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The Pentagon Hold Up

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 National Security Reporter Nick Wadhams on the the hold up of over 250 Pentagon nominations Former Major General Arnold Punaro, Author of the Ever Shrinking Fighting Force on the affect of over 250 Pentagon nominations going unfilled Bloomberg Politics Contributors Jeanne Sheehan Zaino & Rick Davis on SCOTUS, Dobbs one year later, 2024 candidates speak at Faith and Freedom Coalition See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 23, 202336 min

Diplomacy & 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: Former US State Department spokesperson/Founder of Polaris National Security Morgan Ortagus on importance of US/India relationship Bloomberg News Congress Team Leader Megan Scully on House Speaker Rep. Adam Schiff's censure vote and Rep. Kevin McCarthy's leadership Republican Senator from Tennessee, Marsha Blackburn discusses Congressional focus on AI and US/China See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 22, 202340 min

Republican Discontent

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: South Dakota Rep. Dustin "Dusty" Johnson, Republican (House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Select Committee on China) on the discontent brewing between House Republicans and China/US relations. Bloomberg Intelligence Litigation & Government Analyst Matthew Schettenhelm, AI Limits in US? First Bill Shows Congress Just Getting Started Bloomberg Politics Contributors Jeanne Sheehan Zaino & Rick Davis discuss President Biden's "dictator" comment, Chairman Powell on the Hill, and National Yoga Day See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 21, 202345 min

The Hunter Biden Plea Deal

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-US Special Envoy for Northern Ireland/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 weighs in on Former President Trump's trial moving forward and Hunter Biden's plea deal. Senior Director at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies. Former national security advisor to Republican members of the Senate Armed Services and Foreign Relations committees Bradley Bowman on the importance of Secretary of State Antony Blinken's trip to China. Bloomberg Politics Contributors Jeanne Sheehan Zaino & Rick Davis on the Hunter Biden plea deal, update on former President Trump's legal troubles, and OJ Simpson is in the news See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 20, 202345 min

A Pivotal Week in Politics

On this edition, Joe speaks with: Bloomberg National Security reporter Nick Wadhams on Russian President Vladimir Putin’s decision to move nuclear weapons to Belarus Director of China Corporate Affairs at the Eurasia Group Anna Ashton on Antony Blinken’s trip to China Former RNC Communications Director/Partner at Reset Public Affairs Lisa Camooso Miller & Political analyst, and Lecturer at the School of International and Public Affairs at Columbia University Lincoln Mitchell react to the breaking news from Belarus, Blinken’s trip to China, Congressional inaction, and the 2024 race Executive VP and Chairman of Banking Supervision and Regulation Group at Patomak Global Partners Keith Noreika on the Clawback Bill Bloomberg Senior National Political Correspondent Nancy Cook, Bloomberg White House Deputy Editor Mike Dorning on the past week’s impact on the GOP presidential nomination Bloomberg News reporter Malathi Nayak on the DOJ probe into the PGA/LIV deal See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 16, 20231h 10m

The Cost of College 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: Republican Louisiana Senator Bill Cassidy about President Biden's plan to forgive some federal student loan debt. Bloomberg Politics Contributors Jeanne Sheehan Zaino & Lester Munson, Co-Head of BGR Government Affairs and former Staff Director of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee react to Senator Bill Cassidy's comments on the cost of higher education. Bloomberg National Political Reporter Mark Niquette on the 2024 election Dr. Kelly Grieco, state of the war in Ukraine Bloomberg Deputy Managing Editor Wendy Benjaminson & Bloomberg Congressional Team Leader Megan Scully on Senator Tommy Tuberville's hold up of defense nominations Bloomberg Government Senior Analyst Nathan Dean, is crypto welcome in the US? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 15, 20231h 8m

The Case Against 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: Bloomberg White House Correspondent Jordan Fabian on former President Donald Trump's path forward after his indictment Founder of Law Office of Nick Akerman, Former-Assistant Special Watergate Prosecutor Nick Akerman with historical perspective and the case against the former president Bloomberg Politics Contributors Jeanne Sheehan Zaino & Co-founder of C3 Solutions and political strategist John Hart Mr. Trump's path forward See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 14, 202324 min

Former Federal Prosecutor Breaks Down 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 speaks with: Former Federal Prosecutor and Former Special Counsel to Robert Mueller while at DOJ, Michael Zeldin on the Trump indictmentSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 13, 202311 min

