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Balance of Power
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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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Balance of Power: US, Iran Prepare to Sign Deal (Podcast)
Jun 1600:45:52Tap to summarizeInsight & analysis on the White House and Capitol Hill. 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 Washington Correspondent Tyler Kendall. Former Israeli Ambassador to the United States Michael Oren. Stonecourt Capital Partner Rick Davis and Harvard Kennedy School Ash Center Visiting Democracy Fellow Jeanne Sheehan Zaino. Bloomberg Intelligence Senior Commodities Strategist Mike McGlone. Democratic Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan of Virginia.
Transcribe →Balance of Power: Policy Pulse for June 15, 2026 (Podcast)
Jun 1500:11:52Tap to summarizeWeekly Washington Policy Pulse: US-Iran Deal, AI Rules (June 15, 2026) A review of the reported deal between the United States and Iran, and Washington's reaction to it, led Bloomberg Intelligence's June 15 Washington Policy Pulse. We also discussed a June 12 US export-control mandate to Anthropic, which caused the company to pull its models, and how it's likely boosting the case for AI legislation. While odds of a bill passing this year are low, aggressive AI laws may damp growth for companies like Alphabet, Meta, Microsoft, and Nvidia. Other topics of discussion include the appropriations process, marijuana rescheduling and logistics in the Senate related to former SEC Chairman Jay Clayton's nomination to be the next Director of National Intelligence. 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 DC. 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
Transcribe →Balance of Power: US, Iran Reach Hormuz Deal (Podcast)
Jun 1500:42:55Tap to summarizeInsight & analysis on the White House and Capitol Hill. 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 Washington Correspondent Tyler Kendall. McCain Institute Executive Director Evelyn Farkas. Stonecourt Capital Partner Rick Davis and Harvard Kennedy School Ash Center Visiting Democracy Fellow Jeanne Sheehan Zaino. Rapidan Energy Group Founder Bob McNally. Bloomberg News Senior Editor for Technology and Strategic Industries Michael Shepard.
Transcribe →Balance of Power: SpaceX Jumps After Record IPO (Podcast)
Jun 1200:31:33Tap to summarizeInsight & analysis on the White House and Capitol Hill. 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 ECM Reporter Anthony Hughes. Bloomberg News Space Reporter Sana Pashankar. Bloomberg Television Correspondent Yahaira Anand. Bloomberg Tech Co-Host Ed Ludlow. Former International Space Station Commander Leroy Chiao.
Transcribe →Balance of Power: Trump Calls Off Iran Strikes (Podcast)
Jun 1100:25:13Tap to summarizeInsight & analysis on the White House and Capitol Hill. 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 Republican Congressman Patrick McHenry Bloomberg Washington Correspondent Tyler Kendall. Atlantic Council Director of the Scowcroft Middle East Security Initiative Jonathan Panikoff.
Transcribe →Balance of Power: Trump Vows Iran Attacks (Podcast)
Jun 1000:54:52Tap to summarizeInsight & analysis on the White House and Capitol Hill. 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 Washington Correspondent Tyler Kendall. Bloomberg Economics Defense Lead Becca Wasser. Former US Ambassador to the United Nations, Chair at Hudson Institute Nikki Haley. Stonecourt Capital Partner Rick Davis and Democratic Strategist Matt Robison. Republican Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis of New York.
Transcribe →Balance of Power: Trump Blames Iran for Helicopter Hit (Podcast)
Jun 900:36:50Tap to summarizeInsight & analysis on the White House and Capitol Hill. 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 Acting White House Chief of Staff Mick Mulvaney. Bloomberg Economics Defense Lead Becca Wasser. Stonecourt Capital Partner Rick Davis and Harvard Kennedy School Ash Center Visiting Democracy Fellow Jeanne Sheehan Zaino. Bloomberg Boston Bureau Chief Brook Sutherland. Ipsos US Public Affairs Chair and Texas A&M University's Bush School of Government and Public Service Visiting Political Science Professor Cliff Young.
Transcribe →Balance of Power: Policy Pulse for June 8, 2026 (Podcast)
Jun 800:13:02Tap to summarizeA review of market participant comments towards the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency's proposal on stablecoins led Bloomberg Intelligence's June 8 Washington Policy Pulse. Companies like Coinbase pushed the OCC to back off the idea of applying "bank-like" rules to non-banks while trade associations representing banks like Bank of America and Citigroup pushed for further restrictions on reward programs. We also discussed testimony from the House Financial Services Committee and how it impacts regional banks like PNC Financial and US Bancorp. Finally, we discussed the most recent reconciliation efforts as well as new tariffs and Republican goals ahead of the midterm elections. 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 DC. 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
Transcribe →Balance of Power: Iran, Israel Pledge to End Attacks (Podcast)
Jun 800:42:26Tap to summarizeInsight & analysis on the White House and Capitol Hill. 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 Washington Correspondent Tyler Kendall. American Enterprise Institute Nonresident Senior Fellow Heather Conley. Republican Congressman James Comer, Chairman of the House Oversight Committee. Stonecourt Capital Partner Rick Davis and Harvard Kennedy School Ash Center Visiting Democracy Fellow Jeanne Sheehan Zaino. Former Republican Congressman Denver Riggleman.
Transcribe →Balance of Power: Trump Touts Jobs as Stocks Slide (Podcast)
Jun 500:38:37Tap to summarizeInsight & analysis on the White House and Capitol Hill. 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 Economics US Economist Stuart Paul. Bloomberg White House Correspondent Kate Sullivan. Harvard Kennedy School Ash Center Visiting Democracy Fellow Jeanne Sheehan Zaino and former Chief of Staff to Vice President Mike Pence Marc Short. Bloomberg Television Markets Correspondent Norah Mulinda. Arbroath Group Managing Director Christopher Smart.
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