American central banker, and 16th Chairman of the Federal Reserve in the United States
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Kerry Lutz kicks things off with a personal story behind his latest book, sparked by a run-in with an HOA president, before diving into economic red flags with Michael Pento. From Brightline train safety to the Fed's next move, Pento holds nothing back—calling out Powell's cheerleaders and slamming the idea of imminent rate cuts. He warns of massive credit and equity bubbles, forecasting a 30–35% market plunge that could devastate retirement portfolios. Pento takes aim at policies favoring Wall Street over Main Street, citing the grim reality that 60% of Americans have little to no net worth. He predicts soaring deficits, inflation potentially hitting 19%, and a brutal hit to fixed-income earners. The conversation also tackles Bitcoin—its volatility, lost potential, and whether it still lives up to its promise. Find Michael here: https://pentoport.com Find Kerry here: http://financialsurvivalnetwork.com/ and here: https://inflation.cafe Kerry's New Book “The World According to Martin Armstrong – Conversations with the Master Forecaster” is now a #1 Best Seller on Amazon. . Get your copy here: https://amzn.to/4kuC5p5
In Episode 145 of Facts vs Feelings, hosts Ryan Detrick, Chief Market Strategist, and Sonu Varghese, VP, Global Macro Strategist unpack recent market reactions, Trump's potential impact on Jerome Powell's Fed tenure, and new inflation data that surprised most economists. Key TakeawaysEvent Study on Powell's Potential Firing: Markets briefly reacted negatively to rumors of Jerome Powell's firing, showcasing investor sensitivities.Surprising Inflation Data: Recent Producer Price Index (PPI) came in below all 50 Bloomberg economist forecasts.Debate Over Tariff Inflation: Discussion on whether tariffs represent one-time pricing adjustments or ongoing inflationary pressures.Connect with Ryan:• LinkedIn: Ryan Detrick• X: @ryandetrickConnect with Sonu:• LinkedIn: Sonu Varghese• X: @sonusvargheseQuestions about the show? We'd love to hear from you! factsvsfeelings@carsongroup.com#FactsVsFeelings #JeromePowell #FederalReserve #InflationData #InterestRates #MarketReactions #EconomicInsights #RyanDetrick #SonuVarghese
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President Donald Trump has repeatedly attacked Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell for not lowering interest rates. But lowering interest rates at the wrong time can spark inflation, which is a burden on working-class families. Today, we'll discuss accountability, independence, and the Fed with Karen Petrou, financial analyst and co-founder of Federal Financial Analytics. And later: Tariffs are straining the relationship between the U.S. and Canada, and they're starting to impact border town tourism.
Market Analysis and Federal Reserve Insights - Dividend Cafe, July 22nd In this Dividend Cafe episode, Brian Szytel from TBG New York City headquarters provides a comprehensive market update for July 22nd. He discusses the mixed market with the DOW rising, S&P staying flat, and Nasdaq falling. Factors affecting this trend include earnings reports and sector pricing. The 10-year interest rate dropped slightly, and there were movements in the dollar and gold prices. Brian also highlights international trade agreements, Federal Reserve discussions featuring past chairs, and the celebrity status of the current Fed Chair Jerome Powell. Additionally, Brian covers the upcoming economic calendar with existing home sales and initial jobless claims. He answers questions about the effect of treasury supply on yields and the role of preferred stocks in dividend growth portfolios. Finally, Brian signs off from New York, mentioning an upcoming client dinner in the city. 00:00 Introduction and Market Overview 00:45 Interest Rates and Economic Indicators 01:17 Federal Reserve and Monetary Policy 02:49 Upcoming Economic Data 03:06 Viewer Questions: Treasury Yields and Preferred Stocks 05:13 Conclusion and Personal Notes Links mentioned in this episode: DividendCafe.com TheBahnsenGroup.com
President Donald Trump has repeatedly attacked Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell for not lowering interest rates. But lowering interest rates at the wrong time can spark inflation, which is a burden on working-class families. Today, we'll discuss accountability, independence, and the Fed with Karen Petrou, financial analyst and co-founder of Federal Financial Analytics. And later: Tariffs are straining the relationship between the U.S. and Canada, and they're starting to impact border town tourism.
In the latest Market Signals podcast, LPL Research's Chief Equity Strategist Jeffrey Buchbinder and Chief Fixed Income Strategist Lawrence Gillum recap another positive week for stocks on supportive economic data and earnings news, weigh in on the debate about Fed Chair Jerome Powell's tenure, and react to the start of earnings season. Tracking: #772080
Victoria Guida, economics correspondent and columnist for Politico, talks about President Trump's reported decision – and then quick reversal – of a move last week to oust Jerome Powell as chairman of the Federal Reserve Board. She goes behind the scenes on what the president is telling allies, how GOP lawmakers view the situation, and why firing Powell might not solve Trump's central concerns.