The Former President Goes To Court

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 Reporter Kailey Leinz in Miami on former President Donald Trump's day in court Former Federal Prosecutor and Former Special Counsel to Robert Mueller while at DOJ, Michael Zeldin on the Trump indictment Bloomberg Politics Contributor Jeanne Sheehan Zaino & Republican Strategist and former press secretary for Governor George Pataki Chapin Davis on Mr. Trump's indictment Bloomberg Congressional reporter Erik Wasson on House stalemate, possibility of government shutdown Palm Beach County State Attorney Dave Aronberg on Mr. Trump's indictment Associate Professor of Journalism, Politics, and Media in the School of Communication at American University, Jane Hall on media coverage surrounding the former POTUS Bloomberg Government Deputy Managing Editor Wendy Benjaminson on the indictment of former President Trump Bloomberg Fed Team Leader Kate Davidson previews Wednesday's fed economic announcement See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 13, 20231h 6m

Countdown To Trump Hearing

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 DC legal team leader Sara Forden on latest surrounding the indictment of former President Donald Trump Professor of Law at New York Law School/Former-Assistant District Attorney for Manhattan Rebecca Roiphe's perspective on the indictment of former President Trump Bloomberg Politics Contributors Jeanne Sheehan Zaino & John Sitilides, Partner at Trilogy Advisors and has advised the State Department on Mr. Trump's upcoming court appearance Bloomberg National Security reporter Nick Wadhams on the Ukraine counter-offensive Former-OMB Director/Former-US Special Envoy for Northern Ireland/Former-Acting White House Chief of Staff/Co-Founder of the House Freedom Caucus/Former-Rep. For South Carolina's 5th Congressional District on the Trump indictment and Republican House gridlock. Senior Vice President of the Bipartisan Policy Center, former Senate staffer Bill Hoagland on House Speaker Kevin McCarthy's tough road ahead. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 12, 202358 min

NEW PODCAST: Bloomberg Talks

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Jun 10, 20230 min

Trump Indictment Unsealed

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, Madison Mills and Kailey Leinz fill in for Joe. They speak with: Bloomberg Law Host June Grasso discusses the indictment of former President Donald Trump. Former U.S. Ambassador to Poland and fellow at the Atlantic Council Daniel Fried on the importance of mishandling sensitive documents as it relates to the Trump indictment. Bloomberg Politics Contributors Jeanne Sheehan Zaino and Rick Davis react to the news that former President Trump has been indicted. Bloomberg White House Correspondent Jordan Fabian relays the Biden administration's reaction to the Trump indictment. Bloomberg Law Host June Grasso rejoins the program to break down the newly unsealed Trump indictment. Bloomberg Government Deputy Managing Editor Wendy Benjaminson breaks down the newly unsealed Trump indictment. Republican strategist, former RNC communications director Doug Heye discusses the political impact following the indictment of former President Donald Trump. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 9, 20231h 12m

UK PM, Biden Meet and Wildfire Latest

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, Madison Mills and Kailey Leinz fill in for Joe. They speak with: Bloomberg White House Reporter Josh Wingrove on British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's visit to the White House. CoinRoutes CEO and Co-Founder Dave Weisberg on regulating artificial intelligence and other emerging technologies. Bloomberg Politics Contributors Jeanne Sheehan Zaino and Rick Davis on former Vice President Mike Pence's presidential aspirations and other developments in the 2024 race. Bloomberg White House Politics Reporter Christian Hall on rural voters in the United States and their impact on elections. Wisconsin Congressman Bryan Steil on inaction in Congress and Capitol Hill's attempts to regulate crypto. Bloomberg Intelligence Senior Government Analyst Nathan Dean on proposed legislation to increase competition among credit card networks. Megafire Action CEO and Co-Founder Matt Weiner on the Canadian wildfires and its impact on air quality on the east coast. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 8, 202355 min

Sound On: 2024 GOP Contenders, Tik Tok Concerns

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: University of New Hampshire Survey Center Director Andrew Smith on the 2024 presidential race and GOP contenders. Reset Public Affairs Partner and Former RNC Communications Director Lisa Camooso Miller and Third Way Co-Founder and Democratic Strategist Jim Kessler on the shape of the GOP presidential field and PGA-LIV Golf antitrust concerns from Capitol Hill. Pacific Investment Management Company (PIMCO) Managing Director and Head of Public Policy Libby Cantrill on what’s next for Congress following the debt ceiling deal. Senator Marsha Blackburn on the latest efforts to ban Tik Tok. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 7, 20231h 0m

SEC Sues Coinbase, Ukraine Funding

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 SEC Reporter Austin Weinstein on SEC’s suit against Coinbase. Bloomberg Politics Contributors Jeanne Sheehan Zaino and Rick Davis on SEC regulation, Ukraine funding, and the 2024 presidential race. Virginia Congresswoman Abigail Spanberger on Ukraine funding. Bloomberg Wall Street Week host David Westin on the SEC, Coinbase suit and his conversation with SEC Chair Gary Gensler. Jessica Taylor, Senate and Governors Editor for The Cook Political Report on the 2024 presidential race. Bloomberg Pharma Reporter Nacha Cattan on Merck’s suit against the US. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 6, 20231h 11m

