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Sound On: GOP Biden Investigations, Rail Shutdown Threat

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.

Nov 22, 202237 min

Sound On: Saudi Denies Oil Hike, Will Trump Tweet?

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.

Nov 22, 202236 min

Sound On: Trump Special Counsel, Crypto Crisis

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.

Nov 18, 202249 min

Sound On: Trump 2024 Official, Missile Strike Response

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.

Nov 16, 202236 min

Sound On: Russia Rockets Hit Poland, GOP Leadership Battle

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.

Nov 15, 202236 min

Sound On: Dems Keep Senate Control, Biden in Bali

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.

Nov 14, 202237 min

Sound On: Trump 2024 Fury, GOP Leader Vote Delay?

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.

Nov 12, 202237 min

Sound On: McCarthy Midterm Blame, Who Turned Out to Vote?

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.

Nov 10, 202236 min

Sound On: Dems Flip Senate Seat, Georgia Runoff

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.

Nov 9, 202234 min

Sound On: Midterm Election Special Coverage

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.

Nov 8, 202237 min

Sound On: DeSantis "God" Ad, Midterms Forecast, Ballot Splitting

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.

Nov 7, 202243 min

Sound On: "Big Truth" Author Major Garrett, Trump Hints 2024 Run

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.

Nov 4, 202242 min

Sound On: NY Bellwether Race, Obama Campaigns in Arizona

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.

Nov 3, 202241 min

Sound On: Vegas Politics, Selling Blue Checkmarks, Election Security

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.

Nov 2, 202237 min

Sound On: Capt. Scott Kelly on Ukraine Medical Funding

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.

Nov 1, 202212 min

Sound On: Vigilante Ballot Security, Ambulances for Ukraine

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.

Nov 1, 202241 min

Sound On: Paul Pelosi Attack, Twitter Takeover

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.

Oct 28, 202243 min

Sound On: Positive GDP, Putin Nuke Denial

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.

Oct 27, 202235 min

Sound On: Fetterman Debate, Russia's 'False Flag'

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.

Oct 26, 202236 min

Sound On: Landrieu on Infrastructure, Midterms, DeSantis Debate

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.

Oct 25, 202235 min

Sound On: Xi Power Grab, GOP Hopefuls Challenge Dems on Economy

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.

Oct 24, 202237 min

Sound On: Iranians in Russia, Bannon Goes To Prison

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.

Oct 21, 202237 min

Sound On: Truss Resigns, Biden Stumps for Fetterman

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.

Oct 20, 202237 min

Sound On: Mark Hamill on Ukraine Aid, "Army of Drones"

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.

Oct 19, 202214 min

Sound On: Drone Ambassador Mark Hamill on Helping Ukraine

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.

Oct 19, 202240 min

Sound On: Biden Oil Release, Ohio Debate Throw-Down

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.

Oct 18, 202237 min

Sound On: Dems Momentum Slips, Utah Senate Race Heats 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. 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.

Oct 17, 202237 min

Sound On: Trump Subpoena Response, Midterm Debates

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.

Oct 14, 202238 min

Sound On: Stubborn Inflation, Jan. 6 Panel Subpoenas Trump

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.

Oct 13, 202248 min

Sound On: Ukraine Weapons, Herschel Walker Damage Control

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.

Oct 12, 202237 min

Sound On: Fall COVID Warning, Ohio Senate Debate Clash

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.

Oct 11, 202238 min

Sound On: Russia Strikes Back, Partisan Campaign Rhetoric

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.

Oct 10, 202238 min

Sound On: Cheney's GOP Warning, Election Deniers Reversal

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.

Oct 7, 202237 min

Sound On: Biden Pot Pardon, NK Missile Barrage

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.

Oct 6, 202238 min

Sound On: Saudi Snubs Biden with OPEC+ Production Cut

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 former Deputy Energy Secretary Mark Menezes on the OPEC+ oil production cut, and Geoff Diehl, Republican candidate for Massachusetts governor on his campaign. Plus, Bloomberg Politics Contributors Jeanne Sheehan Zaino & Rick Davis on the political fallout for Democrats after the OPEC+ oil production cut, impact to gas prices, and Joe Biden and Ron DeSantis putting their rivalry aside to tour Florida hurricane damage. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 5, 202242 min

Sound On: FBI Election Warning, Herschel Walker's Oct. Surprise

Joe spoke with University of Cincinnati social media expert Jeffrey Blevins on Elon Musk reviving his bid for Twitter and how he would handle disinformation and bot accounts, Jamil Jaffer, Founder & Executive Director of the National Security Institute on the FBI warning that foreign adversaries are looking to sow division that U.S. election results can’t be trusted, and Retired Brigadier General Mark Kimmitt on the new Ukraine aid package. Plus, Bloomberg Politics Contributors Jeanne Sheehan Zaino & Rick Davis on Ukraine aid, Elon Musk's twitter reversal, foreign foes sowing division about midterm voting, and Hershel Walker's October surprise.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 4, 202241 min

