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Balance of Power: Trump, Netanyahu Set To Meet in DC (Podcast)
2/4/2025
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 New Hampshire Governor Chris Sununu about Elon Musk's cost-cutting efforts across government. Republican Senator Bill Hagerty of Tennessee about tariff threats and DOGE's role in government. Bloomberg Politics Contributor Jeanne Sheehan Zaino and Republican Strategist Lisa Camooso Miller as Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Clears a key hurdle in the Senate for confirmation as Health and Human Services Secretary. Former Director for Syria and Lebanon at the National Security Council Hagar Chemali ahead of US President Donald Trump's meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Duration:00:48:52
Balance of Power: Trump Delays Mexico Tariffs (Podcast)
2/3/2025
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: President of the Economic Security and Technology Department at the Center for Strategic and International Studies Navin Girishankar about President Donald Trump's tariff threats. Bloomberg Politics Contributor Jeanne Sheehan Zaino and Republican Strategist Marc Short about the political implications of the tariffs. Former Chair of the White House Council of Economic Advisers Jared Bernstein about the possible economic impact of the tariffs. Republican Congressman Adrian Smith of Nebraska, Chairman of the Trade Subcommittee in the House Ways and Means Committee, about how tariffs will play into budget negotiations on Capitol Hill.
Duration:00:07:29
Balance of Power: White House Readies Tariffs (Podcast)
1/31/2025
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 Contributors Rick Davis and Jeanne Sheehan Zaino as White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt confirms US tariffs on China, Mexico and Canada will start on February 1. Former US Energy Secretary and President and CEO of the Edison Electric Institute Dan Brouillette about Donald Trump's energy policy. Bloomberg's Tyler Kendall about the latest developments into the crash outside of Washington Reagan International Airport. Former NTSB Air Safety Investigator Dr. Alan Diehl about what might have led to the incident at DCA.
Duration:00:33:25
Balance of Power: Plane Crash Spurs Aviation Questions (Podcast)
1/30/2025
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 US Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood about the air collision between a regional jet and a military helicopter outside of Washington Reagan National Airport. Bloomberg's Tyler Kendall with a live update outside of the airport. Aviation Journalist Jeff Wise as President Donald Trump attacks DEI programs at the FAA. Bloomberg Politics Contributors Rick Davis and Jeanne Sheehan Zaino about Trump's response to the collision Wednesday night.
Duration:00:26:44
Balance of Power: White House Reverses Spending Freeze (Podcast)
1/29/2025
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 Deputy Capitol Influence Team Lead Mike Dorning as President Donald Trump rescinded an order freezing an array of federal grants, loans and financial assistance. Bloomberg Opinion Columnist Lisa Jarvis about the Senate confirmation hearing for Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.
Duration:00:14:30
Balance of Power: Trump Pauses Federal Funds in Constitutional Fight (Podcast)
1/28/2025
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 as Democrats sue the White House over a new plan to pause a wide range of payments of federal grants, loans and assistance. The Madison Group Managing Partner and Founder Robb Watters over the Trump Administration's proposed trade policy and export controls. Bloomberg Politics Contributor Jeanne Sheehan Zaino and Republican Strategist Matt Gorman about the Trump Administration's immigration enforcement operations.
Duration:00:35:22
Balance of Power: Trump Begins Second Week In Office (Podcast)
1/27/2025
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 begins his second week in office. Director of the Wadhwani AI Center at the Center for Strategic and International Studies Gregory Allen as the markets react to DeepSeek's AI model. Republican Main Street Partnership Sarah Chamberlain as House GOP members head to Doral. Bloomberg Politics Contributors Rick Davis and Jeanne Sheehan Zaino about the confirmation process for Trump's cabinet nominees.
Duration:00:42:36
Instant Reaction: Cybertruck Blast Suspect Identified (Podcast)
1/2/2025
The suspect who died in a Cybertruck explosion outside the Trump Las Vegas hotel on Wednesday was identified as Matthew Alan Livelsberger, according to people familiar with the matter. Hosts Carol Massar and Tim Stenvoec discuss the latest following a press conference with Clark County sheriff Kevin McMahill with Bloomberg News National Security Team Leader Nick Wadhams and Bloomberg News Auto Reporter Keith Naughton for reaction and analysis.
