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Is China Uninvestible?

Bloomberg Washington Correspondent Joe Mathieu delivers insight and analysis on the latest headlines from the White House and Capitol Hill, including conversations with influential lawmakers and key figures in politics and policy. On this edition, Joe speaks with: Bloomberg National Security Reporter Nick Wadhams with the very latest on US Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo’s trip to China. Former Ambassador to China Max Baucus disagrees with Secretary Raimondo’s assessment of the US/China business relationship. Bloomberg Politics Contributor Rick Davis and Third Way Executive Vice President Matt Bennett break down US/China relations, a member of the Tennessee Three is silenced again, and rapper Eminem is not happy with GOP presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy. Bloomberg Healthcare reporter Riley Griffin breaks down which drugs President Joe Biden is targeting first for Medicare price-lowering talks. Interim President at The New School, Former-US Rep. from Florida’s 27th District, Former-Secretary of Health and Human Services Donna Shalala weighs in on the Medicare news and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis’ paused presidential campaign. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 29, 202348 min

Trump Trial Set

Bloomberg Washington Correspondent Joe Mathieu delivers insight and analysis on the latest headlines from the White House and Capitol Hill, including conversations with influential lawmakers and key figures in politics and policy.On this edition, Joe speaks with: Former-Assistant United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York James Zirin explains how these cases will fit into former president Donald Trump's calendar. Bloomberg Politics Contributors Jeanne Sheehan Zaino & Rick Davis on Trump's busy 2024, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and his decision to press pause on his campaign, and GOP presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy's headline making weekend. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 28, 202335 min

A Fourth Indictment

Bloomberg Washington Correspondent Joe Mathieu delivers insight and analysis on the latest headlines from the White House and Capitol Hill, including conversations with influential lawmakers and key figures in politics and policy.On this edition, Joe speaks with: Former-Assistant United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Jim Zirin breaks down former President Donald Trump's fourth indictment. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 25, 20238 min

Mug Shots & Politics

Bloomberg Washington Correspondent Joe Mathieu delivers insight and analysis on the latest headlines from the White House and Capitol Hill, including conversations with influential lawmakers and key figures in politics and policy.On this edition, Joe speaks with: State Attorney for Palm Beach County Dave Aronberg discusses whether or not any of former president Donald Trump's 18 Co-Defendants will "flip" on him. Bloomberg Politics Contributors Jeanne Sheehan Zaino & Rick Davis break down Trump's ability to campaign during his legal battles. Bloomberg Politics reporter Ryan Teague Beckwith Beckwith talks about the impact a mug shot can have. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 25, 202331 min

Debating The Debate

Bloomberg Washington Correspondent Joe Mathieu delivers insight and analysis on the latest headlines from the White House and Capitol Hill, including conversations with influential lawmakers and key figures in politics and policy.On this edition, Joe speaks with: David and Diane Steffy Fellow in American Public Policy Studies at the Hoover Institution/Lecturer at Stanford Law School and former Republican strategist Lanhee Chen shares his insights on the GOP's first debate of the 2024 presidential election. Plus, how a larger GOP field benefits former president Donald Trump in the primary. Bloomberg Politics Contributors Jeanne Sheehan Zaino & Rick Davis break down the winners, losers, and the one candidate who chose not to appear in the GOP's first presidential debate for the 2024 election. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 24, 202340 min

Debate Night

Bloomberg Washington Correspondent Joe Mathieu delivers insight and analysis on the latest headlines from the White House and Capitol Hill, including conversations with influential lawmakers and key figures in politics and policy.On this edition, Joe Mathieu and Kailey Leinz speak with: Bloomberg White House Reporter Jordan Fabian about President Biden's trip to Hawaii to visit wildfire victims in Maui and the White House's supplemental spending request to Congress. Democratic Congressman Seth Moulton of Massachusetts about the upcoming spending battle on Capitol Hill, the death of Wagner Chief Yevgeny Prigozhin and two years since the withdrawal of U.S. Troops from Afghanistan. Bloomberg Washington Senior Editor Wendy Benjaminson ahead of the GOP Presidential Debate Wednesday night. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 23, 202328 min

The Stage is Set

On this edition, Joe Mathieu and Kailey Leinz speak with: Bloomberg Politics Contributor Jeanne Sheehan Zaino and Trilogy Advisors Partner John Sitilides about who from the Republican Party will be on the debate stage Wednesday night and the Biden Administration's foreign policy strategy Stimson Center Reimagining US Grand Strategy Program Senior Fellow Kelly Geico about the stalled Ukraine counteroffensive against Russia Bloomberg Legal Reporter Joel Rosenblatt about a strategy Hawaii property owners are attempting to use to secure compensation from Hawaiian Electric Industries Inc. following wildfires on the island See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 22, 202333 min

