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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: Iran Response Due Amid New Clashes (Podcast)
May 800:42:30Tap 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, Kailey speaks with: Bloomberg Washington Correspondent Tyler Kendall. Messina Group CEO and Obama 2012 Campaign Manager Jim Messina. Stonecourt Capital Partner Rick Davis and Harvard Kennedy School’s Ash Center Visiting Democracy Fellow Jeanne Sheehan Zaino. The Washington Institute Senior Fellow Holly Dagres. Bloomberg Intelligence Senior Defense Research Analyst Col. Wayne Sanders (Ret.).
Transcribe →Balance of Power: US Mulls 'Project Freedom' Restart (Podcast)
May 700:38:56Tap 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. The US is waiting on Iran to respond to its proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and end a war that’s killed thousands of people, with tensions still high in both the Persian Gulf and in Lebanon. Iran’s leaders are yet to indicate whether they’ll accept the terms of the deal, though they’ve previously shown little sign of yielding on their nuclear program and accepting a moratorium on enriching uranium, both top US demands. On this edition, Kailey speaks with: Evelyn Farkas, Executive Director of the McCain Institute / Fmr. Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Russia, Ukraine, and Eurasia (from 2012-2015, under Obama) Liz Pancotti, Managing Director of Policy and Advocacy at the Groundwork Collaborative 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 Patrick McHenry, Former Chairman of the House Financial Services Committee, Former Speaker Pro Tempore, Bloomberg Contributor
Transcribe →Balance of Power: Live at Milken Day Three (Podcast)
May 600:33:27Tap 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 Correspondent Joe Mathieu and Bloomberg Businessweek Daily co-host Carol Massar broadcast live from the 29th annual Milken Institute Global Conference in Beverly Hills, California. On today's show, Joe and Carol speak with: Fmr. Rep. Ted Deutch, CEO of the American Jewish Committee Breezy Johnson, US Olympic Gold Medalist Alpine Ski Racer & Trisha Worthington, Chief Revenue and Philanthropic Officer for US Ski & Snowboard Dr. Mehmet Oz, administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Ben Kennedy, NASCAR EVP & Chief Venue & Racing Innovation Officer & Jeff Gordon, NASCAR Hall of Famer/Hendrick Motorsports Vice Chairman
Transcribe →Balance of Power: Live at Milken Day Two (Podcast)
May 500:50:30Tap 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 Correspondent Joe Mathieu and Bloomberg Businessweek Daily co-host Carol Massar broadcast live from the 29th annual Milken Institute Global Conference in Beverly Hills, California. On today's show, Joe and Carol speak with: Steve Mnuchin, Liberty Strategic Capital, Founder and Managing Partner, Former Treasury Secretary under President Trump Amos Hochstein, Former Middle East Senior Advisor to President Biden Denise Leonhard, chief of Zelle Maria Korsnick, Nuclear Energy Institute CEO Suzanne Clark, US Chamber of Commerce President Bridgit Mendler, Co-founder and CEO, Northwood
Transcribe →Balance of Power: Live at Milken Day 1 (Podcast)
May 400:49:18Summary readyInsight & analysis on the White House and Capitol Hill. Watch Joe and Kailey LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF. Bloomberg Washington Correspondent Joe Mathieu and Bloomberg Businessweek Daily co-host Carol Massar broadcast live from the 29th annual Milken Institute Global Conference in Beverly Hills, California. On today's show, Joe and Carol speak with: Ian Bremmer, CEO at Eurasia Group Bill Ackman, Pershing Square CEO John Denton, International Chamber of Commerce Secretary General Senator Angela Alsobrooks (D-MD)
SummaryBalance of Power: Policy Pulse for May 4, 2026 (Podcast)
May 400:23:10Tap to summarizeA review of the ongoing spat between President Donald Trump and the Disney corporation over comments from Jimmy Kimmel -- and subsequently a FCC investigation into their broadcast licenses -- led Bloomberg Intelligence's May 4 Washington Policy Pulse discussion. The FCC's call for an early TV license renewal review for Disney's broadcast television stations unlikely poses a material business risk to the company. We also discussed an agreement over stablecoin yield -- supported by Coinbase -- and what it means for the CLARITY Act. 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: Fed Nominee Warsh Wins Key Committee Vote (Podcast)
