Balance of Power

Episodes

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  Huang’s Trump Ties Face Scrutiny 11.11.2026 45m

  Insight & analysis on the White House and Capitol Hill. Watch Joe and Kailey LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF. President Donald Trump wanted to know how Jensen Huang was holding up after admitting to an affair with a woman who may have been a Chinese spy. So on Monday, he spoke with the Nvidia Corp. chief executive officer — and came away satisfied with what he heard.Recounting the conversation to reporters, the president said that Huang had assured him “he had absolutely no idea that the person in question was a spy.”“I just know Jensen very well,” Trump said. “I just think he’s a very honorable man.” Bloomberg Washington Correspondents Joe Mathieu and Kailey Leinz deliver insight and analysis on the latest headlines from the White House and Capitol Hill, including conversations with influential lawmakers and key figures in politics and policy. On this edition, Joe and Kailey speak with: Former US Ambassador to the UN Nikki Haley. Rep. Chris Deluzio (D-PA). Bloomberg Washington Correspondent Tyler Kendall. Stonecourt Capital Partner Rick Davis and Harvard Kennedy School Ash Center Visiting Democracy Fellow Jeanne Sheehan Zaino. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Trump Offers Robust Defense of Hegseth Amid Impeachment Push 10.11.2026 44m

  Insight & analysis on the White House and Capitol Hill. Watch Joe and Kailey LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF. President Donald Trump offered full-throated support for Pete Hegseth, signaling that the embattled defense secretary’s job was safe for now amid a congressional effort to impeach him for his conduct of the Iran war.Republican Representative Thomas Massie introduced a measure on Monday to impeach Hegseth, roughly one week after the president’s party lost its majorities in both chambers of Congress in part because of the conflict in the Persian Gulf.“He has won the war in two places, two big places, very important, very impactful, and they were won,” Trump told reporters on Monday, referring to Iran and Venezuela. “Really what has Hegseth done?” Bloomberg Washington Correspondents Joe Mathieu and Kailey Leinz deliver insight and analysis on the latest headlines from the White House and Capitol Hill, including conversations with influential lawmakers and key figures in politics and policy. On this edition, Bloomberg's Tyler Kendall is in for Joe. Kailey and Tyler speak with: Stonecourt Capital Partner Rick Davis and Harvard Kennedy School Ash Center Visiting Democracy Fellow Jeanne Sheehan Zaino. Rep. Troy Downing (R-MT). Bloomberg News Senior Editor for Technology and Strategic Industries Michael Shepard. Former Biden National Economic Council Director Lael Brainard. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Weekly Washington Policy Pulse: What Does Trump Do After the Midterms? (November 9, 2026) 09.11.2026 16m

  A look at President Donald Trump's agenda -- his primary focus, his statements on working with the Democrats as well as using his veto powers -- led the Nov. 9 Bloomberg Intelligence Washington Policy Pulse. In the coming months, Trump will likely focus on areas of policy that have more presidential control -- such as tariffs and geopolitical matters -- rather than working with the Democrats. We also discussed the upcoming lame-duck period and reiterated our call that the GOP has a 30% chance of completing a reconciliation bill that provides funds for Iran and farm aid. Finally, we discussed upcoming proposals we anticipate from banking regulators, key for the investment banks such as Bank of America, Citigroup, Goldman Sachs as well as regional bansk PNC Financial and Truist. The Bloomberg Intelligence Financial Policy weekly call is designed to provide investors an opportunity to learn about the most recent relevant policy research, information regarding forthcoming political catalysts and other on-goings within Washington DC.   The call is open to all and is held every Monday at 10:00 a.m. EST. You can register for the call here: https://bloomberg.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN__PqCkwY-S2m3hbQqvVC1_Q#/registrationSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Trump Backs Nvidia CEO After Affair With Suspected China Spy 09.11.2026 41m

