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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


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Bloomberg Balance of Power: House Advances Aid Package (Podcast)

4/19/2024
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 Billy House discusses the House advancing the long-stalled $95 billion aid package for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan teeing up a big vote over the weekend Mick Mulroy, co-founder of the Lobo Institute and former US Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for the Middle East to provide analysis of last night's strikes on a military base in Iran and whether it could signal further escalation Bloomberg politics contributors Rick Davis and Jeanne Sheehan Zaino to recap the week on Capitol Hill heading into a key vote on foreign aid this weekend, plus break down the latest in former President Donald Trump's hush money trial Valdis Dombrovskis, European Commission Executive Vice President, An Economy that Works for People joins to talk about the state of global economic ripple effects of tension and conflict in the Middle East and in Ukraine Mick Mulvaney, former OMB Director, former US Special Envoy for North Ireland, former-Acting White House Chief of Staff and co-founder of the House Freedom Caucus joins to discuss the likelihood of Congress passing critical foreign aid this weekend, Trump's trial in New York and more.

Duration:00:46:41

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Balance of Power: Aid Bills On Track To Pass in the House (Podcast)

4/18/2024
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 News Congressional Reporter Erik Wasson about plans for Democrats in the House of Representatives to back the proposed foreign aid bills. Bipartisan Policy Center Senior Vice President Bill Hoagland about Speaker Mike Johnson's role in getting both parties to support the package. Harvard Kennedy School Institute of Politics Director of Polling John Della Volpe about the results of the new Harvard Youth Poll. Bloomberg Politics Contributor Rick Davis about the role young adults will play in the 2024 elections. Bloomberg Government Congress Reporter Jonathan Tamari about the possible motion to vacate Speaker Mike Johnson is facing. Gen. (Ret.) Kenneth "Frank" McKenzie, former US Central Command Commander, University of South Florida’s Global and National Security Institute Director and author of the coming book "The Melting Point: High Command and War in the 21st Century" about the state of tensions in the Middle East.

Duration:00:41:26

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Balance of Power: Aid Bills Head to Congress (Podcast)

4/17/2024
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 News Deputy Congressional Correspondent Mike Dorning as the House plans to vote on a foreign aid package Saturday. Northwestern University Ambassador in Residence for International Studies and former US Ambassador to the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe Ian Kelly about Ukraine's defense against Russia and the need for further US aid in Kyiv. Bloomberg Politics Contributors Rick Davis and Jeanne Sheehan Zaino as text for funding bills for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan is released. Bloomberg News Politics Editor Laura Davison about President Joe Biden's campaign stops in Pennsylvania. Chair of the Commission on the National Defense Strategy and former US Representative for California Jane Harman about the prospects of these funding bills passing through Congress. Republican Congressman Kelly Armstrong of North Dakota on how he plans to vote on the aid package.

Duration:00:51:32

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Balance of Power: Israel, Allies Thwart Drone Attack (Podcast)

4/16/2024
Watch Joe and Kailey LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF. Bloomberg Pentagon Reporter Tony Cappacio tells Balance of Power host Joe Mathieu how Israel and its allies were able to prevent significant damage from Iran's drone attack over the weekend.

Duration:00:10:38

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Balance of Power: Johnson Proposes Aid Bills (Podcast)

4/16/2024
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 Congress Team Lead Megan Scully about Speaker of the House Mike Johnson's plan to move foreign aid through the House. Siena College Research Institute Director Don Levy about new poll results showing Joe Biden narrowing the gap nationally against Donald Trump. Bloomberg Politics Contributors Rick Davis and Jeanne Sheehan Zaino about risks Johnson faces working with Democrats to get an aid package through. Criminal Defense Lawyer Robert McWhirter about ongoing jury selection in the Donald Trump hush money trial in New York.

