Bloomberg Talks

Ralph Schlosstein, Evercore Chairman Emeritus, says the election result reflects a preference for centrism, checks and balances, and less volatility, alongside greater attention to Americans’ cost-of-living concerns. Schlosstein also suggests companies considering major strategic deals may find the regulatory environment more receptive over the next two years. He speaks with Bloomberg's Dani Burger and Isabelle Lee.
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Leslie Vinjamuri, President & CEO at Chicago Council on Global Affairs, discusses the Trump Administration's foreign policy, and how the Iran War impacted the midterm results. She speaks with Bloomberg's Tom Keene and Paul Sweeney.
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Former Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel calls the election a repudiation of President Trump, not a full endorsement of Democrats. He says Democrats should move quickly on ethics reform, cost-of-living concerns, and other shared priorities to keep independents and non-MAGA Republicans in their coalition. He also weighs in on the party’s future and a possible 2028 run.
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Libby Cantrill, head of public policy at Pimco, offers historical perspective on the 2026 midterm election and looks ahead to what the results could mean for US policy and future control of the House and Senate. She speaks on “Bloomberg Surveillance.”
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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.
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