

Balance of Power
Bloomberg
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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Jul 28, 2022 • 36min
Sound On: Burn Pits Bill Blocked, 2Q GDP Disappoints
Joe spoke to Senior Advisor to the President Biden, Gene Sperling on today's GDP numbers and the Inflation Reduction Act, Committee for a Responsible Budget Senior Policy director, Marc Goldwein on inflation and the deficit. Plus, Bloomberg Politics Contributors Jeanne Sheehan Zaino on the Democrats reconciliation bill, and the Pact Act legislation that would expand health care coverage for veterans impacted by burn pits. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 27, 2022 • 36min
Sound On: Manchin Agrees to Climate, Tax Reconciliation Deal
Joe spoke to New York Republican Congressman John Katko on the CHIPS Act and the investigation of missing Jan. 6 secret service texts. Former Virginia Congresswoman Barbara Comstock on the DOJ investigation of former President Donald Trump over his actions on efforts to overturn the results of the 2020 election. Plus, Bloomberg Politics Contributors Jeanne Sheehan Zaino and Rick Davis on the deal struck between Senator Joe Manchin and Majority Leader Chuck Schumer for a tax, energy and climate policy bill. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 26, 2022 • 36min
Sound On: Trump Prods Biden on Crime, CHIPS Act Vote
Joe was joined by Samara Klar, Associate Professor at the University of Arizona School of Government and Public Policy on Mike Pence and Donald Trump's speeches in Washington today, North Carolina Congresswoman Deborah Ross on when we can expect the CHIPS Act to pass in Congress and the status on funding for Covid-19. Plus, Bloomberg Politics Contributors Jeanne Sheehan Zaino and Rick Davis on the divide in the Republican party and how the White House is handling updates on President Biden's health after contracting Covid-19. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 25, 2022 • 37min
Sound On: Recession Definition, Trump Speech Preview
Joe was joined by Bloomberg Economics Editor Mike McKee and Moody's Chief Economist Mark Zandi on the definition of a recession, GOP Strategist Jennifer Kerns on what to expect when President Trump returns to Washington for the first time since leaving office to give a speech. Plus, Bloomberg Politics Contributors Jeanne Sheehan Zaino and Rick Davis on the delayed CHIPS Act vote, the White House messaging on recession and the political future for Donald Trump.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 22, 2022 • 37min
Bannon Guilty Verdict, Pence/Trump 2024 Showdown
Joe was joined by Jeffrey Cramer, former federal prosecutor and Managing Director of Guidepost Solutions on the Steve Bannon contempt guilty verdict, Bloomberg's Leigh-Ann Gerrans and Tom Mackenzie spoke to January 6 Filmmaker Alex Holder about his experience filming the Trump administration in the last weeks of his presidency. Plus, Bloomberg Politics Contributors Jeanne Sheehan Zaino and Rick Davis on what we learned from the Jan 6 committee hearing, the Bannon guilty verdict, a possible Trump/Pence showdown in 2024 and the attack on New York Congressman Lee Zeldin, the Republican candidate for governor at a campaign rally.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 21, 2022 • 37min
Sound On: WH Covid Messaging Shifts After Biden Diagnosis
Joe was joined by Chris Meekins, Healthcare Policy Analyst and Managing Director at Raymond James on President Biden's Covid diagnosis and the prospects for Congress to pass Covid-19 funding. Former Federal Prosecutor Michael Zeldin on what to expect during tonight's primetime Jan 6. hearing. Plus, Bloomberg Politics Contributor Jeanne Sheehan Zaino and Republican strategist Doug Heye discussed President Biden's Covid diagnosis, the Jan 6 hearing, and Nancy Pelosi deflecting questions about a possible trip to Taiwan due to security concerns. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 20, 2022 • 37min
Sound On: Dems Help MAGA Candidate Win, WH Climate Pledge
Joe was joined by Jessica Taylor, Senate and Governors Editor for The Cook Political Report on the results of the primary elections in Maryland. Alice Hill, Senior Fellow for energy and the environment at the Council on Foreign Relations discussed President Biden's climate initiatives. Plus, Bloomberg Politics Contributors Jeanne Sheehan Zaino and Rick Davis discussed primary results, and President Biden's executive actions on climate change. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 19, 2022 • 37min
Sound On: CHIPS, Right To Contraception, Bannon Trial
Guest host Emily Wilkins was joined by Bloomberg Government Congress reporter Zach Cohen on the congressional agenda. Brad Moss, Partner at Mark Zaid discussed the Steve Bannon trial and what to expect during this week's Jan. 6 committee hearing. Plus, Bloomberg Politics Contributors Jeanne Sheehan Zaino and Rick Davis discuss Joe Biden's plans to announce executive action to confront climate change after Senator Joe Manchin blocked legislation and the upcoming House vote on the Right To Contaception Act. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 18, 2022 • 37min
Sound On: Heated MI Primary, Manchin Thwarts WH Eco Agenda (Radio)
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. Guest host Emily Wilkins was joined by Rep. Andy Levin, (D-Michigan) on the congressional agenda, U.S. House staffers plans to unionize and his primary race against Rep. Haley Stevens. Bloomberg Government election reporter Greg Giroux discusses Maryland's primary election races. Plus, Bloomberg Politics Contributors Jeanne Sheehan Zaino and Rick Davis discuss the Levin/Stevens primary race in Michigan, the next steps for a slimmed down reconciliation bill and the impact of gas prices starting to come down. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 15, 2022 • 38min
Sound On: President Biden's Middle East Agenda (Radio)
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. Today's guests: Rep. John Katko (R-NY), on the President's efforts overseas and the strategic importance of keeping the Middle East allied with the West. Plus, Al Mottur and Rick Davis debate President Biden's priorities and look ahead to the 2022 Midterm elections. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.


