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Bloomberg Balance of Power, where the world of politics meets the world of business. David Westin speaks with experts from Bloomberg News, Bloomberg Government, Bloomberg Tax and Bloomberg Law about how lawmakers, government officials, and business leaders impact business and American policies at home and abroad.

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Bloomberg Balance of Power, where the world of politics meets the world of business. David Westin speaks with experts from Bloomberg News, Bloomberg Government, Bloomberg Tax and Bloomberg Law about how lawmakers, government officials, and business leaders impact business and American policies at home and abroad.

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English


Episodes
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Balance of Power: Trump Wins Republican Trifecta (Podcast)

11/13/2024
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: University of Virginia’s Miller Center Professor in Presidential Studies Barbara Perry as Joe Biden and Donald Trump meet in the Oval Office Wednesday morning. Former RNC Communications Director Lisa Camooso Miller and Bully Pulpit International Managing Director Adam Hodge as South Dakota Senator John Thune is elected Senate Majority Leader. Bloomberg's Tyler Kendall from the White House. Bloomberg Senior Editor and Reporter Michelle Jamrisko about Trump's cabinet might signal about his incoming administration's foreign policy. Republican Congressman Marc Molinaro of New York about Trump and Elon Musk's visit to the House Republican Conference meeting Wednesday morning. Wiley Rein LLP National Security Practice Group Lead Nazak Nikakhtar about Trump's trade policy.

Duration:00:49:28

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Balance of Power: Trump Continues Filling Out Incoming Administration (Podcast)

11/12/2024
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 Washington Correspondent Saleha Mohsin as Donald Trump narrows in on his pick for Treasury Secretary. Emory University Associate Political Science Professor Andra Gillespie as Republicans look increasingly likely of securing control of the House of Representatives. Bloomberg Politics Contributor Jeanne Sheehan Zaino and Lighthouse Public Affairs Founder Chapin Fay about some of Trump's picks for his cabinet so far. Bloomberg Government Congress Reporter Jack Fitzpatrick about the lame duck session coming up on Capitol Hill. Landus CEO Matt Carstens about what a second Trump administration means for US farmers.

Duration:00:43:05

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Balance of Power: Republicans Near Washington Trifecta (Podcast)

11/11/2024
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: Heritage Foundation President Kevin Roberts about his visions for Project 2025 and his new book "Dawn’s Early Light: Taking Back Washington to Save America." Bloomberg Politics Contributor Jeanne Sheehan Zaino and Republican Strategist Lester Munson about the latest developments from President-Elect Donald Trump's presidential transition. Corcoran Street Group Founder Brad Howard about what's next for the Democratic Party following last week's election results. ROKK Solutions Co-Founder and Partner Ron Bonjean about Trump's picks for key positions in his cabinet.

Duration:00:53:12

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Balance of Power: Trump Transition Taking Shape (Podcast)

11/8/2024
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 Politics Editor Laura Davison as Donald Trump starts putting together his team for a second administration. Democratic Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz of Florida about what's next for her party following the 2024 elections. Bloomberg Legal Reporter Erik Larson as US Special Counsel Jack Smith asks a federal judge to pause the election interference prosecution against Trump. Bloomberg Politics Contributors Rick Davis and Jeanne Sheehan Zaino about Trump's legal issues now that he is President-Elect. University of Arizona Political Science Professor Samara Klar about Arizona's election results. Bloomberg Government Congress Reporter Zach Cohen about the Senate leadership battle. Co-Leader of PwC’s National Tax Office and former Deputy Chief of Staff to Senator Mitch McConnell Rohit Kumar about what tax policy will look like in 2025.

Duration:00:57:52

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Instant Reaction: Jay Powell on Fed Policy (Podcast)

11/7/2024
Bloomberg's Tom Keene, Jonathan Ferro and Lisa Abramowicz discuss remarks from Fed Chair Jay Powell following the Federal Reserve's latest policy decision on a special edition of Bloomberg Surveillance

Duration:00:34:34

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Instant Reaction: The Fed Decides (Podcast)

11/7/2024
Bloomberg's Tom Keene, Jonathan Ferro and Lisa Abramowicz break down the Federal Reserve's latest policy decision on a special edition of Bloomberg Surveillance

Duration:00:31:39

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Balance of Power: Harris, Biden Address the Nation (Podcast)

11/7/2024
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 Carlos Gimenez of Florida about the Latino vote in the 2024 Election. Bloomberg Politics Contributors Rick Davis and Jeanne Sheehan Zaino as Democrats look to regroup following losses in the White House and the Senate. University of New Hampshire Survey Center Director Andrew Smith about the polling industry in the US.

