Jay Powell

Mentioned in 9 analyzed podcast episodes across 6 shows

Current Chair of the Federal Reserve responsible for monetary policy decisions, particularly regarding inflation management and interest rates. Podcasts discuss his role in addressing inflation pressures stemming from tariff-driven consumer price increases and analyze his policy decisions during the Biden administration. He is transitioning out of leadership, with Kevin Warsh mentioned as a successor.

Appears On

Marketplace Marketplace All-in-One Bulwark Takes The Fox News Rundown Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard DSR's Words Matter

Episode Appearances

Marketplace · Apr 10, 2026

Navigating long-term unemployment

“Referenced for Fed's approach to treating oil price surges as one-time increases rather than persistent inflation”

Inflation and Consumer Price IndexLong-term unemployment and job market mismatchesFederal Reserve monetary policy constraints

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Marketplace All-in-One · Apr 10, 2026

Navigating long-term unemployment

“Referenced for Fed's position on treating gasoline price spikes as temporary, non-persistent inflation”

Inflation measurement and CPI methodologyFederal Reserve monetary policy and soft landing prospectsEnergy market disruption and geopolitical risk (Strait of Hormuz)

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Bulwark Takes · Mar 27, 2026

Markets Rattled, Consumer Sentiment Plunges—While Trump Plays Emperor

“Fed chair mentioned for recent press conference on zero net job growth and rate policy signals”

Oil Price Shocks and Energy Market DisruptionInflation Expectations and Consumer SentimentFederal Reserve Interest Rate Policy

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Marketplace All-in-One · Feb 26, 2026

Kai returns to unpack Trump's new tariff

“Current Federal Reserve chair; facing inflation pressure from tariff-driven consumer price increases”

Supreme Court tariff ruling and IEPA illegalitySection 122 tariffs and balance-of-payments doctrineTariff refund litigation and administrative complexity

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Marketplace · Feb 20, 2026

How to dodge tariffs on Chinese goods

“Current Federal Reserve chair with two remaining meetings before leadership transition”

Supreme Court Tariff Ruling and IEPA AuthorityTrans-shipping and Country of Origin RulesTariff Refund Mechanisms and Legal Disputes

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Marketplace All-in-One · Feb 20, 2026

How to dodge tariffs on Chinese goods

“Current Federal Reserve Chair with two remaining meetings before Kevin Warsh transition”

Supreme Court tariff ruling and IEPA authoritySection 232 and Section 301 tariffsTransshipping and country of origin rules

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The Fox News Rundown · Feb 12, 2026

A Mother’s Warning as Tech Giants Face Addiction Lawsuit

“Federal Reserve Chair; criticized by Bill Pulte for interest rate policy decisions during Biden administration”

Social Media Addiction and DesignChild Exploitation on Social PlatformsCyberbullying and Teen Mental Health

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Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard · Jan 14, 2026

David McWilliams (on the history of money)

“Referenced as example of public figure perceived to have control over economy”

History of Money and Monetary SystemsTrust as Economic FoundationHyperinflation and Currency Collapse

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DSR's Words Matter · Dec 11, 2025

MAGApocalypse Now

“Current Federal Reserve chairman whose term expires in spring, to be replaced by Hassett”

Affordable Care Act subsidy expiration and healthcare coverage lossFederal Reserve independence and monetary policy politicizationTariff policy and inflationary economic impacts

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