Trumping the Debate

Bloomberg Washington Correspondent Joe Mathieu delivers insight and analysis on the latest headlines from the White House and Capitol Hill, including conversations with influential lawmakers and key figures in politics and policy. On this edition, Joe Mathieu and Kailey Leinz speak with: Bloomberg Politics Contributor Jeanne Sheehan Zaino and Actum Managing Director Chapin Fay about new polling data showing a large lead for former President Donald Trump in the Republican Presidential Primary and President Joe Biden's trip to areas of Hawaii affected by wildfiresFounder of The Cook Political Report Charlie Cook about Trump's decision to skip Wednesday's GOP debate in Milwaukee and the likelihood we see a Trump-Biden rematch in 2024Director Emeritus of the Center for Climate and Security John Conger about the Department of Defense's efforts to combat the effects of climate change and extreme weatherSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 21, 202331 min

Next Stop: Milwaukee

Bloomberg Washington Correspondent Joe Mathieu delivers insight and analysis on the latest headlines from the White House and Capitol Hill, including conversations with influential lawmakers and key figures in politics and policy. On this edition, Amy Morris, Billy House and Kailey Leinz fill in for Joe. They speak with: Bloomberg Politics Contributor Jeanne Sheehan Zaino and Principal at BGR Government Affairs Lester Munson about the latest developments from the 2024 presidential campaign trail. Republican Congressman Bryan Steil from Wisconsin on the potential of a government shutdown and what we can expect as the first GOP Presidential debate takes place in his home state next week. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 18, 202349 min

Summer Headwinds

Bloomberg Washington Correspondent Joe Mathieu delivers insight and analysis on the latest headlines from the White House and Capitol Hill, including conversations with influential lawmakers and key figures in politics and policy. On this edition, Kailey Leinz and Wendy Benjaminson fill in for Joe. They speak with:Palm Beach County State Atorney Dave Aronberg about where the Georgia indictments fit in former President Trump's legal landscape and what sentencing could look like for a former president.Bloomberg US Retail Reporter Brendan Case about the political and economic concerns heard in Target and Walmart earnings calls.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 17, 202323 min

Sitting Down With Rep. Abigail Spanberger

Bloomberg Washington Correspondent Joe Mathieu delivers insight and analysis on the latest headlines from the White House and Capitol Hill, including conversations with influential lawmakers and key figures in politics and policy.On this edition, Joe speaks with: U.S. Representative for Virginia's 7th Congressional District, Democrat Abigail Spanberger discusses a possible government shutdown, Senator Tommy Tuberville's hold on military appointments, and a report that she plans to run for governor of Virginia Chief Economist for Moody Analytics Mark Zandi breaks down fed minutes that said Federal Reserve officials remained concerned that inflation would fail to recede and that further interest-rate increases would be needed. A Barbenheimer screening at the State Department? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 16, 202340 min

Indictment Day, Again

Bloomberg Washington Correspondent Joe Mathieu delivers insight and analysis on the latest headlines from the White House and Capitol Hill, including conversations with influential lawmakers and key figures in politics and policy.On this edition, Joe speaks with: Former-White House Counsel during the Trump administration/Former-Department of Justice Official/Practicing Attorney, Ty Cobb shares his perspective on former president Donald Trump's' fourth indictment. Bloomberg Politics Contributors Jeanne Sheehan Zaino & Rick Davis break down what a fourth indictment means politically for former president Trump. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis ends his war with Disney? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 15, 202336 min

BREAKING NEWS: Trump Indicted Again

Former President Trump has been indicted for a fourth time. Here's everything you need to know about the new charges. For more podcasts like this, and the news you need to start your day, subscribe to the Bloomberg Daybreak Podcast: Apple: http://bit.ly/3DWYoAN Spotify: http://bit.ly/3jGRYiB Anywhere: http://bit.ly/3J1bct9See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 15, 20239 min