  Insight & analysis on the White House and Capitol Hill. Watch Joe and Kailey LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF. President Donald Trump called Jensen Huang a “fine person” and said he should stay on as leader of Nvidia Corp. after the executive had an affair with a woman US intelligence officials reportedly suspect was a Chinese spy.“I have not spoken to him about it,” Trump told reporters on Sunday before returning to Washington. “I just know he’s a fine person, but you never know what is going on.”Asked whether Huang should stay on, Trump said, “I think so. Oh yeah, sure.” Bloomberg Washington Correspondents Joe Mathieu and Kailey Leinz deliver insight and analysis on the latest headlines from the White House and Capitol Hill, including conversations with influential lawmakers and key figures in politics and policy. On this edition, Joe and Kailey speak with: Bloomberg Washington Correspondent Tyler Kendall. Rep. Greg Stanton (D-AZ). Stonecourt Capital Partner Rick Davis and Harvard Kennedy School Ash Center Visiting Democracy Fellow Jeanne Sheehan Zaino. Bloomberg News Senior Editor for Technology and Strategic Industries Michael Shepard. US Labor Secretary Keith Sonderling. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Democrats Begin Outlining Priorities 06.11.2026 41m

  Insight & analysis on the White House and Capitol Hill. Watch Joe and Kailey LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF. Bloomberg Washington Correspondents Joe Mathieu and Kailey Leinz deliver insight and analysis on the latest headlines from the White House and Capitol Hill, including conversations with influential lawmakers and key figures in politics and policy. On this edition, Joe and Kailey speak with: Bloomberg International Economics and Policy Correspondent Michael McKee. Rep. Sam Liccardo (D-CA). White House Council of Economic Advisers Chairman Chris Phelan. Stonecourt Capital Partner Rick Davis and Harvard Kennedy School Ash Center Visiting Democracy Fellow Jeanne Sheehan Zaino. Former Republican Congressman Patrick McHenry. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Republican Blame Game Starts; S&P 500 Tumbles Most Since April 2025 on AI Fears 05.11.2026 41m

  Insight & analysis on the White House and Capitol Hill. Watch Joe and Kailey LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF. The Republican Party’s generational collapse in this week’s midterm elections ushered in a wave of finger-pointing largely aimed at the Oval Office, exposing deep fissures within the party and opening the door for 2028 hopefuls to hone their message.Vice President JD Vance, the GOP’s presumed frontrunner, on Wednesday distanced himself from both President Donald Trump and the war against Iran. He blamed the party’s defeat on the war, the cost of living and US-Israel ties, saying the conflict cost his party the Senate for at least six years. To those who are angry and “want to say, ‘I told you so,’” Vance wrote in a lengthy social media post, “you’re right, you did tell us so. Bloomberg Washington Correspondents Joe Mathieu and Kailey Leinz deliver insight and analysis on the latest headlines from the White House and Capitol Hill, including conversations with influential lawmakers and key figures in politics and policy. On this edition, Joe and Kailey speak with: Bloomberg TV Markets Correspondent Norah Mulinda. Bloomberg Senior White House Reporter and Washington Correspondent Josh Wingrove. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-FL). Bloomberg TV Anchor Romaine Bostick. Stonecourt Capital Partner Rick Davis and Bully Pulpit International Managing Director Adam Hodge. Bloomberg News Senior Editor Michael Shepard. Former Republican Congressman and former Acting White House Chief of Staff Mick Mulvaney. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Democrats Flips House & Senate, Clinching Huge Wins in Rebuke to Trump 04.11.2026 38m

  Insight & analysis on the White House and Capitol Hill.Watch Joe and Kailey LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF.Bloomberg Washington Correspondents Joe Mathieu and Kailey Leinz deliver insight and analysis on the latest headlines from the White House and Capitol Hill, including conversations with influential lawmakers and key figures in politics and policy.Riding a tide of voter angst, Democrats swept into power in Congress, with outrage over the cost of living and the war in Iran leading to a thundering rebuke of President Donald Trump and his party just two years after his dominant White House comeback.On this special edition of the show, we recap the big night for Democrats with full team coverage from our team of Bloomberg journalists, including Courtney Subramanian, Julie Fine, and Skylar Woodhouse.Then, Joe and Kailey speak with: Rick Davis, Partner at Stonecourt Capital and Bloomberg Politics Contributor & Jeanne Sheehan Zaino, Democracy Visiting Fellow at Harvard Kennedy School's Ash Center and Bloomberg Politics Contributor Rep. Joe Morelle Joe Lavorgna, Chief Economist at SMBC Nikko Securities Gautam Mukunda, lecturer at Yale School of Management and Bloomberg Opinion contributor See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Instant Reaction: Democrats Sweep to Control of Congress in Rebuke of Trump 04.11.2026 17m

