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Jerome Powell announces he will remain on the Federal Reserve Board as Kevin Warsh prepares to take over, discussing the implications for the Fed and the economy.

Outgoing Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell announces he will remain on the board as a governor as Kevin Warsh prepares to take over. What could be his reasons for staying and what does it mean for the Fed? Plus, the U.S. economy keeps growing modestly, but inflation is getting higher according to the new economic data from the first quarter of 2026. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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