Jerome Powell
Mentioned in 85 analyzed podcast episodes across 10 shows
Chair of the Federal Reserve who served through a period of elevated inflation (8.9%) and managed monetary policy decisions including interest rate adjustments amid job market stabilization. Became a central figure in podcast discussions due to facing criminal investigation by the Trump DOJ, public pressure to cut rates more aggressively, and his defense of Federal Reserve independence against political interference. His term ended in May 2026, with Kevin Warsh nominated as his successor.
Appears On
Episode Appearances
NPR News Now · Apr 15, 2026
NPR News: 04-15-2026 11AM EDT
“Subject of Trump's firing threat; term ends May 15 but can remain until successor confirmed”
Morning Brew Daily · Apr 15, 2026
Taxpayers Skirt a Gutted IRS & United Eyes an American Airlines Takeover
“Previously thought wealthiest Fed chair with $19-75M net worth; now surpassed by Kevin Warsh's $130M+ disclosure”
Morning Brew Daily · Apr 13, 2026
US Plans Hormuz Blockade & Wall Street Bigwigs Nervous About Mythos
“Attended meeting with bank CEOs regarding Mythos AI cybersecurity vulnerabilities and systemic risk”
Marketplace All-in-One · Apr 11, 2026
"Marketplace" Live
“Federal Reserve chair facing criminal investigation; subject of discussion regarding Fed independence and political pressure”
Marketplace All-in-One · Apr 11, 2026
"Marketplace" Live
“Fed chair facing criminal investigation and political pressure regarding interest rate decisions and independence”
Marketplace Morning Report · Apr 11, 2026
"Marketplace" Live
“Fed chair subject of discussion regarding independence, criminal investigation, and potential board continuation after term ends”
Marketplace · Apr 11, 2026
"Marketplace" Live
“Fed chair discussed regarding independence, criminal investigation, and potential board continuation after term ends”
Marketplace All-in-One · Apr 11, 2026
"Marketplace" Live
“Subject of discussion on Fed independence, political pressure, criminal investigation, and potential board continuation after term ends”
Bannon`s War Room · Apr 11, 2026
Episode 5292: Victory In Texas Over Muslim Indoctrination; MAGA Running For Congress In Florida
“Federal Reserve Chair coordinating with Treasury Secretary on AI vulnerability risks and banking system security”
CNBC's "Fast Money" · Apr 10, 2026
Stocks Wrap Winning Week As Investors Eye Ceasefire… And A New AI Cyber Threat 4/10/26
“Met with bank executives to discuss Anthropic cybersecurity threat implications”
Bannon`s War Room · Apr 10, 2026
Episode 5289: Massive Populist Protests In Ireland; Stopping Data Centers From Destroying Central Florida
“Coordinating with Treasury Secretary on AI threat assessment meetings with banking sector leadership”
The Daily · Apr 3, 2026
Epstein Blunders and Tossed Indictments: The Downfall of Pam Bondi
“Targeted by DOJ investigations at Trump's direction under Bondi's tenure”
Deadline: White House · Apr 2, 2026
“Bondi’s out. What next?”
“Reportedly investigated by Bondi's DOJ for refusing to reduce interest rates per Trump's demands”
Political Gabfest · Apr 2, 2026
"Subject to the Jurisdiction Thereof"
“Balancing inflation response to oil shocks against risk of premature rate increases”
PBD Podcast · Apr 2, 2026
Trump's Iran Speech PANICS The Market | PBD #768
“Acknowledged unsustainable debt path and need for higher GDP growth; stated debt management not Fed's responsibility”
Becker Private Equity & Business Podcast · Apr 2, 2026
5 Depressing Stories 4-2-26
“Told Harvard class that national debt level is unsustainable and poses serious economic risk”
Bannon`s War Room · Mar 31, 2026
Episode 5262: Liberal Judges Deliver Judicial Blows To The Admin; Trump Signs EO On Election Integrity
“Trump criticizes as incompetent for federal reserve building construction costs and management”
Bannon`s War Room · Mar 25, 2026
Episode 5246: Live Pre-Game From CPAC
“Being replaced by Trump administration as part of monetary policy reform”
The AI Daily Brief: Artificial Intelligence News and Analysis · Mar 22, 2026
Why AI Actually Won't Take Your Job
“Expressed concern about very low level of job creation; noted effectively zero net private sector job creation when adjusted”
Bulwark Takes · Mar 20, 2026
New Inflation Warnings from Fed; Could Iran War Raise Prices AND Cause Recession?
“Discussed his statements on job creation, labor force growth, and staying in role despite DOJ investigation”
Pivot · Mar 20, 2026
Trump Bullies Allies, Powell Stays Put, and Kalshi Faces Criminal Charges
“Fed Chair staying in position until successor confirmed, maintaining influence over monetary policy”
Big Technology Podcast · Mar 18, 2026
Are We Screwed If AI Works? — With Andrew Ross Sorkin
“Current Fed chair facing criminal probe from White House over headquarters renovation”
Law and Chaos · Mar 17, 2026
Ep 213 — As DOJ Implodes, Judiciary Shows Signs Of Life
“Target of Trump administration harassment through DOJ subpoenas; defended Fed independence in public video”
Living Your Legacy · Mar 5, 2026
Stock Options Trading Academy Founder: The Step-by-Step System to Financial Freedom
“Federal Reserve Chair whose speeches and policy announcements directly impact stock market movements and trading opportunities”
Bulwark Takes · Feb 24, 2026
Trump’s War on Republican “Traitors”
“Federal Reserve chairman appointed by Trump; Trump attacks him for maintaining interest rate policy independent of political pressure”
Finding Peak w/ Ryan Hanley · Feb 23, 2026
The Fed is a Fraud: How to Survive the Coming Financial Reset
“Current Federal Reserve Chair whose tenure and potential replacement by Kevin Warsh is discussed regarding monetary policy direction”
Frugal Friends Podcast · Feb 20, 2026
Our 2026 Money Predictions: What’s Coming and How to Prepare
“Federal Reserve Chair referenced regarding potential interest rate decisions affecting mortgage rates in 2026”
Optimist Economy · Feb 17, 2026
What The Actual Fed.
