Monetary Policy
Discover key takeaways from 23 podcast episodes about this topic.

New Inflation Warnings from Fed; Could Iran War Raise Prices AND Cause Recession?
This episode details a worst-case economic scenario where the Iran war, combined with an AI bubble and private credit risks, could trigger a global recession or depression, leaving policymakers with few effective tools.

Trump's Plan To Bomb Iranians Into 'Freedom'; Escape From Capitalism w/ Clara Mattei | MR Live
This episode exposes the devastating human and economic costs of the US-Israel war on Iran while a leading economist deconstructs how austerity and 'growth' are inherent, exploitative mechanisms of capitalism.

CNBC Anchor CALLS OUT Elizabeth Warren On Her BLATANT Hypocrisy After UNHINGED Trump Deranged RANT!
The host and a CNBC anchor expose Elizabeth Warren's alleged political hypocrisy regarding Federal Reserve independence and interest rate policy, arguing her stance shifts based on the presidential administration.

Richard Nixon’s Biggest Mistake Wasn’t Watergate, It Was This | Presidents Series | Jeffrey Tucker
Jeffrey Tucker argues that Richard Nixon's decision to end the dollar's convertibility to gold and impose wage and price controls in 1971 was a more catastrophic mistake than Watergate, unleashing unchecked government spending and inflation that fundamentally reshaped the American economy.

Ron Paul’s Warnings Have Come True. His Next Prediction Is Terrifying.
Ron Paul, a former Congressman and three-time presidential candidate, accurately predicted major economic and geopolitical shifts decades ago by adhering to fundamental moral principles, and now warns of a coming systemic collapse.

BREAKING: Massive Jobs Revision Clouds Jan. Gains (w/ Paul Krugman)
Despite strong January job numbers, a significant downward revision of last year's job growth, coupled with political interference in the Federal Reserve and economically damaging immigration policies, paints a concerning picture for the US economy.

Billionaire Investor Ray Dalio Warns of Deadly Economic Crisis (Here's How to Avoid It)
Ray Dalio outlines a historical cycle of civilizations, asserting the US is in 'Stage 5' of decline, characterized by monetary, political, and geopolitical breakdowns, and warns of an impending 'great disorder' if systemic issues like the budget deficit are not addressed.

PBS News Hour full episode, Jan. 30, 2026
This episode details the Trump administration's aggressive immigration crackdown, the controversial nomination of an 'inflation hawk' to lead the Federal Reserve, and the significant impact of federal funding cuts on Medicaid and services for people with disabilities.

BREAKING: Don Lemon Arrested, Kevin Warsh Trump's Fed Chair Pick
The Bulwark hosts condemn the Trump administration's weaponization of law enforcement against journalists like Don Lemon, while analyzing the politically motivated nomination of Kevin Warsh as the next Fed Chair, highlighting threats to institutional independence.

Peter Schiff on Gold’s Dominance Over the S&P and the Plot to Stop You From Noticing
Peter Schiff argues that gold has significantly outperformed the S&P 500 since 2000 when priced in real terms, exposing the illusion of dollar-denominated prosperity and predicting a looming dollar crisis as the world moves away from the US currency.

SCOTUS Set To DEFEAT Trump FED Takeover
The Supreme Court appears poised to block Trump's attempt to fire a Fed governor, a rare check on executive power that highlights the court's sensitivity to financial institutions and the administration's deep concern over dollar stability.

LIVE: LANDMARK SCOTUS Oral Argument on Federal Reserve Independence
A Supreme Court oral argument on the firing of Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook exposes a critical battle over the Fed's independence, the definition of 'for cause' removal, and the limits of presidential power.

Elizabeth Warren TRIGGERED As CNBC Host Confronts Her With BRUTAL FACT Check During Anti-Trump Rant!
Senator Elizabeth Warren faces a 'fact check' on CNBC for her shifting stance on Federal Reserve independence and economic policy, revealing alleged political hypocrisy.

Bill’s Immigration Fix, Jerome Powell Investigation & “Don-roe” Doctrine | Jan. 13, 2026
Bill O'Reilly outlines President Trump's 'America First' worldview, proposes a detailed executive order for immigration control, and discusses the Justice Department's investigation into Fed Chair Jerome Powell over alleged political manipulation and a $2.5 billion renovation.

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.

Elizabeth Warren drops BOMBSHELL warning on Trump
Senator Elizabeth Warren details how Donald Trump allegedly weaponized the DOJ against Jerome Powell, warns about the erosion of Federal Reserve independence, and outlines a Democratic strategy focused on concrete cost-lowering policies for working families.

PBS News Hour full episode, Jan. 12, 2026
The Trump administration faces accusations of weaponizing the Justice Department against Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, while simultaneously deploying extremist rhetoric in public campaigns and grappling with escalating protests in Iran.

Trump Attacks The Fed; Life After Cars w/ Doug Gordon, Sarah Goodyear | MR Live
This episode dissects Trump's weaponization of the DOJ against the Federal Reserve and explores the societal 'tyranny of the automobile,' advocating for human-centric urban design.

Markets PANIC As Trump Threatens Fed Chair w Prosecution
Donald Trump's alleged threat to criminally prosecute Fed Chair Jerome Powell over a building renovation project has sent shockwaves through financial markets and ignited a political firestorm over the independence of the Federal Reserve and the Department of Justice.

BREAKING: DOJ Threatens Fed Chair With Criminal Charges
The Department of Justice's criminal investigation into Fed Chair Jay Powell for alleged false testimony is framed by hosts as a politically motivated attack by Donald Trump, aiming to undermine the Federal Reserve's independence and control interest rate policy.

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.

Best of 2025: Mark Blyth Trump’s Tarrifs and Inflation
Mark Blyth, a Brown University professor, explains how popular understanding of inflation often misses the mark, why the Fed's traditional responses are frequently misapplied, and how Trump's tariffs are policy-induced supply shocks that broke the bond market and reveal a flawed re-industrialization strategy.