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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.

Episodes

A Precarious Relationship With China

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 Intelligence Senior Analyst Kunjan Sobhani following a report that the US plans more AI chip curbs for China Former Ambassador to China Max Baucus on the importance US/China relationship Bloomberg Politics Contributors Jeanne...

Jun 28, 202335 min

The Lilac Luncheon Misstep?

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: Saint Anselm College Political Science Professor Chris Galdieri on new low New Hampshire polling data for Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, dueling speeches between two GOP candidates, and the 2024 DOJ investigation affect. Bloomberg Politics...

Jun 27, 202332 min

What's Next For Putin?

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 National Security Reporter Nick Wadhams on developments coming out of Russia Former White House Global Engagement Director and President of Global Situation Room, Brett Bruen on fallout from Wagner's march on Moscow Bloomberg...

Jun 26, 202335 min

The Pentagon Hold Up

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 News National Security Reporter Nick Wadhams on the the hold up of over 250 Pentagon nominations Former Major General Arnold Punaro, Author of the Ever Shrinking Fighting Forc e on the affect of over 250 Pentagon nominations ...

Jun 23, 202336 min

Diplomacy & Politics

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: Former US State Department spokesperson/Founder of Polaris National Security Morgan Ortagus on importance of US/India relationship Bloomberg News Congress Team Leader Megan Scully on House Speaker Rep. Adam Schiff's censure vote and Re...

Jun 22, 202340 min

Republican Discontent

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: South Dakota Rep. Dustin "Dusty" Johnson, Republican (House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Select Committee on China ) on the discontent brewing between House Republicans and China/US relations. Bloomberg Intelligence Lit...

Jun 21, 202345 min

The Hunter Biden Plea Deal

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: Former-OMB Director/Former-US Special Envoy for Northern Ireland/Former-Acting White House Chief of Staff/Co-Founder of the House Freedom Caucus/Former-Rep. For South Carolina's 5th Congressional District Mick Mulvaney weighs in on For...

Jun 20, 202346 min

A Pivotal Week in Politics

On this edition, Joe speaks with: Bloomberg National Security reporter Nick Wadhams on Russian President Vladimir Putin’s decision to move nuclear weapons to Belarus Director of China Corporate Affairs at the Eurasia Group Anna Ashton on Antony Blinken’s trip to China Former RNC Communications Director/Partner at Reset Public Affairs Lisa Camooso Miller & Political analyst, and Lecturer at the School of International and Public Affairs at Columbia University Lincoln Mitchell react to the bre...

Jun 16, 20231 hr 10 min

The Cost of College in America

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: Republican Louisiana Senator Bill Cassidy about President Biden's plan to forgive some federal student loan debt. Bloomberg Politics Contributors Jeanne Sheehan Zaino & Lester Munson, Co-Head of BGR Government Affairs and former St...

Jun 15, 20231 hr 9 min

The Case Against Donald Trump

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 White House Correspondent Jordan Fabian on former President Donald Trump's path forward after his indictment Founder of Law Office of Nick Akerman, Former-Assistant Special Watergate Prosecutor Nick Akerman with historical pe...

Jun 14, 202324 min

Former Federal Prosecutor Breaks Down Trump Indictment

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: Former Federal Prosecutor and Former Special Counsel to Robert Mueller while at DOJ, Michael Zeldin on the Trump indictment See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Jun 13, 202312 min

The Former President Goes To Court

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 Reporter Kailey Leinz in Miami on former President Donald Trump's day in court Former Federal Prosecutor and Former Special Counsel to Robert Mueller while at DOJ, Michael Zeldin on the Trump indictment Bloomberg Politics Con...

Jun 13, 20231 hr 6 min

Countdown To Trump Hearing

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's DC legal team leader Sara Forden on latest surrounding the indictment of former President Donald Trump Professor of Law at New York Law School/Former-Assistant District Attorney for Manhattan Rebecca Roiphe's perspective on...

Jun 12, 202359 min

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Jun 10, 202345 sec

Trump Indictment Unsealed

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, Madison Mills and Kailey Leinz fill in for Joe. They speak with: Bloomberg Law Host June Grasso discusses the indictment of former President Donald Trump. Former U.S. Ambassador to Poland and fellow at the Atlantic Council Daniel Fried on the importanc...

Jun 09, 20231 hr 12 min

UK PM, Biden Meet and Wildfire Latest

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, Madison Mills and Kailey Leinz fill in for Joe. They speak with: Bloomberg White House Reporter Josh Wingrove on British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's visit to the White House. CoinRoutes CEO and Co-Founder Dave Weisberg on regulating artificial intelli...

