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Balance of Power

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Israel
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Ukraine
Biden Administration
Israeli-Palestinian Conflict
Joe Lieberman
Congress
Job Market
Foreign Aid Package
Donald Trump
Mike Johnson
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United States
Bidenomics
Economic Policy
Taiwan
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FISA
Defense Industrial Base

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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Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell signaled the US central bank is on track to deliver another quarter-point interest-rate cut later this month, even as a government shutdown s... more

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

President Donald Trump pressed world leaders gathered at a summit on Gaza’s future to ensure the US-led truce between Israel and Hamas turns into a lasting peace, hailing the agr... more

With President Donald Trump vowing to pay the military on Oct. 15, the lack of a pressure point to bring Congress together to resolve the US government shutdown led Bloomberg Intelligence's Washington Policy Pulse on Oct. 13. The next major catalyst,... more

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US President Donald Trump threatened a “massive increase” of tariffs on goods from China and to cancel an upcoming meeting with the country’s leader, Xi Jinping, citing recent “h... more

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Brad Sherman
Democrat representing California's 32nd district
U.S. House of Representatives
Episode: Trump Threatens Higher China Tariffs
Mike Bost
Chair of the House Veterans Affairs Committee, former firefighter and US Marine
U.S. Congress
Episode: Trump Threatens No Back Pay for Shutdown’s Furloughed Workers
Gregory Meeks
Democratic Congressman from New York and ranking member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee
U.S. Congress
Episode: Special Coverage: Hamas Agrees To Release Israeli Hostages
Eric Martin
Bloomberg reporter who covered the Israel situation
Bloomberg
Episode: Special Coverage: Hamas Agrees To Release Israeli Hostages
Wendy Sherman
Former Deputy Secretary of State and currently a senior fellow at Harvard's Belfer Center
Harvard University
Episode: Special Coverage: Hamas Agrees To Release Israeli Hostages
Todd Young
Republican Senator from Indiana
United States Senate
Episode: Shutdown Drags On as Senators Leave Washington
Joe Morelle
Democratic Congressman representing New York's 25th District
United States Congress
Episode: Trump Eyes Firing Thousands of Federal Workers Over Shutdown
Lisa McClain
Chairwoman of the House Republican Conference, representing Michigan's 9th District
U.S. House of Representatives
Episode: US Government Shutdown Begins
Ted Budd
Republican Senator from North Carolina
United States Senate
Episode: US Government Shutdown Begins

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Joe Mathieu
Host delivering insights and analysis on the latest headlines from the White House and Capitol Hill.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 62 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
    4 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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Many find it essential for keeping updated with U.S. economic and policy changes.
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Government Spending Impasse Continues
Q: The President is suggesting that some furloughed workers now who are not receiving paychecks not be made whole when they come back to work. Can he do that?
The law is clear and protects federal workers during a shutdown, guaranteeing back pay, which means the President cannot simply withhold pay as he suggests.
Government Spending Impasse Continues
Q: Before we get into all the politics around this, are you with the speaker on back pay for federal workers?
Back pay for federal workers who have not been furloughed should absolutely be paid. The discussion is for individuals who have been furloughed and not working during the shutdown.
Trump Threatens No Back Pay for Shutdown’s Furloughed Workers
Q: What can we do to help the American public lower health care costs in a way which is not just for the exchanges, but for those in the kind of private markets as well?
Senator Cassidy emphasizes the need to address the unsustainable subsidies under the Affordable Care Act while making health care more affordable.
Trump Threatens No Back Pay for Shutdown’s Furloughed Workers
Q: What happens first, a farmer bailout or a deal with China that starts soaking up some of these soybeans?
Congressman Bost indicates the use of tariff money to aid farmers is likely unless quick negotiations with China occur.
Trump Threatens No Back Pay for Shutdown’s Furloughed Workers
Q: Is there a plan that could be done through back channels that could be done quietly to bring Democrats to the table, or does there need to be some sort of grand bargain here that involves government spending?
Congressman Bost suggests that it would be difficult to negotiate on healthcare while the government is shut down, emphasizing the need to keep the government open first.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Balance of Power

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

Focusing on the latest developments in U.S. politics and business, this show features detailed discussions and analyses of key events unfolding in Washington, D.C. The hosts engage with experts and commentators to unpack headlines, providing listeners with the insights necessary to understand the implications of current political actions and economic trends. Notably, the program examines various factors influencing legislative decisions and public policy, with a particular emphasis on the ever-shifting dynamics between political parties amid significant national and international events.

Listeners can expect a blend of informed commentary and interviews that navigate complex topics such as trade relations, election impacts, government regu... more

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2. Mike Bost
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4. Eric Martin
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6. Todd Young
7. Joe Morelle
8. Lisa McClain

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