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Nov 21, 2024 • 52min

Matt Gaetz Ends Attorney General Bid

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 Education Arne Duncan as Matt Gaetz announces that he will no longer be seeking the role of Attorney General. Bloomberg Politics Contributors Rick Davis and Jeanne Sheehan Zaino about Gaetz's decision. Democratic Congressman Don Beyer of Virginia and Democratic Congressman Sean Casten of Illinois about the House Ethics investigation into Gaetz and what happens to the report. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Nov 20, 2024 • 34min

Congress Set for Clash on Gaetz Nomination

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: Democratic Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi of Illinois about the House Ethics investigation into Matt Gaetz and the future of US-China relations in the Trump administration. Bloomberg Politics Contributor Jeanne Sheehan Zaino and Bluestack Strategies Founder Maura Gillespie about Gaetz's confirmation process. The Madison Group Managing Partner Robb Watters about the lobbying business in DC ahead of the new Congress and presidential administration. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Nov 19, 2024 • 1h 2min

1,000 Days of War in Ukraine

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 Chuck Fleischmann of Tennessee as Russian President Vladimir Putin signs an updated nuclear arms doctrine. Bloomberg Politics Contributor Jeanne Sheehan Zaino and former RNC Communications Director Lisa Camooso Miller as senators push for more information on Donald Trump's Attorney General pick. Democratic Congressman Sean Casten of Illinois about the House Ethics Committee's investigation into Matt Gaetz. Bloomberg News Correspondent David Gura in Rio as world leaders react to Ukraine's use of US-provided missiles in Russian territory. Stimson Center Senior Fellow Kelly Grieco about what could be next in the conflict between Ukraine and Russia. Bloomberg's Nancy Cook as Trump continues to deliberate his Treasury Secretary pick. Former Chief Economist at the National Economic Council under Trump Joe Lavorgna about the economic policies of a second Trump administration. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Nov 15, 2024 • 46min

Trump's Cabinet Picks Include Controversial Nominees

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:  Anna Ashton, Founder of Ashton Analytics, on US-China relations during a second Trump administration and President Biden’s upcoming meeting with Chinese President Xi  Rep. Ashley Hinson (R-IA) on China, Trump’s transition and Congressional spending  Jeanne Sheehan Zaino, Senior Democracy Fellow with the Center for the Study of the Presidency & Congress and Bloomberg Politics Contributor & Ashley Davis, West Front Strategies Principal on Trump’s cabinet selection process  Bloomberg News legal team leader Sara Forden on Trump tapping ex-SEC chair Jay Clayton to serve as US Attorney for Manhattan, and Trump’s relationship with the Department of Justice  Rep. Brad Sherman (D-CA) on Trump’s selection of Matt Gaetz for Attorney General, Fed Independence See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Nov 14, 2024 • 39min

Congress Reacts to Trump Cabinet Picks

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 Andy Barr of Kentucky about new leadership in the House. Democratic Congressman Dan Goldman of New York about the work his party can get done in the House as the minority. Bloomberg Politics Contributor Jeanne Sheehan Zaino and Echo Canyon Consulting Founder Jon Seaton about the latest race calls in Congress. Atlantic Council Nonresident Senior Fellow Melinda Haring about what Donald Trump's prospective national security team means for Ukraine. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Nov 13, 2024 • 49min

Trump Wins Republican Trifecta, Meets Biden in the Oval 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: University of Virginia’s Miller Center Professor in Presidential Studies Barbara Perry as Joe Biden and Donald Trump meet in the Oval Office Wednesday morning. Former RNC Communications Director Lisa Camooso Miller and Bully Pulpit International Managing Director Adam Hodge as South Dakota Senator John Thune is elected Senate Majority Leader. Bloomberg's Tyler Kendall from the White House. Bloomberg Senior Editor and Reporter Michelle Jamrisko about Trump's cabinet might signal about his incoming administration's foreign policy. Republican Congressman Marc Molinaro of New York about Trump and Elon Musk's visit to the House Republican Conference meeting Wednesday morning. Wiley Rein LLP National Security Practice Group Lead Nazak Nikakhtar about Trump's trade policy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Nov 12, 2024 • 42min

Trump Continues Filling Out Incoming Administration

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 Washington Correspondent Saleha Mohsin as Donald Trump narrows in on his pick for Treasury Secretary. Emory University Associate Political Science Professor Andra Gillespie as Republicans look increasingly likely of securing control of the House of Representatives. Bloomberg Politics Contributor Jeanne Sheehan Zaino and Lighthouse Public Affairs Founder Chapin Fay about some of Trump's picks for his cabinet so far. Bloomberg Government Congress Reporter Jack Fitzpatrick about the lame duck session coming up on Capitol Hill. Landus CEO Matt Carstens about what a second Trump administration means for US farmers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Nov 11, 2024 • 52min

Republicans Near Washington Trifecta

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: Heritage Foundation President Kevin Roberts about his visions for Project 2025 and his new book "Dawn’s Early Light: Taking Back Washington to Save America." Bloomberg Politics Contributor Jeanne Sheehan Zaino and Republican Strategist Lester Munson about the latest developments from President-Elect Donald Trump's presidential transition. Corcoran Street Group Founder Brad Howard about what's next for the Democratic Party following last week's election results. ROKK Solutions Co-Founder and Partner Ron Bonjean about Trump's picks for key positions in his cabinet. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Nov 8, 2024 • 57min

Trump Transition Taking Shape

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 starts putting together his team for a second administration. Democratic Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz of Florida about what's next for her party following the 2024 elections. Bloomberg Legal Reporter Erik Larson as US Special Counsel Jack Smith asks a federal judge to pause the election interference prosecution against Trump. Bloomberg Politics Contributors Rick Davis and Jeanne Sheehan Zaino about Trump's legal issues now that he is President-Elect. University of Arizona Political Science Professor Samara Klar about Arizona's election results. Bloomberg Government Congress Reporter Zach Cohen about the Senate leadership battle. Co-Leader of PwC’s National Tax Office and former Deputy Chief of Staff to Senator Mitch McConnell Rohit Kumar about what tax policy will look like in 2025. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Nov 7, 2024 • 34min

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 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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