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Balance of Power

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Jun 18, 2024 • 52min

Juneteenth Holiday, Bob Good Primary in Virginia

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 Candidate for Senate in Pennsylvania Dave McCormick about the race and economic policy. National Advisor of Governance and Policy for the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People Hilary Shelton about the historical legacy of Juneteenth. Former Acting White House Chief of Staff Mick Mulvaney about Tuesday's Republican primary in Virginia's 5th Congressional District, where Freedom Caucus Chair Bob Good is on the ballot. Groundwork Collaborative's Kitty Richards about the state of the US economy and the latest retail sales data. Bloomberg Politics Contributors Rick Davis and Jeanne Sheehan Zaino about the latest executive order from President Joe Biden on immigration. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Jun 17, 2024 • 46min

Biden Returns from Hollywood, Netanyahu Dissolves War Cabinet

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 US Diplomat Amos Hochstein travels to the Middle East to try and ease tensions between Israel and Hezbollah. Stimson Center Senior Fellow Kelly Grieco about pauses in combat between Israel and Hamas to allow aid to get into Gaza. Bloomberg Politics Contributors Rick Davis and Jeanne Sheehan Zaino about President Joe Biden's Hollywood fundraiser over the weekend that pulled in $30 million. Siena College Research Institute Director Don Levy about the latest polling data for the 2024 Presidential race. Director of the Wadhwani Center for AI and Advanced Technologies at the Center for Strategic and International Studies Gregory Allen about threats of misinformation from artificial intelligence. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Jun 14, 2024 • 36min

Supreme Court Throws Out Bump Stock Ban

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 Congresswoman Dina Titus of Nevada about the Supreme Court's ruling throwing out a federal ban on bump stocks. Beacon Global Strategies Managing Director Michael Allen about the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah. Bloomberg Government Congress Reporter Zach Cohen about how a Donald Trump vice president pick could shake up the Senate. Bloomberg Politics Contributors Rick Davis and Jeanne Sheehan Zaino about comments Donald Trump reportedly made about Milwaukee during a closed-door meeting with Republican lawmakers Thursday. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Jun 13, 2024 • 40min

Biden at G-7 Summit, Trump in DC

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 Annmarie Hordern in Italy for the G-7 summit. Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget President Maya MacGuineas about the tax policy debate on Capitol Hill and the growing federal spending deficit. Bloomberg Deputy Congressional Editor Mike Dorning as the House of Representatives votes to hold Attorney General Merrick Garland in contempt of Congress. Bloomberg National Security Reporter Courtney McBride about US President Joe Biden's meeting with Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskiy at the G-7 summit. Bloomberg Politics Contributor Rick Davis and Democratic Strategist Brad Howard about Donald Trump's gains in polling amongst young voters. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Jun 13, 2024 • 15min

Instant Reaction: Supreme Court Backs Full Access to Abortion Pill

The Supreme Court preserved full access to a widely used abortion pill in a case that carried major stakes for reproductive rights and election-year politics. Bloomberg's Paul Sweeney and Alix Steel bring you instant reaction from our Bloomberg News team.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Jun 12, 2024 • 24min

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 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Jun 12, 2024 • 51min

Inflation Data, Tax Policy 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: White House Council of Economic Advisers Member Heather Boushey about the latest US inflation data. Former Republican Congressman and Spokesman for the Alliance for Competitive Taxation Kevin Brady about US tax policy and the upcoming negotiations on Capitol Hill. Bloomberg Politics Contributors Rick Davis and Jeanne Sheehan Zaino about the impact of tax policy on the campaign trail. Groundwork Collaborative Executive Director Lindsay Owens about how the latest inflation data may impact the Federal Reserve moving forward. Bloomberg Washington Senior Editor Wendy Benjaminson about Donald Trump's visit to Washington DC Thursday. Bloomberg Economics Editor Molly Smith about some of the underlying numbers from today's CPI data. BGR Group Co-Head of the International Practice Lester Munson as President Joe Biden travels to the G-7 Summit in Italy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Jun 11, 2024 • 1h 7min

Hunter Biden Convicted in Federal Trial

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: Host of Bloomberg Law on Bloomberg Radio June Grasso as Hunter Biden is convicted on three counts of violating federal gun laws. Former Assistant US Attorney and Former Assistant Special Watergate Prosecutor Nick Akerman about Hunter Biden's guilty verdict and the possibility of jail time. Former Republican Congressman Denver Riggleman of Virginia about the political fallout of Hunter Biden's verdict. Bloomberg News Legal Reporter Erik Larson about when Hunter Biden could possibly be sentenced. Partner at Jodré Brenecki Nicole Brenecki as Special Counsel David Weiss speaks to reporters following the verdict. Bloomberg Politics Contributors Rick Davis and Jeanne Sheehan Zaino about what the verdict means for the White House race between Joe Biden and Donald Trump. Americans for Peace Now President and CEO Hadar Susskind about the latest developments in cease-fire negotiations between Israel and Hamas. A conversation with Maryland Governor Wes Moore, recorded on May 30, about the reopening of the Baltimore harbor following the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Jun 11, 2024 • 16min

Instant Reaction: Hunter Biden Found Guilty

Hunter Biden was found guilty of gun charges by a federal court jury in Delaware, becoming the first child of a sitting US president to be convicted of crimes. Bloomberg's Paul Sweeney and Jess Menton bring you instant reaction from our Bloomberg News team.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Jun 10, 2024 • 51min

Geopolitical Risks Shaping Elections

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 as President Joe Biden returns from France for D-Day anniversary ceremonies. Arbroath Group Managing Partner Christopher Smart about the European Union elections over the weekend. Host of Bloomberg Law on Bloomberg Radio June Grasso as the Hunter Biden gun trial draws to a close. Bloomberg Politics Contributor Jeanne Sheehan Zaino and Republican Strategist Chapin Fay about the latest polling data on the impact of Donald Trump's New York verdict on the election. The Cook Political Report Analyst Erin Covey on Tuesday's primary elections in Nevada and South Carolina. Director of the Scowcroft Middle East Security Initiative at the Atlantic Council’s Middle East Program Jonathan Panikoff as US Secretary of State Antony Blinken makes another trip to the Middle East.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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