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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: Elon Musk At CPAC (Podcast)

2/21/2025
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: Terry Haines, founder of Pangea Policy about the budget plan that cleared the Senate early Friday, plus the growing speculation on the "Mar-A-Lago Accords" Bloomberg Businessweek columnist and co-host of the Elon Inc. Podcast Max Chafkin joins to break down Elon Musk's appearance at CPAC, and what his endgame might be Bloomberg politics contributors Rick Davis and Jeanne Sheehan Zaino to go through the latest in Congress, plus on the word that a federal judge is declining to immediately dismiss charges against New York City Mayor Eric Adams

Duration:00:36:01

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Bloomberg Balance of Power: Defense Cuts Sink Palantir (Podcast)

2/20/2025
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: Former Republican Congressman and former Chair of House Financial Services Patrick McHenry for his thoughts on the budget battle in Congress, and the latest moves from the Trump White House Bloomberg Pentagon reporter Tony Capaccio about Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's proposed cuts and how they sent shares of Palantir and other major US defense contractors down Structure Finance Association CEO Michael Bright for the prospects of reforming Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Rick Davis, Partner at Stonecourt Capital and Bloomberg Politics Contributor & Kristen Hawn, Partner at ROKK Solutions and Democratic Strategist for a look at some of the latest headlines in DC, including New York governor Kathy Hochul's decision not to remove Mayor Eric Adams from office

Duration:00:45:23

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Bloomberg Balance of Power: US-Ukraine Ties At Risk (Podcast)

2/19/2025
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: Congressman Seth Moulton, Democrat from Massachusetts for his thoughts on how the Trump administration is handling talks to end the war in Ukraine Phillip Swagel, Director of the Congressional Budget Office on the budget fight brewing in Congress Nathan Dean, Bloomberg Intelligence Senior US Policy Analyst for the latest on agencies Elon Musk's DOGE has set its sights on Rick Davis, Partner at Stonecourt Capital and Bloomberg Politics Contributor & Kristen Hawn, Partner at ROKK Solutions and Democratic Strategist for a look at some of the latest headlines in DC, including Trump and Musk's joint interview on Fox News

Duration:00:46:35

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Balance of Power: Trump, Putin Teams Meet on Ukraine (Podcast)

2/18/2025
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: Senior Fellow & Director of Military Analysis at Defense Priorities Jennifer Kavanagh about the meeting between US and Russian officials in Saudi Arabia Tuesday morning. Bloomberg Politics Contributors Rick Davis and Jeanne Sheehan Zaino about New York Governor Kathy Hochul's meeting with Democrats about the future of Eric Adams’ administration. NASAWatch Editor Keith Cowing about the future of the space agency in this current Trump administration. President and CEO of the Alliance For Automotive Innovation John Bozzella about the possible impacts of tariffs on US automakers.

Duration:00:48:40

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Balance of Power: Vance, Zelenskiy Meet in Munich (Podcast)

2/14/2025
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: Beacon Global Strategies Managing Director Michael Allen about the Munich Security Conference and the hostage deal between Israel and Hamas. Bloomberg Politics Contributors Rick Davis and Jeanne Sheehan Zaino as Elon Musk says the US should delete entire agencies. Senior advisor at Razom for Ukraine Melinda Haring about proposed peace talks between Ukraine and Russia. Executive Vice President of Public Finance at Arnold Ventures George Callas about tax policy negotiations on Capitol Hill.

Duration:00:51:44

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Balance of Power: House Leaders Plan Spending Cuts (Podcast)

2/13/2025
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 Ralph Norman of South Carolina as the House Budget Committee marks up the latest GOP budget proposal. Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe about US-Canada trade relations and the possible impacts of tariffs. Bloomberg Politics Contributor Rick Davis and Arc Initiatives Partner Jonae Wartel as President Donald Trump continues to fill out his cabinet.