Jun 08, 202356 min

Sound On: 2024 GOP Contenders, Tik Tok Concerns

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: University of New Hampshire Survey Center Director Andrew Smith on the 2024 presidential race and GOP contenders. Reset Public Affairs Partner and Former RNC Communications Director Lisa Camooso Miller and Third Way Co-Founder and Demo...

Jun 07, 20231 hr

SEC Sues Coinbase, Ukraine Funding

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’s SEC Reporter Austin Weinstein on SEC’s suit against Coinbase. Bloomberg Politics Contributors Jeanne Sheehan Zaino and Rick Davis on SEC regulation, Ukraine funding, and the 2024 presidential race. Virginia Congresswoman Ab...

Jun 06, 20231 hr 11 min

2024 Presidential Outlook, OPEC+ Latest

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 National Politics Reporter Mark Niquette on the state of the 2024 presidential race. Kyle Kondik, Managing Editor of Sabato’s Crystal Ball, on outlook for the 2024 presidential race and the GOP’s ‘Roast and Ride’ event in Iow...

Jun 05, 20231 hr 9 min

Senate Seals Debt Deal, US Eco Outlook, Reining in AI

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: Dr. Heather Boushey, member of the White House Council of Economic Advisors on the latest jobs data and the debt ceiling bill Anna Edgerton, Bloomberg Tech and National Security reporter on how the Biden administration is dealing with ...

Jun 02, 202347 min

Debt Deal in Senate, Senator Braun Says He's Voting No

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: Bill Hoagland, Senior Vice President of the Bipartisan Policy Center, former Senate staffer for perspective as the debt bill works its way through the Senate Bloomberg Politics Contributors Jeanne Sheehan Zaino & Lisa Camooso-Mille...

Jun 01, 202353 min

Debt Deal Heads to the House, Will the Center Hold?

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: Anna Wong, Bloomberg Chief US Economist on the economic impact of the debt ceiling agreement Libby Cantrill, Managing Director, Head of Public Policy at PIMCO on how markets are responding to the debt ceiling agreement, and how moderat...

May 31, 202355 min

Hard-Liners Tough on Debt Deal, Christie Mulling Run

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: Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, Democrat from Florida on how House Democrats are responding to the debt ceiling agreement Mark Niquette, Bloomberg National Politics Reporter on Chris Christie signaling a step into the Presidential race ...

May 30, 202348 min

Debt Talks Inching Forward, US Contractors Squeezed

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: Senator Jon Ossoff, Democrat from Georgia on debt limit talks and a new EV plant in his state Representative Bryan Steil, Republican from Wisconsin, chair of the House Administration Committee, for his stance on debt limit talks Bob Mc...

May 26, 202345 min

Debt Deal Closer, Rep. Dingell on High Stakes of Talks

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: Zach Cohen, Bloomberg Government Congress reporter for latest on debt ceiling talks Greg Valliere, Chief US Policy Strategist at AGF Investments on likelihood of a deal emerging soon and what it could look like Bloomberg Politics Contr...

May 25, 202351 min

McCarthy Not Giving Up, DeSantis Officially Launches

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: Representative Mark Pocan, Democrat from Wisconsin on where House Democrats might be willing to compromise on spending Nancy Cook, Bloomberg White House and Politics reporter on Florida Governor Ron DeSantis officially launching Presid...

May 24, 202345 min

Rep. McGovern on Debt Deal Spending Snags, X-Date Doubt

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: Democratic Massachusetts Representative Jim McGovern, Ranking Member of the House Rules Committee, about the state of debt ceiling negotiations, and how work requirements are a major sticking point Maya MacGuineas, President of the bip...

May 23, 202354 min

Debt Limit Talks Resume, Tim Scott's White House Bid

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: Barbara Boxer, former Democratic Senator from California, former chair of the Senate Ethics Committee, and former ranking member of the Senate Environmental Committee on how debt ceiling negotiations could end Bloomberg Politics Contri...

May 22, 202349 min

Debt Talks Pause, Ukraine Gets F-16 Training

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 National Security reporter Nick Wadhams on the US plans to send F-16s to Ukraine Ambassador Daniel Fried, Wesier Family distinguished fellow at the Atlantic Council, former National Security Senior Director, former Ambassador...

May 19, 202351 min

China, Ukraine in Focus at G-7, TikTok Ban in Montana

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: Ambassador James Jeffrey, Chair of the Middle East Program at the Wilson Center, former Ambassador to Iraq and Turkey, and Special Envoy to the Global Coalition To Defeat ISIS on the latest in Ukraine, China and what world leaders will...

May 18, 202346 min