Tulsi Gabbard has officially submitted criminal referrals to the DOJ over SPYGATE. Anna Paulina Luna has referred Fed Chair Jerome Powell to the DOJ for criminal charges over false statements about the Fed renovation. Rep. Maria Salazar is pushing for an amnesty bill in the House of Representatives. Leftists are now protesting the cancellation of Stephen Colbert's show. Trump is serious about bringing back the "Redskins" name. Join UNGOVERNED on LFA TV every MONDAY - FRIDAY from 10am to 11am EASTERN! www.FarashMedia.com www.LFATV.us www.OFPFarms.com www.MyPatriotSupply.com/UNGOVERNED www.SLNT.com/SHAWN www.PatriotMobile.com/FARASH
Commentary from Jerome Powell on the banking space spurred some headlines but did little to move vastly unchanged futures. Kevin Hincks points to Big Tech earnings from Alphabet (GOOGL) and Tesla (TSLA) to be the biggest movers of the week. They face one headwind: an SPX and NDX moving into overbought territory. Kevin also touches on the EU and Japan seeking to continue tariff talks with the U.S.======== Schwab Network ========Empowering every investor and trader, every market day.Subscribe to the Market Minute newsletter - https://schwabnetwork.com/subscribeDownload the iOS app - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/schwab-network/id1460719185Download the Amazon Fire Tv App - https://www.amazon.com/TD-Ameritrade-Network/dp/B07KRD76C7Watch on Sling - https://watch.sling.com/1/asset/191928615bd8d47686f94682aefaa007/watchWatch on Vizio - https://www.vizio.com/en/watchfreeplus-exploreWatch on DistroTV - https://www.distro.tv/live/schwab-network/Follow us on X – / schwabnetwork Follow us on Facebook – / schwabnetwork Follow us on LinkedIn - / schwab-network About Schwab Network - https://schwabnetwork.com/about
Retired Federal Judge Nancy Gertner is a graduate of Barnard College and Yale Law School, where she was an editor on The Yale Law Journal, also receiving her M.A. in Political Science at Yale University. She was appointed to the United States District Court (D. Mass.) in 1994 by President Clinton and prior to 1994, Judge Gertner was a civil rights and criminal defense lawyer in Massachusetts. She retired from the federal bench in 2011 to join the faculty at Harvard Law School. Judge Gertner is the Managing Director of the MGH Center for Law Brain and Behavior. She was named one of “The Most Influential Lawyers of the Past 25 Years” by Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly. Judge Gertner has received numerous awards, including the American Bar Association's Thurgood Marshall Award. Additionally, Judge Gertner was a Commissioner on President Biden's Commission on the Supreme Court of the United States, and has written and spoken widely on various legal issues, appearing as a keynote speaker, panelist or lecturer concerning civil rights, civil liberties, employment, criminal justice and procedural issues throughout the U.S., Europe and Asia. Her opinion column appears regularly in the Boston Globe and WBUR's Cognoscenti and occasionally the New York Times and the Washington Post. She also is a commentator on CNN, MSNBC, and WGBH's “Jim Braude and Margery Eagan” show. Join us for this insightful, informative conversation about Donald Trump's march towards autocracy; the consequential role of the Supreme Court; the Emil Bove confirmation hearing; the Epstein case; the threats against Fed Chair Jerome Powell; and the Harvard University lawsuit. Got somethin' to say?! Email us at BackroomAndy@gmail.com Leave us a message: 845-307-7446 Twitter: @AndyOstroy Produced by Andy Ostroy, Matty Rosenberg, and Jennifer Hammoud @ Radio Free Rhiniecliff Design by Cricket Lengyel
A.M. Edition for July 21. The European Union is changing its tune as trade talks with the U.S. take a turn for the worse. WSJ editor Dan Michaels explains what this could mean for the world's largest trading relationship. Plus, how Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has been trying to convince President Trump not to fire Fed Chair Jerome Powell. And why taxing the super rich can backfire on governments, as the U.K. seems to be learning to its detriment. Azhar Sukri hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Plus: Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent lays out his case to President Trump for why he shouldn't try to push out Fed chair Jerome Powell. And, with earnings season in full swing we look at recent reporting from Stellantis and Ryanair. Kate Bullivant hosts. Sign up for WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Less than two weeks out from the August 1 tariff deadline, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent discusses progress on trade deals with the EU, Japan, and Indonesia. Sec. Bessent also comments on monetary policy, including reports that he tried to talk President Trump out of firing Fed Chair Jerome Powell. He calls for an examination of the entire Federal Reserve institution. Robert Frank reports on the latest in the private jet business: an investment group led by LVMH's private equity arm is buying 20% of Flexjet. Plus, Scottie Scheffler won his first British Open title, and Andrew Ross Sorkin and Joe Kernen recreate a meme-able moment on a kiss cam. Scott Bessent - 13:06Robert Frank - 33:36 In this episode:Scott Bessent, @SecScottBessentBecky Quick, @BeckyQuickJoe Kernen, @JoeSquawkAndrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkinCameron Costa, @CameronCostaNY
The Trump administration is keeping up with its economic plan, focusing their agenda on securing more trade deals and collecting billions in tariff payments, all while cutting costs back home. Lydia Hu speaks with FOX Business' White House correspondent Edward Lawrence to understand what benefits tariffs have brought the U.S. economy, which deals may be next in the pipeline, and the rate-cut standoff between President Trump and Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell. Photo Credit: AP Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
CBS's Jill Schlesinger joins Debbie and Tom to explain the rift between Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell and Pres Donald Trump.
