
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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Feb 16, 2024 • 34min
Biden Blames Putin for Navalny's Death
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 Western reaction to the death of Alexey Navalny. Pangea Policy Founder Terry Haines about already tense relations between the US and Russia and the future of US aid to Ukraine. Bloomberg Politics Contributors Rick Davis and Jeanne Sheehan Zaino as President Joe Biden blames Vladimir Putin for the death of Alexey Navalny. Beacon Global Strategies Managing Director and Partner Jeremy Bash live from the Munich Security Conference about the urgent need for Ukraine aid passed in Congress. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 15, 2024 • 43min
Trump New York Trial Date 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 Law Host June Grasso as former President Donald Trump now faces a March 25 trial date in the New York hush-money criminal case. Beacon Global Strategies Managing Director Michael Allen about reports that Russia is attempting to base a nuclear weapon in space. Bloomberg Politics Editor Laura Davison about the legal expenses Trump is compiling. Cardozo Law Jacob Burns Center for Ethics in the Practice of Law Co-Director Jessica Roth about the three cases currently colliding for Trump. Bloomberg Politics Contributor Jeanne Sheehan Zaino and Former RNC Communications Director Lisa Camooso Miller about the wave of retirements in the House of Representatives. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 14, 2024 • 46min
Ukraine Aid in Limbo, Gensler on SEC Agenda
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: Democratic Congresswoman Abigail Spanberger of Virginia about her recent trip to Kyiv and the future of US aid to Ukraine Stimson Center Senior Fellow Kelly Grieco about military operations in Ukraine. Bloomberg's David Westin sits down with US Securities and Exchange Commission Chair Gary Gensler about the regulator's agenda with the 2024 Presidential Election looming. Bloomberg Congressional Reporter Billy House as the House of Representatives voted to impeach Homeland Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas Tuesday night. Siena College Research Institute Director Don Levy as Tom Suozzi defeated Mazi Pilip in the New York special election to fill the House seat once held by George Santos. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 13, 2024 • 43min
Ukraine Aid Crashes into House of Representatives
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 the Senate passes a foreign aid package and sends it to the House, where Speaker Mike Johnson will again look to attach border provisions. Bloomberg Opinion Columnist Nia-Malika Henderson about potential challenges to President Joe Biden's reelection campaign. Bloomberg Economics Chief US Economist Anna Wong about the latest CPI report. Sabato's Crystal Ball Managing Editor Kyle Kondik about Tuesday's special election in New York's Third District. European Commission for European Green Deal Executive Vice President Maroš Šefčovič about European relations with the US on energy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 12, 2024 • 36min
Senate Inches Foreign Aid 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 Jack Fitzpatrick about the Senate's working weekend to move a foreign aid package forward. Bipartisan Policy Center Senior Vice President Bill Hoagland about the hurdles Congress will navigate while attempting to pass legislation. Bloomberg Politics Contributors Rick Davis and Jeanne Sheehan Zaino about Donald Trump's comments about NATO allies over the weekend. Former Director for Syria and Lebanon at the National Security Council Hagar Chemali about Israel's strikes in Rafah and continued tension in the Middle East. Bloomberg US National Security Team Lead Nick Wadhams about Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin's hospitalization. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 9, 2024 • 41min
Biden Responds to Special Counsel 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: Former Federal Prosecutor Michael Zeldin about the Special counsel report over President Joe Biden's handling of classified documents. Bloomberg White House Correspondent Josh Wingrove about Biden's response to reporters last night. Former US Ambassador to Poland Daniel Fried about Ukraine's fight against Russia and negotiations on Capitol Hill to send further US aid to Ukraine. Bloomberg Politics Contributor Rick Davis and Political Analyst Lincoln Mitchell about how concerns about Biden's age will play out on the campaign trail. Bloomberg Government Senior Reporter Kate Ackley and Bloomberg Businessweek Hosts Carol Massar and Tim Stenovic about big game festivities in Las Vegas. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 8, 2024 • 35min
SCOTUS Hears Trump Ballot Questions
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: Palm Beach County State Attorney Dave Aronberg as the Supreme Court hears arguments about former President Donald Trump's eligibility to remain on the ballot in Colorado. Bloomberg Congress Team Lead Megan Scully as the Senate passes a test vote for aid to Ukraine and Israel without border provisions. Siena College Research Institute Director Don Levy about new polling data for Tuesday's special election to fill the House seat formerly held by George Santos. Bloomberg Politics Contributor Rick Davis about how that seat could impact what work gets done in the House of Representatives this year. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 8, 2024 • 9min
Supreme Court Hears Trump Ballot Ban Case
The US Supreme Court signaled it is prepared to reject efforts to bar Donald Trump from the ballot because of his role in the Jan. 6 Capitol riot. It's a historic clash that will shape the course of this year’s presidential campaign. For more on today's oral arguments at the high court, Bloomberg's Joe Mathieu speaks with Dave Aronberg, state attorney for Palm Beach County.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 7, 2024 • 42min
House Fails to Impeach Mayorkas
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 Al Green of Texas after entering the House of Representatives chamber Tuesday night in a wheelchair to cast his vote against impeaching Homeland Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. Bloomberg Government Congress Reporter Jonathan Tamari about the dysfunction within the House Republican conference. Former Republican Congressman Denver Riggleman about the collapse of a bipartisan border deal and the impact of Donald Trump on Congress. Former Assistant US Attorney for the Southern District of New York Jim Zirin about next steps following Tuesday's federal appeals court ruling that Donald Trump can be prosecuted for trying to overturn the 2020 election. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 6, 2024 • 45min
Trump Denied Immunity by Appeals Court
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 Legal Reporter Erik Larson as a federal appeals court rules former President Donald Trump can be prosecuted for trying to overturn the 2020 US Election. Former Assistant Special Watergate Prosecutor Nick Akerman about how Tuesday's ruling affects Trump's legal landscape. Bloomberg Politics Contributors Rick Davis and Jeanne Sheehan Zaino about the political implications of the ruling as Trump campaigns for another White House bid. Former Federal Prosecutor Michael Zeldin about the next steps as Trump can appeal the ruling to the Supreme Court. Republican Congressman Buddy Carter of Georgia about his endorsement of Trump and efforts in the House of Representatives to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. Former US Ambassador to Mexico Chris Landau about border security negotiations on Capitol Hill. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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