The Georgia Waiting Game

Bloomberg Washington Correspondent Joe Mathieu delivers insight and analysis on the latest headlines from the White House and Capitol Hill, including conversations with influential lawmakers and key figures in politics and policy.On this edition, Joe speaks with: Former federal prosecutor and former special counsel to Robert Mueller Michael Zeldin, discusses what type of charges former president Donald Trump may face in Georgia. Bloomberg Government Congress reporter Jack Fitzpatrick is gathering intel on upcoming spending fights when Congress gets back. Bloomberg Opinion columnist Andreas Kluth believes Washington should not hold down China's economy. Xi Jinping is doing that already. Bloomberg Politics Contributors Jeanne Sheehan Zaino & Rick Davis discuss President Biden's reaction to the wildfires in Maui and Vivek Ramaswamy's Eminem impression. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 14, 202338 min

Hunter Biden & Donald Trump Get Legal Spotlight

Bloomberg Washington Correspondent Joe Mathieu delivers insight and analysis on the latest headlines from the White House and Capitol Hill, including conversations with influential lawmakers and key figures in politics and policy. On this edition, Bloomberg Government Congress Reporter Jack Fitzpatrick sits in for Joe. He speaks with: Executive Chairman of Hagerty Consulting and the former Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, Brock Long discusses the government's response to the devastating wild fires in Maui Bloomberg Legal Reporter Zoe Tillman talks about a judge's decision to limit former President Trump from sharing sensitive election case evidence as well as the DOJ's decision to assign a special counsel to the Hunter Biden probe Bloomberg Politics Contributors Jeanne Sheehan Zaino & Rick Davis on SEC regulation, Ukraine funding, and the 2024 presidential race. Host of Wall Street Week David Westin on the tenuous relationship between China and the U.S. The economic impact of an alien invasion. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 11, 202332 min

Instant Reaction: Hunter Biden Probe to Be Assigned to Special Counsel

Bloomberg's Matt Miller and Simone Foxman discuss Attorney General Merrick Garland appointing a special counsel to oversee the ongoing criminal investigation into President Joe Biden’s son over his taxes, a major development after a controversial plea deal reached by Hunter Biden fell apart in court last month. They speak with Bloomberg Law host June Grasso, Bloomberg News political reporter Ryan Teague Beckwith and former Watergate prosecutor Nick Ackerman. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 11, 202320 min

A $40 Billion Ask

Bloomberg Washington Correspondent Joe Mathieu delivers insight and analysis on the latest headlines from the White House and Capitol Hill, including conversations with influential lawmakers and key figures in politics and policy.On this edition, Bloomberg Government Congress Reporter Jack Fitzpatrick sits in for Joe. He speaks with: Republican Arkansas Congressman French Hill (2D), (House Foreign Affairs Committee, House Permanent Select Committee On Intelligence) on President Biden's request for $40 billion in emergency spending Bloomberg Politics Contributors Jeanne Sheehan Zaino & Rick Davis react to Congressman Hill's comments on spending, a possible government shutdown, and whether the House will move forward to impeach the President. The panel also discussed ProPublica's exclusive on Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas and a new unfavorable poll about Alabama Senator Tommy Tuberville. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 11, 202330 min

Biden Admin Proposes New Restrictions Through Executive Order

Bloomberg Washington Correspondent Joe Mathieu delivers insight and analysis on the latest headlines from the White House and Capitol Hill, including conversations with influential lawmakers and key figures in politics and policy.On this edition, Bloomberg Business Correspondent Madison Mills fills in for Joe. She speaks with: PIMCO Managing Director and Head of Public Policy Libby Cantrill tells Bloomberg's Madison Mills and Kailey Leinz explains the impact of US-China relations on investors Bloomberg Politic Contributor Jeanne Sheehan Zaino AND Steer PR Partner/Republican strategist Lauren Tomlinson on what will drive people to drive people to polls in 2024, the first GOP debate is rapidly approaching and former President Trump has not formally made a decision to skip or attend, and Senator Dianne Feinstein has another health scare See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 9, 202337 min

Summertime Shakeup on the Campaign Trail

Bloomberg Washington Correspondent Joe Mathieu delivers insight and analysis on the latest headlines from the White House and Capitol Hill, including conversations with influential lawmakers and key figures in politics and policy.On this edition, Joe speaks with: GasBuddy Head of Petroleum Analysis Patrick De Haan about the rise of gas prices across the country and Biden Administration Efforts to refill the Strategic Petroleum Reserve. Bloomberg Politics Contributor Rick Davis and New Day Strategy Founder Roger Fisk on new polling data for President Biden's climate change initiatives, a major move in DeSantis campaign leadership and a significant summer special election in Ohio. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 8, 202326 min

