Central Bank Independence
Discover key takeaways from 4 podcast episodes about this topic.
PBS News Hour full episode, Jan. 21, 2026
President Trump backpedaled on threats against Greenland and European tariffs, while the Supreme Court heard arguments on Federal Reserve independence, and local officials pushed back against aggressive federal immigration enforcement, all against a backdrop of shifting global alliances and a mixed economic picture.
Yanis Varoufakis: Trump's MASTER PLAN On Fed, Venezuela, AI
Economist Yanis Varoufakis dissects Donald Trump's strategic vision for US hegemony, the Federal Reserve's role, and the rise of 'technofeudalism' driven by AI and big tech's rent-seeking models.
Top Trump Official EMBARRASSED BADLY In HUMILIATING Interview
The hosts dissect the Trump administration's escalating attacks on institutions, from a politically motivated DOJ investigation into the Federal Reserve to the violent crackdown by ICE in Minneapolis, alongside chaotic foreign policy decisions.
Anti-Trump Federal Reserve Chair Panics After Finding Out HE IS UNDER DOJ Criminal Investigation!
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell faces a DOJ criminal investigation for alleged perjury related to over-budget building renovations, which the host frames as potential guilt and a challenge to the Fed's claimed independence.
