Kevin Hassett
Mentioned in 28 analyzed podcast episodes across 10 shows
Economic advisor to Trump who has been a prominent figure in discussions about economic policy, including tariff economics and labor market trends. Podcasts have covered his role in shaping administration economic strategy and his potential consideration for Federal Reserve leadership positions. He has also faced scrutiny regarding pressure placed on staff economists regarding their research findings.
Appears On
Episode Appearances
Pod Save America · Jun 2, 2026
Trump and Pod Save America Agree: JD Is Lame
“White House economic advisor repeatedly making tone-deaf statements about consumer spending and inflation”
The Dan Bongino Show · May 27, 2026
How To Recognize An Op (Ep. 2523)
“Discussed manufacturing boom and on-shoring strategy for national security and economic growth”
The MeidasTouch Podcast · May 26, 2026
MeidasTouch Full Podcast - 5/26/26
“Defended ballroom spending and downplayed economic crisis concerns on weekend shows”
Better Offline · May 13, 2026
The Insanity of the Markets with Ben & Emil
“Administration official claiming consumer strength despite high gas prices and credit card spending concerns”
All-In with Chamath, Jason, Sacks & Friedberg · May 8, 2026
Elon's Anthropic Deal, The Next AI Monopoly?, "FDA for AI" Panic, Trading the AI Boom
“Confirmed Trump administration studying AI oversight procedures; clarified FDA analogy not intended as approval regime”
Pod Save America · May 8, 2026
It's One Ballroom, Donald, How Much Could It Cost?
“White House economic official making tone-deaf statements about credit card spending and gas prices”
The Dan Bongino Show · May 7, 2026
Obama Says The Unthinkable (Ep. 2510)
“Discussed AI productivity boom, earnings growth, and market expansion potential beyond current valuations”
The Tucker Carlson Show · May 7, 2026
Rep. Thomas Massie: Battling the Treachery of Trump’s Republican Party, AIPAC, and the Epstein Class
“Administration official defending credit card spending as economic health despite 23% interest rates”
Deadline: White House · Apr 16, 2026
“Is Trump... all there?”
“Advised Americans to 'imagine' lower gas prices as official administration economic messaging”
The Late Show Pod Show with Stephen Colbert · Apr 16, 2026
Anne Hathaway (Extended) | Gaslighting
“Criticized for vague economic messaging about inflation resolving itself without concrete policy solutions”
Bulwark Takes · Apr 10, 2026
BREAKING: UMICH Consumer Sentiment Hits Lowest Point EVER | Receipts LIVE
“Criticized for predicting 4-5% GDP growth despite consensus forecasts of 2% and history of failed predictions”
Nashville's Morning News with Dan Mandis · Apr 10, 2026
Hour 2 of NMN, Tensions in the Middle East + TN 3 Strike Law
“Discussed US oil and gas production claims and European energy security partnerships on Maria Bartiromo show”
All In with Chris Hayes · Apr 10, 2026
WaPo bombshell: RFK's CDC burying report on Covid vaccine success
“Projected 4-5% economic growth and characterized Iran war as temporary distraction; criticized for unrealistic forecasts”
The Dan Bongino Show · Apr 6, 2026
Leave No Man Behind (Ep. 2488)
“Discussed strong job numbers (178k vs 60k projected) and deregulation benefits driving economic momentum”
Pod Save America · Mar 20, 2026
The Worst Way to Spend $200 Billion
“Downplayed economic impact of Iran war, suggesting consumers are last concern”
Letters from an American · Mar 16, 2026
Launching an Ill-Thought-Out War
“National Economic Council director; claimed U.S. economy won't be harmed by Iran actions due to oil production”
DSR's Words Matter · Mar 13, 2026
Kleptocracy, Kakistocracy, Nihilocracy, Schemeocracy! This is a F**ckedupocracy
“Co-authored 'Dow 36,000' prediction 20 years ago; now chief economic advisor as markets decline”
Bulwark Takes · Mar 6, 2026
BREAKING: Jobs Report Show MAJOR Miss; Warning Signs for Economy
“Trump administration economist explaining away poor jobs numbers”
Making Sense with Sam Harris · Feb 20, 2026
#460 — When the Center Cannot Hold
“Trump's chief economic advisor cited for pressuring staff economists who published findings on tariff economics”
The Dan Bongino Show · Feb 12, 2026
Another Act of Trans Violence (Ep. 2451)
“Economic advisor discussing strong job growth, AI impact on employment, and labor force participation”
The DSR Network · Feb 11, 2026
The Daily Blast: Krugman: Trump’s Trade Adviser Just Exposed the Scam at MAGA’s Core
“White House National Economic Council head attempting to lower expectations for job growth numbers”
The MeidasTouch Podcast · Feb 10, 2026
MeidasTouch Full Podcast - 2/10/26
“Trump's national economic advisor defending job losses from AI automation as acceptable trade-off for productivity gains”
The MeidasTouch Podcast · Feb 10, 2026
Alex Bores Discusses House Race and Threats from AI
“Trump's national economic adviser publicly celebrating AI replacing workers and productivity gains”
The MeidasTouch Podcast · Feb 9, 2026
Trump Loses it in AM and has Ghislaine Go Silent
“Trump's National Economic Advisor; warned of job losses from AI productivity gains and lower job creation expectations”
Prof G Markets · Feb 3, 2026
Why Markets Aren’t Scared of Kevin Warsh
“Economist and potential Fed chair candidate considered by Trump alongside Warsh”
The NPR Politics Podcast · Feb 2, 2026
Trump’s efforts to control the Fed may jeopardize new chair’s confirmation
“White House economist who was considered for Fed Chair position but viewed as too close to Trump for Senate confirmation.”
Up First from NPR · Jan 20, 2026
Trump's World Stage, El Paso Detention Deaths, Indiana College Football Champions
“Suggested Trump will unveil new housing policy at Davos alongside tariff and Greenland discussions”
DSR's Words Matter · Dec 11, 2025
MAGApocalypse Now
“Expected Federal Reserve chair nominee who will prioritize Trump's rate-cutting agenda over inflation control”