Indictment Watch

Bloomberg Washington Correspondent Joe Mathieu delivers insight and analysis on the latest headlines from the White House and Capitol Hill, including conversations with influential lawmakers and key figures in politics and policy.On this edition, Joe speaks with: Bloomberg legal reporter Erik Larson, from outside the Fulton County courthouse, waiting on a possible fourth indictment for former President Donald Trump Notre Dame Law School professor and former Assistant US Attorney Jimmy Gurulé on the key differences between the Fulton County grand jury investigation and the other indictments. Bloomberg Senior National Political Correspondent Nancy Cook breaks down the gloom hovering over Florida Governor Ron DeSantis' presidential campaign. Bloomberg Tel Aviv economy and government reporter Galit Altstein discusses Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu decision not to pursue a complete judicial overhaul Great water flow for President! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 8, 202333 min

A Sit-Down With The Acting Secretary Of Labor

Bloomberg Washington Correspondent Joe Mathieu and Kailey Leinz deliver insight and analysis on the latest headlines from the White House and Capitol Hill, including conversations with influential lawmakers and key figures in politics and policy.On this edition, Joe and Kailey speak with: Acting Secretary of Labor Julie Su breaks down the latest jobs report. Chief of Programs at Demos, Former Acting Assistant Secretary of the Employment in the Biden Administration Angela Hanks on Black employment in this jobs report, wage growth, and the Fed rate hike - what damage that could do to the economy. Bloomberg Politics reporter Ryan Teague Beckwith Beckwith discusses former President Donald Trump's third indictment and his hold on the GOP. Bloomberg Pentagon Reporter Anthony Capaccio talks about the US training forces to possibly board merchant ships near Iran as well as Lockheed restocking the Pentagon. President Biden's campaign embrace$ "Dark Brandon." See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 4, 202334 min

Hurd Goes Off On Trump

Bloomberg Washington Correspondent Joe Mathieu delivers insight and analysis on the latest headlines from the White House and Capitol Hill, including conversations with influential lawmakers and key figures in politics and policy. On this edition, Joe speaks with: Former Congressman and GOP presidential hopeful Will Hurd on why his Republican colleagues need to move on from Trump. Bloomberg Politics Contributors Jeanne Sheehan Zaino & Rick Davis discuss how Hurd’s campaign stands out, what a possible debate between Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and California Governor Gavin Newsom would look like, and updated criteria from the RNC for the second presidential debate. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 3, 202327 min

Another Trump Indictment

Bloomberg Washington Correspondent Joe Mathieu delivers insight and analysis on the latest headlines from the White House and Capitol Hill, including conversations with influential lawmakers and key figures in politics and policy.On this edition, Joe and Kailey Leinz speak with: Bloomberg Legal Reporter Erik Larson shares the latest on former President Donald Trump's legal battle. Former White House Counsel under U.S. President Richard Nixon, John Dean compares Trump's legal fight to Watergate . Bloomberg Politics Contributor Rick Davis & Third Way Executive Vice President Matt Bennett discuss Trump's legal defense and how it may resonate with voters. Banning most incandescent light bulbs See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 2, 202334 min

Instant Reaction: Donald Trump Indicted

Bloomberg's Doug Krizner, Bryan Curtis, and Ed Baxter break down the latest federal charges against former President Donald Trump with Bloomberg Law host June Grasso and Political Contributor Jeanne Sheehan Zaino. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 1, 202312 min

Partisanship Brings Down Confidence In Military

Bloomberg Washington Correspondent Joe Mathieu delivers insight and analysis on the latest headlines from the White House and Capitol Hill, including conversations with influential lawmakers and key figures in politics and policy.On this edition, Joe speaks with: Bloomberg Politics Contributors Jeanne Sheehan Zaino & Rick Davis discuss Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis going on the attack, a new NYT/Siena poll says former President Trump and President Biden are tied, the politics behind the Biden Administrations decision to keep Space Command in Colorado, and the final Trump campaign spending. Gallup Editor-In-Chief Mohamed Younis shares a new poll that says confidence in U.S. military is at its lowest in over two decades. When Star Trek and Capitol Hill collide See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 1, 202334 min

DeSantis Backs Off Woke

Bloomberg Washington Correspondent Joe Mathieu delivers insight and analysis on the latest headlines from the White House and Capitol Hill, including conversations with influential lawmakers and key figures in politics and policy.On this edition, Joe speaks with: Bloomberg Senior National Political Correspondent Nancy Cook on Florida Governor Ron DeSantis' economic plan for America. Director of the University of New Hampshire Survey Center, UNH Political Science Professor Andrew Smith doesn't have a lot of confidence in a new poll that says Former President Trump is out in every major category. Bloomberg Politics Contributors Jeanne Sheehan Zaino & Rick Davis on the DeSantis pivot from 'woke warrior' to 'political policy.' The House pays tribute to the retiring Keeper of the Mace See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 31, 202336 min

