
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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Jan 16, 2024 • 23min
Instant Reaction: Trump Dominates Iowa
President Trump won the Iowa Caucuses, garnering more than 50% of the vote. Here is special coverage of the results, hosted by Bloomberg's Kailey Leinz and Joe Mathieu.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 12, 2024 • 56min
Iowa Expectations, Johnson Defies GOP Hardliners
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 Congressman Buddy Carter of Georgia as Speaker of the House Mike Johnson says the topline budget agreement with Democrats will remain despite disapproval from the House Freedom Caucus Bloomberg Pentagon Reporter Tony Capaccio about US and UK strikes on the Yemen-based Houthis last night. Bloomberg Politics Contributors Rick Davis and Jeanne Sheehan Zaino ahead of Monday's Iowa caucuses. Suffolk University Political Research Center Director David Paleologos about the latest polling data from Iowa and New Hampshire. Foundation for Defense of Democracies Senior Fellow Craig Singleton ahead of Taiwan's elections. Bloomberg Washington Senior Correspondent and Host of The Big Take DC Podcast Saleha Mohsin with a look on the ground in the Hawkeye State. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 11, 2024 • 50min
Christie Drops Out
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: University of New Hampshire Survey Center Director Andrew Smith about the state's Republican Presidential Primary race as former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie drops out. Bloomberg Politics Contributors Jeanne Sheehan Zaino and Rick Davis about how Christie's departure could impact the Republican race. White House Council of Economic Advisers Chair Jared Berstein about the latest US inflation data. Sabato's Crystal Ball Managing Editor Kyle Kondik about the funding debate on Capitol Hill. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 10, 2024 • 37min
Trump Immunity, Final Debate Before Caucuses
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 legal landscapes former President Donald Trump and Hunter Biden are facing. Bloomberg Politics Contributor Rick Davis and Four Corners Public Affairs Partner Caitlin Legacki as the Iowa caucuses are five days away. Retired Army Brigadier General Mark Kimmitt about the hospitalization of Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin and the latest developments in the Israel-Hamas war. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 9, 2024 • 40min
What to Make of Trump's Lead in GOP Race
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: St. Anselm College Professor Chris Galdieri about two new polls in New Hampshire telling different stories about the lead former President Donald Trump has in the state. Bloomberg Politics Contributors Rick Davis and Jeanne Sheehan Zaino about the latest developments from the campaign trail less than one week from the Iowa caucuses. Republican Congressman Bryan Steil of Wisconsin about the topline deal reached by negotiators on Capitol Hill and a potential border security deal. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 8, 2024 • 38min
Top-Line Spending Deal, Caucus in One Week
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 Republican Congressman Will Hurd of Texas with the Iowa caucuses one week away. Bloomberg Politics Contributor Jeanne Sheehan Zaino and Rick Davis about the top-line spending deal reached between Speaker of the House Mike Johnson and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer. Bloomberg Government Congress Reporter Jack Fitzpatrick about the path to avoiding a government shutdown now that a spending limit is in place. Former Acting White House Chief of Staff Mick Mulvaney about what's next in the House as the Freedom Caucus rebukes the deal. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 5, 2024 • 52min
Jobs Data, 10 Days Until Iowa Caucus
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: Senior Adviser for Economic Strategy at the American Economic Liberties Project Bharat Ramamurti about the latest jobs report. Bloomberg Politics Contributors Jeanne Sheehan Zaino and Rick Davis as the Iowa Caucuses are 10 days away. Democratic Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis of New York about the possibility of a border security agreement on Capitol Hill. Bloomberg Economics Editor Michael McKee as US wage growth beats expectations. Bipartisan Policy Center Senior Vice President Bill Hoagland about the government shutdown debate coming to Congress. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 4, 2024 • 46min
Immigration Debate, Trump Ballot Questions
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: Washington Institute Jill and Jay Bernstein Fellow Michael Knights about escalating tensions in the Middle East as the Islamic State claims responsibility for deadly blasts in Iran. Bloomberg Politics Contributors Rick Davis and Jeanne Sheehan Zaino about the role gun control will play on the campaign trail. Bloomberg News Deputy Congressional Editor Mike Dorning about House Republicans' trip to the US-Mexico border yesterday and the immigration debate coming to Capitol Hill this year. Former Republican Congressman Denver Riggleman about the state of play in Congress. Former Assistant Special Watergate Prosecutor Nick Akerman about the latest legal questions former President Donald Trump is facing. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 3, 2024 • 40min
House Republicans Head to the Border
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, Jack Fitzpatrick is in for Joe. Jack speaks with: Former Director for Syria and Lebanon at the National Security Council Hagar Chemali about tensions in the Middle East. Bloomberg Politics Contributor Jeanne Sheehan Zaino and Rick Davis as House Republicans visit the US-Mexico border in Texas. Bloomberg Economics Chief US Economist Anna Wong about minutes from the December FOMC meeting. Gente Unida Executive Director Enrique Morones about the humanitarian situation at the US-Mexico border. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 2, 2024 • 38min
Kicking Off the Election Year
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, Jack Fitzpatrick is in for Joe. Jack and Kailey speak with: Bloomberg National Politics Reporter Stephanie Lai about the ballot fights former President Donald Trump is facing. Saint Anselm College Professor Chris Galdieri about the Republican field in the New Hampshire primary, now less than three weeks away. Bloomberg Politics Contributors Jeanne Sheehan Zaino and Rick Davis as Claudine Gay steps down as president at Harvard University. Gallup Editor-In-Chief Mohamed Younis about the headwinds President Joe Biden faces during his reelection bid. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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