Duration:00:10:26
Balance of Power: Lara Trump on Fundraising, Swing States (Podcast)
8/28/2024
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: Republican National Committee Co-Chair Lara Trump about the party's fundraising apparatus and the swing states they're targeting. Bloomberg Politics Contributor Jeanne Sheehan Zaino and Republican Strategist Maura Gillespie about the planned bus tour for Kamala Harris and Tim Walz in Georgia. Bloomberg's Riley Griffin about the campaign stops for both campaigns this week on the trail. Palm Beach County State Attorney Dave Aronberg about the superseding indictment filed by Special Counsel Jack Smith in the Donald Trump 2020 election trial. Peterson Institute for International Economics Senior Fellow Mary Lovely about US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan's meeting with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi.
Duration:00:51:02
Balance of Power: Trump Adds RFK Jr., Gabbard to Transition Team (Podcast)
8/27/2024
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 Stephanie Lai as the Trump and Harris campaigns both continue their swing state pushes. Ipsos President of US Public Affairs Cliff Young about how economic sentiment will shape this year's election. Bloomberg's Iain Marlow about US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan's visit to China and cease-fire negotiations in the Middle East. Atlantic Council Senior Fellow Carmiel Arbit about tensions between Israel and Hezbollah. Bloomberg Politics Contributor Rick Davis and Third Way Executive Vice President Jim Kessler about the economic policies laid out by Kamala Harris and Donald Trump so far. The Cook Political Report Editor Erin Covey about some of the races that will shape which party controls the next Congress.
Duration:00:56:34
Balance of Power: Harris Fundraising Push Continues Post-Convention (Podcast)
8/26/2024
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's Gregory Korte as the Harris-Walz campaign says they've raised over $500 million since Kamala Harris entered the presidential race. Third Way Executive Vice President Matt Bennett about next steps on the campaign trail following the conclusion of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. Bloomberg Politics Contributor Jeanne Sheehan Zaino and Republican Strategist Brittany Martinez as Donald Trump's running-mate JD Vance says that Trump would not sign a national abortion ban into law. Bloomberg's Laura Davison about how Harris' fundraising may shape the next few weeks on the campaign trail. Center for Strategic and International Studies Senior Fellow Natasha Hall about Israeli strikes on Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanon. University of Arizona Professor Samara Klar about the state of the presidential race in the Sun Belt.
Duration:00:58:19
Balance of Power: Off To The Races (Podcast)
8/23/2024
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's Annmarie Hordern in Chicago recapping the Democratic National Convention. Democratic Congresswoman Robin Kelly of Illinois about the conclusion of the DNC and next steps for the Harris-Walz campaign. Former RNC Communications Director Lisa Camooso Miller and Democratic Strategist Brad Howard as Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Plans to drop out of the presidential race.
Duration:00:30:15
Instant Reaction: Harris Accepts Historic Nomination (Podcast)
8/22/2024
Vice President Kamala Harris formally accepted the Democratic presidential nomination on Thursday, in a historic step that kicks off a three-month dash to Election Day. Balance of Power co-hosts Joe Mathieu and Kailey Leinz speak to Bloomberg politics contributors Rick Davis and Jeanne Sheehan Zaino for instant reaction and analysis of Kamala Harris' address to close out the Democratic National Convention in Chicago.
Duration:00:08:46
Balance of Power: Harris Set To Speak At DNC (Podcast)
8/22/2024
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's Gregory Korte about Minnesota Governor Tim Walz's speech at the Democratic National Convention Wednesday night in Chicago. Bloomberg Politics Contributors Rick Davis and Jeanne Sheehan Zaino about Walz's introduction to American voters. Bloomberg's Tyler Kendall about the possible environmental policies of a Kamala Harris administration. Former US Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Gina McCarthy about how the Harris administration would approach climate policy, Illinois Senator Dick Durbin about the differences in messaging between Harris and Donald Trump. Tara Setmayer and Crystal McCrary McGuire of the Seneca Project about their efforts to mobilize women voters in the 2024 election.