The Path To 270 Is Clear

Bloomberg Washington Correspondent Joe Mathieu delivers insight and analysis on the latest headlines from the White House and Capitol Hill, including conversations with influential lawmakers and key figures in politics and policy. On this edition, Joe speaks with: Publisher and Editor-in-Chief of The Cook Political Report Amy Walter believes the 2024 presidential election may come down to just four toss-up states. Bloomberg Politics Contributors Jeanne Sheehan Zaino & Rick Davis on the political fallout fallowing additional charges against former President Donald Trump, a new poll has Florida Gov. behind Vivek Ramaswamy, more disfunction in Congress, and decorum in the Capitol. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 28, 202335 min

The House Is In Chaos

Bloomberg Washington Correspondent Joe Mathieu delivers insight and analysis on the latest headlines from the White House and Capitol Hill, including conversations with influential lawmakers and key figures in politics and policy. On this edition, Joe speaks with: Pennsylvania Democrat Congressman from the 2nd district, Brendan Boyle is concerned about a shutdown, Speaker Kevin McCarthy, and the "Chaos Caucus." Bloomberg Politics Contributor Rick Davis & Political analyst, and lecturer at the School of International and Public Affairs at Columbia University Lincoln Mitchell discuss Florida Governor Ron DeSantis' floundering campaign. Can he restart it like John McCain did in 2008? Does Capitol Hill disfunction spill over to the 2024 campaign trail? A close encounter of a DC kind. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 27, 202335 min

Optimism On Capitol Hill

Bloomberg Washington Correspondent Joe Mathieu delivers insight and analysis on the latest headlines from the White House and Capitol Hill, including conversations with influential lawmakers and key figures in politics and policy.On this edition, Joe speaks with: Republican Congressman from Tennessee John Rose on the work to get a spending package done as well as establishing a regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 27, 202313 min

Whispers Of A Shutdown & Impeachment

Bloomberg Washington Correspondent Joe Mathieu delivers insight and analysis on the latest headlines from the White House and Capitol Hill, including conversations with influential lawmakers and key figures in politics and policy.On this edition, Joe speaks with: Democratic Congressman Wiley Nickel of North Carolina says he's he's optimistic Congress can avoid a government shutdown and if Congress can pass crypto regulations. Bloomberg News Congress Team Leader Megan Scully on whether Congress can move any of the spending bills forward. Plus, the House Freedom Caucus hints of holding government funding hostage Bloomberg Politics Contributors Jeanne Sheehan Zaino & Rick Davis on a possible government shutdown and House speaker Kevin McCarthy is talking impeachment See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 25, 202336 min

What's Next In Ukraine

Bloomberg Washington Correspondent Joe Mathieu delivers insight and analysis on the latest headlines from the White House and Capitol Hill, including conversations with influential lawmakers and key figures in politics and policy.On this edition, Joe speaks with: Atlantic Council Fellow, former-National Security Council Senior Director, Former-Ambassador to Poland, Former-assistant Secretary of State for Europe Daniel Fried on the war in Ukraine Bloomberg Politics Contributors Jeanne Sheehan Zaino & Rick Davis on Vice President Kamala Harris' surprise trip to Florida and Texas border crossing issues. Senator Chuck Schumer celebrates 50 years of hip-hop| See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 24, 202334 min

Self-Regulation & The Future Of AI

Bloomberg Washington Correspondent Joe Mathieu delivers insight and analysis on the latest headlines from the White House and Capitol Hill, including conversations with influential lawmakers and key figures in politics and policy.On this edition, Joe speaks with: Palm Beach County State Attorney, former member of Florida State Senate 2002-2010, and former White House Fellow Dave Aronberg breaks down the announcement of a start date for former President Trump's classified documents trial Bloomberg Politics Contributors Jeanne Sheehan Zaino & Rick Davis on the impacts of a (possible) summer 2024 Trump trial, incendiary rhetoric that has been circulating on social and a Trump 2025 agenda. Republican Louisiana Senator Bill Cassidy discusses President Biden's decision to unveil optional AI safeguards for corporations. Bloomberg Politics reporter Ryan Teague Beckwith Beckwith on a new poll saying 16% would consider backing Manchin for a third-party ticket Oppenheimer versus Barbie on Capitol Hill See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 21, 202340 min

