
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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May 15, 2024 • 2min
Introducing: Big Take Asia
We’re taking The Big Take to Asia. Each week, Bloomberg’s Oanh Ha tells a story from the home of the world's most dynamic economies - and the markets, tycoons and businesses that drive the ever-shifting region. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 14, 2024 • 51min
Biden Announces New China Tariffs
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 Senior Advisor Gene Sperling as the Biden Administration announces tariffs on some imports from China. Host of Bloomberg Law on Bloomberg Radio June Grasso as Michael Cohen continues testimony in the Donald Trump hush money trial. Former Deputy National Security Advisor Mara Rudman about ongoing negotiations for a cease-fire in the Israel-Hamas war. Bloomberg Politics Contributors Rick Davis and Jeanne Sheehan Zaino as Speaker of the House Mike Johnson attends the Trump trial in New York. Democratic Congressman Brad Sherman of California about legislative priorities in Congress as the House of Representatives returns to session. Bloomberg Economics Chief Geoeconomics Analyst Jennifer Welch about the impact of new tariffs on US-China relations. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 13, 2024 • 1h 2min
Michael Cohen Testifies
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: Author of "Fragile Neighborhoods" Seth Kaplan about the context behind some issues in American society and how to fix it. Bloomberg Editor-in-Chief John Micklethwait sits down with French President Emmanuel Macron about investments in France. Bloomberg Politics Contributors Rick Davis and Jeanne Sheehan Zaino about the Michael Cohen's testimony during the Donald Trump hush money trial. Republican Congressman Chuck Fleischmann of Tennessee about the relationship between the US and Israel. Chair of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Willie Phillips about the agency's grid reform program. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 10, 2024 • 32min
Israel Plans Possible Rafah Operation, Trump Trial Continues
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 plans from the Biden Administration to impose more tariffs on China. Attorney Robert McWhirter about the latest developments from the Donald Trump hush money trial in New York. Bloomberg Politics Contributors Rick Davis and Jeanne Sheehan Zaino about the Senate passing its version of the FAA reauthorization bill. Global Guardian CEO Dale Buckner as Israel's war cabinet approves expanding military operations in Rafah. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 9, 2024 • 45min
GOP, Israel Pushback on Biden's Weapons Delay
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: Jordan Fabian, Bloomberg White House reporter joins to discuss Biden's threat to further delay weapon shipments to Israel if the country launches a ground invasion in Rafah Kelly Grieco, Stimson Center senior fellow with the Reimagining US Grand Strategy Program joins to break down US military aid to Israel Carmiel Arbit, Atlantic Council Nonresident Senior Fellow for Middle East Programs examines the diplomatic ramifications of Biden's weapons stance Rep. Bryan Steil, Republican from Wisconsin gives his firsthand perspective on the failed motion to vacate in the House and reiterated Congressional support for speeding aid to Israel Bloomberg Politics Contributors Jeanne Sheehan Zaino & Rick Davis also join to provide analysis on Biden's Mid East strategy CORRECTION: Fixes duplicated audio See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 8, 2024 • 43min
US Delays Arms to Israel, Sen. Raphael Warnock Talks FAA Reauthorization
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: Senator Raphael Warnock, Democrat from Georgia joins to discuss progress on FAA reauthorization, and he shares his thoughts on the importance of a ceasefire in the Middle East Philip Swagel, Director of the Congressional Budget Office takes a look at the fiscal outlook for the US Rep. Andy Barr, Republican from Kentucky, Chair of Subcommittee on Financial Institutions and Monetary Policy joins to discuss the White House choosing to pause arms to Israel, and his thoughts on the FDIC probe Brad Howard, Corcoran Street Group Founder and President and Democratic Strategist & Maura Gillespie, Bluestack Strategies Founder, former-advisor to Speaker John Boehner, Rep. Adam Kinzinger join to talk about President Biden's trip to Wisconsin to champion a major Microsoft investment Doha Mekki, Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General of the US joins to talk through some of the latest antitrust battles facing the US government, and her perspective on an increase in deal-making lately See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 7, 2024 • 52min
Biden Speaks at Holocaust Memorial
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: Pangea Policy Founder Terry Haines about President Joe Biden's speech on antisemitism and the administration's response to the Israel-Hamas war. Republican Congressman Byron Donalds of Florida about a possible motion to vacate in the House of Representatives and other legislative priorities. Bloomberg Politics Contributor Jeanne Sheehan Zaino and Republican Strategist Lester Munson about the latest developments from the campaign trail. Host of Bloomberg Law on Bloomberg Radio June Grasso about the proceedings from the Donald Trump hush money trial as adult film actress Stormy Daniels testifies. Ipsos President for US Public Affairs Cliff Young about the latest polling data for the 2024 presidential election. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 6, 2024 • 41min
Israel Rejects Cease-Fire Agreement Backed By 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 White House Correspondent Michelle Jamrisko as US President Joe Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu hold a call Monday morning. Carnegie Endowment for International Peace Senior Fellow Aaron David Miller as Hamas agrees to a cease-fire proposal from Qatar and Egypt. Bloomberg Politics Contributor Jeanne Sheehan Zaino and Republican Strategist Chapin Fay about vulnerabilities both candidates face in the upcoming presidential election. Former federal prosecutor Josh Naftalis about the latest developments from the Donald Trump hush money trial. Bloomberg Government Congress Reporter Jack Fitzpatrick about the work ahead in the House of Representatives this week. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 3, 2024 • 1h 1min
April Jobs Data Reaction
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: Bankrate Washington Bureau Chief Mark Hamrick about the latest jobs data. Palm Beach County State Attorney Dave Aronberg about the latest developments from the Donald Trump hush money trial as former White House Communications Director Hope Hicks takes the witness stand. Bloomberg Opinion Senior Executive Editor Timothy L. O'Brien about what the proceedings have looked like in the courthouse. White House Council of Economic Advisers Member Heather Boushey about the overall outlook of the US economy. Bloomberg Politics Contributors Jeanne Sheehan Zaino and Republican Strategist Lisa Camooso Miller about how the economy will impact the presidential race. Bloomberg's Annmarie Horden with UK Cabinet Office Minister leading on AI in the Public Sector Alex Burghart. Senior Fellow in the American Statecraft Program at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace Jennifer Kavanagh about cease-fire negotiations in the Israel-Hamas war. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 2, 2024 • 31min
Biden Responds to Campus Protests
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 Congressman Bryan Steil of Wisconsin about the legislative priorities of House Republicans. Lincoln Mitchell, political analyst who teaches in the Department of Political Science and the School of International and Public Affairs at Columbia University, about campus protests across the US. Senator Tammy Duckworth of Illinois about FAA reauthorization legislation in Congress. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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