Duration:00:38:55

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Balance of Power: Trump and Putin Agree to Ukraine Talks (Podcast)

2/12/2025
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 US Special Representative for Ukraine Negotiations Kurt Volker following President Donald Trump's separate phone call with Russia's Vladimir Putin and Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskiy. American Action Forum President Douglas Holtz-Eakin as House Republicans release their initial budget proposal. Bloomberg's Tyler Kendall following Tulsi Gabbard's confirmation as Director of National Intelligence. Bloomberg's Michael McKee following Fed Chair Jerome Powell's second day of testimony on Capitol Hill. Bloomberg Opinion Contributor and Economic Policy Consultant Kathryn Edwards following the latest inflation data.

Duration:00:35:40

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Balance of Power: Trump Meets With Jordan's King Abdullah II (Podcast)

2/11/2025
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 Reporter Iain Marlow as President Donald Trump and Jordan's King Abdullah II meet at the White House. KPMG Chief Economist Diane Swonk about Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's testimony in front of the Senate Banking Committee. Bloomberg Politics Contributors Rick Davis and Jeanne Sheehan Zaino as a judge in Manhattan ruled that US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent can access sensitive federal government payments data during a lawsuit. Wilson Center Global Fellow and former US Ambassador to Jordan David Hale as Trump on Tuesday reiterated his desire for the US to take ownership of Gaza.

Duration:00:40:25

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Balance of Power: Trump Plans Tariffs on Steel, Aluminum (Podcast)

2/10/2025
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 about President Donald Trump's proposed tariffs on steel and aluminum. Former Acting CFPB Director and Former OMB Director Mick Mulvaney as the CFPB headquarters in Washington DC remain closed. Bloomberg Politics Contributor Jeanne Sheehan Zaino and Republican Strategist Ashley Davis about executive actions during Trump's first three weeks in office. Democratic Congresswoman Haley Stevens of Michigan about her proposed legislation. Bloomberg Congressional Reporter Steven Dennis about the future of the US penny.

Duration:00:53:53

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Balance of Power: US Jobless Rate Falls (Podcast)

2/7/2025
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: Director of the Center for Energy, Climate, and Environment at the Heritage Foundation and Former Chief Economist at the Department of Labor Diana Furchgott-Roth about the latest US jobs report. Former US Ambassador to Japan and former White House Chief of Staff to President Barack Obama Rahm Emanuel about the US-Japan relationship. Bloomberg Politics Contributor Jeanne Sheehan Zaino and Republican Strategist Lester Munson about reconciliation plans in Congress.

Duration:00:29:25

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Balance of Power: Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on DOGE, Dollar, Fed (Podcast)

2/6/2025
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: Bloomberg Senior Washington Correspondent and Host of The Big Take DC podcast Saleha Mohsin interviews US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. Bloomberg Politics Contributor Rick Davis and Democratic Strategist Caitlin Legacki discuss reconciliation plans on Capitol Hill. Republican Congressman Mike Flood of Nebraska discusses the ongoing spending negotiations in the House GOP conference.

Duration:00:39:49

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Balance of Power: House Struggles on Budget Plan (Podcast)

2/5/2025
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 Frank Lucas of Oklahoma about House Republicans' reconciliation plans. Bloomberg Politics Contributors Rick Davis and Jeanne Sheehan Zaino about the latest updates from Capitol Hill. Heritage Foundation President Kevin Roberts about the Trump Administration's agenda. Senior Fellow with the Middle East Program at the Center for Strategic and International Studies Natasha Hall about Trump's comments about US intervention in Gaza.