The Race To Regulate AI

Bloomberg Washington Correspondent Joe Mathieu delivers insight and analysis on the latest headlines from the White House and Capitol Hill, including conversations with influential lawmakers and key figures in politics and policy.On this edition, Joe speaks with: Bloomberg News Congress Team Leader Megan Scully what Congress is doing...or not doing to regulate artificial intelligence. Deputy Director, Wadhwani Center for AI and Advanced Technologies at CSIS John Costello on what lawmakers can and can't do to regulate AI. Bloomberg News Deputy Congressional Editor Mike Dorning, RFK Jr. defends himself against complaints of racist and anti-Semitic online misinformation. Plus, Senator Tommy Tuberville speaks to Bloomberg about DOD nominations Editor of spaceref.com, formerly with NASA Keith Cowing on the US reentering the space race. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 20, 202335 min

The State of US Military Readiness

On this edition, Joe speaks with: Bloomberg Government Congress Reporter Zach Cohen on the future of the Senate's version of the NDAA AEI Senior Fellow, Retired US. Army Major General John Ferrari on the state of US military readiness BGR Government Affairs, former Staff Director of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, and former Chief of Staff for Republican Senator Mark Kirk of Illinois Lester Munson & Democratic Strategist and Founder of Third Degree Strategies Max Burns discuss the problems DOD faces, political campaign use if AI and President Biden's connection to Marjorie Taylor Greene See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 19, 202336 min

Another Problem For Donald Trump?

Bloomberg Washington Correspondent Joe Mathieu delivers insight and analysis on the latest headlines from the White House and Capitol Hill, including conversations with influential lawmakers and key figures in politics and policy.On this edition, Joe speaks with: Former Federal Prosecutor and Former Special Counsel to Robert Mueller while at DOJ, Michael Zeldin breaks down former President Trump's claim that he's a target of DOJ Jan. 6 probe. Bloomberg Politics Contributors Jeanne Sheehan Zaino & Rick Davis on Trump's possible new legal hurdles Political Science Professor at Saint Anselm College Christopher Galdieri on any 2024 fallout following the former President's social media post. A Capitol Hill nod to the Grateful Dead See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 18, 202336 min

No Labels In America

Bloomberg Washington Correspondent Joe Mathieu delivers insight and analysis on the latest headlines from the White House and Capitol Hill, including conversations with influential lawmakers and key figures in politics and policy.On this edition, Joe speaks with: No Labels National Co-Chair/ Former North Carolina Governor Pat McCrory on a third party presidential run in 2024. Bloomberg Politics Contributors Jeanne Sheehan Zaino & Rick Davis on the viability of a third party in American politics and a rumor floated by Roger Stone Former-OMB Director, Former-Acting White House Chief of Staff, Co-Founder of the House Freedom Caucus Mick Mulvaney on the future of America's relationship with China See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 17, 202349 min

Hotly Debated Defense Bill Passes The House

Bloomberg Washington Correspondent Joe Mathieu delivers insight and analysis on the latest headlines from the White House and Capitol Hill, including conversations with influential lawmakers and key figures in politics and policy.On this edition, Joe speaks with: Bloomberg's Erik Wasson on the House GOP passage of the NDAA caught in a culture car. Bloomberg Politics Contributors Jeanne Sheehan Zaino & Rick Davis react to the House passage and politicization of the NDAA. Plus, maybe a first for House Speaker Kevin McCarthy. Bloomberg Politics Reporter Ryan Teague Beckwith on a campaign dollars flowing to major candidates and President Biden's new student loan forgiveness plan JeoparD-O-D with Rep. Katie Porter of California! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 14, 202331 min

No Bump For Biden?

Bloomberg Washington Correspondent Joe Mathieu delivers insight and analysis on the latest headlines from the White House and Capitol Hill, including conversations with influential lawmakers and key figures in politics and policy.On this edition, Joe speaks with: Founder and Contributor to The Cook Political Report with Amy Walter/Legendary Political Analyst Charlie Cook on President Biden's stagnant poll numbers, the GOP field for the 2024 Presidential Nomination and Trump's chances of winning the bid. Bloomberg Politics Contributor Rick Davis & Former-Aide to President Obama and President of New Day Strategy, Roger Fisk on Chris Christie playing the spoiler role, the No Labels movement, and a White House cocaine update See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 13, 202335 min