  Democrats won control of both chambers of the US Congress in a midterm election landslide that amounted to a rejection of President Donald Trump following widespread voter discontent with the economy and the war in Iran.  Across the country, Democrats scored victories in GOP strongholds, flipping at least seven Senate seats and winning House races in districts Republicans easily carried in 2024. Several news organizations projected that Democrats would win the House, while Decision Desk HQ projected they took the Senate. For reaction and analysis, hosts David Gura and Kailey Leinz speak with Adam Hodge, Managing Director at Bully Pulpit International and Bloomberg Contributor, Patrick McHenry, Former Republican Congressman from North Carolina, former House Financial Services Committee Chairman, Bloomberg Contributor and Ron Brownstein, Bloomberg Opinion columnist covering politics and policy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Midterms Notch Record Early Voting, Ad Spending 03.11.2026 34m

  Watch Joe and Kailey LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF. Bloomberg Washington Correspondents Joe Mathieu and Kailey Leinz deliver insight and analysis on the latest headlines from the White House and Capitol Hill, including conversations with influential lawmakers and key figures in politics and policy.  On this Election Day edition, Joe and Kailey speak with some of Bloomberg's best positioned around the country, including Bloomberg News White House Correspondent Jen Dlouhy at the White House, Bloomberg Boston bureau chief Brook Sutherland in Maine, Bloomberg News correspondent Skylar Woodhouse in Iowa, Bloomberg Texas bureau chief Julie Fine in Texas, Bloomberg TV anchor Romaine Bostick in Michigan and Bloomberg News Washington correspondent Tyler Kendall at Bloomberg World Headquarters in New York.  Today's show also features key analysis from: Jim Messina, CEO of Fortius Global (formerly The Messina Group)/Obama 2012 Campaign Manager Sarah Chamberlain, President and CEO of the Republican Main Street Partnership Rick Davis, Partner at Stonecourt Capital and Bloomberg Politics Contributor & Jeanne Sheehan Zaino, Democracy Visiting Fellow at Harvard Kennedy School's Ash Center and Bloomberg Politics Contributor See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Weekly Washington Policy Pulse: Final Thoughts Before Midterm Elections (November 2, 2026) 02.11.2026 18m

  A final look at the market and sector impacts if the Democrats take one, if not both, chambers of Congress in the US midterms -- along with President Donald Trump's response -- led the Nov. 2 Bloomberg Intelligence Washington Policy Pulse. If Democrats do win at least the House, they will launch investigations into companies and BI's new Congressional investigation tracker suggests over 200 companies, including those in crypto, defense and technology could be at risk. We also discussed how Trump will likely move towards geopolitical events and tariffs, exposing the energy and retail sectors to volatility over the next few quarters.The Bloomberg Intelligence Financial Policy weekly call is designed to provide investors an opportunity to learn about the most recent relevant policy research, information regarding forthcoming political catalysts and other on-goings within Washington DC.  The call is open to all and is held every Monday at 10:00 a.m. EST. You can register for the call here: https://bloomberg.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN__PqCkwY-S2m3hbQqvVC1_Q#/registrationSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Michigan Feud Erupts Over Stevens 02.11.2026 36m

  Insight & analysis on the White House and Capitol Hill. Watch Joe and Kailey LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF. Bloomberg Washington Correspondents Joe Mathieu and Kailey Leinz deliver insight and analysis on the latest headlines from the White House and Capitol Hill, including conversations with influential lawmakers and key figures in politics and policy. On this edition, Joe and Kailey speak with: Bloomberg Senior White House Reporter and Washington Correspondent Josh Wingrove. Bloomberg TV Anchor Romaine Bostick. Former Republican Congressman Patrick McHenry. Democratic Congresswoman Suzan DelBene of Washington, Chair of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee. Suffolk University Political Research Center Director David Paleologos. Bloomberg News Reporter Kriston Capps. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Trump Adds Kansas to Midterm Sprint 30.10.2026 27m

  Insight & analysis on the White House and Capitol Hill. Watch Joe and Kailey LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF. Bloomberg Washington Correspondents Joe Mathieu and Kailey Leinz deliver insight and analysis on the latest headlines from the White House and Capitol Hill, including conversations with influential lawmakers and key figures in politics and policy. On this edition, Joe and Kailey speak with: Ipsos US Public Affairs Chair Cliff Young. Stonecourt Capital Partner Rick Davis and Harvard Kennedy School Ash Center Visiting Democracy Fellow Jeanne Sheehan Zaino. Bloomberg Senior White House Reporter and Washington Correspondent Josh Wingrove. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Trump Flies to South Carolina 29.10.2026 34m

