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Balance of Power

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Iran
United States
Venezuela
Donald Trump
Federal Reserve
Trump Administration
Congress
Department Of Homeland Security
Affordable Care Act
China
Tariffs
ICE
Government Shutdown
President Trump
Inflation
Ukraine
Strait Of Hormuz
Republican Party
Russia
NATO

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.

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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.

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Recent Guests

Jonathan Panikoff
Atlantic Council Director of the Scowcroft Middle East Security Initiative
Atlantic Council
Episode: Trump Cancels Planned Iran Strikes in Latest Reversal
Nikki Haley
Ambassador to the United Nations (former)
Hudson Institute / Stand for America
Episode: Trump Vows Immediate Attacks on Iran, Straining Ceasefire
Becca Wasser
Bloomberg Economics defense analyst
Bloomberg Economics
Episode: Trump Blames Iran for Hitting Helicopter, Says US Must Respond
Brook Sutherland
Bloomberg Boston Bureau Chief
Bloomberg
Episode: Trump Blames Iran for Hitting Helicopter, Says US Must Respond
Heather Conley
Nonresident senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute, former Deputy Assistant Secretary of State
American Enterprise Institute
Episode: Iran, Israel Pledge to End Attacks
James Comer
Chair of the House Oversight Committee, Congressman from Kentucky
U.S. House of Representatives
Episode: Iran, Israel Pledge to End Attacks
Fredrick Hicks
Democratic strategist, founder, CEO of the Hicks Evaluation Group
Hicks Evaluation Group
Episode: Senate Rejects Bids to Kill DOJ Fund
Skylar Woodhouse
Bloomberg White House correspondent
Bloomberg News
Episode: Trump Aims to Calm Lebanon Tensions
Elisa Ewers
Senior Fellow for the Middle East Studies at the Council on Foreign Relations
Council on Foreign Relations
Episode: Trump Aims to Calm Lebanon Tensions

Hosts

Joe Mathieu
Host with Bloomberg background, frequently covers Washington policy, elections, and macroeconomics.
Kailey Leinz
Co-host focusing on politics and policy with a business and market lens.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 71 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
    a year 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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Guests bring diverse viewpoints, useful for understanding both politics and markets.
Strong reporting from Bloomberg correspondents with clear policy-to-market connections.
High-quality guests and sharp, actionable takeaways for business audiences.
Well-reported and timely coverage of Capitol Hill and policy shifts.

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Trump Cancels Planned Iran Strikes in Latest Reversal
Q: Do you really believe we could see a deal between the US and Iran signed soon?
Jonathan Panikoff responds with guarded optimism, acknowledging recent posts and negotiations, but cautions that the deal's final terms may still be pending Iranian agreement and that timelines could slip.
Trump Says Iran Talks Continue
Q: What are the main domestic political obstacles to the anti‑weaponization fund?
Guardrails and partisan support in the Senate are the key hurdles, with concerns about sovereignty and oversight influencing whether the fund gets passed in time for legislative votes.
Trump Says Iran Talks Continue
Q: What is driving the volatility in oil prices right now?
Diplomatic uncertainty around negotiations with Iran, coupled with regional military actions and the potential for price relief if a deal or ceasefire holds, is driving volatility in oil markets.
Trump Weaponization Fund Faces Backlash
Q: How might the weaponization fund affect the overall funding package and negotiations?
The weaponization fund adds a layer of complexity and concern among Republicans and Democrats about oversight, eligibility, and the purpose of those funds, potentially derailing compromises on immigration and border priorities until clearer rules are established.
Trump Weaponization Fund Faces Backlash
Q: What is the status of the reconciliation package and why did the Senate leave town without a vote?
Senate leadership left town without a vote due to unresolved questions about the weaponization fund, funding allocations for DOJ and Secret Service, and the need for more time to digest the implications and seek answers from DOJ and the parliamentarian.

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What is Balance of Power about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show provides Washington-focused political and policy analysis with a business perspective, frequently pairing on-the-ground reporting from the capital with expert panels and industry leaders. Episodes often blend coverage of elections, policy debates, and regulatory developments with macroeconomic context, inflation dynamics, energy and technology topics, and geopolitics. A distinctive trait is the frequent cross-pollination of domestic politics with international affairs, tech policy, and market implications, often featuring Bloomberg correspondents alongside guests from government, think tanks, business, and advocacy groups. This mix offers practical takeaways for listeners involved in policy, finance, and corporate strategy, and the... more

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