CBS's Jill Schlesinger joins Debbie and Tom to explain the rift between Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell and Pres Donald Trump.
US inflation appears to be heading to 3% by September, above the target rate of 2%. According to Chief Investment Strategist of Investec Wealth & Investment International Chris Holdsworth his may explain the Fed's caution on interest rates, even as Fed chief Jerome Powell remains under pressure from President Donald Trump. Investec Focus Radio SA
Jill Schlesinger on the battle between President Trump and Jerome Powell, and how it could impact the economy // Casey McNerthney with "Crime and Punishment" — our weekly check in at the King County Prosecutor's Office // Kirk Herbstreit on the outlook for the Huskies football season and his new docuseries "Fueled By" // Charlie Harger Commentary on coming together to celebrate youth sports // Gee Scott on the Seahawks releasing tight end Noah Fant
Fed Chair Jerome Powell's caution has infuriated President Donald Trump, who has demanded the Fed cut borrowing costs to spur the economy and reduce the interest rates the federal government pays on its debt. Jill on Money host and CBS News Business Analyst Jill Schlesinger helps Vineeta break it down.
July 21, 2025 ~ Chris, Lloyd, and Jamie talk with Patrick Anderson, CEO of Anderson Economic Group, about what may happen to the economy if President Donald Trump succeeds in forcing out Fed Chair Jerome Powell.
Het Nederlandse stroomnet zit propvol. Op sommige plekken wachten bedrijven maanden — of zelfs jaren — op een zwaardere stroomaansluiting. Energieopslagbedrijf iwell denkt dé oplossing te hebben: slimme batterijen die het net kunnen ontlasten. Met een kapitaalinjectie van 27 miljoen euro wil het bedrijf nu ook Europa veroveren. Jan Willem de Jong, medeoprichter en directeur van iwell is te gast in BNR Zakendoen. Macro met Baarsma Elke dag een intrigerende gedachtewisseling over de stand van de macro-economie. Op maandag en vrijdag gaat presentator Thomas van Zijl in gesprek met econoom Arnoud Boot, de rest van de week praat Van Zijl met econoom Edin Mujagić. Ook altijd terug te vinden als je een aflevering gemist hebt. Blik op de wereld Wat speelt zich vandaag af op het wereldtoneel? Het laatste nieuws uit bijvoorbeeld Oekraïne, het Midden-Oosten, de Verenigde Staten of Brussel hoor je iedere werkdag om 12.10 van onze vaste experts en eigen redacteuren en verslaggevers. Ook los te vinden als podcast. Economenpanel De plannen van Ursula von der Leyen voor de meerjarenbegroting van de Europese Unie zorgen voor onrust onder de lidstaten. En: Donald Trump heeft genoeg van de baas van de Amerikaanse centrale bank. Gaat het de president lukken om Fed-baas Jerome Powell nog vóór het einde van zijn termijn te ontslaan? Dat en meer bespreken we in het economenpanel met Steven Brakman, Hoogleraar internationale economie aan de Rijksuniversiteit Groningen en Hans Stegeman, hoofdeconoom bij de Triodosbank. Luister l Economenpanel Zakenlunch Elke dag, tijdens de lunch, geniet je mee van het laatste zakelijke nieuws, actuele informatie over de financiële markten en ander economische actualiteiten. Op een ontspannen manier word je als luisteraar bijgepraat over alles wat er speelt in de wereld van het bedrijfsleven en de beurs. En altijd terug te vinden als podcast, mocht je de lunch gemist hebben. Contact & Abonneren BNR Zakendoen zendt elke werkdag live uit van 11:00 tot 13:30 uur. Je kunt de redactie bereiken via e-mail. Abonneren op de podcast van BNR Zakendoen kan via bnr.nl/zakendoen, of via Apple Podcast en Spotify. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Isaac, Ari, and Kmele really get into it about all the Jeffrey Epstein stuff for nearly an hour. Then they talk about their opinions on the Jerome Powell and President Trump situation. And, as always, the Airing of Grievances and a very good one at that. Ad-free podcasts are here!Many listeners have been asking for an ad-free version of this podcast that they could subscribe to — and we finally launched it. You can go to ReadTangle.com to sign up!You can subscribe to Tangle by clicking here or drop something in our tip jar by clicking here. Our Executive Editor and Founder is Isaac Saul. Our Executive Producer is Jon Lall.This podcast was hosted by Isaac Saul and edited and engineered by Dewey Thomas. Music for the podcast was produced by Diet 75 and Jon Lall. Our newsletter is edited by Managing Editor Ari Weitzman, Senior Editor Will Kaback, Hunter Casperson, Kendall White, Bailey Saul, and Audrey Moorehead. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Immoral to own an outdoor cat? :: Astronomer CEO cheating caught during Coldplay concert :: Old school conspiracy theorists aren't that shocked by Epstein :: VigilantCitizen.com :: PizzaGate :: Bohemian Grove :: Alex Jones :: Did Koch brother ask waiter to hand wash his underwear? :: Should Trump fire Jerome Powell? :: The Federal Reserve should just be disbanded :: Inflation is an increase in the money supply :: Trump giving Medicaid info to ICE agents :: Trump pretends to cut down on welfare :: Floods in Texas, campground owner used his buddies to declare his land not a flood zone :: Government lie caused the girls' deaths :: Fake Christians :: Gov notoriously bad at maintaining infrastructure :: End gov welfare :: Mayor Eric Adams ran criminal enterprise from NYPD :: Cointelpro RFK jr :: David's activism in the NM State House :: 2025-07-19 Hosts: Bonnie, Riley