2024 Presidential Outlook, OPEC+ Latest

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 Politics Reporter Mark Niquette on the state of the 2024 presidential race. Kyle Kondik, Managing Editor of Sabato’s Crystal Ball, on outlook for the 2024 presidential race and the GOP’s ‘Roast and Ride’ event in Iowa. Bloomberg Politics Contributors Jeanne Sheehan Zaino and Rick Davis on the 2024 presidential race, Ukraine, US-China relations, and the defense summit in Singapore. Mick Mulvaney, Former-OMB Director and Former-Acting White House Chief of Staff on the latest with the 2024 presidential race. Clay Seigle, Global Oil Service Director with Rapidan Energy Group, on outcomes from the latest OPEC+ meeting. Bloomberg Deputy Team Leader and Equities Reporter Jess Menton on the markets. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 5, 20231h 9m

Senate Seals Debt Deal, US Eco Outlook, Reining in 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: Dr. Heather Boushey, member of the White House Council of Economic Advisors on the latest jobs data and the debt ceiling bill Anna Edgerton, Bloomberg Tech and National Security reporter on how the Biden administration is dealing with AI regulation Bloomberg Politics Contributors Jeanne Sheehan Zaino & Lester Munson, Principal at government relations firm, BGR Group, and former Staff Director of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee for insight and analysis on jobs data, the debt ceiling and the future of AI regulation Plus, Joe, along with co-host Kailey Leinz speak with: Dave Price, Political Director/Managing Editor of WHO-13 (NBC Iowa affiliate), Des Moines News, "The Dean of Iowa Politics" on the state of the 2024 race Ethan Harris, Head of Global Economics at Bank of America on the latest economic data and the debt limit deal See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 2, 202346 min

Debt Deal in Senate, Senator Braun Says He's Voting No

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: Bill Hoagland, Senior Vice President of the Bipartisan Policy Center, former Senate staffer for perspective as the debt bill works its way through the Senate Bloomberg Politics Contributors Jeanne Sheehan Zaino & Lisa Camooso-Miller, Former RNC Communications Director and Partner at Reset Public Affairs on the widening field of GOP 2024 candidates Plus, Joe, along with co-host Kailey Leinz, speak with: Ian Schatzberg, founder and CEO of General Idea Group on recent boycotts of large corporations over DEI Mitch Landrieu, Senior Advisor to President Biden and White House Infrastructure Coordinator for the Biden administration's perspective on debt ceiling talks Senator Mike Braun, Republican from Indiana on why he's voting no on the debt ceiling bill See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 1, 202352 min

Debt Deal Heads to the House, Will the Center Hold?

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: Anna Wong, Bloomberg Chief US Economist on the economic impact of the debt ceiling agreement Libby Cantrill, Managing Director, Head of Public Policy at PIMCO on how markets are responding to the debt ceiling agreement, and how moderates in both parties are helping pass the bill Bloomberg Politics Contributors Jeanne Sheehan Zaino and Rick Davis for insight and analysis on the debt ceiling and Ron DeSantis campaigning in Iowa Plus, Joe, along with co-host Kailey Leinz, speak with: Douglas Holtz-Eakin, American Action Forum President, former Council of Economic Advisers Chief Economist, former Director of the Congressional Budget Office on the CBO's analysis of the debt limit deal Rep. Carlos Gimenez, Republican from Florida and Chair of the House Homeland Security Subcommittee: Transportation and Maritime Security on whether he is a yes on the current debt limit deal, and if there is enough defense spending in it Rep. Brad Sherman, Democrat from California and Ranking Member of House Capital Markets Subcommittee on Progressive Democrats who could vote no See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 31, 202354 min

Hard-Liners Tough on Debt Deal, Christie Mulling Run

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: Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, Democrat from Florida on how House Democrats are responding to the debt ceiling agreement Mark Niquette, Bloomberg National Politics Reporter on Chris Christie signaling a step into the Presidential race Bloomberg Politics Contributors Jeanne Sheehan Zaino and Rick Davis for insight and analysis on Chris Christie, Ron DeSantis and the GOP field for 2024 Plus, Joe along with co-host Kailey Leinz speak with: Mick Mulvaney, Former-OMB Director/Former-US Special Envoy for Northern Ireland/Former-Acting White House Chief of Staff/Co-Founder of the House Freedom Caucus/Former-Rep. For South Carolina's 5th Congressional District on reaction from party hard-liners on the debt ceiling agreement Keith Cowing, Editor at SpaceRef.com, President of Content and Executive Editor at Multiverse Media on China's Shenzhou 16 mission, and the "space race" growing between the US and China See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 30, 202348 min