Duration:00:42:05

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Balance of Power: Trump, Netanyahu Set To Meet in DC (Podcast)

2/4/2025
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 New Hampshire Governor Chris Sununu about Elon Musk's cost-cutting efforts across government. Republican Senator Bill Hagerty of Tennessee about tariff threats and DOGE's role in government. Bloomberg Politics Contributor Jeanne Sheehan Zaino and Republican Strategist Lisa Camooso Miller as Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Clears a key hurdle in the Senate for confirmation as Health and Human Services Secretary. Former Director for Syria and Lebanon at the National Security Council Hagar Chemali ahead of US President Donald Trump's meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Duration:00:49:45

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Balance of Power: Trump Delays Mexico Tariffs (Podcast)

2/3/2025
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: President of the Economic Security and Technology Department at the Center for Strategic and International Studies Navin Girishankar about President Donald Trump's tariff threats. Bloomberg Politics Contributor Jeanne Sheehan Zaino and Republican Strategist Marc Short about the political implications of the tariffs. Former Chair of the White House Council of Economic Advisers Jared Bernstein about the possible economic impact of the tariffs. Republican Congressman Adrian Smith of Nebraska, Chairman of the Trade Subcommittee in the House Ways and Means Committee, about how tariffs will play into budget negotiations on Capitol Hill.

Duration:00:41:15

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Balance of Power: White House Readies Tariffs (Podcast)

1/31/2025
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 Contributors Rick Davis and Jeanne Sheehan Zaino as White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt confirms US tariffs on China, Mexico and Canada will start on February 1. Former US Energy Secretary and President and CEO of the Edison Electric Institute Dan Brouillette about Donald Trump's energy policy. Bloomberg's Tyler Kendall about the latest developments into the crash outside of Washington Reagan International Airport. Former NTSB Air Safety Investigator Dr. Alan Diehl about what might have led to the incident at DCA.

Duration:00:34:11

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Balance of Power: Plane Crash Spurs Aviation Questions (Podcast)

1/30/2025
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 US Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood about the air collision between a regional jet and a military helicopter outside of Washington Reagan National Airport. Bloomberg's Tyler Kendall with a live update outside of the airport. Aviation Journalist Jeff Wise as President Donald Trump attacks DEI programs at the FAA. Bloomberg Politics Contributors Rick Davis and Jeanne Sheehan Zaino about Trump's response to the collision Wednesday night.

Duration:00:27:34

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Balance of Power: White House Reverses Spending Freeze (Podcast)

1/29/2025
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 Deputy Capitol Influence Team Lead Mike Dorning as President Donald Trump rescinded an order freezing an array of federal grants, loans and financial assistance. Bloomberg Opinion Columnist Lisa Jarvis about the Senate confirmation hearing for Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.

Duration:00:15:15

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Balance of Power: Trump Pauses Federal Funds in Constitutional Fight (Podcast)

1/28/2025
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 Government Congress Reporter Jack Fitzpatrick as Democrats sue the White House over a new plan to pause a wide range of payments of federal grants, loans and assistance. The Madison Group Managing Partner and Founder Robb Watters over the Trump Administration's proposed trade policy and export controls. Bloomberg Politics Contributor Jeanne Sheehan Zaino and Republican Strategist Matt Gorman about the Trump Administration's immigration enforcement operations.

Duration:00:36:07

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Balance of Power: Trump Begins Second Week In Office (Podcast)

1/27/2025
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 begins his second week in office. Director of the Wadhwani AI Center at the Center for Strategic and International Studies Gregory Allen as the markets react to DeepSeek's AI model. Republican Main Street Partnership Sarah Chamberlain as House GOP members head to Doral. Bloomberg Politics Contributors Rick Davis and Jeanne Sheehan Zaino about the confirmation process for Trump's cabinet nominees.

Duration:00:43:22

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Balance of Power: Trump Seeks To Overhaul FEMA (Podcast)

1/24/2025
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 Wendy Benjaminson as President Donald Trump heads to North Carolina and California. Former White House National Climate Advisor Gina McCarthy about the impact of climate change on severe weather events. Bloomberg Politics Contributors Rick Davis and Jeanne Sheehan Zaino about the confirmation of Trump's cabinet nominees. HRSI CEO Amy Dufrane about the effect of Trump's executive orders on the federal workforce. Director of the CSIS Strategic Technologies Program and Former-Director for Emerging Technologies at the National Security Council Matt Pearl about the Trump Administration's AI policy.

Duration:00:59:27