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Balance of Power

Bloomberg
Israel
Iran
Ukraine
Biden Administration
Israeli-Palestinian Conflict
Joe Lieberman
Congress
Job Market
Foreign Aid Package
Donald Trump
Mike Johnson
Bridge Collapse
United States
Economic Policy
Bidenomics
Taiwan
No Labels
Aid To Ukraine
National Security
FISA

Bloomberg Washington Correspondents Joe Mathieu and Kailey Leinz deliver insight and analysis on the latest headlines from the White House and Capitol Hill. Watch us LIVE on YouTube: bit.ly/3vTiACF.

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Insight & analysis on the White House and Capitol Hill.

Watch Joe and Kailey LIVE every day on YouTube: bit.ly/3vTiACF.

President Donald Trump sought to ratchet up pressure on Iran to cut a deal as the two sides prepared for direct talks in ... more

Insight & analysis on the White House and Capitol Hill.

Watch Joe and Kailey LIVE every day on YouTube: bit.ly/3vTiACF.

The US and Iran prepared for peace talks in Pakistan with a fragile ceasefire largely holding, though issues such as Isra... more

Insight & analysis on the White House and Capitol Hill.

Watch Joe and Kailey LIVE every day on YouTube: bit.ly/3vTiACF.

The US and Iran said they are prepared to hold talks to end the war in the Middle East during a proposed two-week pause i... more

The US and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire that’s expected to halt the American-Israeli military campaign in exchange for Tehran reopening the Strait of Hormuz.

President Donald Trump announced the agreement Tuesday on social media hours after P... more

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Recent Guests

Mike Pence
Former Vice President of the United States
Advancing American Freedom
Episode: Trump Says Iran Ceasefire Only Possible When Hormuz Reopens
Rob Bonta
Attorney General of California
California Department of Justice
Episode: Trump Calls on Allies to Take Hormuz
Norah Mulinda
Bloomberg markets correspondent
Bloomberg News
Episode: Trump Calls on Allies to Take Hormuz
Courtney Subramanian
Bloomberg White House correspondent
Bloomberg News
Episode: Trump Pushes Back Iran Deadline as War Continues
Ivo Daalder
Former ambassador to NATO, senior fellow at Harvard Belfer Center
Harvard Belfer Center / NATO
Episode: Trump Pushes Back Iran Deadline as War Continues
Erik Wasson
Bloomberg congressional correspondent
Bloomberg News
Episode: Trump Pushes Back Iran Deadline as War Continues
John Kirby
Retired Rear Admiral, former White House National Security Communications Advisor
Former Pentagon/White House
Episode: Trump Questions If Iran Deal Possible as He Amps Pressure
Mona Yacoubian
Director and Senior Advisor, Middle East Program
Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS)
Episode: US Insists Talks Ongoing Even as Iran Rejects Trump Outreach
Arshi Siddiqui
Democratic strategist
Bellwether Government Affairs
Episode: US Insists Talks Ongoing Even as Iran Rejects Trump Outreach

Hosts

Joe Mathieu
Host and correspondent providing insights from Bloomberg, focusing on political analysis and coverage of major legislative events.
Kailey Leinz
Co-host and correspondent with Bloomberg, contributing to political discussions and providing expert commentary on current affairs.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 68 ratings
  • Really unbalanced coverage and unnecessary sensationalism. Consistently brings on unserious GOP politicians, rarely calls out the illogical and inconsistent claims made and rarely brings in Democratic or opposition views

    Podcast Addict
    2
    jpaller
    10 months ago
  • Great program

    Podcast Addict
    5
    cougar
    2 years ago
  • Bloomberg’s Cirilli 🔥🔥🔥

    Becoming one of my go-to Podcasts for understanding all that is occurring inside the Capitol Beltway. The conversations and guests are always engaging with great questions and topics. Kev Cirilli is one of my favorite reporters, a huge rising star!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Aolah21
    United States7 years ago
  • Essential listening!

    Best way to keep up to date on all things Economy. Perfect podcast for the ride Ho e or morning commute

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BigDfromCda
    United States7 years ago

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Instant Reaction: Trump Threatens to Escalate Iran War in Primetime Speech
Q: Christina, what did you make of what you heard tonight?
Christina Ruffini suggests the president did not name NATO, noted the emphasis on a short two-to-three week window, and highlighted the contrast between the administration's messaging and the more prolonged experience of past conflicts, while Jeff Mason adds context on allied concerns.
Trump Pushes Back Iran Deadline as War Continues
Q: What does the 10-day extension signal about the administration's strategy toward Iran?
It signals an attempt to buy time for talks to continue, while keeping options open, including potential escalation or a ground invasion if negotiations stall.
Trump Questions If Iran Deal Possible as He Amps Pressure
Q: What is the role of allies in any potential action, and how should messaging be handled during negotiations?
The guest argues that allies must be engaged and burden-sharing should be pursued, with clear, concise messaging to reduce ambiguity in diplomacy and ensure alignment with partners and adversaries alike.
Trump Questions If Iran Deal Possible as He Amps Pressure
Q: Admiral Kirby, how feasible is it for the U.S. to reopen the Strait of Hormuz militarily and what would that entail?
Kirby notes that reopening the strait would require a broad, persistent, multi-domain effort involving air, sea, and potentially ground assets with significant time, resources, and allied coordination; it would not be a simple naval convoy operation, and would carry high risk and escalation potential.
Trump Sets Five Days for Iran Talks
Q: What is the likelihood of a diplomatic off-ramp emerging between the U.S. and Iran in the current moment?
Analysts think progress is possible but fragile; much depends on Iran's internal politics and which leaders hold decision-making power, with external actors like Israel and regional dynamics playing a role.

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2. Rob Bonta
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4. Courtney Subramanian
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6. Erik Wasson
7. John Kirby
8. Mona Yacoubian

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