Duration:00:41:37

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Balance of Power: Israel Weighs Iran Response (Podcast)

4/15/2024
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: Middle East Institute Director of the Iran Program Alex Vatanka about Saturday's drone attack on Israel from Iran and tensions in the Middle East. Republican Congressman Zach Nunn of Iowa, member of the For Country Caucus, about the US response to Iran's attack and negotiations on Capitol Hill over foreign aid. Bloomberg Politics Contributors Rick Davis and Jeanne Sheehan Zaino about the Ukraine aid debate and a new poll that shows Joe Biden closing the gap nationally against Donald Trump. Former Federal Prosecutor Michael Zeldin as jury selection for the Donald Trump hush money trial in New York gets underway.

Duration:00:47:02

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Balance of Power: Israel Bracing for Attack (Podcast)

4/12/2024
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 Opinion Columnist Andreas Kluth about US efforts to strengthen alliances in the Indo-Pacific. Bloomberg Senior Reporter Iain Marlow as Israel prepares for a possible attack from Iran. Stimson Center Senior Fellow with the Reimagining US Grand Strategy Program Kelly Grieco about the possibilities of escalation in the Middle East region. Bloomberg Politics Contributor Rick Davis and American Bridge 21st Century and Democratic Strategist Pat Dennis about initiatives from the Biden Administration to forgive student loan debt. Former Assistant Special Watergate Prosecutor Nick Akerman ahead of jury selection in Donald Trump's New York hush money trial.

Duration:00:41:00

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Balance of Power: Next Steps in Congress (Podcast)

4/11/2024
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: Democratic Congresswoman Gwen Moore of Wisconsin about the busy agenda on Capitol Hill with future aid to Ukraine, Baltimore Bridge recovery efforts and FISA renewal all being considered. Retired US Army Brigadier General Mark Kimmitt about Ukraine's defense against the Russian invasion and tensions in the Middle East. Bloomberg US National Security Team Lead Nick Wadhams about a Russian attack on the Kyiv region's largest power plant. Holland & Knight Partner Leon Fresco about a possible executive order from President Joe Biden on immigration. Groundwork Collaborative Executive Director Lindsay Owens about the latest inflation data.

Duration:00:44:13

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Bloomberg Balance of Power: Biden-Kishida Meet (Podcast)

4/10/2024
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: Samara Klar, Professor of Political Science at University of Arizona, co-author of the book "Independent Politics: How American Disdain for Parties Leads to Political Inaction" on the Arizona Supreme Court's decision to reinstate a near total ban on abortion Jeanne Sheehan Zaino & Rick Davis, Bloomberg Politics Contributors about Biden saying he could act unilaterally on the border Nick Wadhams, Bloomberg US National Security Team Lead Denver Riggleman, Former US Congressman from Virginia, Former-Air Force Intelligence, Founder of RIIG Security Firm/Co-author of The Breach: The Untold Story of the Investigation into January 6th on the latest in Congress, Speaker Mike Johnson and more

Duration:00:30:11

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Balance of Power: Ukraine Aid Debate Renewed (Podcast)

4/9/2024
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: Pangea Policy Founder Terry Haines as lawmakers return to Capitol Hill with unfinished work on a foreign aid package. Bloomberg Global Economy Reporter Enda Curran about defense spending amongst the US and its allies. Bloomberg Congressional Reporter Erik Wasson about the agenda for Congress this week. President and Founder of Coalition for a Safer Web and Former US Ambassador to Morocco Marc Ginsberg about ceasefire talks between Israel and Hamas. Republican Congressman Frank Lucas of Oklahoma about his legislative priorities during this legislative session. Bloomberg Politics Contributor Rick Davis and Democratic Strategist Brad Howard about as the Arizona Supreme Court reinstates an 1864 law that criminalized nearly all abortions.

