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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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Balance of Power: Trump Denies Venezuela Strike Plans (Podcast)

10/31/2025
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 speaks with: Bloomberg Deputy Washington Bureau Chief Laura Davison. Former Commander of US Southern Command Wesley Clark. Stonecourt Capital Partner Rick Davis and Bellwether Government Affairs CEO Arshi Siddiqui. Bloomberg National Security Reporter Tony Capaccio.

Duration:00:41:30

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Balance of Power: Trump, Xi Strike Tariff Truce (Podcast)

10/30/2025
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 speaks with: Bloomberg Washington Correspondent Tyler Kendall. Peterson Institute for International Economics Senior Fellow Mary Lovely. ROKK Solutions Senior Vice President Lisa Camooso Miller and Former Special Assistant to President Joe Biden Meghan Hays. Democratic Congressman Jake Auchincloss of Massachusetts.

Duration:00:41:47

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Balance of Power: Shutdown Gets Dose of Urgency (Podcast)

10/29/2025
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 speaks with: Bloomberg Washington Correspondent Tyler Kendall. Bloomberg International Economics and Policy Correspondent Michael McKee. Republican Senator Shelley Moore Capito of West Virginia. Republican Congressman Chuck Fleischmann of Tennessee.

Duration:00:34:52

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Balance of Power: Trump Reaffirms Japan Alliance (Podcast)

10/28/2025
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 Bloomberg's David Gura is in for Joe and Kailey. David speaks with: Bloomberg Washington Correspondent Tyler Kendall. US Ambassador to NATO Matthew Whitaker. Bloomberg Capitol Influence Team Lead Megan Scully. Bully Pulpit International Managing Director Adam Hodge and Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck Policy Director Greta Joynes. Republican Congressman Greg Murphy of North Carolina. Bloomberg News Weather Reporter Lauren Rosenthal.

Duration:00:40:07

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Balance of Power: US and China Hit Pause (Podcast)

10/27/2025
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 Bloomberg's David Gura is in for Joe and Kailey. David speaks with: Bloomberg Washington Correspondent Tyler Kendall. Former Acting White House Chief of Staff Mick Mulvaney. Harvard Kennedy School's Ash Center Visiting Democracy Fellow Jeanne Sheehan Zaino and Bluestack Strategies Founder Maura Gillespie. Bloomberg Buenos Aires Bureau Chief Patrick Gillespie. Wiley Rein National Security Practice Group Lead Nazak Nikakhtar.

Duration:00:40:44

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Balance of Power: DC Policy Pulse for Oct 27, 2025 (Podcast)

10/27/2025
A status update on proposals from the Federal Reserve -- such as the rule known as the Basel III endgame to another one on a banks' G-SIB -- led Bloomberg Intelligence's Washington Policy Pulse on Oct. 27. While Bloomberg News reports that the Fed may increase capital requirements 3%-7% via the Basel III endgame, other actions could ultimately negate that impact for banks like Bank of America, JPMorgan and Goldman Sachs. We also discussed news reports that Treasury Secretary has narrowed down a list of potential Fed chairs to five individuals as well as an upcoming Senate vote on a resolution disapproving President Donald Trump's Canada and Brazil tariffs. It should be noted that move is largely symbolic. The Bloomberg Intelligence Financial Policy weekly call is designed to provide investors an opportunity to learn about the most recent relevant policy research, information regarding forthcoming political catalysts and other on-goings within Washington D.C. The call is open to all and is held every Monday at 10:00 a.m. EST. You can register for the call here: https://bloomberg.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN__PqCkwY-S2m3hbQqvVC1_Q#/registration

Duration:00:18:16

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Balance of Power: Soft Inflation Spurs Fed Cuts (Podcast)

10/24/2025
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 Bloomberg's Tyler Kendall is in for Kailey. Joe and Tyler speak with: Bloomberg International Economics and Policy Correspondent Michael McKee. Republican Congressman Mark Alford of Missouri. Lexington Institute Vice President Rebecca Grant. Stonecourt Capital Partner Rick Davis and Harvard Kennedy School's Ash Center Visiting Democracy Fellow Jeanne Sheehan Zaino.