2024 & NATO Cross Paths

Bloomberg Washington Correspondent Joe Mathieu delivers insight and analysis on the latest headlines from the White House and Capitol Hill, including conversations with influential lawmakers and key figures in politics and policy.On this edition, Joe speaks with: Former-United States Special Representative for Ukraine Negotiations/Former-US Ambassador to NATO Kurt Volker speaking on the conclusion of this week's NATO's Summit and Ukraine's path to NATO membership Bloomberg Politics Contributors Jeanne Sheehan Zaino & Rick Davis on what the NATO trip looked like for the Biden Administration, FBI director Chris Wray testifies before Congress, and watch what you say in front of your refrigerator See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 12, 202332 min

The Power Of Tuberville

Bloomberg Washington Correspondent Joe Mathieu delivers insight and analysis on the latest headlines from the White House and Capitol Hill, including conversations with influential lawmakers and key figures in politics and policy.On this edition, Joe speaks with: Former Secretary of Defense, Former Secretary of the Army, Author of A Sacred Oath: Memoirs of a Secretary of Defense During Extraordinary Times, Mark Esper on Ukraine's future as a member of NATO and the impact of over 260 high-ranking military officers still awaiting confirmation Bloomberg Politics Contributors Jeanne Sheehan Zaino & Rick Davis on a deal struck at the NATO Summit in Lithuania, the power of Senator Tommy Tuberville, plus the intersection of politics and baseball. Bloomberg Intelligence Senior Litigation Analyst Jennifer Rie, Microsoft gets the go ahead to buy Activision See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 11, 202336 min

Get Ready For A Shutdown?

Bloomberg Washington Correspondent Joe Mathieu delivers insight and analysis on the latest headlines from the White House and Capitol Hill, including conversations with influential lawmakers and key figures in politics and policy.On this edition, Joe speaks with: Former-OMB Director/Former-Acting White House Chief of Staff/Co-Founder of the House Freedom Caucus/Former-Rep. For South Carolina's 5th Congressional District Mick Mulvaney on a possible government shutdown, the future of House Freedom Caucus, and Democrat concerns with President Biden Bloomberg Politics Contributors Jeanne Sheehan Zaino & Rick Davis on Florida Governor Ron DeSantis taking some heat and the popularity of a well known dessert See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 10, 202325 min

A Sit Down With The Acting Secretary of Labor

Bloomberg Washington Correspondent Joe Mathieu delivers insight and analysis on the latest headlines from the White House and Capitol Hill, including conversations with influential lawmakers and key figures in politics and policy.On this edition, Joe speaks with: Bloomberg Economics Editor Michael McKee on jobs data that fell short of estimates Acting Secretary of Labor Julie A. Su weighs in on possible interest rate hikes, an equitable recovery, and a possible UPS strike Bloomberg Politics Contributors Jeanne Sheehan Zaino & Rick Davis on political fallout from the jobs report, Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene's future in the House Freedom Caucus, and is time for the "Crop Circle Caucus?" See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 7, 202335 min

Budget Trouble Looms On Capitol Hill

Bloomberg Washington Correspondent Joe Mathieu delivers insight and analysis on the latest headlines from the White House and Capitol Hill, including conversations with influential lawmakers and key figures in politics and policy.On this edition, Joe speaks with: Senior Vice President & Senior Policy Director Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget Marc Goldwein on a looming budget fight Bloomberg Wall Street Week Host David Westin & Former CEO of Hewlett-Packard, Chair of Carly Fiorina Enterprises and Unlocking Potential Carly Fiorina on whether President Joe Biden needs to make a few changes in his leadership approach Bloomberg Politics Contributor Jeanne Sheehan Zaino & Rick Davis look ahead to Sweden/Finland joining NATO and the Biden Administration appeals a judge's decision to limit the government from meeting with social media companies Meet the Republican presidential candidate Francis Suarez chat bot See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 6, 202330 min

What May Decide The Race For The White House

Bloomberg Washington Correspondent Joe Mathieu delivers insight and analysis on the latest headlines from the White House and Capitol Hill, including conversations with influential lawmakers and key figures in politics and policy. On this edition, Bloomberg's Madison Mills fills in for Joe Mathieu and speaks with: Bloomberg's Shawn Donnan and Nancy Cook on the middle class's economic anxiety and how it will decide the 2024 election CEO of The Mitchell Madison Group Hans Dau on Secretary of Treasury Janet Yellen's trip to China Bloomberg News Legal Team Leader Sara Forden on a court ordering President Biden's Administration to limit social media contacts See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 5, 202332 min

