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May 1, 2024 • 37min

Biden Administration Pushes for Gaza Cease-Fire

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 Jordan Fabian as the Biden Administration pushes for a cease-fire in the Israel-Hamas war. Bloomberg Politics Contributors Rick Davis and Jeanne Sheehan Zaino about continued protests on college campuses across the US. Democratic Congressman Earl Blumenauer of Oregon as the Department of Justice moves to classify cannabis as less harmful. Groundwork Collaborative Executive Director Lindsay Owens ahead of Tuesday's rate decision from the Federal Reserve. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Apr 30, 2024 • 41min

Trump Fined Over Gag Order, Campus Protests Escalate

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: Robert J. McWhirter, a constitutional law expert and a practicing criminal defense and civil rights lawyer to discuss former President Donald Trump being found in contempt of court in the hush money case in New York Bloomberg Congress Team Lead Megan Scully joins to talk about House Democrats saying they would save House Speaker Mike Johnson from being ousted Dale Buckner, CEO OF Global Guardian, RET Army Colonel for insight into Israel-Hamas war on the ground and hostage extraction Jeanne Sheehan Zaino & Rick Davis, Bloomberg Politics Contributors to talk about the political fallout of the escalating protests on college campuses Ksenia Svetlova, nonresident senior fellow at the Atlantic Council's Middle East Programs, former member of the Israeli Knesset to discuss efforts to reach a ceasefire and hostage release in the Israel-Hamas war  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Apr 29, 2024 • 49min

Congress 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: Bloomberg Politics Contributors Rick Davis and Jeanne Sheehan Zaino as Speaker Mike Johnson says Congress will take action to protect Jewish students on college campuses. Former Director for Syria and Lebanon at the National Security Council, CEO & Founder of Greenwich Media Strategies and adjunct professor at Columbia University’s School of International and Public Affairs Hagar Chemali about negotiations for a cease-fire in the Israel-Hamas war. Bloomberg Government Congress Reporter Jonathan Tamari about the week ahead for Congress as the House of Representatives returns to session Monday afternoon. Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget President Maya MacGuineas about the possibility of a tax being made in Congress. Former Assistant US Attorney for the Southern District of New York Jim Zirin about the latest developments in the Donald Trump hush money trial. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Apr 26, 2024 • 49min

Biden Says He'll Debate Trump

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 News White House and Politics Reporter Gregory Korte about the latest inflation data and how the economy is shaping the presidential race. Georgetown Strategy Group Managing Director and former USAID Mission Director Dave Harden about the complexity of delivering humanitarian assistance into Gaza. Bloomberg Economics Chief US Economist Anna Wong about the next moves for the Federal Reserve. Palm Beach County State Attorney Dave Aronberg about the latest developments from the Donald Trump hush money trial in New York. Bloomberg Politics Contributors Rick Davis and Jeanne Sheehan Zaino as Joe Biden says in an interview with Howard Stern that he'll debate Donald Trump. Moody's Analytics Chief Economist Mark Zandi about the US economic outlook heading into the election. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Apr 25, 2024 • 31min

Supreme Court Hears Trump Immunity Arguments

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 News Supreme Court Reporter Greg Stohr following the conclusion of oral arguments over former President Donald Trump's claims of presidential immunity from prosecution. Constitutional Accountability Center President Elizabeth Wydra about the questions before the Supreme Court Thursday. Bloomberg Politics Contributors Rick Davis and Jeanne Sheehan Zaino about the political implications of the court case. Criminal and Constitutional Law Attorney Robert J. McWhirter about Trump's efforts to delay Special Counsel Jack Smith's election interference case. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Apr 24, 2024 • 46min

Biden Signs Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan Aid Bill

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 as President Joe Biden signs the foreign aid package passed by the Senate Tuesday. Former US Ambassador to China and former US Senator from Montana Max Baucus about TikTok legislation included in the aid package. Bloomberg Politics Editor Laura Davison about the findings of the most recent Bloomberg News/Morning Consult poll. Morning Consult US Politics Analyst Eli Yokley about what factors will impact the outcome of the 2024 presidential election. Cuba Deputy Foreign Minister Carlos Fernández de Cossio about the state of relations between the Republic of Cuba and the United States. Former Republican Congressman and Strategic Advisor for the Alliance for Competitive Taxation Kevin Brady about tax law in the US. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Apr 23, 2024 • 52min