Duration:00:32:22
Balance of Power: Obamas Take The Stage (Podcast)
8/21/2024
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 Tyler Kendall about Barack and Michelle Obama's speeches at the Democratic National Convention Tuesday night. Bloomberg Economics' Stephanie Flanders about the economic policies of Kamala Harris and Donald Trump. Corcoran Street Group Founder and Democratic Strategist Brad Howard about the energized crowd at the DNC. San Francisco Mayor London Breed about her city and housing efforts. Democratic Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz of Florida about the state of play in her state with Kamala Harris at the top of the ticket. Bloomberg Politics Contributors Rick Davis and Jeanne Sheehan Zaino to preview Tim Walz's speech at the DNC Wednesday night.
Duration:00:33:50
Balance of Power: Biden's Night in Chicago (Podcast)
8/20/2024
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's Hadriana Lowenkron about President Joe Biden's speech Monday night at the Democratic National Convention. House Minority Whip Katherine Clark about her takeaways from the first night of the convention. Bloomberg Politics Contributors Rick Davis and Jeanne Sheehan Zaino about the scheduling of speakers at the convention. Democratic Congressman Seth Moulton of Massachusetts about the possibility of a cease-fire in the Middle East. Danny Wirtz, Chairman & CEO of NHL's Chicago Blackhawks & Michael Reinsdorf, President and CEO of NBA's Chicago Bulls about their $7 billion investment in the United Center and surrounding areas in West Chicago.
Duration:00:56:41
Balance of Power: Live From The DNC In Chicago (Podcast)
8/19/2024
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: Bloomberg Chicago Bureau Chief Isis Almeida about the city's preparations for the convention. Democratic Congresswoman Abigail Spanberger of Virginia to preview the week for her party. Democratic Congressman Jonathan Jackson of Illinois to discuss the top issues for Black voters in the 2024 election. Democratic Senator Laphonza Butler of California as US Secretary of State Antony Blinken says significant progress has been made between Israel and Hamas over a cease-fire. Bloomberg Politics Contributors Rick Davis and Jeanne Sheehan Zaino about what to watch for this week in Chicago.
Duration:00:51:22
Balance of Power: Harris Touts Economic Agenda in North Carolina (Podcast)
8/16/2024
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 Congressional Reporter Erik Wasson about Michigan voters' angst over inflation. Harris-Walz Campaign Senior Economic Adviser Gene Sperling about Kamala Harris' economic strategy. Bloomberg's Tyler Kendall as final preparations are in place for next week's Democratic National Convention in Chicago. Bloomberg Politics Contributors Rick Davis and Jeanne Sheehan Zaino about the latest policy proposals from both campaigns. Host of Bloomberg Wall Street Week David Westin about the latest economic data. Groundwork Collaborative Executive Director Lindsay Owens about the costs of Harris' economic agenda.
Duration:00:43:52
Balance of Power: Harris and Biden Hold Event in Maryland (Podcast)
8/15/2024
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: Bully Pulpit International Managing Director Adam Hodge ahead of President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris' joint appearance in Maryland Thursday. Bloomberg Politics Contributor Rick Davis and Four Corners Public Affairs Partner Caitlin Legacki about the debates agreed to by the Trump campaign and the Harris campaign. Bloomberg Politics Editor Laura Davison about the events being held by Harris and Donald Trump Thursday. Former Director for Syria and Lebanon at the National Security Council Hagar Chemali about cease-fire negotiations underway in Doha. Third Way Executive Vice President Matt Bennett about Harris' goals on the campaign trail this week.
Duration:00:47:01
Balance of Power: US Making Progress on Inflation (Podcast)
8/14/2024
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 Economics US Economist Stuart Paul about the latest US inflation data. Suffolk University Political Research Center Director David Paleologos about their new poll that shows Kamala Harris closing the gap against Donald Trump in Florida. National security analyst and Lexington Institute Senior Fellow Rebecca Grant about the advances Ukrainian forces have made inside of Russia. Bloomberg Global Economy Reporter Enda Curran about how the inflation data might play out on the campaign trail. Bloomberg Politics Contributor Jeanne Sheehan Zaino and Republican Strategist Brittany Martinez about the economic policies of Trump and of Harris. Former US Ambassador to the United Nations Thomas Pickering about cease-fire negotiations between Israel and Hamas. American Economic Liberties Project Senior Adviser for Economic Strategy Bharat Ramamurti about Harris' plan to lay out her economic agenda in a speech Friday.
Duration:01:04:00