
Balance of Power
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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Oct 25, 2024 • 50min
GOP Sees Surge in Early Voting
What would YOU like to hear about on Bloomberg? Help make shows like ours even better by taking our Bloomberg audience survey.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 and Kamala Harris hold campaign events in Texas Friday. Uplift Head of Data and Democratic Political Strategist Sam Almy about early voting data in Arizona. Pangaea Policy Founder Terry Haines about the economic policies of both candidates and how the composition of Congress might impact those plans. Bloomberg Politics Contributors Rick Davis and Jeanne Sheehan Zaino about the messaging from both campaigns in the final days of the election. European Commissioner for Economic and Financial Affairs Paolo Gentiloni about the state of the European economy. Atlantic Council Senior Fellow Melinda Haring as Russian President Vladimir Putin says Russia won’t make any concessions to end its war in Ukraine. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 24, 2024 • 53min
Trump and Harris Locked in a Dead Heat
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: Morning Consult US Politics Analyst Eli Yokley and Bloomberg Washington Senior Editor Wendy Benjaminson about the results of the latest Bloomberg News/Morning Consult swing state poll. Founder and President of Somos Votantes & Somos PAC Melissa Morales about top issues for Latino voters in the election. Founder and CEO of the Messina Group and Campaign Manager for President Barack Obama's 2012 Presidential Campaign Jim Messina about Kamala Harris' messaging in the final days before Election Day. Governor of the National Bank of Belgium and Member of the European Central Bank Governing Council Pierre Wunsch about the state of the European economy. Bloomberg Politics Contributor Jeanne Sheehan Zaino and Bluestack Strategies Founder Maura Gillespie about Donald Trump's campaign event with Tucker Carlson Wednesday night in Georgia. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 23, 2024 • 42min
Election Day Less Than Two Weeks Away
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: American University Associate Professor of Journalism and Media Studies Jane Hall about the media strategies of Donald Trump and Kamala Harris in the final days of the election. Bloomberg Politics Contributor Rick Davis and ROKK Solutions Partner Kristen Hawn about the closing economic pitches Trump and Harris are making. Republican Congressman Bryan Steil of Wisconsin about the state of the race in his home state. Emory University Political Science Professor Andra Gillespie about early voting numbers in Georgia as Trump holds campaign events in the state Wednesday. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 22, 2024 • 57min
Celebrities Help Candidates Reach Swing Voters
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 Congressional Reporter Steven Dennis about Democratic Senator Sherrod Brown's reelection campaign in an increasingly Republican state of Ohio. Bloomberg Politics Contributors Rick Davis and Jeanne Sheehan Zaino about the latest polling data from key Senate races across the US. Voto Latino President & CEO María Teresa Kumar as former President Donald Trump holds a Latino roundtable in Miami Tuesday afternoon. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) Chairman Rostin Behnam about the agency's oversight of registered political derivatives markets. Author of the "Age of Disruption" Substack Bruce Mehlman about the possible period of uncertainty following the Presidential Election if a winner isn't apparent on Election Day. Director of the McCourtney Institute for Democracy at Penn State University Michael Berkman about the state of play in Pennsylvania two weeks away from Election Day. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 21, 2024 • 51min
Trump, Harris Make Closing Arguments to Undecided Voters
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 White House Correspondent Josh Wingrove about the push by both presidential campaigns to win over undecided voters before Election Day. Catawba College Politics Department Chair and Professor Michael Bitzer about the state of the race in North Carolina and Donald Trump's visit to the state Monday. Former Acting White House Chief of Staff Mick Mulvaney about the closing arguments for Donald Trump and Kamala Harris. Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget President Maya MacGuineas about new research showing what Trump's campaign plans could mean for Social Security. Bloomberg Politics Contributors Rick Davis and Jeanne Sheehan Zaino about Trump's visit to a Pennsylvania McDonald's over the weekend and Harris' response to remarks made by Trump. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 18, 2024 • 55min
US Renews Push for Cease-Fire Between Israel and Hamas
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 National Security Reporter Courtney McBride as the US renews its push for a cease-fire between Israel and Hamas following Israel’s killing of the top Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar. Atlantic Council's Jonathan Panikoff about if the landscape has changed in the Middle East following Thursday's events. Center for Strategic and International Studies Senior Fellow Natasha Hall as US Secretary of State Antony Blinken prepares to visit Israel as part of efforts to end the conflict. Bloomberg Politics Editor Laura Davison as former President Donald Trump floats the possibility of further tax cuts for firefighters and police officers. Brookings Institution Vice President and Director of Economic Studies Ben Harris about the economic policies of Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris. Bloomberg Politics Contributor Jeanne Sheehan Zaino and Republican Strategist Brittany Martinez about the next stops for both campaigns on the trail. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 17, 2024 • 37min
Israel Kills Hamas Leader Sinwar
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 News Reporter Dan Williams as Israel confirms it killed Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar. Founder and Director of the University of Virginia’s Center for Politics Larry Sabato about the impact of the Middle East on the US elections. Chair of the National Defense Strategy Commission and Former Ranking Member of House Intelligence Committee Jane Harman as Israeli President Benjamin Netanyahu says the mission for Israel has not been completed. Bully Pulpit International Managing Director Adam Hodge about recent media appearances from Donald Trump and Kamala Harris. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 16, 2024 • 56min
20 Days Until Election Day
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: St. Louis Mayor Tishaura Jones from Bloomberg CityLab in Mexico City. Bloomberg's Zoe Tillman about the lawsuits that are shaping the US Presidential Election. American Action Forum President Douglas Holtz-Eakin about the economic proposals from Donald Trump in an interview with Bloomberg Tuesday. Co-Founder & Managing Partner of Recognize and Co-chair of the Black Economic Alliance Charles Phillips about Kamala Harris' pitch to Black voters. Bloomberg Politics Contributors Rick Davis and Jeanne Sheehan Zaino about the media appearances by Harris and Trump in the final weeks of the election. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 15, 2024 • 1h 30min
A Special Sit Down With Former President Donald Trump
Former US President Donald Trump discusses his economic vision centered on growth through tax cuts and heightened tariffs, aiming to protect American industries. Speaking with Bloomberg's John Micklethwait, he addresses concerns about inflation and national debt, arguing that his policies will foster domestic job creation. Trump also emphasizes the importance of negotiating government spending, examining real-world successes and challenges faced by both large corporations and small businesses amidst tariff implementations. The conversation touches on the complexities of U.S. foreign relations and its economic implications.

Oct 14, 2024 • 48min
Harris Seeks Turnout From Black Men In White House Race
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 News politics editor Laura Davison on Kamala Harris ramping up efforts to appeal to Black male voters Cliff Young, president of US Public Affairs at Ipsos on polls showing a tightening presidential race Bloomberg Politics Contributors Rick Davis and Jeanne Sheehan Zaino on Harris’s bid to highlight Trump’s age after releasing her own medical report Denver Riggleman, former US Congressman (R-VA 6th), former Air Force Intelligence, Founder of RIIG Security Firm/Co-author of “The Breach: The Untold Story of the Investigation into January 6th” on Trump’s comments on the “enemy from within”, hurricane misinformation and the latest from the campaign trail over the weekend Hagar Chemali, former Director for Syria and Lebanon at the National Security Council (NSC)/CEO and Founder of Greenwich Media Strategies on the latest in the Middle East, including the US sending advanced missile defenses to Israel to deter attacks from Iran See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.