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Balance of Power

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Jul 29, 2024 • 50min

Harris Narrows Down Vice President Shortlist

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: Bloomberg Senior Reporter Iain Marlow about tensions rising in the Middle East between Israel and Lebanon-based Hezbollah. Siena College Research Institute Director Don Levy about new polling data and undecided voters in the 2024 election. Former Acting White House Chief of Staff Mick Mulvaney about the state of the Presidential race with Kamala Harris at the top of the Democratic ticket. Bloomberg Politics Contributors Rick Davis and Jeanne Sheehan Zaino about Harris' vice president shortlist. Former Director for Syria and Lebanon at the National Security Council Hagar Chemali about possible retaliatory actions from Israel following the alleged attack from Hezbollah over the weekend. Bloomberg Government Congress Reporter Jack Fitzpatrick about the work ahead for the Senate prior to the August recess. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Jul 26, 2024 • 58min

Obamas Endorse Kamala Harris

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: Former Republican Congressman Charlie Dent about the state of the Republican Party. Bloomberg Politics Contributors Rick Davis and Jeanne Sheehan Zaino about the Obamas endorsement of Kamala Harris and new polling data with Harris at the top of the Democratic ticket. Emerson College Polling Center Director Spencer Kimball about their new swing state polling data. American University Associate Professor Jane Hall about the media's coverage of the presidential election. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Jul 25, 2024 • 47min

Biden Says Time For Next Generation

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: White House Council of Economic Advisers Chair Jared Bernstein about the latest US economic data and President Joe Biden's decision to not run for reelection. Bloomberg White House Correspondent Josh Wingrove about Biden's Oval Office address Wednesday night. Atlantic Council's Carmiel Arbit about Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's visit to the United States. Bloomberg Politics Contributors Rick Davis and Jeanne Sheehan Zaino about Donald Trump's attacks on Kamala Harris on the campaign trail. ROKK Solutions Partner and Democratic Strategist Kristen Hawn about Biden's decision to step aside and what's next for the presidential race. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Jul 24, 2024 • 36min

Harris Takes On Trump, Biden's Withdrawal Address

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, Kailey speaks with: Jordan Fabian, Bloomberg White House correspondent and editor to discuss President Biden's primetime address tonight  Cliff Young, president of Ipsos US Public Affairs for a look at some very early polling data on a Trump/Harris matchup Laura Davison, Bloomberg politics editor previews what we might expect from Biden's primetime speech on stepping aside and what the remainder of his Presidency will look like Bloomberg politics contributor Jeanne Sheehan Zaino and Lester Munson, Republican Strategist and Co-Head of the International Practice at BGR Group talk about the state of the newly reshaped White House race and Biden's legacy Rep. Ami Bera, Democrat representing California's 6th district joins to talk about why he decided to sit out Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's address to Congress See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Jul 23, 2024 • 40min

Schumer, Jeffries Endorse Harris, Secret Service Chief Steps Down

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, Kailey speaks with:  Rep. Mark Pocan, Democrat from Wisconsin, co-chair and co-founder of the Labor Caucus for his initial reaction to House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris for president  Senator Shelley Moore Capito, Republican from West Virginia and no. 5 ranking member of Senate GOP leadership for her view on President Biden stepping aside and giving way to Kamala Harris  Ellen Gilmer, Bloomberg Government Homeland Security reporter breaks down Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle resigning and taking responsibility for security failures that led to an assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump  Nathan Dean, Bloomberg Intelligence senior US policy analyst shares insight into what some key policies in a Harris presidency might look like  Bloomberg politics contributors Jeanne Sheehan Zaino and Rick Davis talk through the groundswell of Democratic support surrounding Kamala Harris See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Jul 22, 2024 • 1h 5min

Harris Gains Key Democratic Support, Including Former Speaker Pelosi

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:  Seth Harris, senior fellow at the Burnes Center for Social Change at Northeastern University, former top labor policy advisor to President Biden, former US Deputy Secretary of Labor and former-Acting Secretary of Labor joins to talk about how President Biden arrived at the decision to end his campaign  Jessica Mackler, president of EMILY’s List joins to talk about how Vice President Kamala Harris can appeal to women, and what she can learn from Secretary Clinton’s 2016 campaign against Donald Trump  Frank Luntz, founder and president of FIL Inc., talks about why he feels it’s only a matter of time before Harris gains widespread support from Democratic party leaders Glynda Carr, president and CEO of Higher Heights shares her insight into how Harris can galvanize Black voters and the historical significance of a Black woman leading the ticket See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Jul 21, 2024 • 1h 15min

Instant Reaction: President Biden Withdraws

Bloomberg’s Tom Keene, David Gura and Joe Mathieu break down the latest news from Washington.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Jul 20, 2024 • 30sec

Introducing 'Here's Why' - Complex News Stories Explained

Listen to the 'Here's Why' podcast:  -  on Apple: https://apple.co/3Lg3RGn  -  on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3LiIX9q  -  or Anywhere: https://bit.ly/3xYsHHy.     Each episode of 'Here's Why' uses experts at Bloomberg to explain one news story in just a few minutes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Jul 19, 2024 • 1h 5min

Biden Plans Campaign Stops Next Week

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: Bloomberg's Annmarie Hordern about Donald Trump's speech at the Republican National Convention Thursday night. Democratic House candidate for Colorado's 3rd District Adam Frisch about his calls for Joe Biden to suspend his presidential campaign. Arbroath Group Managing Partner Christopher Smart about the "Trump Trade" and the economic policies laid out this week during the Republican National Convention. Bloomberg's Wendy Benjaminson about the status of Biden's presidential campaign. Arc Initiatives Partner Jonae Wartel and Claffey Communications President Lauren Tomlinson about reports that Vice President Kamala Harris is planning to speak with major democratic donors. European Commissioner for Justice Didier Reynders about the CrowdStrike IT outage and Trans-Atlantic data transfer efforts. Emory University Political Science Professor Andra Gillespie about the latest developments from the campaign trail. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Jul 17, 2024 • 1h 1min

Vance Takes The Stage in Milwaukee

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: Mississippi Tate Reeves about his reaction to Donald Trump's vice president week and abortion policy in his state. Former State Department Spokesperson and Founder of Polaris National Security Morgan Ortagus about US-China relations. Republican Congressman Carlos Gimenez of Florida about his party's approach to trade with China and tariffs. Bloomberg Politics Contributors Rick Davis and Jeanne Sheehan Zaino as Democratic Congressman Adam Schiff calls on Joe Biden to suspend his presidential campaign. Bloomberg's Tyler Kendall about JD Vance's upcoming speech at the Republican National Convention. Bloomberg's Hadriana Lowenkron about the policy discussions happening at the RNC. Republican Congressman French Hill of Arkansas about his party's stance towards cryptocurrency and trade policy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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