Duration:00:41:40

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Balance of Power: Jeffries on Ending the Shutdown (Podcast)

10/23/2025
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's Tyler Kendall is in for Kailey. Joe and Tyler speak with: Bloomberg Correspondent David Gura. Stonecourt Capital Partner Rick Davis and Bully Pulpit International Managing Director Adam Hodge. Bloomberg Intelligence Senior Commodity Strategist Mike McGlone. Former US Ambassador James Jeffrey.

Duration:00:42:10

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Balance of Power: Lawmakers Mull Longer Stopgap Bill (Podcast)

10/22/2025
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's Tyler Kendall is in for Kailey. Joe and Tyler speak with: Alliance for Competitive Taxation Spokesman Kevin Brady. House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith. Stonecourt Capital Partner Rick Davis and Harvard Kennedy School's Ash Center Visiting Democracy Fellow Jeanne Sheehan Zaino.

Duration:00:33:50

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Balance of Power: Vance Hails Progress on Gaza Peace (Podcast)

10/21/2025
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 Bloomberg's Tyler Kendall is in for Kailey. Joe and Tyler speak with: Bloomberg National Security Team Lead Nick Wadhams. Center for Strategic and International Studies Non-Resident Senior Associate Natasha Hall. Harvard Kennedy School's Ash Center Visiting Democracy Fellow Jeanne Sheehan Zaino and Bluestack Strategies Founder Maura Gillespie. Republican Congressman Bryan Steil of Wisconsin. Bloomberg News Economic Statecraft Reporter Joe Deaux.

Duration:00:42:22

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Balance of Power: Trump Lists Top China Demands (Podcast)

10/20/2025
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 Bloomberg's Tyler Kendall is in for Kailey. Joe and Tyler speak with: Bloomberg Senior Editor Wendy Benjaminson. Rapidan Energy Group President Bob McNally. Stonecourt Capital Partner Rick Davis and Harvard Kennedy School's Ash Center Visiting Democracy Fellow Jeanne Sheehan Zaino. Bloomberg National Security Reporter Courtney McBride. Atlantic Council Non-Resident Senior Fellow Melinda Haring.

Duration:00:41:43

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Balance of Power: DC Policy Pulse for Oct 20, 2025 (Podcast)

10/20/2025
An update on President Donald Trump's threat to play an additional 100% tariffs on China -- and the potential for Congress to act on a resolution overturning Trump's emergency tariffs related to Canada and Brazil -- led Bloomberg Intelligence's Washington Policy Pulse on Oct. 22. We note that any resolution, to become law, would need Trump's signature. We also discussed the current policy state of play for the crypto industry, including the potential rulemakings and legislation set to impact firms like Coinbase, Robinhood, Circle and Bullish. Finally, we reviewed our note on SEC efforts to "Make IPOs Great Again" and how smaller firms could be the beneficiaries of such actions. The Bloomberg Intelligence Financial Policy weekly call is designed to provide investors an opportunity to learn about the most recent relevant policy research, information regarding forthcoming political catalysts and other on-goings within Washington D.C. The call is open to all and is held every Monday at 10:00 a.m. EST. You can register for the call here: https://bloomberg.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN__PqCkwY-S2m3hbQqvVC1_Q#/registration

Duration:00:14:02

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Balance of Power: Media Push Back On Pentagon Rules (Podcast)

10/17/2025
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 special edition Bloomberg's Mario Parker is in for Kailey. Joe and Mario discuss new reporting limits set out by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s Pentagon.

Duration:00:14:17

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Balance of Power: Trump, Zelenskiy Meet in Washington (Podcast)

10/17/2025
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's Mario Parker is in for Kailey. Joe and Mario speak with: Former US Ambassador to Georgia Ian Kelly. Bloomberg Intelligence Senior Commodity Strategist Mike McGlone. Center for Strategic and International Studies Defense and Security Department Senior Fellow Ben Jensen. Harvard Kennedy School's Ash Center Visiting Democracy Fellow Jeanne Sheehan Zaino and former RNC Communications Director Lisa Camooso Miller.

