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Apr 3, 2024 • 48min

Powell Sticks to Wait-and-See Tone

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 Global Economy Reporter Enda Curran following remarks from Fed Chair Jerome Powell. Ellis Insight President Jim Ellis about Tuesday's primary election results. Bloomberg Politics Editor Laura Davison about Donald Trump's comments at a Tuesday campaign rally in Michigan. Cook Political Report Founder Charlie Cook about potential weaknesses in the support of both Joe Biden and Donald Trump. Bloomberg Politics Contributor Rick Davis and Third Way Executive Vice President Jim Kessler about what's next for the campaign trail. Director of the Scowcroft Middle East Security Initiative at the Atlantic Council Jonathan Panikoff as President Joe Biden criticizes Israel after the death of seven aid workers in Gaza. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Apr 2, 2024 • 1h

Biden, Xi Hold Phone Talks

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: Bloomberg Senior Reporter Iain Marlow as US President Joe Biden and People's Republic of China President Xi Jinping hold a one-on-one phone call for the first time since their November 2023 meeting. Pangea Policy Founder Terry Haines about the odds of a Ukraine aid bill passing through Congress. The Washington Institute for Near East Policy Jill and Jay Bernstein Fellow Michael Knights about the risks of escalation in the Middle East following Israel strikes on Iranian targets in Syria. Bloomberg Senior National Political Correspondent Nancy Cook about primary contests Tuesday and former President Donald Trump's campaign stops in Wisconsin and Michigan. Former US Ambassador to Turkey and Iraq James Jeffrey following an Israeli military drone strike that killed seven aid workers from World Central Kitchen in Gaza. Bloomberg Politics Contributor Jeanne Sheehan Zaino and former RNC Communications Director Lisa Camooso Miller as the Florida Supreme Court approves a November ballot measure on abortion rights. Evercore ISI Senior Managing Director Sarah Bianchi about relations between the US and China. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Apr 1, 2024 • 49min

US and Israel Continue Rafah Talks

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: Bloomberg Government Senior Reporter Kate Ackley as Speaker of the House Mike Johnson signals possible movement on Ukraine aid when Congress returns to session next week. Carnegie Endowment for International Peace Senior Fellow Aaron David Miller as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says there are plans to move more than a million Palestinian civilians out of Rafah before carrying out attacks on Hamas in the southern Gaza city. Bloomberg Politics Contributors Rick Davis and Jeanne Sheehan Zaino about the work ahead in Congress following recess. GasBuddy Head of Petroleum Analysis Patrick De Haan about gas prices across the US. Bloomberg US National Security Team Lead Nick Wadhams about plans for a Monday call between senior officials from the US and Israel. American Bridge 21st Century President Pat Dennis about President Biden's challenges among young voters over the ongoing Israel-Hamas war. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Mar 28, 2024 • 44min

Biden Fundraises at Radio City, Remembering Joe Lieberman

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: Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont about the life and legacy of former US Senator Ned Lamont. Third Way Executive Vice President Matt Bennett about the options left for No Labels as former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie declines a presidential run. Ipsos President of US Public Affairs Cliff Young about the impact the economy will have on the Joe Biden and Donald Trump presidential election rematch. Rapidan Energy Group President Bob McNally about rising fuel prices across the US. Bloomberg Washington Bureau Chief Peggy Collins about her trip to the US-Mexico border and the ongoing humanitarian situation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Mar 28, 2024 • 20min

INSTANT REACTION: Bankman-Fried Sentenced to 25 Years

FTX co-founder Sam Bankman-Fried was sentenced to 25 years in prison for stealing billions of dollars from customers, marking the final chapter in a case that has both captivated and overshadowed the crypto industry. Bloomberg Radio hosts Paul Sweeney, Alix Steel, Joe Mathieu and Kailey Leinz discuss, with instant reaction and analysis from Bloomberg Law host June Grasso and Bloomberg News legal editor Peter Jeffrey. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Mar 27, 2024 • 5min

SPECIAL COVERAGE: Former Senator Joe Lieberman Dies

Joe Lieberman, the US senator and vice presidential nominee whose voyage from reliable liberal to stubborn centrist led him to abandon the Democratic Party at a time of political polarization, earning him both admiration and contempt, has died. He was 82. Bloomberg Balance of Power host Joe Mathieu talks about Lieberman's life and legacy with Democratic strategist Alvin Jordan and Republican strategist Lauren Tomlinson.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Mar 27, 2024 • 37min

Baltimore Bridge Recovery Efforts Continue

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 Glenn Ivey of Maryland about the recovery efforts on the ground in Baltimore following Tuesday's Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse and the federal government's role in rebuilding. Bloomberg Politics Contributors Rick Davis and Jeanne Sheehan Zaino about putting together a supplemental aid bill in Congress. Bloomberg Global Defense and Intelligence Reporter Peter Martin about US efforts to thwart attacks from the Houthis in the Red Sea Bloomberg Economics Editor Molly Smith looking ahead to fresh PCE data this coming Friday. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Mar 26, 2024 • 47min

Biden Says US Should Pay to Rebuild Baltimore Bridge

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 Radio Anchor Amy Morris about updates from Baltimore following the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge Tuesday morning. Bloomberg Global Trade Editor Brendan Murray about trade that flows through the Port of Baltimore. Bloomberg Opinion Senior Executive Editor Tim O'Brien as former President Donald Trump now has less than 10 days to now pay the $175 million bond in New York’s civil fraud lawsuit. Bloomberg's David Westin, who sat down with BlackRock CEO Larry Fink. Bloomberg Politics Contributor Rick Davis and Corcoran Street Group Founder & President Brad Howard about federal debt. Morning Consult US Politics Analyst Eli Yokley about the latest Bloomberg News/Morning Consult poll. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Mar 25, 2024 • 39min

Trump New York Trial Now Set for April 15

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: Constitutional Law Expert and Attorney Robert J. McWhirter as a new trail date is set for former President Donald Trump's hush money case in New York. Former Assistant US Attorney Jim Zirin as Trump says he will be appealing Judge Juan Merchan's decision. Bloomberg Politics Contributors Rick Davis and Jeanne Sheehan Zaino about how Trump's busy legal calendar with play out on the campaign trail. Atlantic Council Scowcroft Middle East Security Initiative Director Jonathan Panikoff about Monday's United Nations Security Council vote on a cease-fire in the Israel-Hamas war. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Mar 22, 2024 • 42min

Greene Threatens to Remove Speaker Johnson

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 Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis of New York about her vote against the spending bill in the House and Marjorie Taylor Greene's threats to remove Mike Johnson as Speaker. Former Republican Congressman Denver Riggleman of Virginia about more chaos in the House of Representatives. Bloomberg Politics Contributors Rick Davis and Jeanne Sheehan Zaino about the tumult in the House and what it means for the general elections in November. Palm Beach County State Attorney Dave Aronberg about former President Donald Trump's legal calendar. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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