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. Joe spoke with Bloomberg Government Congress reporters Jack Fitzpatrick + Emily Wilkins on when to expect the budget vote, Nancy Pelosi's support for banning TikTok on government phones, and the Kevin McCarthy leadership battle saga. Plus, our politics panel Bloomberg Politics Contributors Jeanne Sheehan Zaino and Rick Davis on the congressional agenda and how this weeks fusion breakthrough could benefit the military, lessons from Adam Kinzinger's farewell speech, John Boehner gets emotional, and the Jan. 6th panel's expected vote to urge the DOJ to prosecute Donald Trump.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joe spoke with Kurt Volker, former U.S. Special Representative for Ukraine negotiations and former Ambassador to NATO on defense spending, Dr. Jay Varma, Chief Medical Advisor and Kroll Institute Fellow on what to expect with Covid cases this winter and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis calling for a grand jury to investigate Covid-19 vaccines. Plus, our politics panel Bloomberg Politics Contributors Jeanne Sheehan Zaino and Rick Davis on whether President Biden will sign the defense spending bill that drops the covid vaccine mandate for military members, the government funding deadline, covid funding and preparation for winter cases, RNC Chair Ronna McDaniel's spending spree and Donald Trump's big announcement for a NFT card collection. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joe spoke with Bloomberg Economics Editor Michael McKee for a lesson on the Fed's hawkish stance, Moody's Chief Economist Mark Zandi on chances of a recession, and Ari Redboard, Head of Legal & Government Affairs at TRM Labs on whether the FTX collapse is a crypto story or a company story. Plus, our politics panel Bloomberg Politics Contributors Jeanne Sheehan Zaino and Rick Davis on FTX hearing takeaways, the Fed rate decision, government funding deal, Kevin McCarthy's support for Speaker, and Rep. Sean Casten invoking Rhianna's song "Work" on the House floor to call for FERC funding. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joe spoke with 2 members of House Financial Services Committee, Democrat Brad Sherman of California and Republican Andy Barr of Kentucky for takeaways from today's hearing investigating the collapse of FTX, Courtney Rosenberger, Managing Director at Strategas on November's CPI numbers and expectations for the Fed and rate hikes. Plus, our politics panel Bloomberg Politics Contributors Jeanne Sheehan Zaino and Rick Davis on FTX hearing takeaways, November CPI, the politics of pricing, and the major fusion energy breakthrough. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bloomberg Government Congress reporter Emily Wilkins filled in for Joe today. Guests: Terry Haines, Founder of Pangaea Policy on what to expect at the FTX hearing and testimony from Sam Bankman-Fried and negotiations for a spending deal, Harvey Pitt, CEO of Kalorama Partners and former SEC Chairman on how Congress should regulate cryptocurrencies. Plus our politics panel, Bloomberg Politics Contributors Rick Davis Jeanne Sheehan Zaino on the Kyrsten Sinema fallout, Kevin McCarthy's path to lead the House GOP and SBF testifies before Congress. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bloomberg Government Congress reporter Jack Fitzpatrick filled in for Joe today. Guests: Samara Klar, University of Arizona Political Science Professor on Senator Kyrsten Sinema's exit from the Democratic party, Joel Rubin, former Deputy Assistant Secretary of State on the fallout after the Brittney Griner prisoner swap. Plus our politics panel, Bloomberg Politics Contributor Rick Davis and John Labombard, Senior Vice President at Rokk Solutions on the Sine-mexit fallout, what's left for Congress in the lame duck and Artemis returns to Earth this weekend. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joe spoke with Thomas Firestone, Partner at Stroock & Stroock & Lavan, former Assistant U.S. Attorney on Brittney Griner's release and prisoner swap for a Russian arms dealer, Bloomberg Government Congress reporter Jack Fitzpatrick on where negotiations stand on the spending bill to fund the government just days before the deadline to avert a shutdown. Plus, our politics panel Bloomberg Politics Contributors Jeanne Sheehan Zaino and Rick Davis on the Brittney Griner prisoner swap for a Russian arms dealer with no release deal for former US Marine Paul Whelan, Pentagon funding passes in the House with the military Covid vaccine mandate stripped out, and landmark legislation passed that would enshrine marriage equality in federal law, granting protections to same-sex and interracial couples. