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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: Biden Announces New China Tariffs (Podcast)

5/14/2024
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: White House Senior Advisor Gene Sperling as the Biden Administration announces tariffs on some imports from China. Host of Bloomberg Law on Bloomberg Radio June Grasso as Michael Cohen continues testimony in the Donald Trump hush money trial. Former Deputy National Security Advisor Mara Rudman about ongoing negotiations for a cease-fire in the Israel-Hamas war. Bloomberg Politics Contributors Rick Davis and Jeanne Sheehan Zaino as Speaker of the House Mike Johnson attends the Trump trial in New York. Democratic Congressman Brad Sherman of California about legislative priorities in Congress as the House of Representatives returns to session. Bloomberg Economics Chief Geoeconomics Analyst Jennifer Welch about the impact of new tariffs on US-China relations.

Duration:00:51:22

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Balance of Power: Kaplan on American Neighborhoods (Podcast)

5/13/2024
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 speaks with Author of the book "Fragile Neighborhoods" and Professional Lecturer in the Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies, Seth Kaplan.

Duration:00:16:00

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Balance of Power: Michael Cohen Testifies (Podcast)

5/13/2024
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: Author of "Fragile Neighborhoods" Seth Kaplan about the context behind some issues in American society and how to fix it. Bloomberg Editor-in-Chief John Micklethwait sits down with French President Emmanuel Macron about investments in France. Bloomberg Politics Contributors Rick Davis and Jeanne Sheehan Zaino about the Michael Cohen's testimony during the Donald Trump hush money trial. Republican Congressman Chuck Fleischmann of Tennessee about the relationship between the US and Israel. Chair of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Willie Phillips about the agency's grid reform program.

Duration:01:02:14

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Balance of Power: Israel Plans Possible Rafah Operation (Podcast)

5/10/2024
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 White House Correspondent Josh Wingrove about plans from the Biden Administration to impose more tariffs on China. Attorney Robert McWhirter about the latest developments from the Donald Trump hush money trial in New York. Bloomberg Politics Contributors Rick Davis and Jeanne Sheehan Zaino about the Senate passing its version of the FAA reauthorization bill. Global Guardian CEO Dale Buckner as Israel's war cabinet approves expanding military operations in Rafah.

Duration:00:32:53

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Bloomberg Balance of Power: Biden's Rafah Arms Stance (Podcast)

5/9/2024
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: Jordan Fabian, Bloomberg White House reporter joins to discuss Biden's threat to further delay weapon shipments to Israel if the country launches a ground invasion in Rafah Kelly Grieco, Stimson Center senior fellow with the Reimagining US Grand Strategy Program joins to break down US military aid to Israel Carmiel Arbit, Atlantic Council Nonresident Senior Fellow for Middle East Programs examines the diplomatic ramifications of Biden's weapons stance Rep. Bryan Steil, Republican from Wisconsin gives his firsthand perspective on the failed motion to vacate in the House and reiterated Congressional support for speeding aid to Israel Bloomberg Politics Contributors Jeanne Sheehan Zaino & Rick Davis also join to provide analysis on Biden's Mid East strategy

Duration:00:45:13

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Bloomberg Balance of Power: US Delays Arms to Israel (Podcast)

5/8/2024
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, Kailey speaks with: Senator Raphael Warnock, Democrat from Georgia joins to discuss progress on FAA reauthorization, and he shares his thoughts on the importance of a ceasefire in the Middle East Philip Swagel, Director of the Congressional Budget Office takes a look at the fiscal outlook for the US Rep. Andy Barr, Republican from Kentucky, Chair of Subcommittee on Financial Institutions and Monetary Policy joins to discuss the White House choosing to pause arms to Israel, and his thoughts on the FDIC probe Brad Howard, Corcoran Street Group Founder and President and Democratic Strategist & Maura Gillespie, Bluestack Strategies Founder, former-advisor to Speaker John Boehner, Rep. Adam Kinzinger join to talk about President Biden's trip to Wisconsin to champion a major Microsoft investment Doha Mekki, Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General of the US joins to talk through some of the latest antitrust battles facing the US government, and her perspective on an increase in deal-making lately

Duration:00:43:10

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Balance of Power: Biden Speaks at Holocaust Memorial (Podcast)

5/7/2024
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, Kailey speaks with: Pangea Policy Founder Terry Haines about President Joe Biden's speech on antisemitism and the administration's response to the Israel-Hamas war. Republican Congressman Byron Donalds of Florida about a possible motion to vacate in the House of Representatives and other legislative priorities. Bloomberg Politics Contributor Jeanne Sheehan Zaino and Republican Strategist Lester Munson about the latest developments from the campaign trail. Host of Bloomberg Law on Bloomberg Radio June Grasso about the proceedings from the Donald Trump hush money trial as adult film actress Stormy Daniels testifies. Ipsos President for US Public Affairs Cliff Young about the latest polling data for the 2024 presidential election.

