Trump's Attacks On Federal Reserve's Powell Could Bring Economic Pain

Trump's Attacks On Federal Reserve's Powell Could Bring Economic Pain

President Trump's attacks on Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell have been relentless. We discuss what it would mean if the United States no longer has a politically independent Federal Reserve. We also dive into the potential effects of looming tariffs.

This episode: political correspondent Sarah McCammon, finance correspondent Maria Aspan, and senior national political correspondent Mara Liasson.

This podcast was produced by Bria Suggs and edited by Rachel Baye. Our executive producer is Muthoni Muturi.

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Why Did President Trump Order Strikes On Venezuelan Boats?

Why Did President Trump Order Strikes On Venezuelan Boats?

The United States has launched strikes on two Venezuelan boats this month. President Trump says the boats were smuggling drugs. We discuss that justification and why Trump’s actions could be risky.Thi...

18 Sep 202511min

Republicans Declare 'War' On Liberals In Response To Kirk's Death

Republicans Declare 'War' On Liberals In Response To Kirk's Death

In the week since MAGA activist Charlie Kirk was fatally shot, some Republicans have responded by declaring "war" on liberals. We discuss that and other responses to Kirk’s death, as well as what his ...

17 Sep 202512min

Law Enforcement Charge Alleged Shooter In Charlie Kirk Killing

Law Enforcement Charge Alleged Shooter In Charlie Kirk Killing

Utah law enforcement have charged 22-year-old Tyler Robinson with seven counts related to the murder of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. We discuss the investigation into Robinson and what official...

16 Sep 202515min

States Use Trump Administration Data System To Root Out Noncitizen Voters

States Use Trump Administration Data System To Root Out Noncitizen Voters

States have run more than 33 million voters through the Trump administration’s recently updated SAVE data system, which is designed to check citizenship status. We discuss how states are using the sys...

15 Sep 202517min

Sources & Methods: Two wars escalate abroad, political violence at home

Sources & Methods: Two wars escalate abroad, political violence at home

Today, we're sharing another episode from NPR's newest podcast, Sources & Methods. Each Thursday, host Mary Louise Kelly breaks down the week's biggest national security news with NPR's team of report...

13 Sep 202527min

Suspect In Charlie Kirk Shooting Arrested

Suspect In Charlie Kirk Shooting Arrested

Officials said Friday that they have arrested the person they believe shot and killed conservative activist Charlie Kirk Wednesday. We discuss what we know about the alleged shooter, and why political...

12 Sep 202522min

How Charlie Kirk Shaped Conservative Politics

How Charlie Kirk Shaped Conservative Politics

Conservative activist Charlie Kirk was fatally shot during an event at Utah Valley University Wednesday. We discuss how the controversial Kirk shaped conservative politics.This episode: political corr...

11 Sep 202514min

Are Trump’s Immigration And Manufacturing Goals At Odds?

Are Trump’s Immigration And Manufacturing Goals At Odds?

A recent immigration raid at a Hyundai manufacturing facility in Georgia led to the detention of nearly 500 workers, most of them South Korean nationals. Lawyers for some of the immigrants say they ha...

10 Sep 202516min

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