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Feb 5, 2024 • 27min

Senate Border Deal Emerges, Risks of Middle East Escalation

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: Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget President Maya MacGuineas about a Senate supplemental aid proposal for border security and foreign aid. Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies Dean David Deptula about US military operations in the Middle East over the weekend and risks of escalation in the region. Atlantic Council's Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center Deputy Director of Operations and Finance María Fernanda Bozmoski about the ongoing situation at the US-Mexico border. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Feb 2, 2024 • 43min

Biden Courting Unions, Hot Jobs 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 speaks with: American Economic Liberties Project Senior Adviser for Economic Strategy Bharat Ramamurti on the latest jobs report and what it means for the Biden Administration. Global Situation Room President Brett Bruen as the Biden Administration weighs a response in the Middle East. Bloomberg White House Correspondent Josh Wingrove about the White House reaction to today's jobs numbers. Democratic Congresswoman Debbie Dingell of Michigan about President Joe Biden's reelection efforts in her home state and calls for a ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war. Bloomberg Politics Contributors Rick Davis and Jeanne Sheehan Zaino about the work Congress has ahead of them in February. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Feb 1, 2024 • 41min

Lloyd Austin Apologizes

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 speaks with: Bloomberg US National Security Team Lead Nick Wadhams about Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin apologies over his handling of his hospital stay last month. Atlantic Council Middle East Programs Nonresident Senior Fellow Holly Dagres about reports that the US will strike targets in the Middle East in retaliation of this weekend's attacks on US troops in Jordan. Gallup Editor-In-Chief Mohamed Younis about the impact of the economy on the 2024 elections. Beacon Global Strategies Managing Director Michael Allen about the US response against Iran and Iran-backed groups. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Jan 31, 2024 • 26min

Instant Reaction: Jay Powell on Fed Policy

Bloomberg's Tom Keene, Jonathan Ferro and Lisa Abramowicz discuss remarks from Fed Chair Jay Powell following the Federal Reserve's latest policy decision See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Jan 31, 2024 • 39min

Swing State Voters and Immigration

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 speaks with: Bloomberg Politics Editor Laura Davison and Morning Consult US Politics Analyst Eli Yokley about the findings of the latest Bloomberg News/Morning Consult poll that shows Donald Trump ahead of Joe Biden in seven swing states for 2024. Printed Circuit Board Association of America Executive Director David Schild about securing the US supply chain. Republican Congressman Chuck Fleischmann of Tennessee about a bipartisan tax deal in the House of Representatives. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Jan 31, 2024 • 29min

Instant Reaction: The Fed Decides

Bloomberg's Tom Keene, Jonathan Ferro and Lisa Abramowicz break down the Federal Reserve's latest policy decision on a special edition of Bloomberg Surveillance See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Jan 30, 2024 • 39min

Biden Weighs Response to Attack on US Troops

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 weighs a response to attacks on US troops in the Middle East. The Washington Institute Fellow Michael Knights about the potential of US strikes on mainland Iran and risks of further escalations between the two nations. Former Director for Syria and Lebanon at the National Security Council and CEO and Founder of Greenwich Media Strategies Hagar Chemali about the role Iran-backed proxies play in this conflict. Ipsos US Public Affairs President Cliff Young as Joe Biden and Donald Trump are on a collision course for a 2024 Presidential Election rematch. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Jan 29, 2024 • 41min

Uncertainty in the Middle East

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 Global Defense and Intelligence Correspondent Peter Martin about Sunday's attack on US troops in Jordan. Nonresident Senior Fellow at the Atlantic Council's Scowcroft Middle East Security Initiative Dan Mouton about the options for US response to the attacks. Republican Congressman Greg Murphy of North Carolina about border security negotiations in Congress. Blooomberg Politics Contributors Rick Davis and Jeanne Sheehan Zaino about the complex political situation for the Biden Administration in an election year. Palm Beach County State Attorney Dave Aronberg about the latest legal developments surrounding former President Donald Trump. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Jan 28, 2024 • 13min

BONUS EPISODE: A Conversation About Middle East Boycotts Hitting Global Brands

Many shoppers in the Middle East, as well as in Muslim nations like Pakistan are shunning big foreign brands, driven by a wellspring of anger against Western countries for their support of Israel during the war with Hamas. In this special podcast, Bloomberg reporters Leen Al-Rashdan and Salma El Wardany discuss the effects of the boycott movements, speak to those who've changed their spending habits, and to businesses who've seen an increase in sales as consumers make the switch to more local brands. Hosted by Daybreak Europe's Stephen Carroll. For more from the team, check out the Daybreak Europe Podcast. Every episode delivers the day's top stories, with context, in just 15 minutes. Available every morning by 7am GMT in your feed.  Subscribe On AppleSubscribe On SpotifySubscribe On Youtube Subscribe On Podcast Addict Subscribe On AudibleSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Jan 26, 2024 • 35min

Ukraine Aid Hangs in the Balance

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 on the health of the US economy. Bloomberg National Security Team Lead Nick Wadhams as a deal for Ukraine aid in Congress is in doubt. Atlantic Council Nonresident Senior Fellow Melinda Haring about what happens to Ukraine if Congress is unable to pass further aid. Bloomberg Politics Contributors Rick Davis and Jeanne Sheehan Zaino about the RNC dropping a bid to call Donald Trump the presumptive nominee. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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