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, including conversations with influential lawmakers and key figures in politics and policy.  On this edition, Joe speaks with:  Bloomberg Economics Editor Michael McKee for insight on the latest jobs data  Representative Don Beyer, Democrat from Virginia, for the latest on Capitol Hill, including the status of aid to Ukraine and Israel and if there can be compromise on the border  Bloomberg Politics contributors Rick Davis and Jeanne Sheehan Zaino for a look at the campaign trail, as new, unsanctioned debates start to crop up  Bloomberg National Security reporter Nick Wadhams and General Ben Hodges, former commanded general, US Army Europe, for the latest on the ground in the Ukraine and Israel-Hamas wars  Anne Neuberger, deputy National Security Advisor for Cyber and Emerging Technology on the growing cyber threats facing the US See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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: Emory University Professor Emeritus Alan Abramowitz about the winners and losers from Wednesday night's Republican Presidential Debate. Bloomberg Politics Contributors Jeanne Sheehan Zaino and Rick Davis as Speaker of the House Mike Johnson says he does not intend to have the House consider any further short-term funding bills. Republican Congressman French Hill of Arkansas about the latest spending battles on Capitol Hill. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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: Co-Founder of the House Freedom Caucus and former Republican Congressman Mick Mulvaney as former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy says he is leaving Congress at the end of the month. Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies Dean Lt. Gen. David Deptula (USAF, Ret.) about the Israeli military's ongoing operations in Southern Gaza. Democratic Strategist Brad Howard and former RNC Communications Director Lisa Camooso Miller about the changing dynamic on Capitol Hill as another member announces they're exiting the House. Pangea Policy Founder Terry Haines about the battle over Ukraine aid on Capitol Hill. University of Pittsburg Adjunct Professor of Law Jon Pushinsky about Tuesday's hearing on Capitol Hill with Ivy League presidents and the climate on college campuses. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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: Former US Ambassador to NATO Kurt Volker as US Senators receive a classified briefing on the war in Ukraine. Bloomberg Politics Contributor Rick Davis and Third Way Senior Vice President for Policy Jim Kessler as Senator Tommy Tuberville says he will drop some of his holds on military promotions. Former Democratic Congresswoman Stephanie Murphy about the state of the wars in the Middle East and Ukraine and the future of US aid for both. Bloomberg Washington Senior Editor Wendy Benjaminson as Ivy League college presidents testify on Capitol Hill about countering antisemitism on campus. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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: Global Situation Room President Brett Bruen about the latest developments from the Israel-Hamas war. Bloomberg Politics Contributors Rick Davis and Jeanne Sheehan Zaino as the White House tells Congress US funding for Ukraine is running out. Bloomberg Government Congress Reporter Jack Fitzpatrick about negotiations on Capitol Hill over a border security deal. Bloomberg Economics Chief Economist Tom Orlik about economic data that shows the US economy may be cooling. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Reports of crimes targeting Jews, Muslims and Arabs have risen around the world in since the Oct. 7 Hamas attack on Israel, and the Israeli military’s retaliatory operation in Gaza. While previous conflicts in the Middle East also sparked a backlash outside the region, this time it is more intense and the wave of hate may be far from cresting, according to advocacy groups, former law enforcement officials and analysts. In this Bloomberg Radio special report, Stephen Carroll examines how these communities are confronting a global surge in hate speech and hate crimes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 Government Congress Reporter Jonathan Tamari about the House of Representatives vote to expel George Santos. Weiser Family Distinguished Fellow at the Atlantic Council Daniel Fried about the end of the truce between Israel and Hamas in Gaza. Bloomberg Reporter Simone Foxman about the potential replacements for George Santos. Former Republican Congressman Denver Riggleman about the state of the House GOP. Republican Congressman Bill Huizenga of Michigan about his decision to vote against removing Santos from the House. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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: Former Secretary of Defense William Cohen about the latest extension of the truce between Israel and Hamas. Bloomberg Politics Contributors Rick Davis and Jeanne Sheehan Zaino as members of the House Freedom Caucus say they are willing to back funding levels previously agreed upon in the debt limit deal negotiated earlier this year. Bloomberg National Security Reporter Nick Wadhams on hopes from US Secretary of State that the pause in fighting between Israel and Hamas will continue. Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget Senior Vice President Marc Goldwein about the fiscal trajectory of the United States as Congress debates new funding deals. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Henry Kissinger, the child refugee who rose to become US Secretary of State and defined American foreign policy during the 1970s with his strategies to end the Vietnam War and contain communist countries, has died. He was 100. Not long before his passing, Kissinger sat down with Bloomberg Editor-in-Chief John Micklethwait for an extended conversation. He talked about his life and career, what shaped his worldview, and his thoughts on the current state of global affairs. Listen here for that special conversation, in its entirety.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis of New York about negotiations on Capitol Hill over border security. Bloomberg Politics Contributor Rick Davis and Democratic Strategist Brad Howard about new polling data on President Joe Biden's reelection chances. Brookings Institution's Michael O'Hanlon about the ongoing negotiations between Israel and Hamas to free more hostages. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.