Duration:00:37:55

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Balance of Power: Trump Talks to Putin (Podcast)

10/16/2025
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's Mario Parker is in for Kailey. Joe and Mario speak with: European Investment Bank President Nadia Calvino. Bloomberg White House Correspondent Lauren Dezenski. Former Chief of Staff to Vice President Mike Pence Marc Short. S-3 Group Partner Ashley Davis.

Duration:00:43:02

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Balance of Power: Democrats Gird for Vought Fight (Podcast)

10/15/2025
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's Mario Parker is in for Kailey. Joe and Mario speak with: Ipsos US Public Affairs Chair Cliff Young. Democratic Congressman Sam Liccardo of California. Stonecourt Capital Partner Rick Davis and Harvard Kennedy School's Ash Center Visiting Democracy Fellow Jeanne Sheehan Zaino.

Duration:00:35:06

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Bloomberg Balance of Power: Trump's Gaza Victory Lap (Podcast)

10/13/2025
Watch Joe and Kailey LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF. President Donald Trump pressed world leaders gathered at a summit on Gaza’s future to ensure the US-led truce between Israel and Hamas turns into a lasting peace, hailing the agreement as a “new beginning” for the war-torn region. “Today, for the first time anyone can remember, we have a once-in-a-lifetime chance to put the old feuds and bitter hatreds behind us,” Trump said in the Egyptian resort town of Sharm El-Sheikh.” “Together we’re going to forge a magnificent, great and enduring peace.” Trump’s whirlwind trip, which also included a stop in Israel, heightened optimism for ending the two-year-long war between Israel and Hamas. “Together, we’ve achieved what everybody said was impossible. At long last we have peace in the Middle East,” Trump said. “Now the rebuilding begins.” Yet the nascent ceasefire remains fragile, with many key details left to be worked out. Trump said food and aid has begun to flow into Gaza, which has been devastated by the conflict. “Numerous countries of great wealth” have pledged reconstruction funds, Trump added, though he did not name them. 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: Oliver Crook, Bloomberg Europe correspondent Hagar Chemali, Former-Director for Syria and Lebanon at the National Security Council (NSC)/CEO and Founder of Greenwich Media Strategies Rick Davis, Partner at Stonecourt Capital and Bloomberg Politics Contributor & Jeanne Sheehan Zaino, Democracy Visiting Fellow at Harvard Kennedy School's Ash Center and Bloomberg Politics Contributor

Duration:00:24:19

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Balance of Power: DC Policy Pulse for Oct 13, 2025 (Podcast)

10/13/2025
With President Donald Trump vowing to pay the military on Oct. 15, the lack of a pressure point to bring Congress together to resolve the US government shutdown led Bloomberg Intelligence's Washington Policy Pulse on Oct. 13. The next major catalyst, in our view, would be if Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits run out at the end of the month, potentially impacting grocers like Walmart, Kroger and Albertsons. We also discussed the latest in Trump's threat to place tariffs on China, as well as an update on deposit insurance legislation, which could increase costs for banks like JPMorgan and Bank of America. The Bloomberg Intelligence Financial Policy weekly call is designed to provide investors an opportunity to learn about the most recent relevant policy research, information regarding forthcoming political catalysts and other on-goings within Washington D.C. The call is open to all and is held every Monday at 10:00 a.m. EST. You can register for the call here: https://bloomberg.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN__PqCkwY-S2m3hbQqvVC1_Q#/registration

Duration:00:11:55

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Balance of Power: Trump Threatens Higher China Tariffs (Podcast)

10/10/2025
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 Bloomberg's Michelle Jamrisko is in for Kailey. Joe and Michelle speak with: Bloomberg Washington Correspondent Tyler Kendall. Bloomberg Surveillance Host Tom Keene. Stonecourt Capital Partner Rick Davis and Harvard Kennedy School's Ash Center Visiting Democracy Fellow Jeanne Sheehan Zaino. Democratic Congressman Brad Sherman of California. Former Republican Congressman Patrick McHenry of North Carolina.

Duration:00:50:50

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Balance of Power: Congress Mired in a Shutdown Brawl (Podcast)

10/9/2025
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's Michelle Jamrisko is in for Kailey. Joe and Michelle speak with: Bloomberg Washington Correspondent Tyler Kendall. Bloomberg Washington Deputy Bureau Chief Laura Davison.

Duration:00:24:16