Duration:00:56:02

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Balance of Power: Yellen's China Trip Concludes (Podcast)

4/8/2024
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: Foundation for Defense of Democracies China Program Senior Director Craig Singleton as Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen discusses the US-China relationship during her trip abroad. Bloomberg Politics Contributors Rick Davis and Jeanne Sheehan Zaino about the latest news from the campaign trail as former President Donald Trump says abortion laws should be left for states to decide. Bloomberg Texas Bureau Chief Julie Fine about the number of tourists in the Dallas metropolitan area ahead of Monday's solar eclipse. Bloomberg White House Correspondent Jordan Fabian as President Joe Biden announces a plan for student-debt relief. Atlantic Council Nonresident Senior Fellow for Middle East Programs Carmiel Arbit about the latest developments in the Israel-Hamas war as Israel withdraws troops from Khan Younis. Academy Securities Board Member and former Marine Corps Combat Development Command Commanding General Lt. Gen. (Ret.) Robert Walsh about the strategic competition between the US and China.

Duration:00:50:11

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Balance of Power: Another Hot Jobs Report (Podcast)

4/5/2024
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: Groundwork Collaborative Executive Director Lindsay Owens following Friday's US Jobs report. United Nations World Food Programme Executive Director Cindy McCain about the program's work to deliver aid into Gaza. Former Director for Syria and Lebanon at the National Security Council and CEO and Founder of Greenwich Media Strategies Hagar Chemali as Iran tells the US to step aside as it readies a response to a suspected Israeli attack on its consulate in Syria. Former Republican Congressman and former Acting White House Chief of Staff Mick Mulvaney about the debate over US aid to Ukraine on Capitol Hill. Third Way Executive Vice President for Public Affairs Matt Bennett as No Labels announces it will not run a candidate in the 2024 Presidential Election. Bloomberg Politics Contributors Rick Davis and Jeanne Sheehan Zaino about other possible third party disruptors to the Joe Biden and Donald Trump rematch.

Duration:00:47:05

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Balance of Power: Biden, Netanyahu Speak (Podcast)

4/4/2024
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 Opinion Columnist Nia-Malika Henderson about how President Joe Biden's handling of the Israel-Hamas war will impact voters. UBGreensfelder Immigration Chair David Leopold about rhetoric on the campaign trail from Donald Trump. Bloomberg Senior Reporter Iain Marlow as Biden holds a phone call with Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Former US Ambassador to China Gary Locke as Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen visits China. Bloomberg Politics Contributor Jeanne Sheehan Zaino and Republican Strategist Chapin Fay about the state of relations between the US and Israel. Americans for Peace President and CEO Hadar Susskind as Biden tells Netanyahu that US support for Israel's war in Gaza depends on protecting civilians.

Duration:00:53:44

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Balance of Power: Powell Sticks to Wait-and-See Tone (Podcast)

4/3/2024
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 Global Economy Reporter Enda Curran following remarks from Fed Chair Jerome Powell. Ellis Insight President Jim Ellis about Tuesday's primary election results. Bloomberg Politics Editor Laura Davison about Donald Trump's comments at a Tuesday campaign rally in Michigan. Cook Political Report Founder Charlie Cook about potential weaknesses in the support of both Joe Biden and Donald Trump. Bloomberg Politics Contributor Rick Davis and Third Way Executive Vice President Jim Kessler about what's next for the campaign trail. Director of the Scowcroft Middle East Security Initiative at the Atlantic Council Jonathan Panikoff as President Joe Biden criticizes Israel after the death of seven aid workers in Gaza.

Duration:00:48:42

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Balance of Power: Biden, Xi Hold Phone Talks (Podcast)

4/2/2024
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, Kailey speaks with: Bloomberg Senior Reporter Kate Ackley Iain Marlow as US President Joe Biden and People's Republic of China President Xi Jinping hold a phone call for the first time since their November 2023 meeting. Pangea Policy Founder Terry Haines about the odds of a Ukraine aid bill passing through Congress. The Washington Institute for Near East Policy Jill and Jay Bernstein Fellow Michael Knights about the risks of escalation in the Middle East following Israel strikes on Iranian targets in Syria. Bloomberg Senior National Political Correspondent Nancy Cook about primary contests Tuesday and former President Donald Trump's campaign stops in Wisconsin and Michigan. Former US Ambassador to Turkey and Iraq James Jeffrey following an Israeli military drone strike that killed seven aid workers from World Central Kitchen in Gaza. Bloomberg Politics Contributor Jeanne Sheehan Zaino and former RNC Communications Director Lisa Camooso Miller as the Florida Supreme Court approves a November ballot measure on abortion rights. Evercore ISI Senior Managing Director Sarah Bianci about relations between the US and China.