Debt Talks Inching Forward, US Contractors Squeezed

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: Senator Jon Ossoff, Democrat from Georgia on debt limit talks and a new EV plant in his state Representative Bryan Steil, Republican from Wisconsin, chair of the House Administration Committee, for his stance on debt limit talks Bob McNally, founder and President of Rapidan Energy Advisors on his outlook for gas prices heading into the summer driving season and if OPEC will cut production Bloomberg Politics Contributors Jeanne Sheehan Zaino and Rick Davis for insight and analysis on debt ceiling talks heading into the weekend, and energy prices Plus, Joe, along with co-host Kailey Leinz, speak with: Isaias "Cy" Alba, Partner at PilieroMazza on how government contractors and vendors getting squeezed as debt ceiling debate continues See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 26, 202344 min

Debt Deal Closer, Rep. Dingell on High Stakes of Talks

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: Zach Cohen, Bloomberg Government Congress reporter for latest on debt ceiling talks Greg Valliere, Chief US Policy Strategist at AGF Investments on likelihood of a deal emerging soon and what it could look like Bloomberg Politics Contributors Jeanne Sheehan Zaino and Rick Davis on Ron DeSantis' messy Twitter Spaces launch with Elon Musk Plus, Joe, along with co-host Kailey Leinz, speak with: Mark Zandi, Moody's Analytics Chief Economist on risk involved in talks getting this close to an x-date Representative Debbie Dingell, Democrat from Michigan on the high stakes of debt ceiling talks, and why she cancelled her Memorial Day weekend plans, and thinks it's irresponsible for lawmakers to take this weekend off before a deal is struck See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 25, 202351 min

McCarthy Not Giving Up, DeSantis Officially Launches

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: Representative Mark Pocan, Democrat from Wisconsin on where House Democrats might be willing to compromise on spending Nancy Cook, Bloomberg White House and Politics reporter on Florida Governor Ron DeSantis officially launching Presidential bid Bloomberg Politics Contributors Jeanne Sheehan Zaino and Rick Davis about DeSantis and the growing GOP 2024 field and debt limit talks Plus, Joe, along with co-host Kailey Leinz, speak with: Wendy Schiller, Professor of Political Science, Professor of International and Public Affairs, Director of the Taubman Center for American Politics and Policy at Brown University about the political fallout of debt limit talks and Ron DeSantis Senator Bill Cassidy, Republican from Louisiana on his "big idea" to tamp down on spending See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 24, 202345 min

Rep. McGovern on Debt Deal Spending Snags, X-Date Doubt

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 Massachusetts Representative Jim McGovern, Ranking Member of the House Rules Committee, about the state of debt ceiling negotiations, and how work requirements are a major sticking point Maya MacGuineas, President of the bipartisan Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget on debt ceiling talks Bloomberg Politics Contributors Jeanne Sheehan Zaino and Rick Davis on growing doubt among House GOP members about the x-date Joe, along with co-host Kailey Leinz speak with: Douglas Holtz-Eakin, American Action Forum President, former Council of Economic Advisers Chief Economist, and former Director of the Congressional Budget Office for his views on the debt ceiling talks Mariana Budjeryn, Senior Research Associate with the Project on Managing the Atom at the Harvard Kennedy School’s Belfer Center on growing concerns surrounding a Russian-occupied Ukrainian nuclear power plant See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 23, 202354 min

Debt Limit Talks Resume, Tim Scott's White House Bid

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: Barbara Boxer, former Democratic Senator from California, former chair of the Senate Ethics Committee, and former ranking member of the Senate Environmental Committee on how debt ceiling negotiations could end Bloomberg Politics Contributors Jeanne Sheehan Zaino and Rick Davis on South Carolina Senator Tim Scott announcing his run for President, Ron DeSantis and more on the 2024 election Bloomberg Government Congress reporter Zach Cohen on where we stand on debt limit talks And Joe, along with co-host Kailey Leinz speak with: Mick Mulvaney, Former-OMB Director/Former-US Special Envoy for Northern Ireland/Former-Acting White House Chief of Staff/Co-Founder of the House Freedom Caucus/Former-Rep. For South Carolina’s 5th Congressional District on the debt limit talks Neil Bradley, Executive Vice President, Chief Policy Officer, Head of Strategic Advocacy for the US Chamber of Commerce on how the business community is responding to debt limit negotiations Bloomberg politics reporter Christian Hall on South Carolina Senator Tim Scott’s presidential bid See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 22, 202349 min