Stocks have risen so far so fast, and remain so overbought in the short term, that the risk of a correction in the near term is uncomfortably high.So warns portfolio manager Lance Roberts.He could easily see a pullback of 5-7% occur over the coming weeks.We discuss the odds of that, as well as bond yields, whether President Trump will actually fire Fed Chair Jerome Powell, the accelerating AI threat to jobs, and Lance's firm's latest trades.For everything that mattered to markets this week, watch this video.WORRIED ABOUT THE MARKET? SCHEDULE YOUR FREE PORTFOLIO REVIEW with Thoughtful Money's endorsed financial advisors at https://www.thoughtfulmoney.com#federalreserve #bondyields #marketcorrection _____________________________________________ Thoughtful Money LLC is a Registered Investment Advisor Promoter.We produce educational content geared for the individual investor. It's important to note that this content is NOT investment advice, individual or otherwise, nor should be construed as such.We recommend that most investors, especially if inexperienced, should consider benefiting from the direction and guidance of a qualified financial advisor registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) or state securities regulators who can develop & implement a personalized financial plan based on a customer's unique goals, needs & risk tolerance.IMPORTANT NOTE: There are risks associated with investing in securities.Investing in stocks, bonds, exchange traded funds, mutual funds, money market funds, and other types of securities involve risk of loss. Loss of principal is possible. Some high risk investments may use leverage, which will accentuate gains & losses. Foreign investing involves special risks, including a greater volatility and political, economic and currency risks and differences in accounting methods.A security's or a firm's past investment performance is not a guarantee or predictor of future investment performance.Thoughtful Money and the Thoughtful Money logo are trademarks of Thoughtful Money LLC.Copyright © 2025 Thoughtful Money LLC. All rights reserved.
Amid the frustration growing over the handling of the Jeffrey Epstein files, new reporting from The Wall Street Journal alleges President Trump hand-drew a lewd photo of a woman for Epstein's 50th birthday. In response, Trump filed a libel lawsuit, seeking at least $10 billion in damages against the parent company of the newspaper, News Corp, its publisher, Dow Jones; two reporters for the newspaper, News Corp's chief executive, Robert Thomas, and its owner, Rupert Murdoch. Vaughn Hillyard, Kristy Greenberg, and Tara Setmayer join The Weekend to discuss.
Hello everyone, it's Bill Thompson – T Bill. Some of the things covered on today's session include:Astronomer CEO Andy Bryon placed on leave after incident at Coldplay concert.The Steve Miller Band cancels entire tour due to extreme weather. Financial software company Block up 10% after being added to the Standard & Poor's 500. The implications of President Trump possibly trying to fire Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. The possible impact of a cut in funding to PBS stations. The upcoming economic and earnings calendar.
The Wall Street Journal publishes a shocking 50th birthday letter Donald Trump wrote to Jeffrey Epstein that discusses a "wonderful secret" the two shared. Jon and Dan react live to The Journal's letter, discuss Trump's attacks against his supporters who still want the Epstein files released, and debate why the Department of Justice decided now was the right time to fire Maurene Comey — the federal prosecutor who worked on both Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell's criminal cases. Then the two talk through Senator Josh Hawley's sad attempt to roll back the Medicaid cuts he just voted for and President Trump's draft termination letter for Fed Chair Jerome Powell. Then Congressional Progressive Caucus Chair Greg Casar stops by to talk about Texas Republicans' attempts to redraw congressional maps to sway the 2026 midterms elections. For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email transcripts@crooked.com and include the name of the podcast.
Kara and Scott discuss whether Trump will fire Fed Chair Jerome Powell, and all of the administration's efforts to distract from the Epstein scandal. Elon Musk's Grok scores a contract with the Defense Department, and Andrew Cuomo will officially run as an independent in the NYC mayoral race. Plus, the House advances three crypto bills, and Kara and Scott are feeling better than ever after getting some love from a certain fellow podcast host. Watch this episode on the Pivot YouTube channel. Follow us on Instagram and Threads at @pivotpodcastofficial. Follow us on Bluesky at @pivotpod.bsky.social. Follow us on TikTok at @pivotpodcast. Send us your questions by calling us at 855-51-PIVOT, or at nymag.com/pivot. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
This episode explores the mounting pressure on Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell amid significant financial losses and controversies surrounding the institution. Over the past two years, the Fed has reported operating losses exceeding $130 billion, with a bond portfolio underwater by $1.1 trillion. Further scrutiny arises from a $2.5 billion luxurious headquarters renovation. Political figures and markets speculate about Powell's potential departure, with accusations flying and confidence waning. The episode also discusses the broader implications of the Fed's instability on the economy and offers practical advice for safeguarding personal finances in uncertain times. BUT BEFORE THAT, hear how NATO's new plan hits your wallet and retirement plan fear (which is now getting real!), as well as what happened in Florida! Useful links: https://myescapebook.com/escape-2?video=0KDH7rzZZWk https://epicearnwhileyoulearn.com/yfd?video=0KDH7rzZZWk https://intensive2025.com/?video=0KDH7rzZZWk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
85 "Autism Centers" across Minnesota are accused of bilking Medicaid out of $20M as a $250M fraud scheme using hungry kids as the hook. Has Tim Walz done ANYTHING to punish the Somalis behind “Feeding Our Future,” the single largest Covid relief fund fraud case in the country? Fed Chair Jerome Powell faces a possible perjury probe for okaying $2.5B in building renovations. Good News shares the story of an autistic boy who spoke for the first time after 14 years of silence.