Sound On: Governor Ratings, Trump McConnell Threats

Joe spoke with Jessica Taylor, Senate and Governors Editor for The Cook Political Report on the midterms and her latest rating for gubernatorial races, Bloomberg Supreme Court reporter Greg Stohr on the start of the Supreme Court's new term. Plus, Bloomberg Politics Contributors Jeanne Sheehan Zaino & Rick Davis on the Texas governors race, the lack of campaign funding for MAGA candidates, and Donald Trump's Michigan rally and threats against Mitch McConnell. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 3, 202237 min

Sound On: Russia Land Grab, Ian Fallout, New SCOTUS Term

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 Michael O'Hanlon, Senior Fellow and Director of Research in Foreign Policy at the Brookings Institution on Russia's move to annex four occupied regions in Ukraine, Bloomberg Energy reporter Will Wade live from Venice Florida for an update on the path and destruction from Hurricane Ian, Plus, our politics panel, Bloomberg Politics Contributor Jeanne Sheehan Zaino & Rick Davis on Putin's Ukraine land grab, Hurricane Ian, and the big cases coming up for the Supreme Court this term.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 30, 202237 min

Sound On: Hurricane Ian, Ginni Thomas Testimony

Joe spoke with Bloomberg Energy reporter Will Wade live from Tampa Florida for an update on the destruction from Hurricane Ian, Craig Fugate, former FEMA Administrator and Chief Emergency Resilience Officer at One Concern on recovery and rescue efforts in Florida, Laura Davison, Bloomberg Congress reporter on the Senate passing the government funding bill. Plus, our politics panel, Bloomberg Politics Contributor Jeanne Sheehan Zaino & Adam Goodman, Partner at Ballard Partners and Edward R. Murrow Senior Fellow at Tufts University on the government funding bill, Hurricane Ian, Ginni Thomas telling the Jan. 6 committee the 2020 election was flawed, and Marjorie Taylor Green's hog hunting competition.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 29, 202238 min

Sound On: Food Crisis, Putin's Annex Move, Where's Jackie?

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 Rep. Jim McGovern of Massachusetts on funding the government, the White House Food Summit and how inflation is making the food crisis worse, Melinda Haring, Deputy Director of the Atlantic Council’s Eurasia Center on Ukraine on Russia's move to annex territory in Ukraine. Plus, our politics panel, Bloomberg Politics Contributors Jeanne Sheehan Zaino & Rick Davis on hurricane politics, Russia moving to annex parts of Ukraine, and President Biden calling out a recently deceased congresswoman in remarks at a hunger conference she helped organize.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 28, 202238 min

Sound On: Manchin Ends Permitting Bid, Election Meddling

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 Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget President, Maya MacGuineas on the breaking news that Joe Manchin dropped his effort to include permitting reform language into the government funding bill, and the hefty price tag for President Biden's student debt forgiveness plan, Ryan Teague Beckwith, Bloomberg News National politics reporter on Bloomberg's Election Risk Index that outlines which states are most vulnerable to political election interference. Plus, our politics panel, Bloomberg Politics Contributors Jeanne Sheehan Zaino & Rick Davis on Joe Manchin's permitting bill being cut from the stopgap spending bill, what states are the most vulnerable to political election interference, and video footage of Roger Stone that was filmed weeks before the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 27, 202237 min

Sound On: Manchin Permitting Bill Fate, Global Markets Rout

Joe spoke with Rep. Chuck Fleischmann, a Republican from Tennessee's 3rd district on the continuing resolution to fund the government, and the fate of Joe Manchin's permitting bill, Euan Rellie, Co-founder and Managing Partner of BDA Partners on global market volatility. Plus, our politics panel, Bloomberg Politics Contributors Jeanne Sheehan Zaino & Rick Davis on the Republicans agenda if they take back the House in the midterms, the fate of Joe Manchin's permitting bill and Donald Trump's weekend rally in North Carolina. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 26, 202237 min

Sound On: House GOP Agenda, Gov Funding Deadline

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. Emily Wilkins is hosting for Joe today. She spoke with Rep. Rep. Jake Auchincloss, a Democrat from Massachusetts on keeping the government funded, the new Ukraine aid package, and immigration reform, Bloomberg Government Congress reporter Jack Fitzpatrick on Congress keeping the government funded. Plus, our politics panel, Bloomberg Politics Contributors Jeanne Sheehan Zaino & Rick Davis on immigration reform, the House Republicans' "Commitment to America" agenda, and Democrats messaging for the midterms. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 23, 202236 min