Apr 2900:46:58Tap to summarizeInsight & analysis on the White House and Capitol Hill. Watch Joe and Kailey LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF. Trump's nominee for chair of the Federal Reserve Kevin Warsh passed a key vote from the Senate Banking Committee to send his nomination to the full senate, despite pushback from prominent Democrats on the panel. Massachusetts Democrat Senator Elizabeth Warren slammed the nomination as political, saying “Trump has not been subtle about his takeover," in remarks to the committee. The key vote came after Senator Thom Tillis removed his block of Warsh's nomination over the DOJ investigation into Fed Chair Jerome Powell and the Federal Reserve, as the department handed it over to a watchdog. Bloomberg Washington Correspondent Joe Mathieu delivers 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 Economics US Economist Stuart Paul Harvard Kennedy School Ash Center Visiting Democracy Fellow Jeanne Sheehan Zaino Partner at Stonecourt Capital Rick Davis Republican Senator from West Virginia Shelley Moore Capito Plus, a special conversation with Pershing Square founder and CEO Bill Ackman on the day of the company's IPO with Bloomberg's Dani Berger
Transcribe →Balance of Power: King Charles Aims to Heal Bonds Amid WH Visit (Podcast)
Apr 2800:27:20Tap to summarizeInsight & analysis on the White House and Capitol Hill. Watch Joe and Kailey LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF. President Trump hosted King Charles and Queen Camilla at the White House ahead of the King's address to Congress, as the monarch aims to smooth over a US-UK bond strained by trade strife and the Iran war. President Trump remarked that “In the centuries since we won our independence, Americans have had no closer friends than the British,” as he welcomed King Charles and his wife Queen Camilla to the White House. 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 Harvard Kennedy School Ash Center Visiting Democracy Fellow Jeanne Sheehan Zaino Partner at Stonecourt Capital Rick Davis Ontario Minister of Finance Peter Bethlenfalvy
Transcribe →Balance of Power: Press Gala Shooting Aftermath (Podcast)
Apr 2700:42:58Tap to summarizeInsight & analysis on the White House and Capitol Hill. Watch Joe and Kailey LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF. The White House is assessing its security measures after the shooting at the White House Correspondents Dinner Saturday night. The White House is expected to convene a meeting of top administration officials to discuss safety procedures for the president and decide if additional measures need to be taken. President Trump has also called for backing of his White House ballroom project in the wake of the attack. “We’re always monitoring operations and procedures, always asking the tough questions to ensure the president is safe,” White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters during a Monday briefing. “We’re always looking for ways to improve security.” The White House also came out strongly against violent rhetoric, claiming it is the cause of political violence against the President. 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: Mishal Husain, Host 'The Mishal Husain Show Heather Conley, Nonresident Senior Fellow at AEI / Former Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for the Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs (Under W Bush, 2001-05) Harvard Kennedy School Ash Center Visiting Democracy Fellow Jeanne Sheehan Zaino Partner at Stonecourt Capital Rick Davis FIL CEO Frank Luntz
Transcribe →Balance of Power: Policy Pulse for April 27 2026 (Podcast)
Apr 2700:16:50Tap to summarizeThe 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. Bloomberg Intelligence's April 27 Washington Policy Pulse. We also looked at the Department of Justice's decision to reschedule marijuana as well as previewed an upcoming $550 billion highway reauthorization bill. Finally, we provided small updates on the status of bank capital -- key for banks like Bank of America and Citigroup -- as well as a crypto market structure bill -- key for platforms like Coinbase and Robinhood. 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
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