Senate To Move Aid Package Forward

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 Zach Cohen about Tuesday's votes in the Senate. Executive Director of republicEn.org and former Republican Congressman Bob Inglis about the state of affairs in the House of Representatives. Bloomberg News Congress Team Lead Megan Scully as the Senate is expected to pass the foreign aid package. Former Director for Syria and Lebanon at the National Security Council and CEO and Founder of Greenwich Media Strategies Hagar Chemali about what further US aid means for Israel and the latest developments from the Middle East. Bloomberg Politics Contributor Rick Davis and American Bridge 21st Century President Pat Dennis as Donald Trump backs Speaker Mike Johnson's decision to move on foreign aid. Chamber of Commerce Executive Vice President Neil Bradley about his organization's support for Ukraine aid. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Apr 22, 2024 • 55min

TikTok, Ukraine Aid Bill Head to the Senate

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 News Senior Editor for Technology and Strategic Industries Michael Shepard about what the TikTok legislation that passed in the House of Representatives would mean for the company. Former US Ambassador to Morocco and President of the Coalition for a Safer Web Marc Ginsberg about a potential legal battle if the TikTok legislation is signed into law. Bloomberg Government Congress Reporter Jack Fitzpatrick about the aid bills passed in the House over the weekend. Stimson Center Senior Fellow Kelly Grieco about what the aid package will mean for Ukraine's defense against Russia. Bloomberg Politics Contributors Rick Davis and Jeanne Sheehan Zaino about a possible motion to vacate for Speaker of the House Mike Johnson. Bloomberg Government Senior Reporter Kate Ackley about support for Johnson in the House. Republican Strategist Lisa Camooso Miller about Johnson's standing in the Republican party after getting the bills through the House. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Apr 19, 2024 • 46min

House Advances Foreign Aid Bills, Israel Hits Back at Iran

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 Billy House discusses the House advancing the long-stalled $95 billion aid package for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan teeing up a big vote over the weekend Mick Mulroy, co-founder of the Lobo Institute and former US Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for the Middle East to provide analysis of last night's strikes on a military base in Iran and whether it could signal further escalation Bloomberg politics contributors Rick Davis and Jeanne Sheehan Zaino to recap the week on Capitol Hill heading into a key vote on foreign aid this weekend, plus break down the latest in former President Donald Trump's hush money trial Valdis Dombrovskis, European Commission Executive Vice President, An Economy that Works for People joins to talk about the state of global economic ripple effects of tension and conflict in the Middle East and in Ukraine Mick Mulvaney, former OMB Director, former US Special Envoy for North Ireland, former-Acting White House Chief of Staff and co-founder of the House Freedom Caucus joins to discuss the likelihood of Congress passing critical foreign aid this weekend, Trump's trial in New York and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Apr 18, 2024 • 41min

Aid Bills On Track To Pass in the House

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 News Congressional Reporter Erik Wasson about plans for Democrats in the House of Representatives to back the proposed foreign aid bills. Bipartisan Policy Center Senior Vice President Bill Hoagland about Speaker Mike Johnson's role in getting both parties to support the package. Harvard Kennedy School Institute of Politics Director of Polling John Della Volpe about the results of the new Harvard Youth Poll. Bloomberg Politics Contributor Rick Davis about the role young adults will play in the 2024 elections. Bloomberg Government Congress Reporter Jonathan Tamari about the possible motion to vacate Speaker Mike Johnson is facing. Gen. (Ret.) Kenneth "Frank" McKenzie, former US Central Command Commander, University of South Florida’s Global and National Security Institute Director and author of the coming book "The Melting Point: High Command and War in the 21st Century" about the state of tensions in the Middle East. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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