Duration:01:00:32

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Balance of Power: US and Israel Continue Rafah Talks (Podcast)

4/1/2024
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, Kailey speaks with: Bloomberg Government Senior Reporter Kate Ackley as Speaker of the House Mike Johnson signals possible movement on Ukraine aid when Congress returns to session next week. Carnegie Endowment for International Peace Senior Fellow Aaron David Miller as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says there are plans to move more than a million Palestinian civilians out of Rafah before carrying out attacks on Hamas in the southern Gaza city. Bloomberg Politics Contributors Rick Davis and Jeanne Sheehan Zaino about the work ahead in Congress following recess. GasBuddy Head of Petroleum Analysis Patrick De Haan about gas prices across the US. Bloomberg US National Security Team Lead Nick Wadhams about plans for a Monday call between senior officials from the US and Israel. American Bridge 21st Century President Pat Dennis about President Biden's challenges among young voters over the ongoing Israel-Hamas war.

Duration:00:49:49

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Balance of Power: Remembering Joe Lieberman, Biden Fundraises at Radio City (Podcast)

3/28/2024
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: Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont about the life and legacy of former US Senator Ned Lamont. Third Way Executive Vice President Matt Bennett about the options left for No Labels as former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie declines a presidential run. Ipsos President of US Public Affairs Cliff Young about the impact the economy will have on the Joe Biden and Donald Trump presidential election rematch. Rapidan Energy Group President Bob McNally about rising fuel prices across the US. Bloomberg Washington Bureau Chief Peggy Collins about her trip to the US-Mexico border and the ongoing humanitarian situation.

Duration:00:44:27

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INSTANT REACTION: Bankman-Fried Sentenced to 25 Years (Podcast)

3/28/2024
FTX co-founder Sam Bankman-Fried was sentenced to 25 years in prison for stealing billions of dollars from customers, marking the final chapter in a case that has both captivated and overshadowed the crypto industry. Bloomberg Radio hosts Paul Sweeney, Alix Steel, Joe Mathieu and Kailey Leinz discuss, with instant reaction and analysis from Bloomberg Law host June Grasso and Bloomberg News legal editor Peter Jeffrey.

Duration:00:20:18

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Balance of Power: Former Senator Joe Lieberman Dies (Podcast)

3/27/2024
Joe Lieberman, the US senator and vice presidential nominee whose voyage from reliable liberal to stubborn centrist led him to abandon the Democratic Party at a time of political polarization, earning him both admiration and contempt, has died. He was 82. Bloomberg Balance of Power host Joe Mathieu talks about Lieberman's life and legacy with Democratic strategist Alvin Jordan and Republican strategist Lauren Tomlinson.

Duration:00:05:25

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Balance of Power: Baltimore Bridge Recovery Efforts (Podcast)

3/27/2024
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: Democratic Congressman Glenn Ivey of Maryland about the recovery efforts on the ground in Baltimore following Tuesday's Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse and the federal government's role in rebuilding. Bloomberg Politics Contributors Rick Davis and Jeanne Sheehan Zaino about putting together a supplemental aid bill in Congress. Bloomberg Global Defense and Intelligence Reporter Peter Martin about US efforts to thwart attacks from the Houthis in the Red Sea Bloomberg Economics Editor Molly Smith looking ahead to fresh PCE data this coming Friday.

Duration:00:37:16