Steve Forbes calls out Fed Chair Jerome Powell for "playing politics" on refusing to cut interest rates, which not only damages the economy but hurts the U.S. dollar.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
In this podcast interview, Peter Grandich discusses several critical economic and geopolitical issues facing the United States. The conversation centers on potential tensions between President Trump and Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, with Grandich suggesting that Trump's attempts to influence monetary policy could have significant market repercussions. Grandich highlights several major concerns, including a looming debt crisis, with national debt potentially reaching $50 trillion and creating unsustainable interest payments. He also emphasizes a brewing retirement crisis, where most Americans are living paycheck to paycheck and unable to save adequately for retirement. Additionally, he warns about an aging crisis, infrastructure challenges, and potential societal tensions related to demographic shifts. The discussion extensively explores the growing influence of the BRICS nations (Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa), which Grandich sees as a significant geopolitical development. He believes these countries are strategically positioning themselves to challenge US economic dominance, particularly through alternative trading mechanisms and potential new currency arrangements. Regarding investment strategies, Grandich is bullish on precious metals, especially gold, copper, uranium, and silver. He recommends diversification in junior mining stocks while understanding the speculative nature of such investments. His investment philosophy emphasizes long-term thinking and monitoring global financial trends beyond US-centric perspectives. Grandich is particularly critical of the current administration's approach to international relations, suggesting that Trump's aggressive trade tactics and diplomatic strategies are accelerating the United States' global decline. He argues that the world is increasingly moving away from US-centric economic models, with countries like China playing increasingly pivotal roles in global economic development. The interview concludes with Grandich recommending that investors broaden their information sources, read international financial media, and prepare for potential significant market shifts by understanding emerging global economic trends.
Senate Republicans voted to take back billions of dollars in funding for foreign aid and public broadcasting, President Trump has been threatening to fire Fed chair Jerome Powell before his term ends next year, and Israel launched airstrikes into Syria's capital of Damascus. Want more comprehensive analysis of the most important news of the day, plus a little fun? Subscribe to the Up First newsletter.Today's episode of Up First was edited by Gerry Holmes, Dana Farrington, Miguel Macias, Janaya Williams and Mohamad ElBardicy.It was produced by Ziad Buchh, Nia Dumas and Christopher Thomas.We get engineering support from David Greenburg. And our technical director is Carleigh Strange. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
President Trump says Fed Chair Jerome Powell can keep his job—for now, the House GOP gears up for their next legislative fight, and Trump hopes to gain an edge over China with a major AI investment in Pennsylvania. Get the facts first with Morning Wire. - - - Today's Sponsors: Shopify - Go to https://Shopify.com/morningwire to sign up for your $1 per month trial period and upgrade your selling today. Pocket Hose - Text MORNINGWIRE to 64000 to get a FREE pocket pivot and their 10-pattern sprayer with the purchase of ANY size Copper Head hose. Message and data rates may apply. - - - Privacy Policy: https://www.dailywire.com/privacy
President Donald Trump spent Wednesday refuting reports he plans to imminently fire Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell. The president has been complaining about him for months, accusing Powell of unnecessarily keeping interest rates high. But Trump's frustrations seemed to reach a new peak this week amid reports he had a letter drafted to oust the man he appointed to the job back in 2017, then asked a group of House Republicans whether he should do it. Firing Powell would undermine the Federal Reserve's independence. It's also potentially illegal. Bloomberg Senior Editor and friend of the pod Stacey Vanek Smith stops by to talk about interest rates, inflation risks, and Trump's very focused campaign of loathing against Powell.And in headlines: Vice President J.D. Vance hit the road to put some proverbial lipstick on Trump's pig of a new tax and spending law, the Trump administration deported five migrants to the small African nation of Eswatini, and the senior vice president of PBS Kids says the network will have to scale back new programing if Congress lets Trump claw back funding.Show Notes:Check out Stacey's work – x.com/svaneksmith?lang=enCall Congress – 202-224-3121Subscribe to the What A Day Newsletter – https://tinyurl.com/3kk4nyz8What A Day – YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/@whatadaypodcastFollow us on Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/crookedmedia/For a transcript of this episode, please visit crooked.com/whataday
Tonight on The Last Word: Democrats call for a Congressional hearing on the Epstein files. Also, Donald Trump denies he's planning to fire Fed Chair Jerome Powell. And Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro endorses Janelle Stelson for Congress. Rep. Jamie Raskin, Paul Krugman, and Janelle Stelson join Lawrence O'Donnell.