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joe was live in Atlanta from the WSB radio studios for special coverage of the Georgia runoff election. Guests: Hip Hop Superstar and Co-Founder of Greenwood Financial Services Michael Santiago Render, aka "Killer Mike," Andra Gillespie, Professor of Political Science at Emory University and Bloomberg Politics Contributors Jeanne Sheehan Zaino and Rick Davis. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joe was live in Atlanta from the WSB radio studios for special coverage of the Georgia runoff election. Guests: Republican Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger, former Democratic Georgia Governor Roy Barnes and Bloomberg Politics Contributors Jeanne Sheehan Zaino and Rick Davis. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joe was live in Atlanta from the WSB radio studios for special coverage of the Georgia runoff election. Guests: Republican Congressman Buddy Carter of Georgia, Republican strategist Julianne Thompson, Democratic analyst Fred Hicks, Bloomberg Politics Editor Mario Parker and Bloomberg Politics Contributors Jeanne Sheehan Zaino and Rick Davis. 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. Joe spoke with Greg Bluestein, political reporter at The Atlanta Journal-Constitution for a report from the ground in Georgia ahead of Tuesday's runoff election between Raphael Warnock and Herschel Walker, Columbia University political analyst Lincoln Mitchell on President Biden's political balancing act with the economy and union labor after signing legislation to prevent a rail strike. Plus, our politics panel Bloomberg Politics Contributors Jeanne Sheehan Zaino and Rick Davis on President Obama's trip to Georgia to stump for Raphael Warnock, the fallout for President Biden after signing rail legislation, and President Biden's new 2024 Presidential nomination calendar that has South Carolina leading, followed by a joint primary day for New Hampshire and Nevada, then Georgia and Michigan.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joe spoke with Michael O'Hanlon, Senior Fellow and Director of Research in Foreign Policy at the Brookings Institution on takeaways from French President Emmanuel Macron's visit to the White House and funding for Ukraine, Bloomberg Government Congress reporter Emily Wilkins on legislation passed in the Senate to avert a rail strike without a deal on paid leave benefits. Plus, our politics panel Bloomberg Politics Contributor Jeanne Sheehan Zaino and Lester Munson, Principal at BGR Group on the Inflation Reduction Act excluding our European allies on EV tax credits, breaking Donald Trump legal news on the Ways and Means Committee getting access to Trump tax returns and the ruling that halts the Special Master Mar-a-lago documents review, and a group of Republican senators threat to block a floor vote on defense funding if the vaccination mandate policy for service members isn't ended. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joe spoke with former labor negotiator and Cornell professor Art Wheaton on the legislation passed by the House to block a rail worker strike, Bloomberg Economics Editor, Michael McKee explains Fed Chair Jay Powell's remarks about the inflation road ahead, and former communications director for new Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, Michael Hardaway, founder of Hardaway wire on challenges facing Rep. Jeffries and the caucus. Plus, our politics panel Bloomberg Politics Contributors Jeanne Sheehan Zaino and Rick Davis on rail strike legislation, Kevin McCarthy's quest to be Speaker of the House, the latest on the Georgia runoff race and Janet Yellen walking back Twitter investigation comments. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joe spoke exclusively with Senate Minority Whip John Thune of South Dakota about President Biden urging Congress to intervene to avert a nationwide rail strike, the deadline to fund the government, Donald Trump's recent dinner date with a white supremacist, same sex marriage legislation and how a Herschel Walker win in the Georgia runoff election would impact the Senate. Plus, our politics panel Bloomberg Politics Contributors Jeanne Sheehan Zaino and Rick Davis on takeaways from Senator Thune's interview and Kari Lake's lawsuit challenging the Arizona election results. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joe spoke with AGF Investments Chief U.S. Policy Strategist, Greg Valliere on the to-do list for Congress in the lame duck session, and Craig Singleton, Senior China Fellow at the Foundation for the Defense of Democracies on the protests over Xi Jinping's strict Covid-zero policy. Plus, our politics panel Bloomberg Politics Contributors Jeanne Sheehan Zaino and Rick Davis on the Georgia runoff election, the political fallout of the China protests, Donald Trump's dinner date with white supremacist Nick Fuentes and Ye, and My Pillow CEO Mike Lindell's intention to run for Chairman of the RNC. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joe spoke with Bloomberg Economics Editor Mike McKee on the Fed's fight against inflation and what it means for holiday spending. Plus, the Smithsonian's Air and Space Museum Executive Director Christopher Browne discusses the just re-opened museum with new exhibits and an emphasis on the diverse voices that have advanced air and space exploration. And, our politics panel, Bloomberg politics contributors, Jeanne Sheehan Zaino and Rick Davis.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joe spoke with Art Wheaton, former labor negotiator and director of labor studies at Cornell University's School of Industrial and Labor Relations on the threat of a rail shutdown before the holidays. Plus, our politics panel Bloomberg Politics Contributor Jeanne Sheehan Zaino and Lester Munson, Principal at BGR Group on division in the new Congress and House Republicans prioritizing investigations, the Supreme Court clearing the way the for the Ways and Means Committee to get 6 years of Donald Trump's tax returns, and Kevin McCarthy's trip to El Paso to address the migrant crisis on the southern border and call for Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas to resign. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joe spoke with Bob McNally, Founder & President of Rapidan Energy on the Saudi Arabia's denial of a WSJ report that it's discussing an oil-production increase, and Brian Ott, Professor of Communication at Missouri State University on Donald Trump's potential return to Twitter. Plus Bloomberg Politics Contributors Jeanne Sheehan Zaino and Rick Davis on energy prices and US relations with Saudi Arabia, Trump's potential return to Twitter and what it means for the fate of Truth Social, whether Donald Trump could be indicted and President Biden pardons White House turkeys Chocolate and Chip. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joe spoke with two experts, Rebecca Roiphe, Professor of Law at New York Law School and Nick Akerman, former Watergate prosecutor about the DOJ's appointment of an independent special counsel to oversee criminal investigations related to Donald Trump and decide whether to bring any charges now that he’s making a third run for the White House in 2024. Joe Weisenthal Co-host of Bloomberg's Odd Lots podcast on the Fed and inflation, Plus FTX, SBF and the ABC's of the crypto crisis, and June Grasso on Elizabeth Holmes 11 year sentence for fraud at Theranos. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joe spoke with Kurt Volker, former US Special Representative for Ukraine Negotiations and former US Ambassador to NATO on the response to the missile strike that killed two people in Poland, Drew Littman, Policy Director at Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck on the GOP leadership competition, and Nancy Pelosi's future. Bloomberg Politics Contributor Jeanne Sheehan Zaino & Lisa Camooso Miller, former Communications Director for the RNC on how the US should respond to the Poland missile strike, Donald Trump's candidacy for president in 2024, the same-sex marriage bill that cleared the Senate, and Donald Trump's claim that China meddled in the 2020 election. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joe spoke with Former Defense Secretary Mark Esper on reports of a Russian missile strike in Poland that killed 2 people, Melinda Haring, Deputy Director of the Atlantic Council’s Eurasia Center on the response from NATO allies and the next Ukraine aid package. Bloomberg Politics Contributors Jeanne Sheehan Zaino & Rick Davis on the debate over another Ukraine aid package, GOP leadership battles with Kevin McCarthy and Rick Scott challenges Mich McConnell for Senate leader, and Donald Trump's big 2024 announcement. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joe spoke with Jon Ralston, CEO of The Nevada Independent on Catherine Cortez Masto's win over Adam Laxalt in Nevada, Ambassador Kurt Tong, Managing Partner at The Asia Group on what the meeting between President Biden and Xi Jinping accomplished. Plus our politics panel, Bloomberg Politics Contributors Jeanne Sheehan Zaino & Rick Davis on the Democrats keeping the majority in the Senate, when to expect results in Arizona in the Katie Hobbs/Kari Lake governor race, the Georgia run-off election and whether Donald Trump will visit the state, Mike Pence's delayed critique of Donald Trump and Jan. 6th, and Elon Musk complaints of working too hard since his Twitter takeover. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joe spoke with Major Garrett, CBS Chief Washington Correspondent & Author of "The Big Truth: Upholding Democracy in the Age of “The Big Lie” on takeaways from the midterms. Plus our politics panel, Bloomberg Politics Contributors Jeanne Sheehan Zaino & Rick Davis on takeaways from the midterms, Trump's criticism of GOP rivals, and Lindsey Graham's emotional plea to support Herschel Walker. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joe spoke with Jessica Taylor, Senate and Governors Editor for The Cook Political Report on the outstanding midterm races still to be called, Mindy Romero, founder and director of the USC Center for Inclusive Democracy on voter turnout. Plus our politics panel, Bloomberg Politics Contributors Jeanne Sheehan Zaino & Rick Davis on Kevin McCarthy's complicated path to becoming Speaker of the House, Trump dragging down the GOP, voter turnout and if the pollsters got it right. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joe spoke with Nathan Gonzales, Editor & Publisher of Inside Elections on the midterm election results and the too close to call Senate races, Bloomberg Congress reporter Billy House live from Atlanta on the runoff election for Raphael Warnock and Herschel Walker, Bloomberg Government Congress reporter Emily Wilkins on Kevin McCarthy's plan to become House Speaker if Republicans control the House. Plus our politics panel, Bloomberg Politics Contributors Jeanne Sheehan Zaino & Rick Davis on the latest election results and President Biden's midterm victory lap.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joe spoke with Bloomberg reporters in battleground states across from the country: Kailey Leinz in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Ed Ludlow in Phoenix, Arizona, Mark Niquette in Columbus, Ohio, and Billy House in Atlanta, Georgia. And Bloomberg Government Congress reporter Zach Cohen on other races to watch including Sarah Palin's House race. Plus our politics panel, Bloomberg Politics Contributors Jeanne Sheehan Zaino & Rick Davis on the most competitive races to watch and the early indicators including outcomes in New Hampshire and Virginia that will decide the balance of power in Congress. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joe spoke with Jessica Taylor, Senate and Governors Editor for The Cook Political Report on the latest midterm races forecast, Maryland Senator Ben Cardin on the midterms and President Biden campaign stop in Maryland, and Ryan Teague Beckwith, Bloomberg News National politics reporter on split-ticket voting. Plus our politics panel, Bloomberg Politics Contributors Jeanne Sheehan Zaino & Rick Davis on how many seats the Republicans could pick up, the latest on the John Fetterman and Dr. Oz Senate race, speculation Donald Trump will announce a 2024 run for president in Ohio, Donald Trump's new nickname for Florida governor Ron DeSantis: 'Ron De-Sanctimonious,' the new DeSantis "God' ad and Elon Musk tweeting his endorsement for a Republican Congress. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joe spoke with Major Garrett, CBS Chief Washington Correspondent & Author of "The Big Truth: Upholding Democracy in the Age of “The Big Lie” and Bloomberg Government Congress reporter Emily Wilkins on new details about Paul Pelosi's attack. Plus our politics panel, Bloomberg Politics Contributors Jeanne Sheehan Zaino & Rick Davis on election deniers on the ballot, GOP rhetoric against Nancy and Paul Pelosi, AOC criticism of Elon Musk's wealth and blue check fee, advertisers leaving Twitter, and Donald Trump hinting he may make a 2024 run for the White House. