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Balance of Power

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Israel
Ukraine
Iran
Biden Administration
Israeli-Palestinian Conflict
Joe Lieberman
Congress
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Donald Trump
Mike Johnson
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United States
Bidenomics
Economic Policy
Marjorie Taylor Greene
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National Security
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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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Jake Auchincloss
Democrat Congressman from Massachusetts, Marine Corps combat veteran
U.S. House of Representatives
Episode: Trump ‘Not Happy’ on Iran Talks
Richard Haass
President Emeritus of the Council on Foreign Relations
Council on Foreign Relations
Episode: Trump ‘Not Happy’ on Iran Talks
Steve Daines
Republican Senator from Montana
U.S. Senate
Episode: President Trump's State of the Union
Maggie Goodlander
Democratic Congresswoman from New Hampshire and military veteran
U.S. House of Representatives
Episode: President Trump's State of the Union
Doug Burgum
Secretary of the Interior
United States Government
Episode: Instant Reaction: Trump Touts 'Turnaround' in State of the Union Address
Dario Amodei
CEO of Anthropic
Anthropic
Episode: Pentagon Threatens to End Anthropic Work in Feud Over AI Terms
Gregory Allen
Senior Advisor at the Wadwani AI Center at CSIS; former Director of Strategy and Policy at the DOD Joint AI Center
CSIS
Episode: Pentagon Threatens to End Anthropic Work in Feud Over AI Terms
Mike Shepard
Bloomberg Senior Editor for Technology and Strategic Industries
Bloomberg
Episode: Pentagon Threatens to End Anthropic Work in Feud Over AI Terms
Holly Froum
Senior litigation analyst with Bloomberg Intelligence
Bloomberg
Episode: Weekly Washington Policy Pulse: SCOTUS Tariffs Ruling, SOTU Preview (Feb. 23, 2026)

Hosts

Joe Mathieu
Co-host of the show with a background as a Bloomberg correspondent, focusing on political developments; he frequently provides insights and analysis on current affairs from Washington.
Kailey Leinz
Co-host and correspondent specializing in political news and analysis related to Washington affairs; she contributes insights and commentary on critical developments.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 67 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
    9 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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Listeners appreciate the engaging format and expert insights, making it a go-to source for political and economic updates.
The informative discussions and timely analysis resonate well with audiences keen on Capitol Hill happenings.

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Weekly Washington Policy Pulse: SCOTUS Tariffs Ruling, SOTU Preview (Feb. 23, 2026)
Q: Do you expect the legality of the 122 tariffs to be challenged?
It could be challenged, but a successful challenge is unlikely.
Weekly Washington Policy Pulse: SCOTUS Tariffs Ruling, SOTU Preview (Feb. 23, 2026)
Q: What are your thoughts about President Trump's next steps regarding tariffs?
Given the legal standing, he may impose tariffs under Section 122, but the justification may come into question if not clearly outlined.
Trump ‘Not Happy’ on Iran Talks
Q: What should the U.S. be asking of Iran during these negotiations?
The U.S. should be clear about its demands regarding Iran's nuclear activities and regional influence, and consider the strategic implications of military force versus diplomacy.
Trump ‘Not Happy’ on Iran Talks
Q: What are the implications of Trump's dissatisfaction with Iran's negotiating strategy?
Trump's unhappiness may indicate that the U.S. will take a harder stance, potentially involving military action if negotiations do not progress satisfactorily.
President Trump's State of the Union
Q: How did the Senate and Congress respond to the President's tariff policies?
Senator Daines discussed the significance of tariffs as a means to confront global trade barriers, indicating support within the Senate for these policies despite some concerns about their impact on trade relations.

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