SEASON 3 EPISODE 145: COUNTDOWN WITH KEITH OLBERMANN A-Block (1:45): Trump self-destructs over the Epstein files: now calls his supporters “weaklings” calls Republicans “stupid” for believing the Epstein story HE sold them, now demands reporters don’t cover it, and demands MAGA stops talking about it. And now - most meaningfully - HE is connecting his Epstein Cover-up to his Russia Collusion Cover-up and continually tying Epstein to "The Steele Dossier." And what was the most grotesque part of the Steele Dossier story? Sexual perversion. Video. Blackmail. Trump is himself tying himself and Epstein to the purported pee tape! And that nauseating link and amazing implications (which he alone is making) are on top of the established reality: Donald Trump is president of the Jeffrey Epstein cover-up.Trump is RUNNING the Jeffrey Epstein cover-up. It’s TRUMP’S Jeffrey Epstein cover-up! President Pervert. President Epstein. President Pee Tape. President Pedophile. President cover-up. "TRUMP’S EPSTEIN COVER-UP" - I want to hear that every day, from a leading Democrat. Every day and SIX TIMES on Sunday. Forever. I’m delighted Trump is destroying himself; I want Democrats to finish the job. I want it to destroy MAGA. I want it to bury them all, under a mountain of their own amoral, uncaring, "bullshit" – the word Trump just used in an enraged screed against his own MAGA "weaklings" whose support he now claims he no longer wants. Is pursuing this Shapiro-Steele story disgusting? Yes. Is it sleazy? Yes. Is it what the Trumpist scum would do? Yes. Is it a terrible way to prevent dictatorship and terror? What? There are RULES here? No, there are no rules. Pick up the damn tire iron. This is democracy-saving gold. Every. Damn. Day. Trump's the one who did this. He's the one who has now linked whatever he's choosing to do in covering up the Epstein story, to whatever there was in the Steele Dossier that would destroy him. He's the one who... crossed the streams. B-Block (32:00) THE WORST PERSONS IN THE WORLD: Homeland Security Spokesman Micah Bock with a cleverly phrased bit of dishonesty which actually says Texans calling FEMA during the floods had the same chance of getting through as people buying tickets have of winning the lottery. Mehmet Oz, whose senate bid crashed over crudités, now sees his Medicare disembowlin rationalization not cut it over carrot cake, and what trophies did soccer mogul Gianna Infantino let Trump walk away with this time? C-Block (42:00) THINGS I PROMISED NOT TO TELL: Twenty years, almost to the day, since I quit smoking and began my MSNBC campaign to get others to quit, too. Which the PRESIDENT of MSNBC naturally responded to...by trying to kill me.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Trump has been going back and forth on his desire to fire Fed Chair Jerome Powell. Neil Irwin from Axios discusses whether the president has the power, and why a recent Fed building renovation matters. The Senate just passed a bill that would cut more than $1.1 billion in previously allocated federal funds for public media. The Wall Street Journal reports. The president of PBS tells the Washington Post the move would result in an existential crisis for member stations that depend on federal dollars. Umair Irfan with Vox describes why it has been so challenging for Los Angeles to rebuild after its devastating fires. Plus, Trump hit out at his own supporters over the Epstein files, why Israel just bombed Syria, and how a major breakthrough in IVF treatment that involves using the DNA of three people could prevent disease. Today’s episode was hosted by Shumita Basu.
Dina Doll and Lisa Graves guest host the top-ranked law and politics podcast Legal AF and break down this week's most explosive legal and political developments at the intersection of law and democracy, including: 1) the latest Epstein chaos, as the DOJ fights a major appeal while internal turmoil erupts with ethics-related firings and resignations; 2) a dramatic update out of Los Angeles, where a judge halts Trump's ICE operation, triggering an emergency appeal and a sudden move by Trump to pull federal troops; 3) Trump's escalating effort to purge federal appointees—including a push to fire Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell—as the Supreme Court hands down a shocking ruling on mass federal firings; and 4) new developments in the Abrego Garcia case, where the courts continue to push back against Trump-era abuses of power. All that and more on the podcast that exposes the legal chaos threatening American democracy. Support Our Sponsors: Armra: Head to https://tryarmra.com/legalaf or enter promo code: LEGALAF to receive 15% off your first order! Qualia: Head to https://qualialife.com/LEGALAF and use promo code: LEGALAF at checkout for 15% off your purchase! Soul: Go to https://GetSoul.com and use code LEGALAF to get 30% OFF your order! Delete Me: Get 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to join https://deleteme.com/LEGALAF and use promo code LEGALAF at checkout. Subscribe to the NEW Legal AF Substack: https://substack.com/@legalaf Remember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts: MeidasTouch: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/meidastouch-podcast Legal AF: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/legal-af MissTrial: https://meidasnews.com/tag/miss-trial The PoliticsGirl Podcast: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-politicsgirl-podcast The Influence Continuum: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-influence-continuum-with-dr-steven-hassan Mea Culpa with Michael Cohen: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/mea-culpa-with-michael-cohen The Weekend Show: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-weekend-show Burn the Boats: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/burn-the-boats Majority 54: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/majority-54 Political Beatdown: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/political-beatdown On Democracy with FP Wellman: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/on-democracy-with-fpwellman Uncovered: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/maga-uncovered Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Trump attacked the MAGA base over calls to release the ‘Epstein files' and labeled his supporters ‘weaklings' for falling for the ‘Epstein hoax.' Then, markets are all over the place amid speculation that Trump plans to fire Fed Chair Jerome Powell, which Trump denies. Plus, Elon Musk's highly controversial AI chatbot lands a $200 million contract with the Pentagon - even after it goes on antisemitic rants. Philip Bump, Nayyera Haq, Max Rose, and Brian Barrett join The 11th Hour this Wednesday.
