
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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Mar 21, 2024 • 41min
Biden Leads Trump in Campaign Cash
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 Erik Wasson as Congress unveils their spending package to fund agencies through September 30. Bloomberg Politics Editor Laura Davison as February fundraising numbers are released. Bloomberg Deputy Congressional Editor Mike Dorning about the political maneuvering from Speaker of the House Mike Johnson. Bloomberg Fed Team Lead Kate Davidson following yesterday's decision from the Federal Reserve. Bloomberg Energy and Environmental Policy Reporter Jennifer Dlouhy about a new auto emission rule from the Biden Administration. Bloomberg Legal Reporter Erik Larson about the status of former President Donald Trump's $454 million bond in New York. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 20, 2024 • 27min
Instant Reaction: Jay Powell on Fed Policy
Bloomberg's Jonathan Ferro and Lisa Abramowicz discuss remarks from Fed Chair Jay Powell following the Federal Reserve's latest policy decisionSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 20, 2024 • 25min
Trump's Night in Ohio
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 we await the text for the the spending deal made between the White House and Congressional negotiators. Siena College Research Institute Director Don Levy about Tuesday's primary results across the country, including Bernie Moreno's win in Ohio. Bloomberg Politics Contributors Rick Davis and Jeanne Sheehan Zaino about what Tuesday's results mean for Donald Trump and Joe Biden. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 20, 2024 • 31min
Instant Reaction: The Fed Decides
Bloomberg's Jonathan Ferro and Lisa Abramowicz break down the Federal Reserve's latest policy decision on a special edition of Bloomberg SurveillanceSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 19, 2024 • 35min
Congress Reaches Funding Deal, Biden Campaigns Out West
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 National Economic Council Deputy Director Daniel Hornung about Biden Administration efforts to lower housing costs. Bipartisan Policy Center Executive Director of the Economic Policy Program Shai Akabas about the shortfalls in the federal budget process. Bloomberg Politics Contributors Rick Davis and Jeanne Sheehan Zaino as President Joe Biden campaigns in swing-states Arizona and Nevada. Bloomberg Government Reporter Greg Giroux about Tuesday's primary elections across the country. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 18, 2024 • 54min
Another Government Shutdown Watch
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 Erik Wasson about negotiations on Capitol Hill to avoid a partial government shutdown at the end of the week. Stimson Center Senior Fellow Kelly Grieco about the difficulties of getting more aid into Gaza as the Israel-Hamas war persists. Bloomberg Politics Contributors Rick Davis and Jeanne Sheehan Zaino about rhetoric from former President Donald Trump on the campaign trail. Bloomberg Government Congress Reporter Jack Fitzpatrick about battles over immigration policy in Congress. Emerson College Polling Center Executive Director Spencer Kimball about Tuesday's Ohio Senate primaries. Former Director for Syria and Lebanon at the National Security Council Hagar Chemali as President Joe Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu hold their first call together since February 15. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 15, 2024 • 42min
Trump Hush Money Trial Delayed
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 US National Security Team Lead Nick Wadhams about the latest developments from the Israel-Hamas war. Palm Beach County State Attorney Dave Aronberg as former President Donald Trump faces trial delays in New York. Bloomberg DC Legal Team Lead Sara Forden as a Georgia judge rules Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis can continue overseeing the Trump election-interference case. Former Acting White House Chief of Staff Mick Mulvaney about the prospects of a Biden-Trump rematch for the Presidency. Bloomberg Politics Contributors Rick Davis and Jeanne Sheehan Zaino about the latest developments from the campaign trail. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 14, 2024 • 41min
Latvia Prime Minister Silina discusses NATO Alliance, Ukraine Aid
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: Latvia Prime Minister Evika Siliņa about the future of the NATO alliance and the plea for further US aid to Ukraine. Bloomberg Politics Contributor Rick Davis and American Bridge President Pat Dennis about President Joe Biden's trip to Michigan. Ashton Analytics Founder Anna Ashton about what happens next after TikTok legislation makes it way out of the House of Representatives. Beacon Global Strategies Managing Director Michael Allen about next steps in the Israel-Hamas war. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 13, 2024 • 40min
TikTok Bill Passes in the House, White House Rematch is Set
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 Daniel Flatley as the House of Representatives passes a bill that would force TikTok's sale or ban it in the United States. Detroit Free Press Editorial Page Editor Nancy Kaffer about President Joe Biden's first trip to Michigan following the "uncommitted" vote movement in the state's Democratic Primary. Coalition for a Safer Web Founder and former US Ambassador to Morocco Marc Ginsberg about what Wednesday's vote in the House means for TikTok. Bloomberg White House and Politics Reporter Gregory Korte about the forthcoming Joe Biden and Donald Trump rematch for the White House after both candidates reach the delegate threshold to become their party's presumptive nominee. Bloomberg Politics Reporter Jeanne Sheehan Zaino and BGR Group Co-Head of the International Practice Lester Munson about the response of voters to the Trump-Biden rematch. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 12, 2024 • 43min
Special Counsel Testifies on Biden Investigation, Hot Inflation Report
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 Economics Editor Molly Smith about the latest US inflation data. Emory University Associate Professor of Political Science Andra Gillespie about Tuesday's primary elections in Georgia and how the battleground state is shaping up for the 2024 general election. Bloomberg Economics Chief US Economist Anna Wong about the factors contributing to February's core consumer price index reading. Former Republican Congressman Denver Riggleman about Tuesday's Capitol Hill testimony from Special Counsel Robert Hur for his report on President Joe Biden's handling of classified documents. Dartmouth College Tenured Professor of Economics Danny Blanchflower about how the inflation data might affect future monetary policy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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