Bloomberg Washington Correspondents Joe Mathieu and Kailey Leinz deliver insight and analysis on the latest headlines from the White House and Capitol Hill
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- Balance of Power: Strong US Jobs Report Reduces Labor Market WorriesWatch 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 Opinion Contributor and Economic Policy Consultant Kathryn Edwards about the latest US Jobs Report. Former Republican Congressman and Alliance for Competitive Taxation Spokesman Kevin Brady about the state of the US economy and the tax policy debate on the campaign trail. Bloomberg Economics Chief US Economist Anna Wong about why the September payroll print was surprisingly high. 38 North Solutions Chair Katherine Hamilton about the growing energy demand on the US power grid. Bloomberg Politics Contributors Rick Davis and Jeanne Sheehan Zaino as dockworkers reach a tentative deal to postpone a possible strike until after the new year. Brookings Institution Senior Fellow Michael O'Hanlon as Iran says a cease-fire between Israel and Hezbollah should also coincide with a truce in Gaza. London Business School Professor and Social Psychologist Daniel Effron about rhetoric on the campaign trail and the value of the truth.
- Instant Reaction: US Dockworkers Suspend StrikeDockworkers at US East and Gulf coast ports agreed to start moving cargo again while they continue collective bargaining with their employers on a new contract. For instant reaction and analysis, host Doug Krizner spoke with Bloomberg managing editor for US economic policy Kate Davidson.
- Balance of Power: US Discussing Israel's Response After Beirut StrikeWatch 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 National Security Team Lead Nick Wadhams as Israel strikes Hezbollah targets in Beirut. Republican Congressman Greg Murphy of North Carolina about recovery efforts in his state from Hurricane Helene. Bloomberg Politics Contributor Jeanne Sheehan Zaino an Republican Strategist Lisa Camooso Miller about Liz Cheney appearing at Kamala Harris' Wisconsin rally Thursday. Emory University Political Science Professor Andra Gillespie about Hurricane Helene's impact on Georgia voters. Criminal and Constitutional Attorney Robert McWhiter about Special Counsel Jack Smith's unsealed brief in the Donald Trump's 2020 Election case.
- Balance of Power: Biden Seeks to Deter Israel From Attacking Iranian Nuclear SitesWatch 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 Politics Editor Laura Davison about the Vice President Debate between Ohio Senator JD Vance and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz. Democratic Congressman Seth Moulton of Massachusetts about tensions in the Middle East and the US role in the region. Bloomberg Politics Contributor Rick Davis and ROKK Solutions Partner Kristen Hawn as President Joe Biden heads to South Carolina following the aftermath of Hurricane Helene. Middle East Institute Director of the Iran Program Alex Vatanka about the conflict between Israel and Iran. Pollster Frank Luntz about his focus group for the VP Debate.
- Instant Reaction: Vice Presidential DebateOhio Senator and Trump running mate JD Vance faced off with Minnesota Governor and Harris VP pick Tim Walz for the first Vice Presidential debate - and possibly the last debate of the 2024 election cycle. The candidates touched on key topics such as foreign policy, climate change, and immigration. Walz opened with sharp criticism toward Donald Trump, noting that many of the former president’s own aides had questioned the Republican presidential candidate’s suitability for office. Vance repeatedly targeted Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris, suggesting she should have done more over the past four years to address chaos abroad and a struggling economy. For instant reaction and analysis, Bloomberg Balance of Power co-hosts Joe Mathieu and Kailey Leinz speak with Bloomberg politics contributors Rick Davis and Jeanne Sheehan Zaino.