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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.
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Sep 18, 2024 • 30min
Trump Campaigns On Long Island
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 Businessweek Columnist Joshua Green about the questions over what a Kamala Harris presidency would look like and misinformation on the campaign trail. Bloomberg Politics Contributors Rick Davis and Jeanne Sheehan Zaino about new polling data from the swing states. Economic Policy Consultant Kathryn Edwards about the Federal Reserve's decision on interest rates. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 18, 2024 • 30min
Instant Reaction: The Fed Cuts Rates 50-Basis-Points
Bloomberg’s Tom Keene, Jonathan Ferro and Lisa Abramowicz break down the Federal Reserve’s decision to cut rates 50-basis-points on a special edition of Bloomberg SurveillanceSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 17, 2024 • 48min
Hezbollah Accuses Israel of Pager Attack
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: Center for Strategic and International Studies Senior Fellow Natasha Hall as Hezbollah accuses Israel of orchestrating an attack that killed several people and left nearly 3,000 wounded across Lebanon. Bloomberg's Michelle Jamrisko about the fallout for the US Secret Service following another attempted assassination of Donald Trump. Republican Congressman Bryan Steil of Wisconsin about spending negotiations on Capitol Hill. Bloomberg Politics Contributors Rick Davis and Jeanne Sheehan Zaino about rhetoric on the campaign trail. Dartmouth College Tenured Professor of Economics Danny Blanchflower about the start of the two-day FOMC Meeting and the economic policies of Trump and Kamala Harris. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 16, 2024 • 1h
Trump Safe After Assassination Attempt Foiled
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 Laura Davison about the investigation into what the Federal Bureau of Investigation called an apparent assassination attempt of former President Donald Trump. Assistant Professor of Cybersecurity at Maryville University and Former-Member of the Secret Service Brian Gant about questions over Secret Services resources after Sunday's incident. Palm Beach County State Attorney Dave Aronberg as the suspect is charged with with possession of a firearm by a convicted felon and possession and receipt of a firearm with an obliterated serial number. Bloomberg Politics Contributors Rick Davis and Jeanne Sheehan Zaino about the state of rhetoric on the campaign trail. Senior Fellow at the Burnes Center for Social Change at Northeastern University and Former-top labor policy advisor to President Joe Biden Seth Harris as Kamala Harris seeks to earn the endorsements of the Teamsters. Retired Two-Star Marine Corps Major General Arnold Punaro about the negotiations on Capitol Hill to avoid a government shutdown and the impact a continuing resolution would have on US national security. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 13, 2024 • 49min
Trump, Harris Spar Over Debate
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 Jonathan Tamari about the possibility of a government shutdown as another funding deadline nears. The Cook Political Report Senate and Governors Editor Jessica Taylor about new race ratings in the Senate. Bloomberg Politics Contributor Jeanne Sheehan Zaino and Bluestack Strategies Founder Maura Gillespie about Donald Trump's rhetoric on the campaign trail. Emory University Associate Professor of Political Science Andra Gillespie about Trump's proposal to eliminate taxes on overtime pay. Co-Founder and Co-Chairman of the Carlyle Group and Bloomberg Television Host David Rubenstein about his new book, The Highest Calling: Conversations on the American Presidency. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 12, 2024 • 47min
Campaigns Return to the Swing States
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 Laura Davison as early voting gets underway in the state of Alabama. Stimson Center Senior Kelly Grieco about Ukraine's request to use western-provided weapons to strike deeper into Russia. Congressional Black Caucus Foundation President and CEO Nicole Austin-Hillery about their annual legislative conference in Washington DC. Bloomberg Politics Contributor Rick Davis and ROKK Solutions Partner Kristen Hawn about first events for both campaigns following Tuesday's presidential debate. Former US Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta about the future of Ukraine's defense against Russia. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 11, 2024 • 1h 1min
Trump, Harris Participate in 9/11 Ceremonies
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 Dan Goldman of New York about the spending battle in Congress and the 9/11 memorial Tuesday in Manhattan. Former Republican Governor Mark Schweiker about his work with the families of victims of 9/11. Bloomberg Politics Contributors Rick Davis and Jeanne Sheehan Zaino about Tuesday's debate between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris. Bloomberg's Tyler Kendall as Trump down plays the possibility of a second presidential debate between him and Harris. FIL Inc. CEO Frank Luntz about the performance of both candidates on the debate stage. Bloomberg's Tony Capaccio about Ukraine's request to use Western weapons to strike into Russian territory. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 11, 2024 • 21min
Instant Reaction: Trump and Harris Debate
Democrat Kamala Harris and Republican Donald Trump sparred through their first debate, with the former president often on the defensive over abortion rights, the January 6 insurrection and on foreign policy. The debate also saw Harris draw from her past as a prosecutor, while peppering in lines that appeared designed to needle Trump, including taunting the size of his rally crowds. For instant reaction and analysis, Bloomberg Balance of Power co-hosts Joe Mathieu and Kailey Leinz speak with Bloomberg politics contributors Rick Davis and Jeanne Sheehan Zaino, plus hear live reaction from Philadelphia with Bloomberg Big Take host David Gura. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 10, 2024 • 37min
Harris, Trump to Face Off in Debate
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 David Gura about what to watch for in Tuesday night's debate between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris. Bloomberg Politics Contributors Rick Davis and Jeanne Sheehan Zaino about what the debate means for both campaigns. Syracuse University Assistant Professor of Political Science Jenn Jackson about the message candidates will need to deliver on the debate stage to young voters. Minister of Economy and Industry of Israel Nir Barkat about the impact of the Israel-Hamas war on Israel's economy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 9, 2024 • 58min
Harris, Trump Head To Philadelphia for Debate
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: EMILYs List President Jessica Mackler about the top issues driving women to vote in the 2024 elections. Bloomberg Politics Contributors Rick Davis and Jeanne Sheehan Zaino about the funding fight on Capitol Hill. Forner Acting White House Chief of Staff Mick Mulvaney about Speaker Mike Johnson's standing within the House Republican conference. Connecticut Governor and Harris-Walz campaign surrogate Ned Lamont on expectations for Kamala Harris in Tuesday night's debate. Bloomberg's Daniel Flatley as House Republicans accuse the Biden administration of lying to Americans and sacrificing the safety of US soldiers during the 2021 Afghanistan withdrawal. Former RNC Communications Director Lisa Camooso Miller about Speaker Johnson's continuing resolution proposal and rebuke from Congressional Democrats. Rapidan Energy Group Founder and President Bob McNally about oil and the 2024 elections. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.