  Insight & analysis on the White House and Capitol Hill. Watch Joe and Kailey LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF. Bloomberg Washington Correspondents Joe Mathieu and Kailey Leinz deliver insight and analysis on the latest headlines from the White House and Capitol Hill, including conversations with influential lawmakers and key figures in politics and policy. On this edition, Joe speaks with: Bloomberg Washington Correspondent Tyler Kendall. Stonecourt Capital Partner Rick Davis. Former New Hampshire Governor and Airlines for America President and CEO Chris Sununu. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Trump Says Gas Price Pain Short-Term 28.10.2026 42m

  Insight & analysis on the White House and Capitol Hill. Watch Joe and Kailey LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF. President Donald Trump returned to Texas on Tuesday in a final attempt to bolster Senate candidate Ken Paxton, whose close race in a normally reliable conservative state has Republicans worried about losing control of the chamber.Trump sought to cast the Democratic challenger James Talarico as too far left for voters and at the same time pleaded for patience over high energy prices, fueled in part by the war in Iran. High prices that have strained household budgets have become the dominant issue in the election, weighing down Republican candidates in red states such as Texas. Bloomberg Washington Correspondents Joe Mathieu and Kailey Leinz deliver insight and analysis on the latest headlines from the White House and Capitol Hill, including conversations with influential lawmakers and key figures in politics and policy. On this edition, Joe and Kailey speak with: Bloomberg White House and Washington Correspondent Jeff Mason. US Energy Secretary Chris Wright. South & Hill Strategies Co-Founder Colin Reed. Bloomberg Opinion Columnist Gautam Mukunda. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  One Week to Election Day 27.10.2026 53m

  Insight & analysis on the White House and Capitol Hill. Watch Joe and Kailey LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF. With one week to go control of the Senate is still up for grabs.Democrats have 47 Senate seats and need a net gain of four to win a majority. That seemed like a longshot after devastating 2024 election losses, but is now more realistic with President Donald Trump’s poor approval rating weighing down Republican candidates.Democrats need to flip at least two seats in states that favored Trump by double digits in 2024. The last time Democrats won a net gain of four Senate seats was 2008. Bloomberg Washington Correspondents Joe Mathieu and Kailey Leinz deliver insight and analysis on the latest headlines from the White House and Capitol Hill, including conversations with influential lawmakers and key figures in politics and policy. On this edition, Joe and Kailey speak with: Republican Congressman Rich McCormick of Georgia. Bloomberg Intelligence Senior US Policy Analyst Nathan Dean. Stonecourt Capital Partner Rick Davis and Harvard Kennedy School Ash Center Visiting Democracy Fellow Jeanne Sheehan Zaino. Bloomberg Markets Live Blog Strategist Tatiana Darie. Precision Strategies Senior Partner Alex Conant. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  BONUS: Former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms on Governors Race, Data Center Pause 26.10.2026 10m

  Democratic nominee for Georgia governor Keisha Lance Bottoms says she is calling for a pause on new data center construction in the state while officials assess the industry’s impact. Speaking to Joe Mathieu and Kailey Leinz on Bloomberg Balance of Power, Bottoms says the pause could last six months or longer, citing questions about strain on the electric grid, costs to ratepayers and impacts on the water supply. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Weekly Washington Policy Pulse: Lame Duck Deal, Crypto Clarity, Tariffs (October 26, 2026) 26.10.2026 13m

  Democrats winning in the US midterm elections would likely means President Donald Trump turns up the pressure on his fellow Republicans to pass a reconciliation bill that increases the debt limit beyond the end of his administration -- combined with billions in funds earmarked for war in Middle East and aid to US farmers. Yet with a debt ceiling fight potentially coming in mid- to late 2027, we ascertain just a 30% chance of passage. Also on the Oct. 26 Bloomberg Intelligence Washington Policy Pulse, we discussed the latest from regulators on cryptocurrency rules, including a final stablecoin regulation that may spark further deposit flight from the banking sector. Finally, we updated clients on the latest on tariff negotiations among Canada, the US and Mexico. The Bloomberg Intelligence Financial Policy weekly call is designed to provide investors an opportunity to learn about the most recent relevant policy research, information regarding forthcoming political catalysts and other on-goings within Washington DC.   The call is open to all and is held every Monday at 10:00 a.m. EST. You can register for the call here: https://bloomberg.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN__PqCkwY-S2m3hbQqvVC1_Q#/registrationSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Trump, GOP Rally for Mississippi Seat 26.10.2026 41m