Duration:00:33:21

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Balance of Power: Trump Secures Return to White House (Podcast)

11/6/2024

Duration:00:37:02

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Balance of Power: America Heads to the Polls (Podcast)

11/5/2024
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's David Gura and Romaine Bostick as Donald Trump and Kamala Harris make their closing arguments to swing state voters. Bloomberg Politics Contributors Rick Davis and Jeanne Sheehan Zaino about each candidate's path to 270 Electoral College Votes. Democratic Senator Dick Durbin of Illinois about how reproductive rights and the Supreme Court will impact voters' decision at the poll. Martin Luther King III, son of the late Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Chairman of the Drum Major Institute, and Arndrea Waters King, President of the Drum Major Institute, about the rights of Black Americans in 2024 and top issues on the ballot. Chairman of the Republican National Committee Michael Whatley about what the RNC is watching on Election Day.

Duration:00:48:56

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Balance of Power: Eve of the Election (Podcast)

11/4/2024
What would YOU like to hear about on Bloomberg? Help make shows like ours even better by taking our Bloomberg audience survey: https://bit.ly/48b5Rdn 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's Tyler Kendall, Romaine Bostick and Anna Edgerton about final battleground preparations by Donald Trump and Kamala Harris. Political Scientist Lara Brown about the closing arguments from both candidates. Bloomberg Politics Contributors Rick Davis and Jeanne Sheehan Zaino about the latest polling data. Democratic Congressman Jake Auchincloss of Massachusetts about the chances of his party flipping the control of the House of Representatives. Morning Consult US Politics Analyst Eli Yokley about who has the momentum heading into Election Day. Former Acting White House Chief of Staff and former Republican Congressman Mick Mulvaney about the Trump Campaign's odds of winning back the White House.

Duration:00:57:35

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Balance of Power: Campaign Enters Its Final Stretch (Podcast)

11/1/2024
What would YOU like to hear about on Bloomberg? Help make shows like ours even better by taking our Bloomberg audience survey: https://bit.ly/48b5Rdn 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: Co-Host of Bloomberg's Odd Lots Podcast Joe Weisenthal about the latest US jobs data and how the markets are watching the US elections. Bloomberg Opinion Senior Executive Editor Timothy L. O'Brien about Donald Trump's rhetoric in the closing days of the election. Chair of the White House Council of Economic Advisers Jared Bernstein as US hiring advanced at the slowest pace since 2020 in October, a month distorted by severe hurricanes and a major strike at Boeing Co. Bloomberg Politics Contributors Rick Davis and Jeanne Sheehan Zaino about reports that the White House press office altered President Joe Biden's official transcript following his "garbage" remarks. Associated Press Executive Editor Julie Pace about how the AP will make race calls on Election Night.

Duration:01:01:51

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Balance of Power: Trump Insists He’s Clear Frontrunner (Podcast)

10/31/2024
What would YOU like to hear about on Bloomberg? Help make shows like ours even better by taking our Bloomberg audience survey: https://bit.ly/48b5Rdn 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: Ipsos US Public Affairs President Cliff Young about the latest polling data from the campaign trail. Democratic Congresswoman Gwen Moore of Wisconsin as both Kamala Harris and Donald Trump held campaign rallies in Moore's state Wednesday. Bloomberg Politics Contributors Rick Davis and Jeanne Sheehan Zaino about misinformation around the election. American Action Forum President Douglas Holtz-Eakin about the latest US economic data.

Duration:00:43:24

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Balance of Power: Harris Responds to Biden 'Garbage' Remark (Podcast)

10/30/2024
What would YOU like to hear about on Bloomberg? Help make shows like ours even better by taking our Bloomberg audience survey: https://bit.ly/48b5Rdn 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: Democratic Strategist and Corcoran Street Group Founder Brad Howard as Kamala Harris said she “strongly” disagreed with comments made by President Joe Biden Tuesday night. Bloomberg Correspondent David Gura about his interview with Senator Tammy Baldwin in Wisconsin. Former Democratic Congresswoman Stephanie Murphy of Florida about Harris' speech at the Ellipse in Washington DC Tuesday. Bloomberg Politics Contributor Rick Davis and Democratic Strategist Laura Fink about Supreme Court rulings that will impact the ballot. Bloomberg Markets Correspondent Abigail Doolittle about how Wall Street is watching the election. Paradigm Vice President of Regulatory Affairs Justin Slaughter about cryptocurrency and the 2024 election.

Duration:00:54:45

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Balance of Power: Harris Preps Speech at Site of Trump Jan. 6 Rally (Podcast)

10/29/2024
What would YOU like to hear about on Bloomberg? Help make shows like ours even better by taking our Bloomberg audience survey: https://bit.ly/48b5Rdn 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 Founder and CEO of RIIG Technology Denver Riggleman ahead of Kamala Harris' speech in Washington DC Tuesday night. NAACP President and CEO Derrick Johnson about the organization's new polling data and rhetoric on the campaign trail. Bloomberg Politics Contributors Rick Davis and Jeanne Sheehan Zaino about the continued fallout from Donald Trump's rally Sunday at Madison Square Garden. North Carolina Secretary of State Elaine Marshall about voting access in western parts of the state following Hurricane Helene.

