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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: Harris Takes On Trump (Podcast)

7/24/2024
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, Kailey speaks with: Jordan Fabian, Bloomberg White House correspondent and editor to discuss President Biden's primetime address tonight Cliff Young, president of Ipsos US Public Affairs for a look at some very early polling data on a Trump/Harris matchup Laura Davison, Bloomberg politics editor previews what we might expect from Biden's primetime speech on stepping aside and what the remainder of his Presidency will look like Bloomberg politics contributor Jeanne Sheehan Zaino and Lester Munson, Republican Strategist and Co-Head of the International Practice at BGR Group talk about the state of the newly reshaped White House race and Biden's legacy Rep. Ami Bera, Democrat representing California's 6th district joins to talk about why he decided to sit out Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's address to Congress

Duration:00:36:36

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Bloomberg Balance of Power: Schumer, Jeffries Endorse Harris (Podcast)

7/23/2024
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, Kailey speaks with: Rep. Mark Pocan, Democrat from Wisconsin, co-chair and co-founder of the Labor Caucus for his initial reaction to House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris for president Senator Shelley Moore Capito, Republican from West Virginia and no. 5 ranking member of Senate GOP leadership for her view on President Biden stepping aside and giving way to Kamala Harris Ellen Gilmer, Bloomberg Government Homeland Security reporter breaks down Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle resigning and taking responsibility for security failures that led to an assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump Nathan Dean, Bloomberg Intelligence senior US policy analysts shares insight into what some key policies in a Harris presidency might look like Bloomberg politics contributors Jeanne Sheehan Zaino and Rick Davis talk through the groundswell of Democratic support surrounding Kamala Harris

Duration:00:40:50

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Bloomberg Balance of Power: Harris Cements Support (Podcast)

7/22/2024
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: Seth Harris, senior fellow at the Burnes Center for Social Change at Northeastern University, former top labor policy advisor to President Biden, former US Deputy Secretary of Labor and former-Acting Secretary of Labor joins to talk about how President Biden arrived at the decision to end his campaign Jessica Mackler, president of EMILY's List joins to talk about how Vice President Kamala Harris can appeal to women, and what she can learn from Secretary Clinton's 2016 campaign against Donald Trump Frank Luntz, founder and president of FIL Inc., talks about why he feels it's only a matter of time before Harris gains the support of the entire Democratic party Glynda Carr, president and CEO of Higher Heights shares her insight into how Harris can galvanize Black voters and the historical significance of a Black woman leading the ticket

Duration:01:05:31

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Instant Reaction: President Biden Withdraws (Podcast)

7/21/2024
Bloomberg's Tom Keene, David Gura and Joe Mathieu break down the latest news from Washington.

Duration:01:15:55

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Balance of Power: Biden Plans Campaign Stops Next Week (Podcast)

7/19/2024
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: Bloomberg's Annmarie Hordern about Donald Trump's speech at the Republican National Convention Thursday night. Democratic House candidate for Colorado's 3rd District Adam Frisch about his calls for Joe Biden to suspend his presidential campaign. Arbroath Group Managing Partner Christopher Smart about the "Trump Trade" and the economic policies laid out this week during the Republican National Convention. Bloomberg's Wendy Benjaminson about the status of Biden's presidential campaign. Arc Initiatives Partner Jonae Wartel and Claffey Communications President Lauren Tomlinson about reports that Vice President Kamala Harris is planning to speak with major democratic donors. European Commissioner for Justice Didier Reynders about the CrowdStrike IT outage and Trans-Atlantic data transfer efforts. Emory University Political Science Professor Andra Gillespie about the latest developments from the campaign trail.

Duration:01:05:10

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Balance of Power: Trump's Night in Milwaukee (Podcast)

7/18/2024
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: Bloomberg's Laura Davison and Stephanie Lai ahead of Donald Trump's speech at the Republican National Convention Thursday night. Republican Senator James Lankford of Oklahoma about the possibility of bipartisan immigration reform moving forward. House Permanent Select Committee On Intelligence Chair and Republican Congressman Mike Turner of Ohio about oversight of the Secret Service following the attempted assassination of Donald Trump. Republican Congresswoman Ashley Hinson of Iowa about tariff's proposed by Trump and the impact it might have on US agriculture. Bloomberg Opinion Senior Executive Editor Timothy L. O'Brien about his observations of the RNC so far. Bloomberg Politics Contributors Rick Davis and Jeanne Sheehan Zaino about the messaging from Trump's Vice President pick JD Vance during his speech Wednesday night. House Ways and Means Committee Chair and Republican Congressman Jason Smith of Missouri about the tax policy debate on Capitol Hill. Bloomberg's David Gura sits down with New York Governor Kathy Hochul to discuss her continued support of President Joe Biden and congestion pricing efforts in the state. Former Democratic Congresswoman and member of the January 6 Commission Stephanie Murphy about Republican messaging at the RNC.

