Lisa Cook and the fight for the Fed
Episode
22 min
Read time
2 min
Topics
Psychology & Behavior, Economics & Policy
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What It Covers
President Trump attempts unprecedented firing of Fed Governor Lisa Cook, challenging Federal Reserve independence and potentially reshaping monetary policy decision-making processes.
Notable Moment
Brendan Greeley discovers Trump's firing announcement while procrastinating on social media, calling it a disturbing sea change that threatens centuries of central banking independence.
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