  Insight & analysis on the White House and Capitol Hill. Watch Joe and Kailey LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF. A US Senate contest in the historically Republican state of Mississippi is drawing fresh attention in the final stretch of the midterm election cycle, with President Donald Trump holding a rally to boost the GOP candidate and control of the chamber hanging on the outcome of races in states the president won two years ago.  Trump will headline a rally in the city of Corinth, eight days before the election, the Republican National Committee said in a statement last week. The move, in a state Trump won by more than 22 percentage points in 2024, comes with the president’s approval rating hitting record lows and Democrats needing to flip just four seats to retake the Senate.  Bloomberg Washington Correspondents Joe Mathieu and Kailey Leinz deliver insight and analysis on the latest headlines from the White House and Capitol Hill, including conversations with influential lawmakers and key figures in politics and policy. On this edition, Joe and Kailey speak with: Bloomberg Washington Correspondent Tyler Kendall. The Cook Political Report US House of Representatives Editor Erin Covey. Bloomberg Tech Host Ed Ludlow. Stonecourt Capital Partner Rick Davis and Mobile Voting Project CEO Sheila Nix. Bloomberg News Reporter Augusta Saraiva. Third Way Vice President Jim Kessler. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Big Names Stir Michigan Senate Race 23.10.2026 41m

  Insight & analysis on the White House and Capitol Hill. Watch Joe and Kailey LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF. Barack Obama heads to the Mitten State tomorrow, and Donald Trump and Bernie Sanders follow up Sunday as they all try to squeeze out votes in a race that could blow a hole in Democrats’ hopes of winning the Senate.The attention from political heavy hitters — following recent appearances by JD Vance and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez — tells you just how tight the Senate contest looks, and how much is at stake.If Republican Mike Rogers flips the seat and defeats Abdul El-Sayed (who just added another $1 million donation from Sanders), it would force Democrats to essentially run the table on every other top-tier race to win a majority. Bloomberg Washington Correspondents Joe Mathieu and Kailey Leinz deliver insight and analysis on the latest headlines from the White House and Capitol Hill, including conversations with influential lawmakers and key figures in politics and policy. On this edition, Joe and Kailey speak with: Bloomberg News White House and Washington Correspondent Jeff Mason. Redwave Communications Owner and Iowa Republican Strategist David Kochel. Bloomberg Washington Correspondent Tyler Kendall. Harvard Kennedy School Ash Center Visiting Democracy Fellow Jeanne Sheehan Zaino and Friday Reporter Public Affairs Founder Lisa Camooso Miller. The States Project Co-Founder Daniel Squadron. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Trump Farm Aid Raises Midterm Doubts; Romania Says Russia Escalating War in Ukraine 22.10.2026 41m

  Insight & analysis on the White House and Capitol Hill. Watch Joe and Kailey LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF. President Donald Trump’s plan to provide $8 billion to farmers to offset rising diesel costs is drawing skepticism from strategists and those in the agriculture community, who say the money offers only temporary relief as Republicans face pressure ahead of the midterm elections.Trump announced the funding Monday during a campaign stop in Kansas, where Sen. Roger Marshall (R) is facing a surprisingly competitive reelection bid, Bloomberg’s Ilena Peng, Ben Westcott, and Michael Hirtzer reported. The aid is intended to help farmers cover higher fuel costs and comes amid warning signs that farmers, a typically Republican constituency, might not turn out to vote on Nov. 3.But observers are doubtful Trump’s latest gambit will be a significant help to either farmers or Republicans, spelling potential trouble for the party in parts of the country where agriculture is the center of the economy. Bloomberg Washington Correspondents Joe Mathieu and Kailey Leinz deliver insight and analysis on the latest headlines from the White House and Capitol Hill, including conversations with influential lawmakers and key figures in politics and policy. On this edition, Joe and Kailey speak with: Bloomberg News Senior White House Reporter and Washington Correspondent Josh Wingrove. Echo Canyon Consulting CEO Jon Seaton and Fortius Global Vice President Hannah Muldavin. Romanian President Nicușor Dan. Bloomberg TV Markets Correspondent Norah Mulinda. Permitting Council Executive Director Emily Domenech. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.