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Balance of Power: Stocks Rise After CPI Surprise (Podcast)
3/12/2025
Watch Joe and Kailey LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF. Cooler-than-forecast February inflation pushed stocks higher after two days of heavy losses. A kneejerk rally in bonds quickly reversed and yields rose across the curve amid concerns over an escalating trade war. Equities advanced after a selloff that put the S&P 500 on the verge of a technical correction. The bounce was led by tech megacaps, which got heavily hit during the recent market meltdown. While the surprise slowdown in consumer prices brought relief to traders, several voices on Wall Street saw the data as the “calm before the storm” given all the uncertainties around the potential impacts of tariffs on the economy. 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 the Bloomberg "Odd Lots" Podcast Joe Weisenthal about the latest US inflation data and the state of markets following a volatile start to the week. Senior Vice President at Boundary Stone Partners Emily Domenech about the latest developments from negotiations between the US, Ukraine and Russia over a ceasefire. Former Supreme Allied Commander for Europe Gen. Wesley Clark (Ret.) as President Donald Trump told reporters in the Oval Office Wednesday that he hoped it wouldn’t be necessary to pressure Russian President Vladimir Putin into accepting a ceasefire deal with Ukraine.
Balance of Power: Trump Delays Canada, Mexico Auto Tariffs (Podcast)
3/5/2025
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: S-3 Group Partner and Republican Strategist Ashley Davis about President Donald Trump's address to Congress Tuesday night. Boston Political Analyst and Host of "Keller @ Large" Jon Keller as Democratic Mayors testify on Capitol Hill. Bloomberg Politics Contributors Rick Davis and Jeanne Sheehan Zaino as the White House moves to delay tariffs on Canada and Mexico autos for one month. Former Director of the Cyber Threat Intelligence Integration Center Laura Galante following the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party hosted a hearing on Chinese cyber capabilities. Republican Senator Shelley Moore Capito of West Virginia about her reaction to Trump's speech. Former US Treasury Secretary Lawrence H. Summers about Trump's policy actions and the impact on the dollar.
Balance of Power: Trump Holds First Cabinet Meeting (Podcast)
2/26/2025
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's Tyler Kendall from Capitol Hill about Tuesday's House budget resolution vote. Former US Congressman for Texas's 8th congressional district and Spokesman for the Alliance for Competitive Taxation Kevin Brady about the tax policy negotiations between the House and the Senate. Bloomberg Politics Contributor Jeanne Sheehan Zaino and Republican Strategist Maura Gillespie about President Donald Trump's first cabinet meeting Wednesday at the White House. Republican Congressman Troy Downing of Montana about his vote last night and what happens next in Congress.
Duration:00:38:15
Bloomberg Balance of Power: Defense Cuts Sink Palantir (Podcast)
2/20/2025
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, Kailey speaks with: Former Republican Congressman and former Chair of House Financial Services Patrick McHenry for his thoughts on the budget battle in Congress, and the latest moves from the Trump White House Bloomberg Pentagon reporter Tony Capaccio about Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's proposed cuts and how they sent shares of Palantir and other major US defense contractors down Structure Finance Association CEO Michael Bright for the prospects of reforming Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Rick Davis, Partner at Stonecourt Capital and Bloomberg Politics Contributor & Kristen Hawn, Partner at ROKK Solutions and Democratic Strategist for a look at some of the latest headlines in DC, including New York governor Kathy Hochul's decision not to remove Mayor Eric Adams from office
Duration:00:44:36
Balance of Power: House Leaders Plan Spending Cuts (Podcast)
2/13/2025
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: Republican Congressman Ralph Norman of South Carolina as the House Budget Committee marks up the latest GOP budget proposal. Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe about US-Canada trade relations and the possible impacts of tariffs. Bloomberg Politics Contributor Rick Davis and Arc Initiatives Partner Jonae Wartel as President Donald Trump continues to fill out his cabinet.
Duration:00:38:09
Balance of Power: Trump and Putin Agree to Ukraine Talks (Podcast)
2/12/2025
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 Special Representative for Ukraine Negotiations Kurt Volker following President Donald Trump's separate phone call with Russia's Vladimir Putin and Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskiy. American Action Forum President Douglas Holtz-Eakin as House Republicans release their initial budget proposal. Bloomberg's Tyler Kendall following Tulsi Gabbard's confirmation as Director of National Intelligence. Bloomberg's Michael McKee following Fed Chair Jerome Powell's second day of testimony on Capitol Hill. Bloomberg Opinion Contributor and Economic Policy Consultant Kathryn Edwards following the latest inflation data.