Supreme Impact On America

Bloomberg Washington Correspondent Joe Mathieu delivers insight and analysis on the latest headlines from the White House and Capitol Hill, including conversations with influential lawmakers and key figures in politics and policy.On this edition, Joe speaks with: Bloomberg News Supreme Court Reporter Greg Stohr breaks down the decision to throw out President Biden's student-loan relief plan & the court's decision to let a web designer refuse to make sites for same-sex weddings Former US Deputy Attorney General & Former-Principal Deputy Solicitor General of the United States Donald Ayer shares his perspective on the rulings from the Supreme Court Bloomberg Law Host June Grasso American Enterprise Institute Senior Fellow Beth Akers Host of Bloomberg's Wall Street Week and former SCOTUS clerk, Davis Westin Bloomberg Politics Contributors Jeanne Sheehan Zaino & Rick Davis with reaction on the historic news decisions from SCOTUS, candidates asking for your money, and Gov. Ron DeSantis is eating pizza See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 30, 20231h 0m

Power Struggle In Russia

Bloomberg Washington Correspondent Joe Mathieu delivers insight and analysis on the latest headlines from the White House and Capitol Hill, including conversations with influential lawmakers and key figures in politics and policy.On this edition, Joe speaks with: Michael C. Kimmage, Professor and Department Chair in History at Catholic University, Former Russia/Ukraine policy planning at State Department on Putin's tenuous grip on Russia, and what this power struggle exposed in the Russian political hierarchy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 30, 202314 min

SCOTUS Rejects Use Of Race In University Admissions

Bloomberg Washington Correspondent Joe Mathieu delivers insight and analysis on the latest headlines from the White House and Capitol Hill, including conversations with influential lawmakers and key figures in politics and policy.On this edition, Joe speaks with: Bloomberg News Supreme Court Reporter Greg Stohr on the significant Supreme Court rulings handed down Partner at Arnold & Porter, Reeves Anderson who has litigated numerous cases before the cases on what these SCOTUS rulings will have on the country Congresswoman Robin Kelly of Illinois (2nd District) reacts to the Supreme Court rulings and President Biden's economic announcement in Chicago. Bloomberg Politics Contributor Rick Davis & Third Way Executive Vice President for Policy/Former legislative and Policy Director to Chuck Schumer Jim Kessler on the political fallout from the court rulings See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 29, 202354 min

A Precarious Relationship With China

Bloomberg Washington Correspondent Joe Mathieu delivers insight and analysis on the latest headlines from the White House and Capitol Hill, including conversations with influential lawmakers and key figures in politics and policy.On this edition, Joe speaks with: Bloomberg Intelligence Senior Analyst Kunjan Sobhani following a report that the US plans more AI chip curbs for China Former Ambassador to China Max Baucus on the importance US/China relationship Bloomberg Politics Contributors Jeanne Sheehan Zaino & Rick Davis on President Biden's economic speech in Chicago, new polling says Former President Trump defeats Biden, and an interesting question is asked at a Pentgon briefing See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 28, 202335 min

The Lilac Luncheon Misstep?

Bloomberg Washington Correspondent Joe Mathieu delivers insight and analysis on the latest headlines from the White House and Capitol Hill, including conversations with influential lawmakers and key figures in politics and policy. On this edition, Joe speaks with:Saint Anselm College Political Science Professor Chris Galdieri on new low New Hampshire polling data for Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, dueling speeches between two GOP candidates, and the 2024 DOJ investigation affect. Bloomberg Politics Contributors Jeanne Sheehan Zaino & Rick Davis on the Supreme Court's ruling on the 'independent state legislature theory,' and the latest piece of evidence to surface in the investigation into Donald Trump’s alleged misuse of classified material... a leaked audio recording of a 2021 meeting in New Jersey, in which the former president is heard saying he’s holding what he describes as “secret information” concerning possible military action against Iran. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 27, 202331 min

What's Next For Putin?

Bloomberg Washington Correspondent Joe Mathieu delivers insight and analysis on the latest headlines from the White House and Capitol Hill, including conversations with influential lawmakers and key figures in politics and policy.On this edition, Joe speaks with: Bloomberg National Security Reporter Nick Wadhams on developments coming out of Russia Former White House Global Engagement Director and President of Global Situation Room, Brett Bruen on fallout from Wagner's march on Moscow Bloomberg Politics Contributors Jeanne Sheehan Zaino & Rick Davis discuss the turmoil in Russia, President Biden's economic push, and a look at how RFK prepares for a the debate stage. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 26, 202335 min