P.M. Edition for July 17. Legal experts are dubious that President Trump could remove Fed Chair Jerome Powell—though the president has said he isn't planning to. But as WSJ chief economics correspondent Nick Timiraos points out, Trump's advisers are seizing on a renovation of the Federal Reserve's Washington, D.C. headquarters to undermine public trust in Powell. Plus, China has threatened to block the sale of two Panama Canal ports unless its state-owned shipping company can be a part of it. WSJ reporter Jack Pitcher discusses China's leverage, and what the U.S. makes of it. And Republican lawmakers are making a surprising push to protect unauthorized immigrants. WSJ congressional reporter Olivia Beavers explains why. Alex Ossola hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Episode 628: Neal and Toby discuss the reports of Trump getting ready to tell Fed Chair Jerome Powell to pack his desk and skedaddle. Then, an executive order from the President may open up 401(k)s to private markets. Also, Ford is issuing another recall…seems to be a recurring issue. Plus, it's Neal's Numbers on the Labubu craze, air conditioning in Europe vs. the US, and obesity. Meet your local home loan expert at https://mortgagematchup.com/?utm_source=morning_brew&utm_medium=podcast Subscribe to Morning Brew Daily for more of the news you need to start your day. Share the show with a friend, and leave us a review on your favorite podcast app. Listen to Morning Brew Daily Here: https://www.swap.fm/l/mbd-note Watch Morning Brew Daily Here: https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow 00:00 - Dog adoption surges thanks to ‘Superman' 3:10 - Powell's on the hot seat 9:15 - 401Ks could go private 12:10 - Ford Recalls 18:00 - Labubu's rise 20:20 - Euro AC vs US AC 22:20 - Obesity Study 25:30 - Coke real cane sugar
Today's Headlines: Israel launched missile strikes on Syria's military HQ in Damascus, potentially destabilizing the new Syrian government amid talks to normalize relations. Despite the Trump administration's request to hold back, Israel is sending more troops to the border, citing threats to the Druze community. Meanwhile, Trump hosted Bahrain's crown prince, who pledged $17 billion in U.S. investments—though details were vague, aside from a symbolic model airplane. Trump also denied plans to fire Fed Chair Jerome Powell, despite telling Republicans otherwise, and floated the Fed's over-budget HQ renovations as a possible excuse. Separately, the administration fired federal prosecutor Maurene Comey—daughter of James Comey—who had handled the Epstein, Maxwell, and Diddy cases, offering no clear reason. Trump mocked his own supporters who believe Epstein conspiracy theories, calling them “weaklings,” while still refusing to release promised files. And in two more Trump-world twists: DHS deported five migrants to Eswatini, an African country none of them were from, and federal agents arrested nine anti-ICE protesters in Spokane. Lastly, $100 million worth of Trump memecoins are unlocking today, padding the president's net worth. Resources/Articles mentioned in this episode: Axios: Israel bombs Syrian capital despite U.S. pressure to "stand down" Bloomberg: Bahrain's PM Vows $17 Billion US Investment During Trump Meeting NBC News: Trump says it's 'highly unlikely' he will fire Fed Chair Powell after broaching idea with GOP reps Axios: Trump says Fed renovations issue might be fireable for Powell WaPo: DOJ fires Maurene Comey, prosecutor involved in Epstein, Diddy cases AP News: Trump slams his own supporters as 'weaklings' for falling for what he now calls the Epstein 'hoax' Axios: DHS sends migrants to Eswatini in new 3rd-country deportation Seattle Time: Federal government accuses nine Spokane protesters of violence against ICE Bloomberg: Trump Memecoin Unlock To Test Crypto Demand Morning Announcements is produced by Sami Sage and edited by Grace Hernandez-Johnson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sign up for Derek's Substack here. Harvard economist Jason Furman returns to the show to answer two big, burning questions. First, if Trump's economic ideas are as bad as most economists say, why isn't the U.S. economy doing much worse? Second, if Trump fires Jerome Powell, would it be the final blow that finally pushes the economy into a recession? If you have questions, observations, or ideas for future episodes, email us at PlainEnglish@Spotify.com. Host: Derek Thompson Guest: Jason Furman Producer: Devon Baroldi Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
President Trump says Fed Chair Jerome Powell will likely keep his job— despite reports to the contrary, backlash continues on both sides of the Epstein files debate, and assaults on ICE agents hit unbelievable highs. Get the facts first with Evening Wire.