Duration:00:34:20
Balance of Power: Trump Meets With Jordan's King Abdullah II (Podcast)
2/11/2025
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 Senior Reporter Iain Marlow as President Donald Trump and Jordan's King Abdullah II meet at the White House. KPMG Chief Economist Diane Swonk about Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's testimony in front of the Senate Banking Committee. Bloomberg Politics Contributors Rick Davis and Jeanne Sheehan Zaino as a judge in Manhattan ruled that US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent can access sensitive federal government payments data during a lawsuit. Wilson Center Global Fellow and former US Ambassador to Jordan David Hale as Trump on Tuesday reiterated his desire for the US to take ownership of Gaza.
Duration:00:39:30
Balance of Power: Trump Plans Tariffs on Steel, Aluminum (Podcast)
2/10/2025
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 Global Economy Reporter Enda Curran about President Donald Trump's proposed tariffs on steel and aluminum. Former Acting CFPB Director and Former OMB Director Mick Mulvaney as the CFPB headquarters in Washington DC remain closed. Bloomberg Politics Contributor Jeanne Sheehan Zaino and Republican Strategist Ashley Davis about executive actions during Trump's first three weeks in office. Democratic Congresswoman Haley Stevens of Michigan about her proposed legislation. Bloomberg Congressional Reporter Steven Dennis about the future of the US penny.
Duration:00:53:08
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
Balance of Power: New Orleans Attack, Cybertruck Blast (Podcast)
1/2/2025
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 Senior Editor for Technology & Strategic Industries Michael Shepard as the FBI says the attacks in New Orleans and Las Vegas don't appear to be connected. Bloomberg Politics Editor Laura Davison as a busy January in Washington DC begins. Chair of the Commission on the National Defense Strategy and former Democratic Congresswoman Jane Harman as Donald Trump seeks to link the New Orleans New Year’s Day terrorist attack to his tough-on-immigration doctrine. Bloomberg Politics Contributors Rick Davis and Jeanne Sheehan Zaino about Friday's vote for Speaker of the House. Republican Strategist Brittany Martinez as Mike Johnson looks to retain his gavel.
Duration:00:53:59
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
Bloomberg Balance of Power: US Unveils Ukraine Aid Package (Podcast)
12/31/2024
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: Kelly Grieco, Senior Fellow with the Reimagining US Grand Strategy Program at the Stimson Center,on the future of Ukraine. Frank Luntz, Founder and CEO of FIL Inc and Political Strategist, on whether America is more divided now. Barbara Perry, Director of Presidential Studies at the University of Virginia's Miller Center, on Inauguration lookahead and Jan. 6th. Robert McWhirter, Criminal Defense Attorney, on Trump legal update and end of year reflections.
Duration:00:37:47
Bloomberg Balance of Power: Musk Joins Funding Fight (Podcast)
12/18/2024
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, Kailey speaks with: Jack Fitzpatrick, Bloomberg Government Congress reporter to discuss the latest on Capitol Hill, as Speaker Mike Johnson tries to pass a funding bill that faces opposition from GOP House members and a vocal critic in Elon Musk Greg Stohr, Bloomberg Supreme Court reporter on the Supreme Court agreeing to hear TikTok's challenge of the US law that would ban it as of January 19th. Joe Lavorgna, former Special Assistant to the President and Chief Economist at the National Economic Council under Donald Trump and Chief Economist with SMBC Nikko Securities America, Inc for a look at the economy as we head into the Trump presidency Jeanne Sheehan Zaino, Senior Democracy Fellow with the Center for the Study of the Presidency & Congress and Bloomberg Politics Contributor & Rick Davis, Partner at Stonecourt Capital and Bloomberg Politics Contributor on Elon Musk's involvement in the year-end funding fight and what it means for Speaker Johnson, plus the reporting that the House secretly voted to release the ethics report on Matt Gaetz
Duration:00:26:44
Bloomberg Balance of Power: Trump Tax Plan Analysis (Podcast)
12/13/2024
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: Terry Haines, Pangaea Policy Founder to break down analysis from the Committee For A Responsible Budget's that suggests Trump's tax cuts might not boost the economy as much as expected Bloomberg Businessweek columnist Max Chafkin and Bloomberg senior editor for technology and strategic industries Michael Shepard to discuss how top executives in the tech world are trying to get in Trump's good graces with donations and meetings Bloomberg Politics Contributors Rick Davis and Jeanne Sheehan Zaino on the latest in Congress as it tries to pass year-end legislation Natasha Hall, Center for Strategic and International Studies Middle East Program Senior Fellow on Secretary of State Antony Blinken's trip to the Middle East and the latest in Syria
Duration:00:19:11