Balance of Power

Bloomberg
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Sep 21, 2023 • 36min

A Rocky Road Ahead

Bloomberg Washington Correspondent Joe Mathieu delivers 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: Senior Vice President & Senior Policy Director Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget Marc Goldwein on a fiscal path forward for Congress as a government shutdown looms Global Situation Room President and former U.S. Diplomat Brett Bruen on the debate over sending more funding to Ukraine Trilogy Advisors Principal John Sitilides & Political analyst, and lecture at the School of International and Public Affairs at Columbia University Lincoln Mitchell discuss the Senate confirmation of the chairman of joint chiefs as GOP Senator Tommy Tuberville continues to block hundreds of military nominees. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Sep 20, 2023 • 27min

Capitol Hill Conundrums

Bloomberg Washington Correspondent Joe Mathieu delivers 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 Mathieu and Kailey Leinz speak with: American Action Forum President Douglas Holtz-Eakin about the chances of a government shutdown and what a possible agreement in Congress on spending looks like. Securities and Exchange Commission Chair Gary Gensler speaks with Kailey about the impact a shutdown would have on financial regulations. Bloomberg Politics Contributors Jeanne Sheehan Zaino and Rick Davis about Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskiy's trip to DC tomorrow. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Sep 19, 2023 • 41min

Sound On: A Big Request in the Big Apple

Bloomberg Washington Correspondent Joe Mathieu delivers 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 Mathieu and Kailey Leinz speak with: Democratic Congressman Brendan Boyle of Pennsylvania about the latest attempts by Republicans to pass a continuing resolution through the House of Representatives and the calls for Kevin McCarthy to be removed as Speaker of the House. Bloomberg Politics Contributors Rick Davis and Jeanne Sheehan Zaino about former President Donald Trump's plans to counterprogram next week's GOP debate in Detroit and Biden's speech at the United Nations General Assembly. Chair of the Commission on the National Defense Strategy Jane Harman about Ukranian President's Volodymyr Zelenskiy's speech to the United Nations he tries to garner more support against the Russian invasion in his country. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Sep 19, 2023 • 13min

BONUS: A Conversation with Senator Ted Cruz

Texas (R) Sen. Ted Cruz says he doesn't agree with some of his GOP colleagues that we should have a government shutdown. Cruz also weighs in on AI regulations, Ukraine funding and more. He speaks with hosts Joe Mathieu and Annmarie Hordern.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Sep 18, 2023 • 46min

Working on a Deal

Bloomberg Washington Correspondent Joe Mathieu delivers 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 Mathieu and Kailey Leinz speak with: Senior Fellow at the Burnes Center for Social Change at Northeastern University and Former-top labor policy advisor to President Biden Seth Harris about the UAW strikes and what the timetable looks like for a possible resolution. Bloomberg Politics Contributors Rick Davis and Jeanne Sheehan Zaino about the latest proposal from House Republicans to keep the government funded past the September 30 deadline and the deal the Biden administration made with Iran to bring home five detained Americans. Former Acting White House Chief of Staff and former OMB Director Mick Mulvaney about divisions amongst Republicans in the House and the job Speaker Kevin McCarthy has to pull off to avoid a government shutdown. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Sep 15, 2023 • 24min

BONUS: Former VP Mike Pence on Strikes, EVs, and China

In an exclusive and wide-ranging conversation, former Vice President and GOP Presidential candidate Mike Pence shares his thoughts on the auto workers strike, US-China relations, the economy and more. He speaks with hosts Joe Mathieu and Annmarie Hordern. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Sep 15, 2023 • 44min

Three Strikes. Who's Out?

Bloomberg Washington Correspondent Joe Mathieu delivers 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: U.S. Representative for California's 21st congressional district Jim Costa has a strong message for the group of lawmakers threatening a shutdown. Bloomberg Politics Contributors Jeanne Sheehan Zaino & Rick Davis discuss the political impact of the UAW strike. Executive Vice President, Chief Policy Officer, & Head of Strategic Advocacy for U.S. Chamber of Commerce Neil Bradley is concerned about the Biden administration's role in labor. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Sep 14, 2023 • 46min

Laboring Towards A Shutdown

Bloomberg Washington Correspondent Joe Mathieu delivers 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: Democrat Congresswoman from Pennsylvania's 6th District & US Air Force Veteran Chrissy Houlahan says Congress is in unprecedented territory. Bloomberg Politics Contributors Jeanne Sheehan Zaino & Rick Davis discuss President Joe Biden navigating a possible shutdown and labor strikes. Republican Senator from Tennessee Marsha Blackburn on regulating AI. White House Special Presidential Coordinator for Global Infrastructure and Energy Security Amos Hochstein talks about rising oil prices and record oil production in the US. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Sep 13, 2023 • 42min

The Impeachment Can Of Worms

Bloomberg Washington Correspondent Joe Mathieu delivers 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 Florida Democrat Rep., Former Defense Department Official, and Member of the Select Committee on the January 6th Attack Stephanie Murphy discusses former President Donald Trump’s legal troubles, Senator Tommy Tuberville’s confirmation blockade, and the “impeachment can of worms.”  Texas GOP Rep. & Ranking Member of House Foreign Affairs Committee Michael McCaul says the US’s export-control regime isn’t being enforced.  Bloomberg Politics Contributors Jeanne Sheehan Zaino & Rick Davis discuss the pressure House Speaker Kevin McCarthy faces heading into a possible shutdown, the White House sends the media a memo, and Senator Mitt Romney makes an announcement. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Sep 12, 2023 • 38min

McCarthy Launches Impeachment Probe

Bloomberg Washington Correspondent Joe Mathieu delivers 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: Virginia Democrat Senator Mark Warner reacts to House Speaker Kevin McCarthy's decision to launch an impeachment probe into President Joe Biden. 46th Governor of Arkansas & Republican Candidate for president Asa Hutchinson said he would replace Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell. Bloomberg Politics Contributor Rick Davis and Rokk Solutions Vice President Alvin Jordan discuss the political implications of an impeachment inquiry into the sitting President. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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