Kevin Warsh
Mentioned in 118 analyzed podcast episodes across 10 shows
A former Federal Reserve governor and Morgan Stanley executive, he was nominated by Trump as the next Federal Reserve Chair and is awaiting Senate confirmation. Podcasts discuss him extensively due to his potential monetary policy impact—particularly his views on inflation, interest rates, and balance sheet management—as well as controversies including his appearance on an Epstein guest list and family connections to billionaire donors. His nomination represents a significant transition in Federal Reserve leadership following Jay Powell's tenure.
Appears On
Episode Appearances
Pivot · May 15, 2026
Trump’s China Summit, Inflation Shock, and Silicon Valley’s Midterm Money
“Narrowly confirmed 54-45; unlikely to cut rates despite Trump pressure due to 3.8% inflation”
TBPN · May 15, 2026
Cerebras IPO, Warsh Confirmed Fed Chair, Musk-OpenAI Trial Nears End | Diet TBPN
“Confirmed as 17th Fed Chair in 54-45 Senate vote; faces stagflation policy challenges and Trump pressure”
Marketplace · May 14, 2026
Trump & Co. take a trip to China
“Sworn in as new Federal Reserve chair, replacing Jay Powell; receives fresh 14-year term”
Raging Moderates with Scott Galloway and Jessica Tarlov · May 14, 2026
Trump Sucks Up to Xi, But Doesn’t Care About Americans’ Financial Pain
“Confirmed as Fed Chair; analyzed for potential susceptibility to Trump pressure on interest rate cuts”
The NPR Politics Podcast · May 14, 2026
Inflation is up, job growth is flat, and voters don’t like it
“Trump-nominated replacement for Powell; confirmed with narrowest margin since 1977; expected to pursue faster rate cuts”
The Bulwark Podcast · May 14, 2026
Catherine Rampell and Robert Garcia: China Is Starting to Eclipse the U.S.
“Recently confirmed Fed chair facing pressure to cut rates despite inflation concerns”
The Journal. · May 14, 2026
Jerome Powell’s Last Stand at the Fed
“Powell's successor; publicly criticized Powell's pandemic and inflation response; faces same political pressure Powell did”
Squawk Pod · May 14, 2026
Scott Bessent From Beijing 5/14/26
“Recently confirmed Fed chief; Bessent discusses his approach to rate cuts and inflation”
The Headlines · May 14, 2026
China’s Growing Leverage Over the U.S., and How Oil Companies Hit the Jackpot
“Confirmed as new Federal Reserve chair, faces scrutiny over potential Trump influence”
The Daily · May 14, 2026
A New Leader — and a New Showdown — at the Fed
“Trump's nominee confirmed as new Fed chair; former governor with ideological critique of Powell's interventionism”
The Indicator from Planet Money · May 14, 2026
How Trump's central bank beef could hurt the economy
“Trump's pick to replace Powell; confirmation testimony raised independence concerns”
Marketplace · May 13, 2026
Another inflation alarm bell
“Confirmed by Senate to succeed Jay Powell; faces inflation management challenges”
This Week in Bitcoin · May 13, 2026
104: The K Trap
“Confirmed to Fed board; crypto investor and Bitcoin holder; previously stated Bitcoin is new gold for under-40s”
Odd Lots · May 11, 2026
The Bank of England's Megan Greene on Monetary Policy in a World of Supply Shocks
“Mentioned regarding potential abandonment of forward guidance at the Fed”
Marketplace · May 8, 2026
Who's getting those tariff refunds?
“Referenced as incoming Fed chair facing inflation pressures without stagflation recession risk”
Forward Guidance · May 6, 2026
Passive Easing Is Fueling The Next Inflation Wave | Danny Dayan
“Discussed as monetarist replacement for current Fed leadership; expected to bring different policy framework but likely gradual implementation.”