Debt Talks Pause, Ukraine Gets F-16 Training

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 the US plans to send F-16s to Ukraine Ambassador Daniel Fried, Wesier Family distinguished fellow at the Atlantic Council, former National Security Senior Director, former Ambassador to Poland and former-assistant Secretary of State for Europe on Ukraine support and geopolitics at G-7 meetings Bloomberg Congress Team Leader Megan Scully about the latest snag in debt ceiling negotiations Bloomberg Politics Contributors Jeanne Sheehan Zaino and Rick Davis to discuss support for Ukraine and G-7 meeting Plus, Joe, along with co-host Kailey Leinz speak with: Craig Singleton, senior fellow at the Foundation for the Defense of Democracies on China relations See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 19, 202350 min

China, Ukraine in Focus at G-7, TikTok Ban in Montana

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: Ambassador James Jeffrey, Chair of the Middle East Program at the Wilson Center, former Ambassador to Iraq and Turkey, and Special Envoy to the Global Coalition To Defeat ISIS on the latest in Ukraine, China and what world leaders will discuss at the G-7 summit Bloomberg Politics Contributors Jeanne Sheehan Zaino and Rick Davis for their insight on the G-7, Ukraine and China Plus, Joe and co-host Kailey Leinz speak with: Ambassador Marc Ginsberg, former Ambassador to Morocco, Founder and President of the Coalition for a Safer Web on Montana's TikTok ban Keith Noreika, Executive VP and Chairman of Banking Supervision and Regulation Group at Patomak Global Partners on the recent banking hearings and bank regulations See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 18, 202345 min

BONUS EPISODE: Senator Sinema Optimistic on Debt-Limit Deal

In an exclusive conversation, hosts Joe Mathieu and Kailey Leinz speak with Independent Arizona Senator Kyrsten Sinema. She shares why she's confident a debt ceiling deal will get done, and talks about recent banking turmoil.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 18, 202312 min

White House Debt Limit Optimism Ahead of Biden's Trip

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 Dan Kildee of Michigan on where debt ceiling negotiations stand as President Biden prepares for his shortened G-7 trip Bloomberg Politics Contributors Jeanne Sheehan Zaino and Rick Davis on recent primary elections and how they shape the 2024 race Joe and co-host Kailey Leinz speak with: Republican Congressman Mike Gallagher of Wisconsin on debt ceiling negotiation sticking points like work requirements for Federal aid Louise Sheiner of the Brookings Institution on her position that the debt ceiling should be eliminated Plus, excerpts of conversations Kailey had with lawmakers and leaders today, including JP Morgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 17, 202348 min

More Debt Ceiling Drama, Bankers Grilled on Failures

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: Max Baucus, Former U.S. Ambassador to China/Former U.S. Senator from Montana/Former-Chair of the Senate Finance Committee on the bank hearings and on the debt ceiling Bloomberg Politics Contributors Jeanne Sheehan Zaino and Rick Davis on the debt ceiling, Biden's upcoming planned trips and bank hearings Joe, along with co-host Kailey Leinz also speaks with: Rachael Dean Wilson, managing director, Alliance for Securing Democracy at the German Marshall Fund on the findings of the Durham special counsel report of the FBI's probe into whether or not Donald Trump conspired with Russia to interfere with the 2016 election Plus, excerpts from conversation Kailey had with lawmakers today on debt ceiling talks, bank hearings and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 16, 202339 min

Debt Limit Talks Continue, A New DeSantis in Iowa

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 Government Congress reporter Jack Fitzpatrick on the latest in debt ceiling negotiations Mick Mulvaney, Former-OMB Director/Former-US Special Envoy for Northern Ireland/Former-Acting White House Chief of Staff/Co-Founder of the House Freedom Caucus/Former-Rep. for South Carolina’s 5th Congressional District, on debt ceiling talks, and why he would oppose legislation to eliminate the debt limit Bloomberg White House Deputy Editor Mike Dorning on how faster energy permitting could be key to finding a debt limit compromise Bloomberg Politics Contributors Jeanne Sheehan Zaino and Rick Davis on the debt ceiling, and a weekend in Iowa for Florida Governor Ron DeSantis Plus, Joe and co-host Kailey Leinz speak with: Kasia Klimasinska on her Markets Live Pulse survey findings that the odds of a US debt default are higher than 2011 Terry Haines, founder of Pangaea Policy for his perspective on debt limit negotiations See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 15, 202344 min

