Shaping the Fed: Politics, Markets, and Public Cost

This episode examines how the Federal Reserve’s upcoming decision on interest rates, a narrow Senate confirmation, military actions abroad, and domestic troop deployments reveal the growing political influence on institutions meant to stay independent and how these choices directly affect American families and the economy.

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Episode Transcript

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Hello, and welcome to the
Vlogging Pod. Yesterday's
headlines show how decisions at the top
ripple directly into American
lives. The Federal Reserve re-meets
September 16th and 17th to
decide whether to issue its
first cut of the year. If
approved, it could lower borrowing costs on

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mortgages, credit cards, and small business
loans. Though the size of
that cut remains
uncertain. At the same time,
the Senate confirmed Trump ally
Stephen Miran to the Federal
Reserve Board by a narrow 48
to 47 margin.
Miran replaces Adriana

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Kugler, who had resigned
on August 1st,2025,
effective August 8th, to
return to her tenured professorship
at Georgetown University.
Her original term was set to last until
January 31st, 2026, but her
early departure opened the door for the

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administration to shift the Fed's makeup,
raising questions about independence and how
inflation and employment policy are
set. Aboard the
administration's strike on the Venezuelan
vessel accused of drug trafficking
underscores a growing use of
military force that risk escalating

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international tension with potential
effects on global trade and security
costs. Domestically, the deployment of the
National Guard into Memphis highlights the
increasing use of federal troops inside
U.S. cities, raising concerns over civil
liberties and public trust in local
governments. Meanwhile US stock

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markets hit new highs lifting investors, but
everyday Americans still face
stagnant wages and rising
cost of living. And in
Europe, NATO is sending
fighter jets to Poland to counter
Russian drone incursion, underscoring
how global instability abroad

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continues to affect American households
through energy prices and security
commitments. Today's
podcast source comes from global markets
await Fed decision as dollar slips.
Reuters Trump economic
advisor Miran gets Senate nod to join
Fed board Reuters. Federal Reserve

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Governor Ariana Krugler
resigns early, will return to Georgetown.
Federal Reserve Board U.S. Navy strike to
Venezuela vessel kills several. The
Guardian Trump authorities National Guard
deployment to Memphis. The Guardian. U.S.
stock closed high as retail
sales beat expectations.
AP News UK

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sends fighter jets to Poland
amid Russian Drone. incursions.
The Guardian. Thank you for listening.
Until next time, bye bye for now.