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Balance of Power

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Bloomberg Washington Correspondents Joe Mathieu and Kailey Leinz deliver insight and analysis on the latest headlines from the White House and Capitol Hill. Watch us LIVE on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF.

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Blinken visits Israel, House Freedom Caucus Pivots

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: Former Secretary of Defense William Cohen about the latest extension of the truce between Israel and Hamas. Bloomberg Politics Contributors Rick Davis and Jeanne Sheehan Zaino as members of the House Freedom Caucus say...

Nov 30, 202339 min

BONUS SPECIAL: The Legacy of Henry Kissinger

Henry Kissinger, the child refugee who rose to become US Secretary of State and defined American foreign policy during the 1970s with his strategies to end the Vietnam War and contain communist countries, has died. He was 100. Not long before his passing, Kissinger sat down with Bloomberg Editor-in-Chief John Micklethwait for an extended conversation. He talked about his life and career, what shaped his worldview, and his thoughts on the current state of global affairs. Listen here for that spec...

Nov 30, 20231 hr 27 min

Border Debate on Capitol Hill Renewed

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 Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis of New York about negotiations on Capitol Hill over border security. Bloomberg Politics Contributor Rick Davis and Democratic Strategist Brad Howard about new polli...

Nov 29, 202339 min

Inflation and Biden's Reelection Chances

Ipsos President of US Public Affairs Cliff Young about how the state of the economy will impact President Joe Biden's reelection chances. Bloomberg Politics Contributor Jeanne Sheehan Zaino and former RNC Communications Director Lisa Camooso Miller about the debate on Capitol Hill over what an Israel aid package should look like. Coalition for a Safer Web President and former US Ambassador to Morocco Marc Ginsberg about Israel and Hamas trading blame over truce violations. See omnystudio.com/lis...

Nov 29, 202336 min

Gaza Truce Extended, Busy Month Ahead for Congress

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 Reporter Jordan Fabian about the Biden Administration reaction to the extension of the truce between Israel and Hamas to release more hostages. Rapidan Energy Group President Bob McNally ...

Nov 27, 202339 min

Hostage Deal Reached Between Israel and Hamas

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: Congressman Ami Bera of California about the hostage deal brokered between Israel and Hamas and the work ahead for Congress following Thanksgiving. Bloomberg Politics Contributors Rick Davis and Jeanne Sheeha...

Nov 22, 202350 min

Potential Hostage Deal Between Israel and Hamas

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 Ambassador to Poland Daniel Fried about negotiations between Israel and Hamas to release hostages. Emerson College Polling Center Executive Director Spencer Kimball about polling data from the Senat...

Nov 21, 202339 min

Biden Birthday, Lower Approval Ratings

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: University of Virginia's Center for Politics' Kyle Kondik about how the balance of power in Congress will shaped by the large number of incumbents not seeking reelection. Bloomberg Politics Contributors Rick ...

Nov 20, 202339 min

Crisis in Gaza Amid War, Shutdown Averted, Gauging Gas Prices

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: Hadar Susskind, president and chief executive officer for Americans For Peace Now about the growing humanitarian crisis in Gaza as Israel's military's offensive continues, and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu'...

Nov 17, 202343 min

Biden Calls Xi a Dictator, Again

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: Bloomberg Senior Reporter Iain Marlow for a recap of yesterday's meeting between US President Joe Biden and President of the People's Republic of China Xi Jinping. Democratic Congressman Jake Auchincloss of Massachusett...

Nov 16, 202342 min

House Passes Stopgap, Biden and Xi Meet

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 Jonathan Tamari about the continuing resolution passed by the House of Representatives Tuesday night. Wilson Center Chair of the Middle East Program James Jeffrey about ...

Nov 15, 202330 min

House Democrats Support Speaker Johnson Proposal

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 Gwen Moore of Wisconsin about why she supports the continuing resolution put forward by Speaker of the House Mike Johnson and a preview of any foreign aid package to come from Congres...

Nov 14, 202335 min

Speaker Johnson Unveils Stopgap Proposal

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 Chrissy Houlahan of Pennsylvania about the stopgap government funding plan released by Speaker Mike Johnson over the weekend and the absence of supplemental aid in the plan. Bloomberg...

Nov 13, 202339 min

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Nov 11, 202358 sec

Top Concerns for Swing-State Voters Ahead of 2024 Election

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 Congresswoman Victoria Spartz of Indiana about negotiations on Capitol Hill to avoid a government shutdown just a week away from the federal funding deadline. Bloomberg Politics Contributors Jeanne...