Sound On: Title 42 Expiration Aftermath, Debt Ceiling

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 hosts alongside Kailey Leinz, Emily Wilkins and Madison Mills. They speak with: Republican Congressman from Virginia, Ben Cline on the debt ceiling negotiations and the expiration of Title 42. Bloomberg White House Reporter Courtney Rozen on Title 42 and what the White House is looking to do on immigration. Bloomberg Politics Contributors Jeanne Sheehan Zaino and Rick Davis on the debt ceiling, expiration of Title 42, and law enforcement in the U.S. ahead of next week’s House Homeland Security hearing on policing. The Honorable Chris Landau, Former-US Ambassador to Mexico on the troubles at the border following the expiration of Title 42. Bloomberg Senior Washington Correspondent Saleha Mohsin on the role the Treasury plays in debt ceiling negotiations. Bloomberg Wall Street Week host David Westin on the debt ceiling and the latest episode of Wall Street Week. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 12, 20231h 9m

BONUS EPISODE: Janet Yellen Speaks To Bloomberg

US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen sat down for an exclusive interview with Bloomberg News. She speaks with Bloomberg's Annmarie Hordern on the sidelines of a Group of Seven gathering of finance officials in Niigata, Japan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 12, 202312 min

Sound On: Trump Town Hall, Title 42 Expiration

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: Jane Hall, Associate Professor of Journalism, Politics, and Media at American University on the CNN town hall with former President Donald Trump. Bloomberg Politics Contributors Jeanne Sheehan Zaino and Rick Davis on the CNN town hall and how it will impact Donald Trump’s chances at the GOP presidential nomination. Carly Fiorina, Founder and Chairman of Carly Fiorina Enterprises and Unlocking Potential, and Bloomberg Wall Street Week host David Westin on the drama between Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and Disney. Democrat Congressman from Texas Henry Cuellar on the expiration of Title 42. Bloomberg Intelligence Senior Regional Banks Analyst Herman Chan and Bloomberg Intelligence Senior Government Analyst Nathan Dean on the FDIC, short-selling, and the marijuana banking bill. Bloomberg National Politics Reporter Nancy Cook on the battle between Disney and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 11, 20231h 18m

Sound On: Debt Ceiling Talks, Santos Pleads Not Guilty

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 Advisor to the President Gene Sperling on the latest with debt ceiling negotiations and CPI data. Bloomberg's DC Legal Team Leader Sara Forden on the indictment of Republican Congressman George Santos. Bloomberg Politics Contributor Jeanne Sheehan Zaino and Lester Munson, Principal at BGR Group, on debt limit talks and the indictment of Rep. George Santos. Libby Cantrill, Managing Director and Head of Public Policy at PIMCO on the latest with debt ceiling talks and how the markets are reacting. Dave Aronberg, Palm Beach County State Attorney, on the latest with the sexual abuse and defamation case against Donald Trump. Bloomberg Intelligence Senior Government Analyst Nathan Dean on the debt ceiling endgame and crypto legislation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 10, 20231h 8m

Oval Office Debt Ceiling Meeting, Trust in Fed Waning

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, along with Bloomberg's Kailey Leinz, speak ahead debt ceiling negotiations ahead of the Oval Office meeting with: Bill Hoagland, Senior Vice President for the Bipartisan Policy Center, and former Senate staffer Bloomberg White House Correspondent Jordan Fabian Lahnee Chen, Senior Fellow at the Hoover Institution, and lecturer at Stanford Law They also speak with: Bloomberg Political Contributors Rick Davis and Jeanne Sheehan Zaino on the debt limit meeting, 2024 and Donald Trump Mohamed Younis, editor in chief at Gallup, on recent polling that shows waning confidence in Fed chair Jerome Powell See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 9, 202349 min

Sound On: Debt Ceiling Debate Continues

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 Ambassador to India Tim Roemer on debt ceiling negotiations and what to expect from the upcoming meeting between President Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy. Bloomberg Congressional Reporter Erik Wasson on the debt ceiling negotiations. Bloomberg Politics Contributor Jeanne Sheehan Zaino and Lisa Camooso Miller, former RNC Communications Director and Partner at Reset Public Affairs, on the debt ceiling and President Biden’s approval rating. Bloomberg Congressional Reporter Steven Dennis on his conversation with Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell. Mick Mulvaney, Former-OMB Director, Former-US Special Envoy for Northern Ireland, and Former-Acting White House Chief of Staff, on the latest with the debt ceiling, jobs data, and the banking industry. Marc Goldwein, Senior Vice President and Senior Policy Director for the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget, on the debt ceiling debate. Bloomberg International Economics and Policy Correspondent Michael McKee on the Fed lending survey. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 8, 20231h 6m

