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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

Trump Begins Second Week In Office

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 Cent...

Jan 27, 202543 min

Trump Seeks To Overhaul FEMA

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 Wendy Benjaminson as President Donald Trump heads to North Carolina and California. Former White House National ...

Jan 24, 202559 min

SALT Talks Gain Steam in Washington

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 Mike Lawler of New York about the tax policy debate in Washington. Former Deputy US Trade Representative Sarah Bi...

Jan 23, 202534 min

Trump's Agenda Shapes Congress

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 the White House North Lawn. National Security Practice Group Lead at Wiley Rein Nazak Nikakhtar about Don...

Jan 22, 202553 min

President Trump Starts Second Term

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 Michael Shepard about President Donald Trump's first actions in office. American Action Forum President Douglas ...

Jan 21, 202555 min

Special Coverage: Donald Trump's Inauguration

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 inauguration of President Donald Trump. On this edition, Joe and Kailey speak with: Former-Trump Energy Secretary Dan Brouillette Lindsay Chervinsky, Executive Director of the George Washington Presidential Library Shirley Martey Hargis, nonresident fellow in the Atlantic Council’s Global China Hub Rep. Brad Sherman x R...

Jan 20, 202535 min

Trump Moves Inauguration Indoors

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 RNC Communications Director Lisa Camooso Miller as Donald Trump announces the presidential inauguration will be moved indoors due...

Jan 17, 202549 min

Instant Reaction: Scott Bessent Treasury Confirmation Hearing

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: Joe Lavorgna, Former Chief Economist at the National Economic Council under Donald Trump and Managing Director and Chief Economist for S...

Jan 16, 20259 min

Israel, Hamas Agree to Ceasefire Deal

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 as Israel and Hamas agree to a cease-fire deal. Former Director for Syria and Leba...

Jan 15, 202549 min

Hegseth Testifies on Capitol Hill

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: Retired Two-Star Marine Corps Major General Arnold Punaro, Former Staff Director of the Senate Armed Services Committee, as Pe...

Jan 14, 202539 min

Lawmakers Talk SALT with Trump

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: Americans for Tax Reform President Grover Norquist about the outlook for tax policy in Congress. Bloomberg Tax Congress Reporter Zach Co...

Jan 13, 202550 min

Blowout Jobs Report, Republicans Head to Mar-A-Lago

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 Chief US Economist Anna Wong about the latest US Jobs Data. Vice President and Director of the Economic Studies Prog...

Jan 10, 202544 min

Instant Reaction: Supreme Court Allows Trump Sentencing

A divided US Supreme Court cleared the way for President-elect Donald Trump’s sentencing in his hush money criminal case, dealing him a setback as he prepares to begin his second term in office. For reaction and perspective, host Doug Krizner speaks with Bloomberg legal analyst and host of Bloomberg Law, June Grasso. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 10, 20259 min

Remembering Jimmy Carter

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: Chair of the Commission on the National Defense Strategy and Former Deputy Secretary of the Cabinet in the Carter Administration Jane Ha...

Jan 09, 202538 min

Trump Gathers SALT-Focused Republicans

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 Republican Congressman and former Chair of the House Financial Services Committee Patrick McHenry about the state of the House GO...

Jan 08, 202532 min

GOP Plans 2025 Budget Strategy

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 Mike Flood of Nebraska about the reconciliation debate in Congress ahead of Donald Trump's Inauguration. Bloomber...

Jan 07, 202533 min

Congress Certifies Trump Election Victory

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 Strategist Maura Gillespie about the anniversary of January 6, 2021. Former Democratic Congressman Dan Kildee of Michigan abo...

Jan 06, 202536 min

Johnson Wins House Speaker Vote After Late Talks With Holdouts

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 joins Bloomberg's Carol Massar and Tim Stenovec as Mike Johnson is elected Speaker of the House for the 119th US Congress. Carol and Tim are also joined by Blo...

Jan 03, 202520 min

New Orleans Attack, Cybertruck Blast Raise US Security Fears

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 Veg...

Jan 02, 202554 min

Instant Reaction: Cybertruck Blast Suspect Identified

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Jan 02, 202510 min

US Unveils Ukraine Aid Package

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, Fou...

Dec 31, 202438 min

Trump Endorses Johnson, Jimmy Carter Death

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: . Former. Rep. Denver Riggleman,(R-VA) and Founder of RIIG, to discuss President-Elect Donald Trump endorsing Mike Johnson as House Speaker....

Dec 30, 202440 min

Special Report: Former President Jimmy Carter Dead at 100

Jimmy Carter, the 39th US President, has died at the age of 100, leaving behind a legacy of promoting human rights and peace.  Bloomberg's John Tucker and Joe Mathieu look at the former president's life and legacy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 29, 202421 min

Ukraine Risks Losing Land Seized From Russia; More Mar-a-Lago Trump Visits

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: Melinda Haring, Senior Fellow with the Atlantic Council's Eurasia Center for the latest in Ukraine as it's forces struggle with a lack of manpower...

Dec 27, 202444 min

Israel Hits Houthi Targets In Yemen; Biden's Legacy

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:  Ambassador James Jeffrey for the latest in the Middle East, as Israel slowly ramps up aggression against the Iran-backed Houthis&...

Dec 26, 202438 min

Instant Reaction: House Passes Funding Bill

The House passed funding to keep the US government operating until mid-March just hours before a midnight shutdown deadline, capping off a tumultuous two days in which two earlier plans pursued by Speaker Mike Johnson collapsed. For instant reaction and analysis, host Kailey Leinz speaks with Lester Munson, Principal of the International Practice at BGR Group and Republican Strategist, Jeanne Sheehan Zaino, Senior Democracy Fellow with the Center for the Study of the Presidency & Congre...

Dec 20, 20249 min

Congress Looks To Avoid Shutdown

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 about the latest negotiations on Capitol Hill. Democratic Senator Mark Warner of Virginia about ...

Dec 20, 202432 min

Instant Reaction: Trump-Backed Funding Plan Fails

The Republican-led House rejected a temporary funding plan backed by President-elect Donald Trump on Thursday with just over 24 hours to go before a US government shutdown, capping an extraordinary two days in Washington that tested the limits of the incoming president’s power. For instant reaction and analysis, host Doug Krizner spoke with Bloomberg Capitol Influence deputy team leader Mike Dorning. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Dec 20, 20248 min

Trump, Musk Throw Congress Into Chaos

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 latest stopgap spending plan in the House of Representatives. Bloomber...

Dec 19, 202430 min

Instant Reaction: Jay Powell on Fed Policy

Bloomberg's Tom Keene, Jonathan Ferro and Lisa Abramowicz discuss remarks from Fed Chair Jay Powell following the Federal Reserve's latest policy decision on a special edition of Bloomberg Surveillance as the Fed lowered interest rates for a third time, but reined in the number of cuts they expect in 2025. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 18, 202423 min