The Fed's New Playbook
About this episode
This episode explores the Federal Reserve's new strategies and their implications for the economy.
If you think the Federal Reserve is boring, this episode might change your mind. Jake McClure takes you inside the Fed’s latest meeting and introduces the man now holding the wheel, Kevin Warsh. From his crisis-tested track record during the Great Recession to his very different views on how much control the Fed should really have, this isn’t just a policy discussion. It’s a look at how the rules of the game might be getting rewritten. Along the way, the conversation breaks down what the Fed actually does, why interest rates matter more than most people realize, and why holding steady today might mean higher rates tomorrow. You will hear why inflation is proving stubborn, why the tools the Fed uses may not fully address today’s supply-driven pressures, and why expectations for rate cuts could be off the mark. It doesn’t stop there. The episode also connects the dots between monetary policy and the real world, from rising production costs to global energy disruptions and what ongoing damage to oil infrastructure could mean for prices ahead. The takeaway is clear: even if the headlines calm down, the road forward may still be a little bumpy. Smart, timely, and packed with…
People in this episode
Host: Jacob A. McClure
Topics covered
- Federal Reserve
- monetary policy
- interest rates
- inflation
- economic outlook
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Federal Reserve
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