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Feb 18, 2025 • 48min

Trump, Putin Teams Meet on Ukraine

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: Senior Fellow & Director of Military Analysis at Defense Priorities Jennifer Kavanagh about the meeting between US and Russian officials in Saudi Arabia Tuesday morning. Bloomberg Politics Contributors Rick Davis and Jeanne Sheehan Zaino about New York Governor Kathy Hochul's meeting with Democrats about the future of Eric Adams’ administration. NASAWatch Editor Keith Cowing about the future of the space agency in this current Trump administration. President and CEO of the Alliance For Automotive Innovation John Bozzella about the possible impacts of tariffs on US automakers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Feb 14, 2025 • 51min

Vance, Zelenskiy Meet in Munich

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: Beacon Global Strategies Managing Director Michael Allen about the Munich Security Conference and the hostage deal between Israel and Hamas. Bloomberg Politics Contributors Rick Davis and Jeanne Sheehan Zaino as Elon Musk says the US should delete entire agencies. Senior advisor at Razom for Ukraine Melinda Haring about proposed peace talks between Ukraine and Russia. Executive Vice President of Public Finance at Arnold Ventures George Callas about tax policy negotiations on Capitol Hill. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Feb 13, 2025 • 38min

House Leaders Plan Spending Cuts

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 Congressman Ralph Norman of South Carolina as the House Budget Committee marks up the latest GOP budget proposal. Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe about US-Canada trade relations and the possible impacts of tariffs. Bloomberg Politics Contributor Rick Davis and Arc Initiatives Partner Jonae Wartel as President Donald Trump continues to fill out his cabinet. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Feb 12, 2025 • 35min

Trump and Putin Agree to Ukraine Talks

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 US Special Representative for Ukraine Negotiations Kurt Volker following President Donald Trump's separate phone call with Russia's Vladimir Putin and Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskiy. American Action Forum President Douglas Holtz-Eakin as House Republicans release their initial budget proposal. Bloomberg's Tyler Kendall following Tulsi Gabbard's confirmation as Director of National Intelligence. Bloomberg's Michael McKee following Fed Chair Jerome Powell's second day of testimony on Capitol Hill. Bloomberg Opinion Contributor and Economic Policy Consultant Kathryn Edwards following the latest inflation data. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Feb 11, 2025 • 40min

Trump Meets With Jordan's King Abdullah II

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 Reporter Iain Marlow as President Donald Trump and Jordan's King Abdullah II meet at the White House. KPMG Chief Economist Diane Swonk about Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's testimony in front of the Senate Banking Committee. Bloomberg Politics Contributors Rick Davis and Jeanne Sheehan Zaino as a judge in Manhattan ruled that US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent can access sensitive federal government payments data during a lawsuit. Wilson Center Global Fellow and former US Ambassador to Jordan David Hale as Trump on Tuesday reiterated his desire for the US to take ownership of Gaza. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Feb 10, 2025 • 53min

Trump Plans Tariffs on Steel, Aluminum

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 Global Economy Reporter Enda Curran about President Donald Trump's proposed tariffs on steel and aluminum. Former Acting CFPB Director and Former OMB Director Mick Mulvaney as the CFPB headquarters in Washington DC remain closed. Bloomberg Politics Contributor Jeanne Sheehan Zaino and Republican Strategist Ashley Davis about executive actions during Trump's first three weeks in office. Democratic Congresswoman Haley Stevens of Michigan about her proposed legislation. Bloomberg Congressional Reporter Steven Dennis about the future of the US penny. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Feb 7, 2025 • 29min

US Jobless Rate Falls, Trump Meets With Japanese PM

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: Director of the Center for Energy, Climate, and Environment at the Heritage Foundation and Former Chief Economist at the Department of Labor Diana Furchgott-Roth about the latest US jobs report. Former US Ambassador to Japan and former White House Chief of Staff to President Barack Obama Rahm Emanuel about the US-Japan relationship. Bloomberg Politics Contributor Jeanne Sheehan Zaino and Republican Strategist Lester Munson about reconciliation plans in Congress. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Feb 6, 2025 • 39min

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on DOGE, Dollar, Fed

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: Bloomberg Senior Washington Correspondent and Host of The Big Take DC podcast Saleha Mohsin interviews US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. Bloomberg Politics Contributor Rick Davis and Democratic Strategist Caitlin Legacki discuss reconciliation plans on Capitol Hill. Republican Congressman Mike Flood of Nebraska discusses the ongoing spending negotiations in the House GOP conference. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Feb 5, 2025 • 41min

House Struggles on Budget Plan

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 Congressman Frank Lucas of Oklahoma about House Republicans' reconciliation plans. Bloomberg Politics Contributors Rick Davis and Jeanne Sheehan Zaino about the latest updates from Capitol Hill. Heritage Foundation President Kevin Roberts about the Trump Administration's agenda. Senior Fellow with the Middle East Program at the Center for Strategic and International Studies Natasha Hall about Trump's comments about US intervention in Gaza. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Feb 4, 2025 • 49min

Trump, Netanyahu Set To Meet in DC

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 New Hampshire Governor Chris Sununu about Elon Musk's cost-cutting efforts across government. Republican Senator Bill Hagerty of Tennessee about tariff threats and DOGE's role in government. Bloomberg Politics Contributor Jeanne Sheehan Zaino and Republican Strategist Lisa Camooso Miller as Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Clears a key hurdle in the Senate for confirmation as Health and Human Services Secretary. Former Director for Syria and Lebanon at the National Security Council Hagar Chemali ahead of US President Donald Trump's meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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