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Jan 6, 2025 • 36min

Congress Certifies Trump Election Victory

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: Republican Strategist Maura Gillespie about the anniversary of January 6, 2021. Former Democratic Congressman Dan Kildee of Michigan about his experience four years ago. Former Republican Congressman and former Acting White House Chief of Staff Mick Mulvaney as Congress certifies the results of the 2024 US Election. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Jan 3, 2025 • 20min

Johnson Wins House Speaker Vote After Late Talks With Holdouts

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 joins Bloomberg's Carol Massar and Tim Stenovec as Mike Johnson is elected Speaker of the House for the 119th US Congress. Carol and Tim are also joined by Bloomberg Politics Editor Laura Davison and Bloomberg's Tyler Kendall for instant analysis from DC.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Jan 2, 2025 • 54min

New Orleans Attack, Cybertruck Blast Raise US Security Fears

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 Editor for Technology & Strategic Industries Michael Shepard as the FBI says the attacks in New Orleans and Las Vegas don't appear to be connected. Bloomberg Politics Editor Laura Davison as a busy January in Washington DC begins. Chair of the Commission on the National Defense Strategy and former Democratic Congresswoman Jane Harman as Donald Trump seeks to link the New Orleans New Year’s Day terrorist attack to his tough-on-immigration doctrine. Bloomberg Politics Contributors Rick Davis and Jeanne Sheehan Zaino about Friday's vote for Speaker of the House. Republican Strategist Brittany Martinez as Mike Johnson looks to retain his gavel. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Jan 2, 2025 • 10min

Instant Reaction: Cybertruck Blast Suspect Identified

The suspect who died in a Cybertruck explosion outside the Trump Las Vegas hotel on Wednesday was identified as Matthew Alan Livelsberger, according to people familiar with the matter. Hosts Carol Massar and Tim Stenvoec discuss the latest following a press conference with Clark County sheriff Kevin McMahill with Bloomberg News National Security Team Leader Nick Wadhams and Bloomberg News Auto Reporter Keith Naughton for reaction and analysis.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Dec 31, 2024 • 38min

US Unveils Ukraine Aid Package

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:Kelly Grieco, Senior Fellow with the Reimagining US Grand Strategy Program at the Stimson Center, on the future of Ukraine.Frank Luntz, Founder and CEO of FIL Inc and Political Strategist, on whether America is more divided now.Barbara Perry, Director of Presidential Studies at the University of Virginia's Miller Center, on Inauguration lookahead and Jan. 6th.Robert McWhirter, Criminal Defense Attorney, on Trump legal update and end of year reflections.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Dec 30, 2024 • 40min

Trump Endorses Johnson, Jimmy Carter 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 speaks with:. Former. Rep. Denver Riggleman,(R-VA) and Founder of RIIG, to discuss President-Elect Donald Trump endorsing Mike Johnson as House Speaker. . Andra Gillespie, Associate Professor of Political Science at Emory University, on the legacy of former U.S President Jimmy Carter. . Ashley Davis, Founding Partner at West Front Strategies & Republican Strategist, on GOP infighting.. Rep. Chuck Fleischmann n (R-TN) on Congress latest.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Dec 29, 2024 • 21min

Special Report: Former President Jimmy Carter Dead at 100

Jimmy Carter, the 39th US President, has died at the age of 100, leaving behind a legacy of promoting human rights and peace.  Bloomberg's John Tucker and Joe Mathieu look at the former president's life and legacy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Dec 27, 2024 • 44min

Ukraine Risks Losing Land Seized From Russia; More Mar-a-Lago Trump Visits

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: Melinda Haring, Senior Fellow with the Atlantic Council's Eurasia Center for the latest in Ukraine as it's forces struggle with a lack of manpower and supplies against Russia and troops from North Korea Bloomberg's Hadriana Lowenkron on Trump sharing on social media that Bill Gates requested a meeting with him at Mar-a-Lago Rep. Haley Stevens (D-MI) on what to expect when the new Congress gets sworn in Cliff Young , President of US Public Affairs at Ipsos on the latest polling data and what to look for in Trump's first 100 days in office Bob McNally, Founder & President of Rapidan Energy Group on the energy outlook for 2025 under Trump Bloomberg politics contributors Rick Davis and Jeanne Sheehan Zaino on the latest headlines in DC See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Dec 26, 2024 • 38min

Israel Hits Houthi Targets In Yemen; Biden's Legacy

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:  Ambassador James Jeffrey for the latest in the Middle East, as Israel slowly ramps up aggression against the Iran-backed Houthis  Rep. Sean Casten of Illinois to look ahead to the next Congress  Adam Hodge, former Spokesperson for the National Security Council in the White House, Managing Director at Bully Pulpit International and Democratic Strategist for a look at President Joe Biden’s legacy  Bloomberg politics contributors Jeanne Sheehan Zaino and Rick Davis for a look at some of the latest headlines in DC during the holiday week See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Dec 20, 2024 • 9min

Instant Reaction: House Passes Funding Bill

The House passed funding to keep the US government operating until mid-March just hours before a midnight shutdown deadline, capping off a tumultuous two days in which two earlier plans pursued by Speaker Mike Johnson collapsed. For instant reaction and analysis, host Kailey Leinz speaks with Lester Munson, Principal of the International Practice at BGR Group and Republican Strategist, Jeanne Sheehan Zaino, Senior Democracy Fellow with the Center for the Study of the Presidency & Congress and Bloomberg Politics Contributor and Megan Scully, Bloomberg Capitol Influence team leader.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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