Duration:01:32:44

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Balance of Power: Vance Takes The Stage in Milwaukee (Podcast)

7/17/2024
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: Mississippi Tate Reeves about his reaction to Donald Trump's vice president week and abortion policy in his state. Former State Department Spokesperson and Founder of Polaris National Security Morgan Ortagus about US-China relations. Republican Congressman Carlos Gimenez of Florida about his party's approach to trade with China and tariffs. Bloomberg Politics Contributors Rick Davis and Jeanne Sheehan Zaino as Democratic Congressman Adam Schiff calls on Joe Biden to suspend his presidential campaign. Bloomberg's Tyler Kendall about JD Vance's upcoming speech at the Republican National Convention. Bloomberg's Hadriana Lowenkron about the policy discussions happening at the RNC. Republican Congressman French Hill of Arkansas about his party's stance towards cryptocurrency and trade policy.

Duration:01:01:30

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Balance of Power: Trump Picks Vance for VP (Podcast)

7/16/2024
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's Laura Davison and Gregory Korte about Donald Trump picking JD Vance as his running-mate. Hoover Institution Fellow Lanhee Chen about what the Vance pick means for the Republican party. Republican Senator Bill Hagerty of Tennessee about policy discussions at the Republican National Convention this week. Bloomberg Politics Contributors Rick Davis and Jeanne Sheehan Zaino about early takeaways from the RNC. Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy about what a Trump presidency would mean for his state and the energy industry.

Duration:00:49:06

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Balance of Power: Live From Milwaukee (Podcast)

7/15/2024
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: Bloomberg DC Legal Team Lead Sara Forden about Judge Aileen Cannon's decision to dismiss the criminal case accusing Donald Trump of mishandling classified information. Former Department of Homeland Security Special Assistant Ashley Davis about security at the Republican National Convention this week. Bloomberg Politics Contributors Rick Davis and Jeanne Sheehan Zaino about the start of the RNC. Republican Congresswoman Victoria Spartz about the Republican party platform at the convention.

Duration:00:36:40

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Biden Again Vows to Stay in Race

7/12/2024
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 White House and Politics Editor Gregory Korte about President Joe Biden's week at the NATO Summit. Poland Minister of Foreign Affairs Radoslaw Sikorski about his takeaways from the summit and how European allies are watching the upcoming US Presidential Election. Bloomberg Politics Contributors Rick Davis and Jeanne Sheehan Zaino about continued concerns of Biden's age and what's next for his campaign. Democratic Congressman John Garamendi of California about his support of the Biden campaign.

Duration:00:39:48

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Balance of Power: Another Crucial Night for the Biden Campaign (Podcast)

7/11/2024
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: Four Corner Public Affairs Partner Caitlin Legacki and Claffey Communications President Lauren Tomlinson ahead of President Joe Biden's press conference at the NATO Summit in Washington DC. Bloomberg White House Editor Michelle Jamrisko about the goals for the Biden Administration at this week's summit. White House Senior Advisor to the President for Energy and Investment Amos Hochstein about the Biden Administration's efforts to tamp down inflation in the energy space and his daily interactions with the President. Bloomberg Politics Contributors Rick Davis and Jeanne Sheehan Zaino as more Democratic lawmakers call on Biden to suspend his campaign. Superhumans Hospital CEO Olga Rudneva about her work treating the wounded in Ukraine.

Duration:00:50:43

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Balance of Power: Capitol Hill Weighs In On Biden (Podcast)

7/10/2024
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: Bloomberg Politics Editor Laura Davison about Joe Biden's upcoming press conference at the NATO Summit and Donald Trump's rally Tuesday in Florida. Emerson College Polling Director Spencer Kimball about the latest polling data for the presidential election. Corcoran Street Group Founder Brad Howard and Former Massachusetts GOP Chair Jennifer Nassour as Senator Michael Bennet says Biden should step aside for the election. Stimson Center Senior Fellow Kelly Grieco about how this week's NATO summit will mean for Ukraine's defense against Russia.

Duration:00:38:19

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Balance of Power: NATO Summit Gets Underway in DC (Podcast)

7/9/2024
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: Republic of Latvia Minister of Foreign Affairs Baiba Braže as the NATO Summit gets underway in Washington DC. Bloomberg US National Security Team Lead Nick Wadhams about some of the key issues being discussed at the summit. Democratic Congressman Brad Sherman of California about Tuesday's closed-door meeting with House Democrats about Joe Biden's presidential candidacy. BGR Group International Practice Co-Head Lester Munson and Bully Pulpit International President Adam Hodge about the debate over Joe Biden's acuity.