Duration:00:49:10

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Trump Dials Up Rhetoric At NYC Rally

10/28/2024
What would YOU like to hear about on Bloomberg? Help make shows like ours even better by taking our Bloomberg audience survey. 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: Siena College Research Institute Director Don Levy about tightening polls ahead of Election Day. Former Democratic Senator from New Jersey and Basketball Hall of Famer Bill Bradley about Donald Trump's rally Sunday at Madison Square Garden. Bloomberg Politics Contributors Rick Davis and Jeanne Sheehan Zaino about the next stops on the campaign trail for Trump and Kamala Harris. Fair Elections Center Vice President Rebekah Caruthers about election security and misinformation online. Bloomberg's Tyler Kendall about the US Army's efforts to modernize its acquisition processes.

Duration:00:48:13

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Balance of Power: GOP Sees Surge in Early Voting (Podcast)

10/25/2024
What would YOU like to hear about on Bloomberg? Help make shows like ours even better by taking our Bloomberg audience survey. 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 Politics Editor Laura Davison as Donald Trump and Kamala Harris hold campaign events in Texas Friday. Uplift Head of Data and Democratic Political Strategist Sam Almy about early voting data in Arizona. Pangaea Policy Founder Terry Haines about the economic policies of both candidates and how the composition of Congress might impact those plans. Bloomberg Politics Contributors Rick Davis and Jeanne Sheehan Zaino about the messaging from both campaigns in the final days of the election. European Commissioner for Economic and Financial Affairs Paolo Gentiloni about the state of the European economy. Atlantic Council Senior Fellow Melinda Haring as Russian President Vladimir Putin says Russia won’t make any concessions to end its war in Ukraine.

Duration:00:51:06

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Balance of Power: Trump and Harris Locked in a Dead Heat (Podcast)

10/24/2024
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: Morning Consult US Politics Analyst Eli Yokley and Bloomberg Washington Senior Editor Wendy Benjaminson about the results of the latest Bloomberg News/Morning Consult swing state poll. Founder and President of Somos Votantes & Somos PAC Melissa Morales about top issues for Latino voters in the election. Founder and CEO of the Messina Group and Campaign Manager for President Barack Obama's 2012 Presidential Campaign Jim Messina about Kamala Harris' messaging in the final days before Election Day. Governor of the National Bank of Belgium and Member of the European Central Bank Governing Council Pierre Wunsch about the state of the European economy. Bloomberg Politics Contributor Jeanne Sheehan Zaino and Bluestack Strategies Founder Maura Gillespie about Donald Trump's campaign event with Tucker Carlson Wednesday night in Georgia.

Duration:00:53:23

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Balance of Power: Less Than Two Weeks Until Election Day (Podcast)

10/23/2024
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: American University Associate Professor of Journalism and Media Studies Jane Hall about the media strategies of Donald Trump and Kamala Harris in the final days of the election. Bloomberg Politics Contributor Rick Davis and ROKK Solutions Partner Kristen Hawn about the closing economic pitches Trump and Harris are making. Republican Congressman Bryan Steil of Wisconsin about the state of the race in his home state. Emory University Political Science Professor Andra Gillespie about early voting numbers in Georgia as Trump holds campaign events in the state Wednesday.

Duration:00:42:16

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Balance of Power: Celebrities Help Candidates Reach Swing Voters (Podcast)

10/22/2024
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 Congressional Reporter Steven Dennis about Democratic Senator Sherrod Brown's reelection campaign in an increasingly Republican state of Ohio. Bloomberg Politics Contributors Rick Davis and Jeanne Sheehan Zaino about the latest polling data from key Senate races across the US. Voto Latino President & CEO María Teresa Kumar as former President Donald Trump holds a Latino roundtable in Miami Tuesday afternoon. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) Chairman Rostin Behnam about the agency's oversight of registered political derivatives markets. Author of the "Age of Disruption" Substack Bruce Mehlman about the possible period of uncertainty following the Presidential Election if a winner isn't apparent on Election Day. Director of the McCourtney Institute for Democracy at Penn State University Michael Berkman about the state of play in Pennsylvania two weeks away from Election Day.

Duration:00:58:11

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Balance of Power: Trump, Harris Make Closing Arguments to Undecided Voters (Podcast)

10/21/2024
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 White House Correspondent Josh Wingrove about the push by both presidential campaigns to win over undecided voters before Election Day. Catawba College Politics Department Chair and Professor Michael Bitzer about the state of the race in North Carolina and Donald Trump's visit to the state Monday. Former Acting White House Chief of Staff Mick Mulvaney about the closing arguments for Donald Trump and Kamala Harris. Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget President Maya MacGuineas about new research showing what Trump's campaign plans could mean for Social Security. Bloomberg Politics Contributors Rick Davis and Jeanne Sheehan Zaino about Trump's visit to a Pennsylvania McDonald's over the weekend and Harris' response to remarks made by Trump.

Duration:00:51:25