Sound On: Debt Debate Continues, Banks in Question

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 Madison Mills fill-in for Joe Mathieu. They speak with: Deputy Director of the White House Economic Council Bharat Ramamurti on jobs data and the upcoming meeting between President Biden and congressional leaders to lift the debt ceiling. Bloomberg Congressional Reporter Steven Dennis on the debt ceiling negotiations and what to expect from next week's meeting. Bloomberg Politics Contributor Jeanne Sheehan Zaino and Doug Heye, Republican Strategist and former RNC Communications Director, on the debt ceiling, jobs data, and how city crime could move the electorate ahead of 2024. Former Republican Senator from Pennsylvania and Former Ranking Member of the Senate Banking Committee Pat Toomey on the latest with policy following the banking industry turmoil. Bloomberg Intelligence Senior Regional Banks Analyst Herman Chan on the latest with the banking industry chaos. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 5, 202356 min

Sound On: 'X-Date' Looms, Biden Fed Selections

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 Emily Wilkins fill-in for Joe Mathieu. They speak with: Republican Congressman from Wisconsin Bryan Steil on the debt ceiling negotiations and banking turmoil. Bloomberg Politics Contributors Rick Davis and Jeanne Sheehan Zaino on the debt ceiling negotiations, President Biden’s Federal Reserve picks, and calls for ethics reforms in the Supreme Court. Bloomberg White House Reporter Josh Wingrove on President Biden’s Federal Reserve selections. Bloomberg International Economics and Policy Correspondent, Mike McKee and Bloomberg Intelligence Senior Government Analyst, Nathan Dean on the Federal Reserve, banking regulation, and political implications of recent bank failures. Republican Congressman from New York Anthony D’Esposito on the debt limit and the expiration of Title 42. Ellen Wald, President of Transversal Consulting, Senior Fellow at the Atlantic Council, and Bloomberg Opinion Contributor, on the oil market and impacts of depressed prices on policy decisions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 4, 20231h 3m

Sound On: Title 42 End Date, Fed in Focus

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: Democrat Congressman from Texas Henry Cuellar on the expiration of Title 42 and the debt ceiling. Bloomberg Politics Contributors Jeanne Sheehan Zaino and Rick Davis on troops heading to the border ahead of the Title 42 expiration, the debt ceiling, and expectations from the Federal Reserve. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 3, 202325 min

Sound On: 'X-Date' for Debt Ceiling, Banks in Focus

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: Deputy Director of the White House Economic Council Bharat Ramamurti on the upcoming meeting between President Biden and congressional leaders to lift the debt ceiling. Bloomberg Politics Contributor Rick Davis and Jim Kessler, Democratic Strategist and Co-Founder Third Way, on the new debt ceiling ‘X-Date’ and the upcoming meeting between President Biden and congressional leaders on the debt limit. Bloomberg Congressional Reporter Erik Wasson on the ‘X-Date’ and debt limit negotiations. Democrat Congressman Brad Sherman of California on the X-Date and the strategy of the Democratic leader to circumvent House Republicans to force a vote on the debt ceiling. Bloomberg News Senior Markets Editor Edward Harrison and Bloomberg Intelligence Senior US Regional Banks Analyst Herman Chan on the regional bank stock rout and how markets are reacting to the ‘X-Date’ news. Bloomberg Congressional Reporter Emily Wilkins on the latest with the debt ceiling. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 2, 20231h 8m

Sound On: First Republic Acquired, McCarthy in Israel

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 Government Analyst Nathan Dean on JPMorgan's acquisition of First Republic Bank. Bloomberg Politics Contributor Jeanne Sheehan Zaino and Lester Munson, Principal at government relations firm, BGR Group, and former Staff Director of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, on the latest with First Republic Bank, banking regulation, and the 2024 Presidential race. Mick Mulvaney, Former-OMB Director, Former-US Special Envoy for Northern Ireland, and Former-Acting White House Chief of Staff, on the latest with First Republic Bank, House Speaker Kevin McCarthy's trip to Israel, and the debt ceiling. Keith Noreika, Executive VP & Chairman, Banking Supervision & Regulation Group at Patomak Global Partners and Former acting Comptroller of the Currency, on recent bank failures, the acquisition of First Republic Bank, and the future of banking regulation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 1, 202353 min

Fed Seeking Stronger Bank Rules, DeSantis Mulls Launch

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 Bloomberg's Kailey Leinz speak with: Bloomberg Politics Contributors Jeanne Sheehan Zaino and Rick Davis on the Fed's internal review of banking failures, and the 2024 election. Bloomberg Intelligence Senior Analyst Alison Williams and Bloomberg's Kate Davidson on what's next after the Fed's internal review of banking turmoil. Bloomberg's Odd Lots host Joe Weisenthal on the banking turmoil and regulations. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 28, 202337 min

