About this episode

The episode provides insight and analysis on the latest political developments related to Iran and the Hormuz clashes.

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, Kailey speaks with: Bloomberg Washington Correspondent Tyler Kendall. Messina Group CEO and Obama 2012 Campaign Manager Jim Messina. Stonecourt Capital Partner Rick Davis and Harvard Kennedy School’s Ash Center Visiting Democracy Fellow Jeanne Sheehan Zaino. The Washington Institute Senior Fellow Holly Dagres. Bloomberg Intelligence Senior Defense Research Analyst Col. Wayne Sanders (Ret.). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

People in this episode

Hosts: Joe Mathieu, Kailey Leinz

Guests: Tyler Kendall, Jim Messina, Rick Davis, Jeanne Sheehan Zaino, Holly Dagres, Col. Wayne Sanders (Ret.)

Topics covered

• Iran
• White House
• Capitol Hill
• politics
• defense
• analysis

Keywords

• Iran
• Hormuz
• politics
• White House
• Capitol Hill
• defense
• analysis

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Bloomberg, Messina Group, Stonecourt Capital, Harvard Kennedy School, The Washington Institute

Places: Washington

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