
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 9, 2025 • 38min
Remembering Jimmy Carter
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: Chair of the Commission on the National Defense Strategy and Former Deputy Secretary of the Cabinet in the Carter Administration Jane Harman. Captain of the 1980 US Olympic "Miracle on Ice" Men's Hockey Team and Gold Medalist Mike Eruzione. Sarah Chamberlain, Republican Main Street Partnership President and CEO and Republican Strategist & Jim Kessler, Third Way Executive Vice President for Policy and Democratic Strategist. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 8, 2025 • 32min
Trump Gathers SALT-Focused Republicans
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 Republican Congressman and former Chair of the House Financial Services Committee Patrick McHenry about the state of the House GOP Conference. Bloomberg Politics Contributor Rick Davis and Democratic Strategist Christy Setzer as Donald Trump is set to meet with Senate Republicans Wednesday evening. Bloomberg Climate and Energy Reporter David Baker about the wildfires in Los Angeles. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 7, 2025 • 33min
GOP Plans 2025 Budget Strategy
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 Mike Flood of Nebraska about the reconciliation debate in Congress ahead of Donald Trump's Inauguration. Bloomberg Politics Contributors Rick Davis and Jeanne Sheehan Zaino about the latest developments from Capitol Hill. Professor of Practice and Executive Director of the Center for Labor and a Just Economy at Harvard Law School Sharon Block as talks resume between the International Longshoremen’s Association and their employer group. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.