Duration:00:40:10

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Balance of Power: Biden Says He's Not Going Anywhere (Podcast)

7/8/2024
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 White House Correspondent and Editor Jordan Fabian as President Joe Biden sends a letter to Democratic lawmakers reinforcing his commitment to stay in the presidential race. Bloomberg Opinion Columnist Andreas Kluth about Biden's leadership and what it means for NATO as the alliance meets in DC this week. Bloomberg Politics Editor Laura Davison about the state of donor support for Biden. Morning Consult US Politics Analyst Eli Yokley about the findings of the latest Bloomberg News/Morning Consult poll that shows Biden making up ground on Donald Trump in swing states. Actum Managing Director Chapin Fay and Arc Initiatives Partner Jonae Wartel about Biden's approach to the campaign trail moving forward. Rapidan Energy Group President Bob McNally about the state of energy markets as summer continues.

Duration:00:52:06

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Bloomberg Balance of Power: Biden Tries to Calm Fears (Podcast)

7/2/2024
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, Joe and Kailey speak with: Democratic Rep. Seth Moulton, Congressman for Massachusetts's 6th congressional district joins to offer his frank assessment of President Biden's debate performance and what's next as Democrats hope to retain the White House in November Amos Hochstein, Senior Advisor to the President for Energy and Investment joins from the White House to discuss what the White House has done to lower high energy costs Rick Davis, Bloomberg Politics Contributor and Republican Strategist & Lincoln Mitchell, political analyst, and lecture at the School of International and Public Affairs at Columbia University discuss how both Biden and former President Donald Trump have done well fundraising following bad news Elizabeth Wydra, Constitutional Accountability Center President & Supreme Court Litigator discusses the latest developments in Trump's legal saga, including what the Supreme Court's immunity ruling might mean for his New York hush money conviction and sentencing

Duration:00:50:17

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Bloomberg Balance of Power: Trump Immunity Decision (Podcast)

7/1/2024
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, Joe and Kailey speak with: Erik Larson, Bloomberg legal reporter to dive into a divided Supreme Court's ruling that former President Donald Trump has some immunity from criminal charges, and how it will likely delay a trial Robert McWhirter, criminal and constitutional law attorney about what the ruling means for presidential power Former Deputy United States Deputy Attorney General, Former Principal Deputy Solicitor General of the United States and adjunct professor at Georgetown Law School Donald Ayer to break down the Supreme Court's decision and what it means Rick Davis, Bloomberg Politics Contributor and Partner at Stonecourt Capital & Brad Howard, Democratic Strategist and Corcoran Street Group Founder and President react the the Supreme Court's ruling and its political ramifications. Jane Hall, American University Associate Professor of Journalism and Media Studies and author of "Politics and the Media: Intersections and New Directions" joins to offer her analysis of the Trump immunity decision and also shares her thoughts on last week's debate, its format and how the Biden campaign can recover from his poor showing

Duration:00:49:48

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Instant Reaction: Supreme Court Immunity Ruling (Podcast)

7/1/2024
The US Supreme Court ruled that Donald Trump has some immunity from criminal charges for trying to reverse the 2020 election results, all but ensuring that a trial won’t happen before the November election. The justices, voting 6-3 along ideological lines, said a federal appeals court was too categorical in rejecting Trump’s immunity arguments, ruling for the first time that former presidents are shielded from prosecution for some official acts taken while in office. Bloomberg's Paul Sweeney and Alix Steel get instant reaction.

Duration:00:40:47

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Balance of Power: Debate Reaction Pours In (Podcast)

6/28/2024
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: Democratic Congresswoman Haley Stevens of Michigan about how her party is responding to the presidential debate. Former Chairman of the New Hampshire Republican Party Steve Duprey about Donald Trump's showing in the debate. Third Degree Strategies Founder and Democratic Strategist Max Burns and Former RNC Communications Director Lisa Camooso Miller about next steps for each campaign following the debate. Professor at the University of Michigan Law School Leah Litman about the latest Supreme Court rulings and the pending presidential immunity ruling from the high court.

Duration:00:41:21

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Instant Reaction: 2024 CNN Presidential Debate (Podcast)

6/27/2024
Bloomberg's Joe Mathieu and Kailey Leinz recap the first 2024 presidential debate between President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump. They receive additional analysis from Bloomberg Correspondent David Gura, Republican Strategist and Stone Court Capital Partner Rick Davis and Democratic Strategist and ROKK Solutions Partner Kristen Hawn.

Duration:00:16:59

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Balance of Power: All Eyes on the Debate (Podcast)

6/27/2024
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: Bloomberg Correspondent and Host of The Big Take Podcast David Gura in Atlanta ahead of the presidential debate between Joe Biden and Donald Trump. Siena College Research Institute Director Don Levy about the results of the latest New York Times/Siena College poll. Democratic Congresswoman Abigail Spanberger of Virginia about Trump's plan to campaign in her state with Governor Glenn Youngkin Friday after the debate. Bloomberg Politics Contributor Rick Davis and Democratic Strategist Joel Rubin about how both campaigns are preparing for the debate. Bloomberg Markets Correspondent Abigail Doolittle about how Wall Street is watching the election. Invesco Global Head of Public Policy & Strategic Partnerships at Invesco Andy Blocker about the role of the economy in the presidential election.

Duration:00:50:49