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Balance of Power

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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 10, 2026

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GOP vs. Corporations, Debt Standoff, Biden Future 17.01.2023

Joe spoke with Lester Munson, Principal at government relations firm, BGR Group on the GOP's relationship with corporate America, and Nick Wadhams, head of Bloomberg's national security team discussed Ukraine aid. Plus, our politics panel, Bloomberg Politics Contributors Jeanne Sheehan Zaino and Rick Davis on the standoff over the debt limit, George Santos committee assignments and President Biden...

Debt Ceiling Fears, DOJ Doc Probe, SOTU 13.01.2023

Joe spoke with Dartmouth College Professor of Economics Danny Blanchflower on economic headwinds and the debt limit, and former U.S. Deputy Attorney General Donald Ayer on the DOJ's next move with the Biden documents. Plus, our politics panel, Bloomberg Politics Contributors Jeanne Sheehan Zaino and Rick Davis on SOTU, and the Where's George Santos campaign.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privac...

Biden Special Counsel, Inflation, Santos Won't Resign 12.01.2023

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. Joe spoke with New York Law School Professor Rebecca Roiphe on the appointment of a special counsel to investigate the discovery of classified documents tied to Presiden...

More Biden Docs Found, Gas Stove Ban, Santos Resignation Calls 11.01.2023

Joe spoke with former federal prosecutor Michael Zeldin on the Biden classified documents discovery and whether a special counsel is needed, and American Action Forum President Douglas Holtz-Eakin on the looming debt ceiling fight. Plus, our politics panel, Bloomberg Politics Contributors Jeanne Sheehan Zaino and Rick Davis on calls for New York congressman George Santos to resign and efforts to b...

3 Amigos Summit, Biden Docs, IRS Bill 10.01.2023

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. Joe spoke with Lester Munson, Principal at government relations firm, BGR Group on the 3 Amigos summit in Mexico City, and Bloomberg Congress and Tax reporter Laura Davi...

McCarthy Leadership Test, Biden Border Policy 09.01.2023

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. Joe spoke with Leon Fresco, Partner at Holland & Knight on President Biden's southern border policy, former RNC communications director Doug Heye on challenges ahead...

McCarthy Vote Flips, Marty Walsh on Jobs 06.01.2023

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. Joe spoke with Bloomberg Congress reporter Laura Davison and Republican media strategist Adam Goodman on Kevin McCarthy's speaker bid drama, Labor Secretary Marty Walsh...

McCarthy Embroiled in Longest Speaker Fight Since 1859 05.01.2023

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. Joe speaks with Bloomberg's Jack Fitzpatrick, and Former New York Congressman and Democratic Caucus Chair Joe Crowley about Kevin McCarthy's historic standoff with House...

McCarthy's Slide Extends to Six Failed Votes 05.01.2023

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. Joe speaks with Bloomberg's Emily Wilkins, Tim Roemer, Former Indiana Congressman and 9/11 Commission Member, and Jim Kessler, Co-Founder Third Way, Democratic Strategis...

Kevin McCarthy's Historic Speaker Vote Setback 03.01.2023

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. Joe speaks with Bloomberg's Laura Davison, Lisa Camooso Miller, Former-Communications Director for the RNC and Mick Mulvaney, Former Acting Chief of Staff, and former As...

Trump's Tax Returns and a Year in Review in Politics 2022 30.12.2022

Bloomberg Quicktake Correspondent Madison Mills fills in for Joe. She speaks with Virginia Representative Don Beyer about how Trump's tax returns could affect future legislation and what's next for Congress in 2023. As well as Bloomberg Reporters Laura Davison and Wendy Benjaminson on Politics in 2022 and what we can expect from Washington in 2023. Plus, insight from our politics panel, Lester Mun...

Crypto Policy Outlook, Ukraine Funding, George Santos 29.12.2022

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. Bloomberg Quicktake Correspondent Madison Mills fills in for Joe. She speaks with California Representative Brad Sherman on the future of crypto legislation, the policy...

Immigration Policy Outlook, US Energy Infrastructure 29.12.2022

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. Bloomberg Quicktake Correspondent Madison Mills fills in for Joe. She speaks with Bloomberg White House Correspondent Jordan Fabian on the Biden administration's reactio...

Ukraine War Recap, Travel Chaos, Title 42 Remains 27.12.2022

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. Bloomberg Quicktake Correspondent Madison Mills fills in for Joe today. She speaks with Bloomberg Congressional reporter Steven Dennis to discuss where we stand in Congr...