“Current Federal Reserve Chairman whose term ends May 2025; facing political attacks and DOJ investigation”
Bankless · Feb 16, 2026
Lyn Alden: How to Survive The Gradual Print Era — Fed Chair Warsh, Gold & Bitcoin
“Federal Reserve Chair who publicly confronted Trump administration over rate policy and Fed independence”
TBPN · Feb 12, 2026
AI Isn’t Covid, FBI probes Tai Lopez, Mistral’s $2B Sweden bet | Diet TBPN
“Fed Chair cited for comments about job market stabilization affecting rate cut expectations”
The MeidasTouch Podcast · Feb 11, 2026
Raskin Excoriates Bondi to Her Face in Opening Statement
“Federal Reserve Board Chair targeted by Trump DOJ prosecutions”
The Glenn Beck Program · Feb 9, 2026
How Bad Bunny's Halftime Show EXPOSES the NFL | Guest: Stephen Moore | 2/9/26
“Outgoing Federal Reserve chairman managing massive balance sheet and federal reserve headquarters operations”
The Glenn Beck Program · Feb 9, 2026
Best of the Program | 2/9/26
“Former Federal Reserve chair criticized for rate cuts before 2024 election to boost Kamala Harris”
All-In with Chamath, Jason, Sacks & Friedberg · Feb 7, 2026
Epstein Files, Is SaaS Dead?, Moltbook Panic, SpaceX xAI Merger, Trump's Fed Pick
“Current Fed Chair under criminal investigation by Trump DOJ”
The Oath and The Office · Feb 5, 2026
Trump vs. the Rule of Law: A 5-Year-Old Detained + Election Power Grab
“Current Federal Reserve Chair Trump attempted to pressure into lowering interest rates for political benefit”
Economist Podcasts · Feb 3, 2026
Tug of Warsh: will the new chair politicise the Fed?
“Current Fed Chair whom Trump has criticized for not cutting rates aggressively”
Pivot · Feb 3, 2026
Epstein Files Fallout, Trump's Fed Chair Pick, and Musk Merger
“Current Fed Chair facing DOJ probe, will remain on board after Warsh appointment”
Prof G Markets · Feb 3, 2026
Why Markets Aren’t Scared of Kevin Warsh
“Current Fed chair whose term expires in May; subject of DOJ lawsuit creating Senate confirmation complications for successor”
The NPR Politics Podcast · Feb 2, 2026
Trump’s efforts to control the Fed may jeopardize new chair’s confirmation
“Current Federal Reserve Chair whose term expires in May; subject of DOJ investigation and Trump's public criticism.”
The Briefing with Albert Mohler · Feb 2, 2026
Monday, February 2, 2026
“Current Federal Reserve chairman appointed by Trump in first term, facing replacement due to interest rate policy conflicts.”
El Orden Mundial · Feb 1, 2026
El Orden Mundial: Acuerdos comerciales, alianzas y soberanía digital: Europa pone en marcha su estrategia para distanciarse del EEUU de Trump
“Current Federal Reserve chair facing criminal investigation pressure from Trump administration for not reducing interest rates as demanded”
Offline with Jon Favreau · Jan 31, 2026
220: Adam Friedland Just Wants to Understand
“Federal Reserve chair discussed for publicly criticizing Trump's interference attempts”
TBPN · Jan 31, 2026
FULL INTERVIEW: Tyler Cowen on Kevin Warsh, Clawdbot, precious metals, and AI & unemployment
“Current Fed Chair evaluated for legacy including 8.9% inflation period management”
TBPN · Jan 31, 2026
Kevin Warsh as Fed Chair, Google targets Chinese Cyber Weapon, WSJ Mansion Section | Diet TBPN
“Current Fed Chair who beat Warsh for the position in 2017, has policy disagreements with Warsh”
TBPN · Jan 30, 2026
Who is Kevin Warsh?, Yahoo CEO Live in the Ultradome, WSJ House of the Year | Jim Lanzone, Tyler Cowen, Jason Lemkin, Alex Roy, Bobby Fijan
“Current Fed Chair discussed in context of Kevin Warsh nomination and monetary policy legacy”
NPR News Now · Jan 30, 2026
NPR News: 01-30-2026 5PM EST
“Current Federal Reserve Chair facing criminal probe and pressure to cut interest rates.”
The Journal. · Jan 30, 2026
Who Is the New Fed Chair?
“Current Fed chair facing DOJ criminal investigation; raised rates against Trump's preferences during second term”
NPR News Now · Jan 30, 2026
NPR News: 01-30-2026 4PM EST
“Current Federal Reserve Chair facing criminal investigation and Trump's public criticism.”
The Editors · Jan 30, 2026
Episode 844: Trump's Minneapolis Climb-Down
“Federal Reserve chairman whose subpoena by White House was quickly reversed as policy climb-down”
Up First from NPR · Jan 29, 2026
Senate Funding Vote, ICE Family Detention Protest, Fed Holds Interest Rates
“Federal Reserve Chairman explaining inflation control strategy and defending Fed independence from political pressure”