Duration:00:52:48

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Balance of Power: Israel Rejects Cease-Fire Agreement Backed By Hamas (Podcast)

5/6/2024
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 Michelle Jamrisko as US President Joe Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu hold a call Monday morning. Carnegie Endowment for International Peace Senior Fellow Aaron David Miller as Hamas agrees to a cease-fire proposal from Qatar and Egypt. Bloomberg Politics Contributor Jeanne Sheehan Zaino and Republican Strategist Chapin Fay about vulnerabilities both candidates face in the upcoming presidential election. Former federal prosecutor Josh Naftalis about the latest developments from the Donald Trump hush money trial. Bloomberg Government Congress Reporter Jack Fitzpatrick about the work ahead in the House of Representatives this week.

Duration:00:41:55

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Balance of Power: White House Reacts to April Jobs Data (Podcast)

5/3/2024
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: Bankrate Washington Bureau Chief Mark Hamrick about the latest jobs data. Palm Beach County State Attorney Dave Aronberg about the latest developments from the Donald Trump hush money trial as former White House Communications Director Hope Hicks takes the witness stand. Bloomberg Opinion Senior Executive Editor Timothy L. O'Brien about what the proceedings have looked like in the courthouse. White House Council of Economic Advisers Member Heather Boushey about the overall outlook of the US economy. Bloomberg Politics Contributors Jeanne Sheehan Zaino and Republican Strategist Lisa Camooso Miller about how the economy will impact the presidential race. Bloomberg's Annmarie Horden with UK Cabinet Office Minister leading on AI in the Public Sector Alex Burghart. Senior Fellow in the American Statecraft Program at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace Jennifer Kavanagh about cease-fire negotiations in the Israel-Hamas war.

Duration:01:01:09

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Balance of Power: Biden Responds to Campus Protests (Podcast)

5/2/2024
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: Republican Congressman Bryan Steil of Wisconsin about the legislative priorities of House Republicans. Lincoln Mitchell, political analyst who teaches in the Department of Political Science and the School of International and Public Affairs at Columbia University, about campus protests across the US. Senator Tammy Duckworth of Illinois about FAA reauthorization legislation in Congress.

Duration:00:31:14

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Balance of Power: Biden Administration Pushes for Gaza Cease-Fire (Podcast)

5/1/2024
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: Bloomberg White House Correspondent Jordan Fabian as the Biden Administration pushes for a cease-fire in the Israel-Hamas war. Bloomberg Politics Contributors Rick Davis and Jeanne Sheehan Zaino about continued protests on college campuses across the US. Democratic Congressman Earl Blumenauer of Oregon as the Department of Justice moves to classify cannabis as less harmful. Groundwork Collaborative Executive Director Lindsay Owens ahead of Tuesday's rate decision from the Federal Reserve.

Duration:00:37:35

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Bloomberg Balance of Power: Trump Fined Over Gag Order (Podcast)

4/30/2024
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: Robert J. McWhirter, a constitutional law expert and a practicing criminal defense and civil rights lawyer to discuss former President Donald Trump being found in contempt of court in the hush money case in New York Bloomberg Congress Team Lead Megan Scully joins to talk about House Democrats saying they would save House Speaker Mike Johnson from being ousted Dale Buckner, CEO OF Global Guardian, RET Army Colonel for insight into Israel-Hamas war on the ground and hostage extraction Jeanne Sheehan Zaino & Rick Davis, Bloomberg Politics Contributors to talk about the political fallout of the escalating protests on college campuses Ksenia Svetlova, nonresident senior fellow at the Atlantic Council's Middle East Programs, former member of the Israeli Knesset to discuss efforts to reach a ceasefire and hostage release in the Israel-Hamas war

Duration:00:41:47

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Balance of Power: Congress to Take Action on Campus Protests (Podcast)

4/29/2024
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 Contributors Rick Davis and Jeanne Sheehan Zaino as Speaker Mike Johnson says Congress will take action to protect Jewish students on college campuses. Former Director for Syria and Lebanon at the National Security Council, CEO & Founder of Greenwich Media Strategies and adjunct professor at Columbia University’s School of International and Public Affairs Hagar Chemali about negotiations for a cease-fire in the Israel-Hamas war. Bloomberg Government Congress Reporter Jonathan Tamari about the week ahead for Congress as the House of Representatives returns to session Monday afternoon. Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget President Maya MacGuineas about the possibility of a tax being made in Congress. Former Assistant US Attorney for the Southern District of New York Jim Zirin about the latest developments in the Donald Trump hush money trial.