The Year's Biggest Stories and a Biden Christmas 23.12.2022

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. Joe speaks with Eli Yokely of the Morning Consult. They discuss the biggest news stories of 2022. Plus, we break down the omnibus spending bill and look ahead to what th...

War Funding, Rep. Cuellar on Budget, Border 22.12.2022

Joe speaks with Democratic Texas Congressman Henry Cuellar about the expected House vote on the government funding bill, the expiration of Title 42 and the crisis on the border, former U.S. Ambassador to Poland and fellow at the Atlantic Council, Daniel Fried on the impact of President Zelenskiy's plea for continued U.S. support for the war. Plus, our politics panel, Bloomberg Politics Contributor...

Biden Backs Ukraine, Rep. Kildee on Trump Taxes 21.12.2022

Joe spoke with Democratic Congressman Dan Kildee of Michigan who serves on the House Ways and Means Committee about why the committee voted to release Donald Trump's tax returns to the public. They also discuss the spending bill and Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskiy's trip to Washington. Plus, our politics panel, Bloomberg Politics Contributors Jeanne Sheehan Zaino and Rick Davis on U.S. suppo...

Jan 6. 2023 Budget Release, Zelenskiy Visits Congress 21.12.2022

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. Joe spoke with Bloomberg Government Congress reporter Jack Fitzpatrick and Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget President, Maya MacGuineas on the omnibus governmen...

Jan 6. Panel Criminal Referral, Title 42 End Halted 19.12.2022

Joe spoke with Bloomberg politics reporter Mike Dorning and former Federal Prosecutor Michael Zeldin about the final meeting of the January 6th committee and vote on criminal referrals for Donald Trump and his associates, Bloomberg Supreme Court reporter Greg Stohr on the Supreme Court temporarily halting the end of Title 42. Plus, our politics panel, Bloomberg Politics Contributor Jeanne Sheehan...

TikTok Ban, US Nukes Edge, Kinzinger Farewell 16.12.2022

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. Joe spoke with Bloomberg Government Congress reporters Jack Fitzpatrick + Emily Wilkins on when to expect the budget vote, Nancy Pelosi's support for banning TikTok on g...

NDAA, WH Winter Warning, DeSantis Vaccine Investigation 15.12.2022

Joe spoke with Kurt Volker, former U.S. Special Representative for Ukraine negotiations and former Ambassador to NATO on defense spending, Dr. Jay Varma, Chief Medical Advisor and Kroll Institute Fellow on what to expect with Covid cases this winter and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis calling for a grand jury to investigate Covid-19 vaccines. Plus, our politics panel Bloomberg Politics Contributors...

Recession Forecasting, FTX Corporate Malfeasance 14.12.2022

Joe spoke with Bloomberg Economics Editor Michael McKee for a lesson on the Fed's hawkish stance, Moody's Chief Economist Mark Zandi on chances of a recession, and Ari Redboard, Head of Legal & Government Affairs at TRM Labs on whether the FTX collapse is a crypto story or a company story. Plus, our politics panel Bloomberg Politics Contributors Jeanne Sheehan Zaino and Rick Davis on FTX heari...

FTX Hearing, Biden Price Prediction, Fusion Breakthrough 13.12.2022

Joe spoke with 2 members of House Financial Services Committee, Democrat Brad Sherman of California and Republican Andy Barr of Kentucky for takeaways from today's hearing investigating the collapse of FTX, Courtney Rosenberger, Managing Director at Strategas on November's CPI numbers and expectations for the Fed and rate hikes. Plus, our politics panel Bloomberg Politics Contributors Jeanne Sheeh...

Sinema Fallout, FTX Hearing, McCarthy Support 13.12.2022

Bloomberg Government Congress reporter Emily Wilkins filled in for Joe today. Guests: Terry Haines, Founder of Pangaea Policy on what to expect at the FTX hearing and testimony from Sam Bankman-Fried and negotiations for a spending deal, Harvey Pitt, CEO of Kalorama Partners and former SEC Chairman on how Congress should regulate cryptocurrencies. Plus our politics panel, Bloomberg Politics Contri...

Sine-mexit, Griner Swap, Artemis Back To Earth 09.12.2022

Bloomberg Government Congress reporter Jack Fitzpatrick filled in for Joe today. Guests: Samara Klar, University of Arizona Political Science Professor on Senator Kyrsten Sinema's exit from the Democratic party, Joel Rubin, former Deputy Assistant Secretary of State on the fallout after the Brittney Griner prisoner swap. Plus our politics panel, Bloomberg Politics Contributor Rick Davis and John L...

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