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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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Mar 11, 2024 • 41min

Biden Proposes 2025 Budget

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 Senior Reporter Iain Marlow as President Joe Biden warns Israel against attacking southern Gaza city of Rafah. American Action Forum President Douglas Holtz-Eakin as Biden releases his fiscal year 2025 budget proposal. Bloomberg Deputy Congressional Editor Mike Dorning about the remaining appropriations bills for fiscal year 2024 that have yet to pass in Congress. Democratic Congressman Seth Moulton of Massachusetts about the spending battles on Capitol Hill. Port of Los Angeles Executive Director Gene Seroka about increased tariffs proposed by former President Donald Trump on Chinese imports and the state of the supply chain. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Mar 8, 2024 • 43min

Jobs Day, State of the Union 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: White House Council of Economic Advisers Member Heather Boushey about the latest jobs data. Bloomberg Economics Chief Geoeconomics Analyst Jennifer Welch about President Biden's State of the Union address and who the speech was tailored to. Bloomberg White House Correspondent Josh Wingrove about what's next on the President's calendar. Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget President Maya MacGuineas about some of the fiscal proposals in Biden's speech. Bloomberg Politics Contributor Jeanne Sheehan Zaino and Bluestack Strategies Founder Maura Gillespie about the Republican response from Senator Katie Britt of Alabama. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Mar 8, 2024 • 22min

SPECIAL COVERAGE: State of the Union Reaction

Hosts Joe Mathieu and Kailey Leinz lead special coverage of President Joe Biden's State of the Union address, with insight and analysis from Bloomberg politics contributors Rick Davis and Jeanne Sheehan Zaino. Plus, hear reaction from Senator Dick Durbin, Representative Haley Stevens, and Representative Bryan Steil.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Mar 7, 2024 • 33min

Pivotal Night for Joe Biden

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 to the President for Energy and Investment Amos Hochstein about reports of US military plans to build a port on the coast of Gaza to deliver aid. American University Associate Professor of Journalism and Media Studies Jane Hall about what to watch for in Thursday's State of the Union address. Bloomberg Politics Contributors Rick Davis and Jeanne Sheehan Zaino as Biden and Trump stare down a rematch for the White House. Democratic Strategist and former Special Assistant to the President Meghan Hays about the State of the Union speechwriting process. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Mar 6, 2024 • 17min

SPECIAL COVERAGE: Super Tuesday Reaction

Former President Donald Trump notched a series of Republican presidential primary victories as he barrels closer toward his party’s nomination. Hosts Joe Mathieu and Kailey Leinz speak with former Virginia Governor, Republican Jim Gilmore, Democratic pollster Celinda Lake and Bloomberg politics contributors Rick Davis and Jeanne Sheehan Zaino for analysis and reaction.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Mar 5, 2024 • 42min

What to Watch for on Super Tuesday

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: Jen Nassour, Republican strategist and former Massachusetts GOP Chairwoman for her thoughts on Nikki Haley's chances today and issues that matter most to voters heading to polls Bloomberg political panelist Rick Davis, Bloomberg Politics Contributor & Brad Howard, Corcoran Street Group founder & President to break down Super Tuesday David Paleologos, Suffolk University Political Research Center Director on the latest polling data Chris Sununu, Governor of New Hampshire for his thoughts ahead of Super Tuesday voting See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Mar 5, 2024 • 35min

Supreme Court Rules Trump Can Appear on Ballot, Table Set for Super Tuesday

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: Greg Stohr, Bloomberg Supreme Court reporter breaks down the Supreme Court's decision to allow former President Donald Trump on Presidential ballots, ending Trump's eligibility fight citing the 14th amendment David Kochel, owner of Red Wave Communications and longtime Republican strategist joins to talk through the GOP Presidential race after a weekend of Trump wins and heading into Super Tuesday Bloomberg politics contributors Jeanne Sheehan Zaino and Rick Davis for their thoughts on the state of the campaign trail Dave Reichert, former Congressman and Republican candidate for Washington governor to discuss the state of the GOP party Hagar Chemali, former Director for Syria and Lebanon at the National Security Council and founder of Greenwich Media Strategies for the latest in the Israel-Hamas conflict, including Vice President Kamala Harris calling for a ceasefire See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Mar 1, 2024 • 32min

Biden Returns from the Border, Consumer Sentiment Declines

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 Senior White House Correspondent Michelle Jamrisko as President Biden returns from his trip to the US-Mexico border. Former Commanding General of US Army Europe Lt. Gen. Ben Hodges (US Army, Ret.) about the ongoing war in Ukraine and future US aid to Ukraine. White House Council of Economic Advisers Chair Jared Bernstein about the ongoing fight against inflation and the latest US economic data. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Mar 1, 2024 • 39min

Biden's Too Old, Trump's Too Dangerous for Key Voters

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: Eli Yokley, Morning Consult US Politics Analyst to discuss the latest Bloomberg News/Morning Consult poll that shows swing state voters are concerned about Biden's age Ty Cobb, former White House Counsel and former Department of Justice Official on the Supreme Court taking up Donald Trump's immunity case Former Florida Representative and former member of the January 6th Select Committee Stephanie Murphy on the spending vote and the latest in Donald Trump's immunity case Bloomberg politics contributor Rick Davis and Lincoln Mitchell, political analyst, and lecture at the School of International and Public Affairs at Columbia University, for analysis of the Bloomberg News/Morning Consult poll See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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