Watch Balance of Power 27.08.24

“Balance of Power” focuses on the intersection of politics and global business. On today's show, Kathryn Edwards, economic policy adviser at the Rand Corporation, shares her views on whether or not both Harris' and Trump's housing proposals are realistic. Leroy Chiao, former NASA astronaut and former commander of the International Space Station, weighs in on former President Trump's desire for a Space National Guard and whether or not the United States needs that role immediately. James Jeffrey, former U.S. ambassador to Iraq and Turkey and chair of the Wilson Center's Middle East program, talks about his optimism that a major hostage deal between Israel and Hamas can be struck. And Nick Akerman, former assistant U.S. attorney, talks about Trump's special counsel filing a new indictment related to the 2020 election. (Source: Bloomberg)