Nov 10, 202357 min

Another Trump-less GOP Debate

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: University of Virginia Center for Politics Director Larry Sabato about the winner of the Republican debate that once again didn't feature the GOP frontrunner. Bloomberg Politics Contributors Jeanne Sheehan Zaino and Ri...

Nov 09, 202336 min

What Tuesday's Election Results Mean for 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 speaks with: Republican Congressman French Hill of Arkansas about progress the House GOP is making on a stopgap spending bill and potential changes to Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act. Bloomberg Politics Contributors Jeanne Sh...

Nov 08, 20231 hr 6 min

Races to Watch on Election Day, House GOP Plans Stopgap

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, June Grasso and Jack Fitzpatrick are in for Joe. They speak with: Republican Congressman Steve Womack of Arkansas about the plans in the House for stopgap spending just under two weeks from the government spending deadline. Bloomberg P...

Nov 07, 202356 min

Trump Testifies in New York Civil Trial

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, June Grasso and Wendy Benjaminson are in for Joe. They speak with: Former Assistant United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York Jim Zirin about Former President Donald Trump's testimony in his New York civil fraud tria...

Nov 06, 202340 min

White House Reaction to Jobs Data, Blinken Meets with Netanyahu

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 Chair Jared Bernstein about the overall state of the US economy and the latest jobs data. Bloomberg Politics Contributors Rick Davis and Jeanne Sheehan Zaino about wha...

Nov 03, 20231 hr

House GOP Sets Up Battle With Democrats Over Foreign Aid

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 Jonathan Tamari about the split between the House of Representatives and the Senate on an Israel aid package. The Washington Institute Fellow Michael Knights about the ro...

Nov 02, 202343 min

Congress Split on Israel, Ukraine Aid

Bloomberg Washington Correspondent Joe Mathieu delivers 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: Bipartisan Policy Center Senior Vice President Bill Hoagland about Speaker Mike Johnson's plans to cut funds from IRS to pay for a standalone Israel aid bill . Bloomberg Politics Contributors Jeanne Sheehan Zaino and Rick Davis about th...

Nov 01, 202324 min

Speaker Johnson Seeks Standalone Israel Aid

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: Brookings Institution Phil Knight Chair in Defense and Strategy Michael O'Hanlon about the ongoing Israel-Hamas war and the US role in any possible peace process. Bloomberg Politics Contributors Rick Davis an...

Oct 31, 20231 hr

Congress Plans Supplemental Aid for Israel, Biden Signs AI Order

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: Global Situation Room President Brett Bruen about the ongoing Israel-Hamas war and the efforts to protect civilians in Gaza. Bloomberg Politics Contributor Rick Davis and ROKK Solutions Vice President Alvin J...

Oct 30, 20231 hr 8 min

Israel ground operation in Gaza, Next Steps from Capitol Hill

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: Chair of the Middle East Program at the Wilson Center James Jeffrey about the ongoing Israel-Hamas war and the potential for further escalation in the region. Bloomberg Politics Contributors Rick Davis and Je...

Oct 27, 202349 min

The House Resumes

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: Ret. Gen. Wesley Clark, former Supreme Allied Commander Europe of NATO, about the ongoing conflict in Israel . Bloomberg Politics Contributors Rick Davis and Jeanne Sheehan Zaino about what's next for Congres...

Oct 26, 202345 min

BONUS: Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen on the US Economy

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen says she sees the makings of a soft landing for the US economy based on the latest economic data. She spoke about the state of the American economy in a fireside chat with Bloomberg Washington Bureau Chief Peggy Collins. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 26, 202333 min

Mike Johnson elected Speaker of the House

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 & Politics Reporter Gregory Korte, Reset Public Affairs Partner Lisa Camooso Miller and Third Way Executive Vice President for Policy Jim Kessler immediately following Rep. Mike John...

Oct 25, 202331 min

Another day, another Speaker-Designate

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 Denver Riggleman of Virginia about the newest, and now former speaker-designate for the House GOP. Bloomberg Politics Contributors Jeanne Sheehan Zaino and Rick Davis about a poss...

Oct 24, 202341 min

Day 20: Still No House Speaker

Bloomberg Washington Correspondent Joe Mathieu delivers 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: Bloomberg Congressional Reporter Billy House about the Republican congressmen who are now vying for Speaker of the House . Pangea Policy Founder Terry Haines about the week ahead for the House of Representatives as the House GOP meets ...

Oct 23, 20231 hr