Vice President Kamala Harris formally accepted the Democratic presidential nomination on Thursday, in a historic step that kicks off a three-month dash to Election Day. Balance of Power co-hosts Joe Mathieu and Kailey Leinz speak to Bloomberg politics contributors Rick Davis and Jeanne Sheehan Zaino for instant reaction and analysis of Kamala Harris' address to close out the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 Gregory Korte about Minnesota Governor Tim Walz's speech at the Democratic National Convention Wednesday night in Chicago. Bloomberg Politics Contributors Rick Davis and Jeanne Sheehan Zaino about Walz's introduction to American voters. Bloomberg's Tyler Kendall about the possible environmental policies of a Kamala Harris administration. Former US Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Gina McCarthy about how a Harris administration would approach climate policy Illinois Senator Dick Durbin about the differences in messaging between Harris and Donald Trump. Tara Setmayer and Crystal McCrary McGuire of the Seneca Project about their efforts to mobilize women voters in the 2024 election. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 about Barack and Michelle Obama's speeches at the Democratic National Convention Tuesday night. Bloomberg Economics' Stephanie Flanders about the economic policies of Kamala Harris and Donald Trump. Corcoran Street Group Founder and Democratic Strategist Brad Howard about the energized crowd at the DNC. San Francisco Mayor London Breed about her city and housing efforts. Democratic Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz of Florida about the state of play in her state with Kamala Harris at the top of the ticket. Bloomberg Politics Contributors Rick Davis and Jeanne Sheehan Zaino to preview Tim Walz's speech at the DNC Wednesday night. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 Hadriana Lowenkron about President Joe Biden's speech Monday night at the Democratic National Convention. House Minority Whip Katherine Clark about her takeaways from the first night of the convention. Bloomberg Politics Contributors Rick Davis and Jeanne Sheehan Zaino about the scheduling of speakers at the convention. Democratic Congressman Seth Moulton of Massachusetts about the possibility of a cease-fire in the Middle East. Danny Wirtz, Chairman & CEO of NHL's Chicago Blackhawks & Michael Reinsdorf, President and CEO of NBA's Chicago Bulls about their $7 billion investment in the United Center and surrounding areas in West Chicago. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 Chicago Bureau Chief Isis Almeida about the city's preparations for the convention. Democratic Congresswoman Abigail Spanberger of Virginia to preview the week for her party. Democratic Congressman Jonathan Jackson of Illinois to discuss the top issues for Black voters in the 2024 election. Democratic Senator Laphonza Butler of California as US Secretary of State Antony Blinken says significant progress has been made between Israel and Hamas over a cease-fire. Bloomberg Politics Contributors Rick Davis and Jeanne Sheehan Zaino about what to watch for this week in Chicago.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

 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 Erik Wasson about Michigan voters' angst over inflation. Harris-Walz Campaign Senior Economic Adviser Gene Sperling about Kamala Harris' economic strategy. Bloomberg's Tyler Kendall as final preparations are in place for next week's Democratic National Convention in Chicago. Bloomberg Politics Contributors Rick Davis and Jeanne Sheehan Zaino about the latest policy proposals from both campaigns. Host of Bloomberg Wall Street Week David Westin about the latest economic data. Groundwork Collaborative Executive Director Lindsay Owens about the costs of Harris' economic agenda. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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: Bully Pulpit International Managing Director Adam Hodge ahead of President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris' joint appearance in Maryland Thursday. Bloomberg Politics Contributor Rick Davis and Four Corners Public Affairs Partner Caitlin Legacki about the debates agreed to by the Trump campaign and the Harris campaign. Bloomberg Politics Editor Laura Davison about the events being held by Harris and Donald Trump Thursday. Former Director for Syria and Lebanon at the National Security Council Hagar Chemali about cease-fire negotiations underway in Doha. Third Way Executive Vice President Matt Bennett about Harris' goals on the campaign trail this week. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 US Economist Stuart Paul about the latest US inflation data. Suffolk University Political Research Center Director David Paleologos about their new poll that shows Kamala Harris closing the gap against Donald Trump in Florida. National security analyst and Lexington Institute Senior Fellow Rebecca Grant about the advances Ukrainian forces have made inside of Russia. Bloomberg Global Economy Reporter Enda Curran about how the inflation data might play out on the campaign trail. Bloomberg Politics Contributor Jeanne Sheehan Zaino and Republican Strategist Brittany Martinez about the economic policies of Trump and of Harris. Former US Ambassador to the United Nations Thomas Pickering about cease-fire negotiations between Israel and Hamas. American Economic Liberties Project Senior Adviser for Economic Strategy Bharat Ramamurti about Harris' plan to lay out her economic agenda in a speech Friday. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 Contributors Rick Davis and Jeanne Sheehan Zaino about some of the primetime speakers scheduled for next week's Democratic National Convention in Chicago. Bloomberg White House and Politics Reporter Stephanie Lai about Donald Trump's conversation with Elon Musk on X Monday night. Beacon Global Strategies Managing Director and Partner Michael Allen as the US officials say an Iranian attack against Israel is increasingly likely. FS Investments Chief US Economist Lara Rhame about the latest US economic data. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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: Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget Senior Vice President Marc Goldwein as Kamala Harris floats a plan to not tax tips for service workers. Democratic Strategist Kevin Walling as President Joe Biden tells CBS that running for a second term would've been a distraction to down-ballot Democrats. Bloomberg Politics Contributors Rick Davis and Jeanne Sheehan Zaino about new swing-state polling that shows Kamala Harris in front of Donald Trump in a few races. Bloomberg US National Security Team Lead Nick Wadhams about the latest developments from the Middle East. Host of Bloomberg's Odd Lots podcast Joe Weisenthal about questions of Federal Reserve independence raised by both presidential candidates. Center for Strategic and International Studies Senior Fellow Natasha Hall about negotiations for a cease-fire between Israel and Hamas. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.