Balance of Power

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 Congressional Reporter Emily Wilkins on the debt ceiling debate. Republican Tennessee Senator Marsha Blackburn on the latest with the debt ceiling, attempts to replace Senator Dianne Feinstein on the Judiciary Committee, and questions around social media app TikTok. Bloomberg Politics Contributor Jeanne Sheehan Zaino and former Republican National Committee Communications Director Lisa Camooso Miller on the debt ceiling deadline, Florida Gov. Ron Desantis's allies defecting, and the latest on the Dominion v. Fox settlement. Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger on the Dominion v. Fox settlement. Dante Disparte, Circle's CSO and Head of Global Policy, on takeaways from the Financial Services Committee Hearing, global crypto regulation, and Stablecoin. Bloomberg White House Reporter Nancy Cook on who the biggest GOP donors are seeking to endorse. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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: Douglas Holtz-Eakin, President of the American Action Forum Policy Institute on the debt ceiling. Bloomberg Politics Contributors Jeanne Sheehan Zaino and Rick Davis on the latest with the debt ceiling, American Action Network polling, and Florida Gov. Ron Desantis in DC. Zach Cohen, Bloomberg Congressional Reporter on Congress's to-do list. Amy Gajda, Professor of Law at Tulane University Law School on the ramifications of the Fox News-Dominion lawsuit. Tom Gorman, Partner at Dorsey & Whitney LLP on the latest from the SEC, including SEC Chair Gary Gensler's testimony before the House Financial Services Committee. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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: Maya MacGuineas, President of the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget, on Speaker McCarthy's budget plan Bloomberg Politics Contributor Jeanne Sheehan Zaino and Rick Davis on the debt ceiling Mick Mulvaney, former-Budget Director, currently co-chair at Actum global consultants, on budget talks Mike Dorning, Bloomberg News White House editor, on Trump and DeSantis attack ads See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 Anne Mostue on the latest with the classified document leak suspect. James Jeffrey, Former Ambassador to Iraq & Turkey, on the latest geopolitical impacts of the classified documents leak. Bloomberg Politics Contributor Jeanne Sheehan Zaino and Rick Davis on Sen. Tim Scott and Gov. Ron DeSantis in New Hampshire, Florida’s six-week abortion ban, and the NRA’s annual meeting. Kriti Gupta, Bloomberg Markets Correspondent, and Sonali Basak, Bloomberg Wall Street Reporter, on the latest bank earnings. Carol Sanger, Barbara Aronstein Black Professor of Law at Columbia Law School, on the legal implications of Florida’s abortion ban. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 special edition from the Global Inclusive Growth Summit in Washington, D.C., hosted by the Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth and the Aspen Institute, Joe speaks with: Bloomberg Government Deputy Managing Editor Wendy Benjaminson Bloomberg Politics Contributors Jeanne Sheehan Zaino and Rick Davis Former US Trade Representative, Vice Chairman and President of Strategic Growth at Mastercard Michael Froman Chobani CEO Hamdi Ulukaya Bloomberg Markets Correspondent Kriti Gupta Bloomberg International Economics & Policy Correspondent Michael McKee Bloomberg Congressional Reporter Jack Fitzpatrick Dean of The Fletcher School at Tufts University Rachel Kyte Staff Secretary and Senior Advisor to the President of the United States Neera Tanden See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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: Donatienne Ruy, CSIS Europe, Russia, and Eurasia Program Fellow on President Biden’s trip to Northern Ireland and the broad outcomes of the meeting between President Emmanuel Macron of France and China’s president Xi Jinping. Bloomberg Politics Contributors Jeanne Sheehan Zaino and Rick Davis on the latest with President Biden’s trip overseas, China’s pressure on Taiwan, and Senator Tim Scott’s presidential bid. Bloomberg Congressional Reporter Emily Wilkins on the House’s first 100 days under GOP control. Libby Cantrill, Head of Public Policy at Pacific Investment Management Company on the latest CPI numbers, the IMF, and minutes from the Fed. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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: Maurice Obstfeld, Former IMF Chief Economist, on the status of the global economy. Bloomberg Politics Contributors Jeanne Sheehan Zaino and Rick Davis on how Chicago won the bid for the 2024 DNC convention. Marc Ginsberg, Former Ambassador to Morocco, on the latest with leaked U.S. Intelligence documents regarding Ukraine. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 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: Scott Lassman, Lassman Law and Policy founder, on the battle over an abortion pill Bloomberg Politics Contributors Jeanne Sheehan Zaino and Rick Davis on leaked defense documents Mick Mulvaney, former Acting White House Chief of Staff, on increasing tensions between the U.S. and China. Amy Celico, Albright Stonebridge Group Principal, on China holding a second day of military exercises around Taiwan Plus, a look at the annual White House Easter egg roll. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 Tong, former US Ambassador for Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation and Managing Partner at The Asia Group about the state of US-China relations following Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen's meeting with US House Speaker Kevin McCarthy.Bloomberg Politics Contributors Rick Davis and Jeanne Sheehan Zaino for reaction to Joe's conversation with Ambassador Kurt Tong, and the current geopolitical climate.Alex Zerden, former Treasury-Attache in Afghanistan on the White House's report on the withdrawal from Afghanistan, along with Bloomberg's Kailey Leinz.Bloomberg Politics reporter Ryan Teague Beckwith on the ramifications of the Wisconsin Supreme Court election, along with Bloomberg's Kailey Leinz.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 discusses the arraignment of Former President Donald Trump with co-hosts Kailey Leinz and June Grasso, plus: Tara Leigh Grove, Professor of Law at the University of Texas Bloomberg Politics Contributors Jeanne Sheehan Zaino and Rick Davis Nick Akerman, Former Watergate Prosecutor Jimmy Gurulé Former Federal Prosecutor and Law Professor at Notre Dame Law School See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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: Patrick De Haan, Head of Petroleum Analysis at Gas Buddy, on the surprise cut from OPEC+. Bloomberg Politics Contributors Rick Davis and Jeanne Sheehan Zaino on OPEC+ cuts and the indictment of former President Donald Trump. Bloomberg Reporter Simone Foxman with an update from Trump Tower. Mick Mulvaney, Former Acting White House Chief of Staff, on the latest political and legal takeaways from Donald Trump’s indictment. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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-Rep. Stephanie Murphy, a members of the Jan. 6th committee Bloomberg Politics Contributors Rick Davis and Jeanne Sheehan Zaino Robert Mintz - former federal prosecutor and partner at McCarter & English Tim O'Brien, Bloomberg Opinion senior executive editor See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Donald Trump was indicted in New York for directing hush money payments to a porn star during his 2016 campaign, a historic event in American law and politics that is certain to divide an already polarized society and electorate. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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: John Rizzo, senior Vice President of Public Affairs at the Clyde Group, on today's bank hearing in the house. Bloomberg Politics Contributors Rick Davis and Jeanne Sheehan Zaino on the day in Washington Libby Cantrill, managing director in PIMCO's portfolio management group, on banking hearings and eco data Naoko Aoki, RAND associate political scientist, on Kim Jong Un's nuclear warheads See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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: Nathan Dean, Bloomberg Intelligence senior policy analyst, on the Senate Banking Committee hearing, over the sudden collapse of Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank Aaron David Miller, Carnegie Endowment for International Peace senior fellow, on the turmoil in Israeli politics Jack Fitzpatrick, Congressional Reporter with Bloomberg Government, with the latest on the debt ceiling See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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: Mick Mulvaney, Founder of Exegis Capital and Former-OMB Director about what he expects out of the bank failure hearings this week on Capitol Hill. Keith Noreika, Executive Vice President and Chairman of the Banking Supervision and Regulation Group at Patomak Global Partners, shares his thoughts on the chaos in the banking sector. Joel Rubin, President of Washington strategy group, former Deputy Assistant Secretary of State discusses Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu delaying a controversial plan to weaken the judiciary and prevent the nation being “torn to shreds.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joe spoke to Democratic Massachusetts Congressman Jake Auchincloss for his takeaways on the banking sector stress and the recent meeting between China and Russia's leaders. Former U.S. Secretary of Defense Mark Esper joined to discuss the war in Ukraine, the China-Russia relationship, and the latest on the U.S. military's air strikes in Syria. Plus, we get analysis from our politics panel, Bloomberg Politics Contributor Jeanne Sheehan Zaino and Trilogy Advisors Geopolitical Strategist, John Sitilides. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joe spoke to former U.S. Ambassador to Canada Bruce Heyman for his takeaways from today’s TikTok hearing and a preview of President Biden’s trip to Ottawa and meeting with Canada’s Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. Senator Mark Warner of Virginia discussed his proposed legislation that would allow the U.S. to ban TikTok, and whether Fed Chair Jay Powell made the right decision on interest rates. Joe’s Balance of Power co-host Annmarie Hordern joined for a conversation with Admiral John Kirby, Coordinator for Strategic Communications at the National Security Council about the China-Russia relationship, the timeline to get Abrams tanks to Ukraine, and national security concerns over TikTok with analysis from Nick Wadhams, head of Bloomberg’s National Security coverage. Plus, analysis from our politics panel, Bloomberg politics contributors Jeanne Sheehan Zaino and Rick Davis.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joe spoke to Pennsylvania Senator Pat Toomey who served as ranking member on the Banking Committee about Fed policy, the banking crisis, contagion fears and news that Wyoming Senator Cynthia Lummis has called for reviving legislation he proposed to make regional Fed presidents presidential appointees and more accountable to Congress. Plus, analysis from our politics panel, Bloomberg politics contributor Jeanne Sheehan Zaino and Republican strategist Doug Heye weigh in on Ron DeSantis stepping up criticism of Donald Trump. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joe spoke to Republican Congressman Bryan Steil of Wisconsin about the banking crisis, interest rates, and his call for Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg to answer questions about his investigation and a possible indictment against Donald Trump. Josh Green, Bloomberg Businessweek national correspondent on his story, "Trump’s Stormy Weather Could Be DeSantis Sunshine" and if the former president’s possible indictment could offer his biggest Republican challenger, Ron DeSantis an opening. Plus, analysis from our politics panel, Bloomberg politics contributor Rick Davis and Joel Rubin, President of Washington Strategy Group. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joe spoke with Rep. Bill Huizenga of Michigan, the Republican Chairman of the Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee on House Financial Services discusses President Biden's veto of legislation that would reverse a rule allowing retirement portfolio managers to weigh ESG issues in their investment decisions. They also discussed the banking crisis in the United States and the Fed's next move on interest rates. Former White House Acting Chief of Staff Mick Mulvaney on the SVB collapse and Donald Trump's call for protests ahead of a possible indictment by Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joe spoke to Rep. Brad Sherman of California about the investigation and fallout after the collapse of SVB. Democratic Congressman Seth Moulton of Massachusetts reflects on the 20th anniversary of the Iraq war. Plus, analysis from our politics panel, Bloomberg Politics Contributors Jeanne Sheehan Zaino and Rick Davis.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joe spoke to Republican Chairman of the House Financial Services Committee, Patrick McHenry and Florida Republcian Senator Rick Scott. Plus, analysis from our politics panel, Bloomberg Politics Contributors Jeanne Sheehan Zaino and Rick Davis See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joe spoke to Democratic Rep. Brendan Boyle of Pennsylvania about the rollback of Dodd-Frank and whether that could have prevented the collapse of SVB and Signature Bank. They also discussed the need to raise the debt ceiling quickly with so much uncertainty with banks. Bloomberg Government Congress reporter Jack Fitzpatrick breaks down today's budget hearing and feisty exchange between OMB director Shalanda Young and Utah Senator Mitt Romney. Plus, analysis from our politics panel, Bloomberg Politics Contributor Jeanne Sheehan Zaino and John Hart, Republican Strategist, Co-founder of C3 Solutions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joe and Bloomberg's Annmarie Hordern spoke with Senate Banking Committee Chairman Sherrod Brown of Ohio about about the fallout from the collapse of SVB, the investigation into what happened, what congress can do to strengthen oversight and what the Fed's next step should be on interest rates. Plus, Joe and Bloomberg's Kailey Leinz spoke with Congressman John Garamendi of California on the news that a Russian fighter jet collided With a U.S. drone over the Black Sea, and Republican Senator Marsha Blackburn of Tennessee on SVB and proposed legislation to curb Americans’ access to TikTok. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joe discussed Washington's response to the collapse of SVB and Signature bank, why it happened and what Congress can do. Guests: Republican Senator Bill Hagerty of Tennessee, Bloomberg's Kailey Leinz joined Joe to talk to Mick Mulvaney, former Acting White House Chief of Staff, and the former OMB director, and Republican Congressman French Hill of Arkansas. Plus, analysis from our politics panel, Bloomberg Politics Contributor Jeanne Sheehan Zaino and Rick Davis. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Republican Senator Bill Hagerty of Tennessee discusses the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joe spoke to Labor Secretary Marty Walsh on his final day on the job and Dr. Heather Boushey of the White House Council of Economic Advisors for their view on February’s jobs report. Plus, analysis from our politics panel, Bloomberg Politics Contributor Jeanne Sheehan Zaino and GOP Strategist Jennifer Kerns on President Biden’s economic plan and if its working, and his budget proposal and negotiations on spending with Republicans.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joe spoke to American Action Forum President Douglas Holtz-Eakin on President Biden's budget proposal, Bloomberg Government transportation reporter Lillianna Byington and Sara Nelson, President of the Association of Flight Attendants on criticism of the acting head of the FAA after recent near misses and flight delays. Plus, analysis from our politics panel, Kristen Hawn, Partner at Rokk Solutions and Lisa Camooso Miller on the Norfolk Southern CEO facing questions on transparency after a train carrying toxic chemicals derailed in Ohio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joe spoke to Emily Kilcrease, Senior Fellow and Director of the Energy, Economics, and Security Program the Center for a New American Security on new legislation that would block TikTok and other foreign tech companies posing a threat to security and privacy, Tim Ryan, Former Ohio Congressman and Co-chair of Natural Allies for a Clean Energy Future on bridging the gap to a clean energy economy, Maya MacGuineas, President of the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget on President Biden’s budget details and what it will take to balance the budget, Bloomberg Government Congress reporter Emily Wilkins and Bloomberg’s Kailey Leinz on The split in the GOP over the jan. 6th tape that was given to fox by Speaker Kevin McCarthy. Plus, analysis from our politics panel, Bloomberg Politics Contributor Jeanne Sheehan Zaino and Kristin Davison, Senior Vice President Axiom Strategies. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joe speaks with David Leopold, Partner and Chair of the Immigration Practice Group at Ulmer & Berne on the Biden administration considering detaining migrant families at the border, and we get an update on crypto legislation with Bloomberg Intelligence Senior Government analyst Nathan Dean and Kailey Leinz, Bloomberg financial regulation reporter and host of Bloomberg Crypto. Plus, analysis from our politics panel, Johanna Maska, CEO of Global Situation Room and NewsNation political contributor and Lauren Tomlinson, Republican strategist and partner at Steer PR.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joe spoke with Democratic Congressman Jake Auchincloss of Massachusetts on the agenda for the Select China Committee and the US/China relationship, Bloomberg White House reporter Nancy Cook on Donald Trump's nicknames for Ron DeSantis, and Mick Mulvaney for his take on CPAC and Donald trump's speech. Plus, analysis from our politics panel, Bloomberg Politics Contributors Jeanne Sheehan Zaino & Rick Davis.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joe spoke with John Herbst, former US ambassador to Ukraine and senior director of the Atlantic Council’s Eurasia Center about President Biden's meeting with German Chancellor Olaf Schultz and arming Ukraine, and Kailey Leinz, Bloomberg financial regulation reporter and host of Bloomberg Crypto on SEC Chair Gary Gensler's openness to rewriting Wall Street trading rules. Plus, our politics panel, Bloomberg Politics Contributors Jeanne Sheehan Zaino & Rick Davis for their analysis of CPAC Day 2 speeches. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joe spoke with Masters in Business podcast host Barry Ritholz on what politicians really know about ESG investing, and Bloomberg Washington Bureau Chief Peggy Collins on her interview with Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo. Plus, our politics panel, Bloomberg Politics Contributor Jeanne Sheehan Zaino and Lester Munson, Principal at government relations firm, BGR on George Santos ethics probe, potential White House ESG veto showdown, U.S. messaging to China, and who's showing up at CPAC. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.