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Balance of Power

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Ukraine
Israel
Iran
Congress
Biden Administration
Israeli-Palestinian Conflict
Joe Lieberman
Job Market
Mike Johnson
Bridge Collapse
United States
Economic Policy
Bidenomics
Marjorie Taylor Greene
Taiwan
No Labels
Aid To Ukraine
FISA
Defense Industrial Base
National Security

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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An update of reports that the US and Iran are engaged in indirect negotiations over the conflict -- as well as the outlook for a potential $200 billion supplemental defense package -- led Bloomberg Intelligence's Washington Policy Pulse on March 23. ... more

Insight & analysis on the White House and Capitol Hill.

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

President Donald Trump said the US would postpone strikes against Iran’s energy infrastructure after what he called “prod... more

Stocks and bonds rebounded after President Donald Trump said the US and Iran had “very good” conversations about an end to the conflict in the Middle East.

President rump said strikes against Iranian energy infrastructure and power plants would be ... more

Insight & analysis on the White House and Capitol Hill.

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

Iranian officials have become reluctant to even discuss reopening the Strait of Hormuz as they focus on surviving the US-... more

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Recent Guests

Tulsi Gabbard
Former U.S. Representative with hearings commentary
U.S. Congress
Episode: US Aims to Curb Soaring Oil Prices as Iran Vows More Revenge
Jameson Greer
Senior Fellow, Center for Strategic and International Studies, Trade/China focus
CSIS
Episode: US Aims to Curb Soaring Oil Prices as Iran Vows More Revenge
Clayton Seigle
Senior Fellow, Center for Strategic and International Studies
CSIS
Episode: US Aims to Curb Soaring Oil Prices as Iran Vows More Revenge
Michael McCaul
Congressman, Chair Emeritus of the House Foreign Affairs Committee
U.S. Congress
Episode: Trump Says He's Disappointed in NATO
Ilan Goldenberg
Senior Vice President and Chief Policy Officer
J Street
Episode: Trump Says He's Disappointed in NATO
Maya MacGuineas
President
Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget
Episode: Trump Says He's Disappointed in NATO
Brian Carbaugh
Former CIA officer and CEO of Andesite
Andesite
Episode: US-Iran Fight Centers on Hormuz
Michael Oren
Former Israeli Ambassador to the United States
Israel
Episode: US, Iran Strike Defiant Tones
Elissa Slotkin
U.S. Senator
U.S. Senate
Episode: US, Iran Strike Defiant Tones

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 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
    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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Trump Demands Help With Hormuz
Q: What is the likelihood of a negotiated off-ramp given the current saber-rattling and leadership ambiguity in Iran?
Experts suggest multiple off-ramps exist, but sustainable resolution is unlikely without a credible, long-term regional strategy and confirmed communication with Iran's leadership; some Democrats may cross over to support troops funding, but broad consensus is uncertain.
Trump Says He's Disappointed in NATO
Q: What is the immediate risk if NATO and allied partners don't step up in the Strait of Hormuz?
The guests explain that without allied escort and sanctions pressure, oil flow could be disrupted, causing price spikes and broader strategic instability; diplomacy and targeted coalition-building are presented as necessary to keep the strait open.
Iran Signals No Letup in War, Oil Market In Tumult
Q: What are the principal risks to oil prices if the conflict with Iran continues?
Experts say prices could remain elevated or test new highs if supply remains constrained or if the conflict widens, but prices could ease if the Strait of Hormuz reopens and production in the region resumes, supported by strategic reserves and market expectations.
War Widens as US, Israel, Iran Step Up Strikes Across Region
Q: What is the administration's stated objective in the ongoing strikes against Iran
The hosts and guests discuss shifting, sometimes inconsistent messaging about whether the goal is decapitation of leadership, regime change, or limiting Iran's nuclear and missile capabilities, with experts noting the lack of a clear, unified objective.
Trump Demands Iran Surrender as War Upends Global Markets
Q: What is the administration's thinking behind replacing Kristi Noem with Mark Wayne Mullin at DHS during this period of turmoil?
The panel suggests the White House wants a different leadership presence that can command attention and move funding and policy through Congress, while maintaining alignment with the president's broader homeland security and Iran policy agenda.

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