Sound On: Trump, GOP Targets National Archives

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 politics reporter Mike Dorning and New York Law School professor Rebecca Roiphe on Donald Trump's mounting legal issues, Bloomberg Government Congress reporter Emily Wilkins the House Republicans agenda. Plus, our politics panel, Bloomberg Politics Contributor Jeanne Sheehan Zaino & Republican strategist Doug Heye on "political weaponization of the National Archives, Donald Trump's mounting legal troubles, and Rep. Kevin McCarthy unveiling House Republicans' "Commitment to America" agenda. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 22, 202237 min

Sound On: Putin's Nuclear Threats, Trump Civil Suit

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 Stephen Mull, Vice Provost for Global Affairs at the University of Virginia on Russia's violation of the UN charter, Putin's nuclear threats and call for partial mobilization, Bloomberg Legal reporter Erik Larson on the NY civil lawsuit against Donald Trump and three of his children, and what happened at the first special master hearing. Plus, our politics panel, Bloomberg Politics Contributors Rick Davis & Jeanne Sheehan Zaino on Russia's escalation of the Ukraine war and nuclear threats, Donald Trump's legal troubles, Bank CEO's testimony on Capitol Hill today and California Governor Gavin Newsom's comments to Bloomberg that Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is using migrants as "political pawns." See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 21, 202237 min

Sound On: Russia Sham Annex Vote, Revenge 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. Joe spoke with former Defense Secretary Mark Esper on defense spending and Russia's sham votes to annex the regions of Ukraine its forces still control, Bloomberg Congress reporter Billy House on the House's plan to reform the Electoral Count Act and Joe Manchin blaming "revenge politics" for the lack of GOP support for his energy permitting bill. Plus, our politics panel, Bloomberg Politics Contributors Rick Davis & Jeanne Sheehan Zaino on Russia's hasty annexation votes, political payback for Joe Manchin, immigration policy and reports that Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has sent a plane of migrants to Delaware.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 20, 202237 min

Sound On: QAnon Messaging, Biden Says Pandemic is Over

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 Terry Haines, founder of Pangaea Policy on inflation, President Biden's approval rating, and what to expect with this week's Fed's rate decision, Dr. Eric Topol, Executive Vice-President and Professor of Molecular Medicine at the Scripps Research Institute tells us if he thinks the pandemic is over. Plus, our politics panel, Bloomberg Politics Contributors Rick Davis & Jeanne Sheehan Zaino on the fallout of President Biden's 60 minutes interview and QAnon messaging at Donald Trump's Ohio rally over the weekend. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 19, 202239 min

Sound On: Griner Negotiations, NASA Armageddon Mission

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 Penn State law professor William Butler on the negotiations for the release of Brittney Griner and former Marine Paul Whelan, Bloomberg Government Congress reporter Emily Wilkins on what Congress can get done before the midterms. Plus, our politics panel, Bloomberg Politics Contributors Rick Davis & Jeanne Sheehan Zaino on prospects for passage of the same sex marriage bill after the midterms, the latest Donald Trump legal news and NASA's real life Armageddon mission to protect Earth from asteroids.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 17, 202237 min

Sound On: Migrants Bused North, Election Denier Flip-Flop

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 Leon Fresco, Partner at Holland & Knight and former Deputy Assistant Attorney General for the Office of Immigration Litigation at the DOJ's Civil Division on the legal implications of Republican Governors busing undocumented migrants to Washington, D.C. and Martha's Vineyard, and Julian Cyr, Massachusetts State Senator for Cape Cod, Martha's Vineyard, and Nantucket for a report on what's happening on the ground, career Ambassador Thomas Pickering on the face-to-face meeting between Putin and Xi. Plus, our politics panel, Bloomberg Politics Contributor Rick Davis & Jim Kessler, Co-Founder of Third Way on GOP governors busing migrants to sanctuary cities, the Biden administration's efforts to avert a rail worker strike, and an election denier flip-flop in New Hampshire. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 15, 202242 min

Sound On: WH Inflation Celebration, Twitter Whistleblower

Joe spoke with AGF Investments Chief U.S. Policy Strategist, Greg Valliere on today's celebration of the Inflation Reduction Act at the White House and how inflation will impact the midterms, Frank Maisano, Senior Principal at Bracewell on when we could see Senator Joe Manchin's energy permitting bill. Plus, our politics panel, Bloomberg Politics Contributors Jeanne Sheehan Zaino and Rick Davis on inflation, the Twitter whistleblower testimony and Lindsey Graham's abortion bill. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 13, 202238 min