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joe spoke with the candidates running for New York's 18th Congressional district, Democratic Congressman Pat Ryan and New York Republican Assemblyman Colin Schmitt, Christopher Galdieri, professor of politics at Saint Anselm College in New Hampshire discusses the new St. Anselm's poll showing Don Bolduc leading Senator Maggie Hassan. Plus our politics panel, Bloomberg Politics Contributors Jeanne Sheehan Zaino & Rick Davis on the bellwether congressional race in the newly redrawn 18th district, the debate between Maggie Hassan and Don Bolduc and if Republicans in New Hampshire can flip the Senate seat, and Obama stumping on the campaign trail in Arizona, and chances of Kari Lake winning her election for governor. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joe spoke to the Dean of Nevada politics Jon Ralston, CEO of The Nevada Independent on the most watched races in the state, and Congressman Ted Lieu of California on election security and the attack on Speaker Pelosi's husband. Plus our politics panel, Bloomberg Politics Contributors Jeanne Sheehan Zaino & Rick Davis on the Fed's rate hike, President Obama hitting the campaign trail in Nevada for vulnerable Democrat Catherine Cortez Masto, the White House deleting a tweet taking credit for a recent bump in social Security checks, President Biden's speech on election security and if the White House would pay $8 a month for the blue check on Twitter. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former NASA astronaut and retired U.S. Navy Captain Scott Kelly discusses his role as United24 Ambassador to raise money for medical supplies and ambulances in Ukraine. He also discusses congressional funding for Ukraine after the midterm elections and the space relationship between the U.S. and Russia. *United24 was launched by the President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy as the main venue for collecting charitable donations in support of Ukraine. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joe spoke to Maricopa County Board of Supervisors Chair Bill Gates on alleged voter intimidation by poll watchers at drop boxes in Arizona, former NASA astronaut and retired U.S. Navy Captain Scott Kelly on his role as United24 Ambassador to raise money for medical supplies and ambulances in Ukraine. Plus our politics panel, Bloomberg Politics Contributors Jeanne Sheehan Zaino & Rick Davis on armed drop box watchers in Arizona, Russian missile strikes on civilian targets in Ukraine, and Georgia Senate candidate Herschel Walker on the campaign trail. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joe discussed political violence and the attack on Speaker Nancy Pelosi's husband Paul, online extremism and Elon Musk's purchase of Twitter. Guests: Leon Panetta, former Secretary of Defense, former CIA Director and Chairman of the Panetta Institute, Tim Roemer, Former Indiana Congressman and 9/11 Commission Member, Katherine Keneally, Senior Research Manager at the Institute for Strategic Dialogue.Plus our politics panel, Bloomberg Politics Contributors Jeanne Sheehan Zaino & Rick Davis See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joe spoke with Moody's Chief Economist Mark Zandi on the state of the economy and 3rd quarter GDP numbers, Bloomberg finance correspondent Sonali Basak on Wall Street donations and the midterms. Plus our politics panel, Bloomberg Politics Contributors Jeanne Sheehan Zaino & Rick Davis on the rebounding GDP numbers and what it means for the midterms, following the money on Wall Street midterm donations, Putin's denial he's planning to use nuclear weapons. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joe spoke with debate coach Brett O’Donnell for his takeaways from the debate between Dr. Oz and John Fetterman, former U.S. Special Representative for Ukraine Negotiations, Ambassador Kurt Volker on Russia's claims, without evidence, that Kyiv’s forces intend to use chemical or radioactive weapons.Plus our politics panel, Bloomberg Politics Contributors Jeanne Sheehan Zaino & Rick Davis on John Fetterman's debate performance, Russia's dirty bomb claims and the new allegation against Georgia Senate candidate, Herschel Walker. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joe spoke with Mitch Landrieu, former mayor of New Orleans and White House Infrastructure Coordinator on the impact of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill and Democrats chances to keep the majority in the midterms, Bloomberg Government Congress reporter Emily Wilkins on takeaways from the debate between Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and his opponent, Charlie Crist. Plus our politics panel, Bloomberg Politics Contributors Jeanne Sheehan Zaino & Rick Davis on the bipartisan infrastructure bill and if it will translate to votes, and analysis of the Ron DeSantis/Charlie Crist debate. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joe spoke with DJ Peterson, President of Longview Global Advisors, on the latest from the Xi Party Congress. He also spoke with Bloomberg Congress Reporter Erik Wasson on midterm elections in the Northeast as GOP hopefuls challenge Democrats on the economy. Plus our panel, Bloomberg Politics Contributors Jeanne Sheehan Zaino & Rick Davis, discuss the latest from midterms, Donald Trump's rally schedule, and the outcome from Arizona Governor candidate Kari Lake's latest TV interview. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joe spoke with Former US Ambassador to Ukraine William Taylor about Iranians in Ukraine helping Russia use drones against Ukraine, Bloomberg politics reporter Mike Dorning on Donald Trump officially being subpoenaed to testify before the Jan. 6th committee and Steve Bannon's four month prison sentence for defying a subpoena from the House Jan. 6 committee. Plus our panel, Bloomberg Politics Contributors Jeanne Sheehan Zaino & Rick Davis on Iranian with boots on the ground in Ukraine, US budget deficit drop, President Biden's prediction that Democrats will hold on to Congress in the midterms, and do voters care about President Biden's student loan forgiveness plan?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joe spoke with Bloomberg Senior Executive Editor David Merritt on the resignation of UK Prime Minister Liz Truss, Inside Elections Analyst Jacob Rubashkin on President Biden's trip to Pennsylvania to campaign with John Fetterman. Plus our panel, Bloomberg Politics Contributor Jeanne Sheehan Zaino & Lester Munson of BGR Group on chaos in UK after Liz Truss steps down, and President Biden campaigns for John Fetterman in the key battleground state of Pennsylvania. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joe speaks with Star Wars actor Mark Hamill about his work as Ukraine's "Ambassador of Drones." The "Army of Drones" project is a complex program that involves a drone procurement, their maintenance and replacement, as well as pilots training. The project is part of the United24 fundraising platform launched by Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy as the main venue for collecting charitable donations in support of Ukraine.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joe spoke with Star Wars actor Mark Hamill on his work as Ukraine'e "Ambassador of Drones", Bloomberg Government Congress reporter Emily Wilkins live from Las Vegas with a report on the Senate and governors races. Plus, Bloomberg Politics Contributors Jeanne Sheehan Zaino & Rick Davis on Putin's barrage of drone strikes in Ukraine, the Nevada senate race between Catherine Cortez Masto and her opponent Adam Laxalt, inside the Florida debate of Marco Rubio and Val Demmings and the 35th anniversary of Black Monday. 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. Joe spoke with Bob McNally, Founder & President of Rapidan Energy on President Biden's plan to release up to 15 million barrels of oil from the nation’s emergency stockpile, Bloomberg Government Congress reporter Jack Fitzpatrick on the ground in Ohio covering the race between Rep. Tim Ryan and his opponent JD Vance. Plus, Bloomberg Politics Contributors Jeanne Sheehan Zaino & Rick Davis on the White House releasing oil reserves ahead of the midterm elections, funding for Ukraine and whether a Republican majority would continue support, and a wrap of debates in Ohio, Utah and Georgia.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. Joe spoke with political analyst Lincoln Mitchell on new polls showing the Democrats slipping in the polls before the midterms, Bloomberg Government Congress reporter Zach Cohen on the ground in Utah for a preview of the debate between Sen. Mike Lee and his opponent Evan McMullin. Plus, Bloomberg Politics Contributors Jeanne Sheehan Zaino & Rick Davis on the latest polling for Democrats in the midterms, and a wrap on Friday's Herschel Walker and Raphael Warnock debate. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joe spoke with Bloomberg Opinion Senior Executive Editor, Tim O'Brien for his takeaways from the Jan. 6 Committee hearing, Bloomberg News National politics reporter Ryan Teague Beckwith on election deniers and midterm election debates. Plus, Bloomberg Politics Contributors Jeanne Sheehan Zaino & Rick Davis on Donald Trump's angry letter to the Jan. 6 committee, new video of Roger Stone, a wrap of the Wisconsin Senate and Michigan gubernatorial debates, Senator Mike Lee's plea for help to keep his Senate seat, and what to expect from the debate between Herschel Walker and Raphael Warnock. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joe spoke with Gene Sperling, Senior Advisor to President Biden and American Action Forum President Douglas Holtz-Eakin on September's CPI numbers, Rebecca Roiphe, Professor of Law at New York Law School on her takeaways from the Jan. 6 Committee hearing and the Supreme Court's refusal to intervene in Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago records fight. Plus, Bloomberg Politics Contributor Jeanne Sheehan Zaino & Lisa Camooso Miller, Managing Director with Cogent Strategies on the the hot September inflation report, Republicans messaging ahead of the midterms, today's January 6 committee hearing and the fate of the investigation if Republicans take back the House of Representatives. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joe spoke with Mike Rogers, former Michigan Republican Congressman and Chairman of the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence on Ukraine's push for more advanced weaponry and U.S. Relations with Saudi Arabia, Andra Gillespie, Emory University Political Science Professor on how close the Georgia Senate race is. Plus, Bloomberg Politics Contributor Rick Davis & Democratic Strategist Roger Fisk on Ukraine aid and President Biden's sit-down with CNN, Herschel Walker's emotional interview, questions about Pennsylvania Senate candidate John Fetterman's health, and the LA City Council controversy over leaked audio of a council member making racist comments. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joe spoke with Bloomberg Economics Editor, Mike McKee on the IMF's economic warning, Dr. Jay Varma, Chief Medical Advisor and Kroll Institute Fellow, on what's to come this fall for Covid, and Bloomberg Government Congress Reporter Jack Fitzpatrick on the GOP's debt-limit deal and spending cap plans. Plus, Bloomberg Politics Contributors Rick Davis & Jeanne Sheehan Zaino discuss the Ohio senate debate clash between JD Vance and Tim Ryan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joe spoke with John Herbst, former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine and senior director of the Atlantic Council’s Eurasia Center on Putin's threat of further missile attacks on Ukraine after Russia hit Kyiv and other cities in the most intense barrage of strikes since the first days of its invasion, Samara Klar, Professor of Political Science at University of Arizona on what's motivating voters in the midterms. Plus, Bloomberg Politics Contributors Jeanne Sheehan Zaino & Lester Munson, Principal at BGR Group on the partisan rhetoric on the campaign trail, and Russia attacking Ukrainian civilian targets in response to an attack on the bridge linking Crimea to Russia. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joe spoke with Joe Weisenthal, Co-host of Bloomberg's Odd Lots podcast on President Biden's inflation problem heading into the midterms, Bloomberg News National politics reporter Ryan Teague Beckwith on highlights from the Arizona Senate debate between Blake Masters and Mark Kelly. Plus, Bloomberg Politics Contributors Jeanne Sheehan Zaino & Rick Davis on inflation, election deniers flip-flops, Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin stumping for Arizona governor MAGA candidate, Kari Lake, and Liz Cheney's warning for Republicans. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joe spoke with Kurt Tong, Managing Partner at The Asia Group on North Korea firing two suspected short-range ballistic missiles toward waters where a U.S. aircraft carrier had been deployed, and criminal defense attorney Jeffrey Lichtman on President Biden pardoning thousands of Americans convicted for marijuana possession. Plus, Bloomberg Politics Contributor Jeanne Sheehan Zaino & Bill McGinley, Principal at The Vogel Group on Biden's pot pardon, NK missiles, and Herschel Walker's latest abortion denial. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.