24:03
Balance of Power: US Unveils New Russia Sanctions (Podcast)
2/23/2024
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: Bloomberg Politics Reporter Christian Hall ahead of Saturday's Republican Presidential Primary in South Carolina. Former International Space Station Commander Leroy Chiao as the US lands a spacecraft on the moon for the first time since 1972. Retired US Army Brigadier General Mark Kimmitt as the US unveils new sanctions on Russia following Alexey Navalny's death. Co-Founder of the House Freedom Caucus and former Republican Congressman Mick Mulvaney as a government funding deadline looms next week.
Duration:00:38:35
Balance of Power: Biden Weighs Executive Action on Migrant Rules (Podcast)
2/22/2024
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: Director of the Wadwani Center for AI and Advanced Technologies at the Center for Strategic and International Studies Greg Allen about US efforts to regulate artificial intelligence. Bloomberg Politics Editor Laura Davison ahead of Saturday's Republican Presidential Primary in South Carolina. Bloomberg White House Correspondent Jordan Fabian about reports that the Biden Administration is considering executive action to tighten migrant rules. Gallup Editor in Chief Mohamed Younis about the latest polling data that may for Joe Biden's reelection campaign. BGR Group Co-Head of the International Practice Lester Munson and American Bridge President Pat Dennis about possible third party disruptions to the 2024 presidential election.
Duration:00:39:41
Balance of Power: Trump Legal Fees Drain Fundraising (Podcast)
2/21/2024
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 Government Congress Reporter Jack Fitzpatrick about the looming government shutdown when Congress returns next week. Monmouth University Polling Institute Director Patrick Murray about Joe Biden's economic approval numbers. Bloomberg Congressional Reporter Erik Wasson about the House Republican leadership retreat in Miami. Atlantic Council Senior Fellow Carmiel Arbit about a possible ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war. Bloomberg Politics Contributor Jeanne Sheehan Zaino and Actum Managing Director Chapin Fay about January fundraising numbers from the Trump and Haley campaigns. American University Associate Professor of Journalism and Media Studies Jane Hall about rhetoric from the Trump campaign.
Duration:00:44:32
Balance of Power: US Says Russia May Target Satellites This Year (Podcast)
2/20/2024
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 Editor Larry Liebert about new reporting that the United States is telling allies it may deploy a nuclear weapon or a mock warhead into space as early as this year. Suffolk University Political Research Center Director David Paleologos about a new Suffolk University/USA Today poll that shows Donald Trump ahead of Nikki Haley in South Carolina by almost 30 points. Bloomberg Senior National Political Correspondent Nancy Cook as Haley says she'll stay in the race through Super Tuesday. Former US Ambassador to the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe and former Virginia Governor Jim Gilmore as US aid to Ukraine hangs in the balance. Bloomberg Politics Contributor Jeanne Sheehan Zaino and former RNC Communications Director Lisa Camooso Miller about Biden campaign fundraising numbers for January. Bloomberg White House and Politics Reporter Gregory Korte about the uphill battle Nikki Haley faces in South Carolina. Dartmouth College Tenured Professor of Economics Danny Blanchflower about economic headwinds the Biden campaign is facing.
Duration:00:53:52
Balance of Power: Biden Blames Putin for Navalny's Death (Podcast)
2/16/2024
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: Bloomberg US National Security Team Lead Nick Wadhams about the Western reaction to the death of Alexey Navalny. Pangea Policy Founder Terry Haines about already tense relations between the US and Russia and the future of US aid to Ukraine. Bloomberg Politics Contributors Rick Davis and Jeanne Sheehan Zaino as President Joe Biden blames Vladimir Putin for the death of Alexey Navalny. Beacon Global Strategies Managing Director and Partner Jeremy Bash live from the Munich Security Conference about the urgent need for Ukraine aid passed in Congress.
Duration:00:33:37
Balance of Power: SCOTUS Hears Trump Ballot Questions (Podcast)
2/8/2024
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: Palm Beach County State Attorney Dave Aronberg as the Supreme Court hears arguments about former President Donald Trump's eligibility to remain on the ballot in Colorado. Bloomberg Congress Team Lead Megan Scully as the Senate passes a test vote for aid to Ukraine and Israel without border provisions. Siena College Research Institute Director Don Levy about new polling data for Tuesday's special election to fill the House seat formerly held by George Santos. Bloomberg Politics Contributor Rick Davis about how that seat could impact what work gets done in the House of Representatives this year.
Duration:00:35:10
Balance of Power: Trump Ballot Ban Case (Podcast)
2/8/2024
The US Supreme Court signaled it is prepared to reject efforts to bar Donald Trump from the ballot because of his role in the Jan. 6 Capitol riot. It's a historic clash that will shape the course of this year’s presidential campaign. For more on today's oral arguments at the high court, Bloomberg's Joe Mathieu speaks with Dave Aronberg, state attorney for Palm Beach County.
Balance of Power: Senate Deal Emerges, Middle East Risks (Podcast)
2/5/2024
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: Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget President Maya MacGuineas about a Senate supplemental aid proposal for border security and foreign aid. Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies Dean David Deptula about US military operations in the Middle East over the weekend and risks of escalation in the region. Atlantic Council's Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center Deputy Director of Operations and Finance María Fernanda Bozmoski about the ongoing situation at the US-Mexico border.
Duration:00:27:11