Duration:00:49:03

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Balance of Power: Getting Aid to Gaza (Podcast)

4/26/2024
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 speaks with Dave Harden, former USAID mission director to the West Bank and Gaza and a former senior adviser to President Barack Obama’s special envoy for Middle East peace.

Duration:00:09:45

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Balance of Power: Biden Says He'll Debate Trump (Podcast)

4/26/2024
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 White House and Politics Reporter Gregory Korte about the latest inflation data and how the economy is shaping the presidential race. Georgetown Strategy Group Managing Director and former USAID Mission Director Dave Harden about the complexity of delivering humanitarian assistance into Gaza. Bloomberg Economics Chief US Economist Anna Wong about the next moves for the Federal Reserve. Palm Beach County State Attorney Dave Aronberg about the latest developments from the Donald Trump hush money trial in New York. Bloomberg Politics Contributors Rick Davis and Jeanne Sheehan Zaino as Joe Biden says in an interview with Howard Stern that he'll debate Donald Trump. Moody's Analytics Chief Economist Mark Zandi about the US economic outlook heading into the election.

Duration:00:49:30

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Balance of Power: Supreme Court Hears Trump Immunity Arguments (Podcast)

4/25/2024
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 Supreme Court Reporter Greg Stohr following the conclusion of oral arguments over former President Donald Trump's claims of presidential immunity from prosecution. Constitutional Accountability Center President Elizabeth Wydra about the questions before the Supreme Court Thursday. Bloomberg Politics Contributors Rick Davis and Jeanne Sheehan Zaino about the political implications of the court case. Criminal and Constitutional Law Attorney Robert J. McWhirter about Trump's efforts to delay Special Counsel Jack Smith's election interference case.

Duration:00:31:54

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Balance of Power: Biden Signs Aid Bill (Podcast)

4/24/2024
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: Bloomberg Government Congress Reporter Jonathan Tamari as President Joe Biden signs the foreign aid package passed by the Senate Tuesday. Former US Ambassador to China and former US Senator from Montana Max Baucus about TikTok legislation included in the aid package. Bloomberg Politics Editor Laura Davison about the findings of the most recent Bloomberg News/Morning Consult poll. Morning Consult US Politics Analyst Eli Yokley about what factors will impact the outcome of the 2024 presidential election. Cuba Deputy Foreign Minister Carlos Fernández de Cossio about the state of relations between the Republic of Cuba and the United States. Former Republican Congressman and Strategic Advisor for the Alliance for Competitive Taxation Kevin Brady about tax law in the US.

Duration:00:46:13

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Balance of Power: Senate To Move Aid Package Forward (Podcast)

4/23/2024
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: Bloomberg Government Congress Reporter Zach Cohen about Tuesday's votes in the Senate. Executive Director of republicEn.org and former Republican Congressman Bob Inglis about the state of affairs in the House of Representatives. Bloomberg News Congress Team Lead Megan Scully as the Senate is expected to pass the foreign aid package. Former Director for Syria and Lebanon at the National Security Council and CEO and Founder of Greenwich Media Strategies Hagar Chemali about what further US aid means for Israel and the latest developments from the Middle East. Bloomberg Politics Contributor Rick Davis and American Bridge 21st Century President Pat Dennis as Donald Trump backs Speaker Mike Johnson's decision to move on foreign aid. Chamber of Commerce Executive Vice President Neil Bradley about his organization's support for Ukraine aid.

Duration:00:52:32

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Balance of Power: TikTok Bill Heads to the Senate (Podcast)

4/22/2024
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 News Senior Editor for Technology and Strategic Industries Michael Shepard about what the TikTok legislation that passed in the House of Representatives would mean for the company. Former US Ambassador to Morocco and President of the Coalition for a Safer Web Marc Ginsberg about a potential legal battle if the TikTok legislation is signed into law. Bloomberg Government Congress Reporter Jack Fitzpatrick about the aid bills passed in the House over the weekend. Stimson Center Senior Fellow Kelly Grieco about what the aid package will mean for Ukraine's defense against Russia. Bloomberg Politics Contributors Rick Davis and Jeanne Sheehan Zaino about a possible motion to vacate for Speaker of the House Mike Johnson. Bloomberg Government Senior Reporter Kate Ackley about support for Johnson in the House. Republican Strategist Lisa Camooso Miller about Johnson's standing in the Republican party after getting the bills through the House.

Duration:00:55:36

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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