Is the Federal Reserve's Jerome Powell set to leave his position as chair? While President Trump can't fire the Federal Reserve chair, chatter in D.C. suggests an open position may be coming sooner rather than later. Glenn lays out why Jerome Powell's job suddenly appears to be in jeopardy. While the Genius Act has parts that seem beneficial, Glenn warns that the bill could easily lead to the implementation of a central bank digital currency. Rep. Chip Roy (R-Texas) joins to discuss the bill and how conservative politicians like him are fighting back. Chip also lays out his thoughts on the Epstein files and offers his advice on how the Trump administration should handle the matter going forward. Sen. Eric Schmitt (R-Mo.) joins to discuss the status of the DOGE cuts, which include the defunding of NPR and PBS. Why do Republicans never prioritize cutting unnecessary government spending? Glenn and Jason go through an older chalkboard of Glenn's, which outlines how a full-blown trust implosion is created. Investigative reporter Steve Robinson joins to discuss the Chinese cartels that are running rampant in Maine. Could these cartels spread to other states? Glenn and Jason further discuss how Trump can get Jerome Powell removed from the Federal Reserve. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Congressman Abe Hamadeh from Arizona discusses the pressing issues surrounding accountability in Washington, including the actions of Fed Chair Jerome Powell and the ongoing political landscape. Congressman Hamadeh shares his insights on the need for a special prosecutor, the impact of monetary policy on home ownership, and the potential for significant economic growth under President Trump's leadership. Later, Dr. Peter McCullough, a world-renowned doctor and chief scientific officer at The Wellness Company, unpacks the critical themes from his new book, 'Vaccines, Mythology, Ideology and Reality,' exploring the historical context of vaccines, the controversies surrounding COVID-19 vaccinations, and the implications of recent government actions regarding medical ethics and accountability. Dr. McCullough shares his insights on the reckless approval of vaccines for vulnerable children and the implications of dropping charges against Dr. Kirk Moore, emphasizing the importance of informed consent in medical practice. Finally, it's AMAC Wednesday, and AMAC National Spokesman Bobby Charles joins for his weekly segment. Bobby explores the alarming rise of lawlessness in America, the erosion of respect for the rule of law, and the systemic issues that threaten our democratic foundations. The Republican candidate for governor of Maine shares his insights on the historical context of civil unrest, the impact of public corruption, and the urgent need for accountability in our institutions. To join AMAC and receive all of the benefits that come with membership at a special rate, go to AMAC.us/JustNewsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Meet my friends, Clay Travis and Buck Sexton! If you love Verdict, the Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show might also be in your audio wheelhouse. Politics, news analysis, and some pop culture and comedy thrown in too. Here’s a sample episode recapping four Tuesday takeaways. Give the guys a listen and then follow and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. Trump's Tariffs Paying Off The economic impact of Trump-era tariffs, with the hosts highlighting a rare federal budget surplus in June 2025. They argue that despite media narratives, tariffs have not triggered significant inflation and instead have generated substantial revenue. The conversation also critiques Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell for high interest rates, which they claim have frozen the housing market and stifled economic growth. The hosts advocate for rate cuts to stimulate recovery, pointing to record-high stock market performance and strong job growth under Trump’s second term. Gov. Gavin Salesman Clay and Buck analyze California Governor Gavin Newsom’s national ambitions, suggesting he is positioning himself as a frontrunner for the 2028 Democratic presidential nomination. They critique Newsom’s evasive responses on controversial issues like transgender policies and youth gender surgeries, portraying him as a polished but insubstantial figure who avoids taking firm stances. The discussion frames Newsom as emblematic of a Democratic strategy that relies on charm and ambiguity rather than policy clarity. Illegal Immigration Realities Deep dive into the pressing issues surrounding illegal immigration, border security, and the economic impact of immigration policies in the United States. The hosts open with a discussion on the controversial “Alligator Alcatraz” ICE facility near the Everglades, using it as a springboard to critique the media’s portrayal of immigration enforcement and the emotional narratives often used by the political left. A major theme throughout this hour is the economic burden of illegal immigration, with Clay and Buck arguing that the influx of undocumented migrants contributes to rising housing costs, overcrowded emergency rooms, and inflated hotel prices—particularly in cities like New York City. They highlight how Airbnb regulations and the use of hotels to house migrants have disrupted local markets, driving up costs for everyday Americans. Can You Believe This Question? Media bias and cultural influence, particularly in sports journalism. Clay and Buck react to a viral moment from the MLB All-Star Game press conference, where a reporter from Defector confronted MLB officials over Georgia’s voting laws. Clay and Buck criticize what they call “agenda journalism” and highlight the irony of punishing Atlanta—a majority Black city—for state-level legislation. Make sure you never miss a second of the show by subscribing to the Clay Travis & Buck Sexton show podcast wherever you get your podcasts! ihr.fm/3InlkL8 For the latest updates from Clay and Buck: https://www.clayandbuck.com/ Connect with Clay Travis and Buck Sexton on Social Media: X - https://x.com/clayandbuck FB - https://www.facebook.com/ClayandBuck/ IG - https://www.instagram.com/clayandbuck/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/clayandbuck Rumble - https://rumble.com/c/ClayandBuck TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@clayandbuck YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@VerdictwithTedCruzSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.