Sound On: A Conversation With Carly Fiorina

Carly Fiorina, Founder and Chairman of Carly Fiorina Enterprises and former Hewlett-Packard CEO, speaks with Bloomberg’s Joe Mathieu and David Westin about the debt ceiling, her latest newsletter on leadership, and generative AI.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 27, 202313 min

Sound On: Debt Limit Bill Passes House, Military Space Race

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: Gene Sperling, White House American Rescue Plan Coordinator and Senior Advisor to the President, on the GOP debt limit bill passing the House and the state of the economy. Bloomberg Politics Contributors Jeanne Sheehan Zaino and Rick Davis on the debt limit and West Virginia Governor Jim Justice’s bid for a Senate seat. Euan Rellie, Co-Founder and Managing Partner of BDA Partners, on Wall Street takeaways from the GOP debt limit bill. Leroy Chiao, Legendary Astronaut and Former Commander of the International Space Station, for an assessment of threats from space as well as the idea of a military space race alongside a civilian one. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 27, 202354 min

Sound On: Biden, Yoon Meet and Disney Sues DeSantis

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 Montana Senator and US Ambassador to China Max Baucus on the meeting between President Biden and South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol and the war in Ukraine. Bloomberg Politics Contributors Jeanne Sheehan Zaino and Rick Davis on South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol's state visit, Disney's lawsuit against Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, and the debt ceiling. Head of Public Policy at Pacific Investment Management Company Libby Cantrill on the latest with the debt ceiling. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 26, 202354 min

Biden Re-election Bid, Debt Ceiling Deep Dive

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: Jordan Fabian, Bloomberg White House Correspondent on President Biden's bid for re-election. Barbara Perry, Director of Presidential Studies at the University of Virginia's Miller Center, on President Biden's re-election bid and voter sentiment on what's shaping up to be Biden v. Trump part two. Bloomberg Politics Contributors Jeanne Sheehan Zaino and Rick Davis on President Biden's re-election announcement, the hurdles he and Donald Trump face in their campaigns, and the latest on the debt ceiling debate. Emily Wilkins, Bloomberg Congressional Reporter, on the latest with the debt ceiling. Daniel Fried, Weiser Family distinguished fellow at the Atlantic Council and Former Ambassador to Poland, on foreign policy as Ukraine gears up for its spring offensive. Mark Zandi, Moody's Analytics Chief Economist, on the economic impact of the GOP's debt limit bill. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 25, 20231h 2m

Ukraine Spring Offensive, Debt Ceiling Update

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: Kurt Volker, Former-United States Special Representative for Ukraine Negotiations and Former-US Ambassador to NATO, on the latest with the war in Ukraine. Bloomberg Politics Contributor Jeanne Sheehan Zaino and Former RNC Communications Director and Partner at Reset Public Affairs Lisa Camooso Miller on the debt ceiling, Ukraine's spring offensive, and President Biden's re-election announcement. Mick Mulvaney, Former Acting White House Chief of Staff, OMB Director, and US Special Envoy for Northern Ireland, on the debt ceiling and expectations for President Biden's re-election campaign. Lincoln Mitchell, Lecturer at the School of International and Public Affairs at Columbia University, on the debt ceiling and outlook for President Biden's re-election campaign. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 24, 20231h 1m

Ukraine Contact Group Meets, Blue Checks Are Gone

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: Commander Ward Carroll, military analyst and former Naval aviator, on the latest with Ukraine's air defenses and the meeting of the Ukraine Contact Group. Kelly A. Grieco, Senior Fellow at the Stimson Center, on the Ukraine Contact Group meeting and importance of military aid to Ukraine. Bloomberg Politics Contributors Jeanne Sheehan Zaino and Rick Davis on the debt ceiling, potential for President Biden's re-election announcement next week, and the latest on 2024 Presidential endorsements. Bloomberg Odd Lots host Joe Weisenthal on Twitter's removal of the blue check and the latest episode of Odd Lots. Bloomberg Wall Street Week host David Westin on the latest with the debt ceiling. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 21, 202354 min

Sound On: Debt Ceiling Plan Offered, SpaceX Mishap

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 Florida Byron Donalds on the debt ceiling plan offered by Speaker McCarthy and endorsements for the 2024 presidential election. Bloomberg Politics Contributor Rick Davis and Policy Director at Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck Drew Littman on the latest debt ceiling proposal, 2024 presidential endorsements, and Florida Gov. Ron Desantis speaking in South Carolina. Bloomberg White House Correspondent Jordan Fabian on the hearing for President Biden’s labor secretary nominee, Julie Su. Democrat Congressman from Pennsylvania Brendan Boyle on debt ceiling negotiations and endorsements for the 2024 presidential election. SpaceRef Editor Keith Cowing on the outcome of the latest SpaceX Launch. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 20, 202357 min