Bloomberg Surveillance · May 5, 2026
Bloomberg Surveillance TV: May 5th, 2026
“Referenced for view that AI could drive stronger growth and disinflationary effects”
Thoughtful Money with Adam Taggart · May 5, 2026
Stocks To Crash By 50%+, Silver To Surge To $300+? | Michael Oliver
“Mentioned as incoming Federal Reserve leader; expected to face bond market crisis immediately”
HousingWire Daily · May 5, 2026
How the Iran war escalation, jobs week are affecting mortgage rates
“Referenced as a hawk member of the Federal Reserve who would need to support rate hikes unanimously”
3 Takeaways™ · May 5, 2026
AI, Inflation, and the Dollar: The Hidden Forces Shaping the Economy Right Now (#300)
“Discussed as incoming Fed leader with public criticism of Fed's quantitative easing, balance sheet expansion, and communication practices”
Raging Moderates with Scott Galloway and Jessica Tarlov · Apr 30, 2026
As the War Nears Its Legal Limit, Trump Pushes Presidential Power Further
“Refused to acknowledge Biden's 2020 election win in confirmation hearing; criticized for potential politicization”
NPR News Now · Apr 30, 2026
NPR News: 04-30-2026 4AM EDT
“Trump's pick to replace Jerome Powell, approved by Senate Banking Committee”
Bloomberg Daybreak: Europe Edition · Apr 30, 2026
Oil Spikes On War Threat, Powell To Stay At Fed, AI Winners & Losers
“Won Senate Banking Committee backing 13-11 on party line; will become Fed chair when confirmed and sworn in”
Hawaii News Now · Apr 30, 2026
First at 4 p.m. (April 29, 2026)
“Nominated by President Trump to replace Powell; favors lower rates based on AI productivity expectations”
The MeidasTouch Podcast · Apr 30, 2026
Furious Powell pulls Nuclear Option on Trump in Final Address
“Nominated to replace Powell as Federal Reserve chair, mentioned in context of Trump administration influence”
Bloomberg Daybreak: Asia Edition · Apr 30, 2026
Mixed Big Tech Earnings, Powell Says He'll Stay at Fed as Governor
“Referenced as having different communication philosophy that may address FOMC statement language clarity issues”
Mad Money w/ Jim Cramer · Apr 29, 2026
Mad Money w/ Jim Cramer 4/29/26
“Cramer suggested improving Fed communication through written Q&A rather than press conferences”
Morning Wire · Apr 29, 2026
Evening Wire: Hegseth Testifies on Iran & Trans Killer Prompted By ChatGPT? | 4.29.26
“Trump's pick to replace Jerome Powell; advanced for full Senate approval vote”
WSJ What’s News · Apr 29, 2026
Fed Holds Rates Steady and Ends the Powell Era Deeply Divided
“Trump's pick to succeed Powell; Senate Banking Committee advanced nomination; expected to face opposition on rate cut decisions”
Wall Street Breakfast · Apr 29, 2026
Powell to stay on at the Fed
“Nominated to replace Powell as Fed chair; Senate Banking Committee advanced his nomination to full Senate”
Squawk Pod · Apr 29, 2026
David Rubenstein, the FOMC, & Saving Spirit Airlines 4/29/26
“Discussed as Powell's likely successor; expected to face constraints on rate cuts due to geopolitical uncertainty”
This Week in Bitcoin · Apr 29, 2026
102: Acceptance To Adoption
“Potential next Federal Reserve chair whose appointment could reshape Fed communication and policy approach”
Marketplace · Apr 28, 2026
Central banks move in step, for now
“Trump's nominee for Fed chair; backs interest rate cuts, signaling potential policy divergence”
HousingWire Daily · Apr 28, 2026
Positive housing demand and a preview of the Fed meeting
“Analyzed for his more dovish policy stance compared to Powell and expected impact on future rate cuts”
NPR News Now · Apr 27, 2026
NPR News: 04-27-2026 8AM EDT
“President Trump's nominee to be the next Federal Reserve Chair; supported by Senator Tillis after Powell probe dropped”
Wall Street Breakfast · Apr 27, 2026
Budget airlines seek government aid
“Confirmation process moving forward as discussed by Senator Tillis”
Morning Brew Daily · Apr 27, 2026
Musk v. Altman Trial Begins & Adidas’ Supershoe Powers Sub-2Hr Marathoners
“Nominated as next Fed chair; Senate blockade ending as DOJ investigation of Powell concludes”
HousingWire Daily · Apr 27, 2026
What a potential Fed leadership change could mean for mortgage rates
“Expected to be confirmed as next Fed chair with dovish stance on rate cuts and housing support”
Bloomberg Daybreak: US Edition · Apr 27, 2026
DC Gala Attack Latest, US-Iran Talks at Stalemate
“Blockade from Senator Tom Tillis lifted; Senate Banking Committee scheduled vote for Wednesday”
Bloomberg Law · Apr 26, 2026
Weekend Law: Powell Probe Dropped, SCOTUS & Religion in Schools
“Confirmation blocked by Senator Tillis pending resolution of Powell investigation, now cleared to proceed”
Mad Money w/ Jim Cramer · Apr 24, 2026
Mad Money w/ Jim Cramer 4/24/26
“Expected to become next Fed chair with focus on lower interest rates”
CNBC's "Fast Money" · Apr 24, 2026
Intel Posts Best Day Since 1987 and Counting Down to Big Tech Results 4/24/26
“Trump's nominee for Fed Chair; confirmation expected before May 15; made case that AI enhances productivity”
Marketplace · Apr 24, 2026
When does AI become a spending suck?
“Underwent confirmation hearing; Trump's pick for Fed chair amid investigation into Powell”
All-In with Chamath, Jason, Sacks & Friedberg · Apr 24, 2026
SpaceX-Cursor Deal, SaaS Debt Bomb, New Apple CEO, SPLC Indictment, Colon Cancer Spike
“Testified about AI's deflationary effects and productivity gains; questioned inflation measurement methods”
Bloomberg Intelligence · Apr 24, 2026
DOJ Drops Powell Probe, Smoothing Path for Warsh to Lead Fed
“Trump's nominee whose confirmation path is smoothed by DOJ probe drop; expected to reform Fed communications”
Marketplace Morning Report · Apr 24, 2026
Kevin Warsh and the Fed's balance sheet
“Nominated to chair the Fed; advocates for interest rate cuts over balance sheet expansion”
Bankless · Apr 24, 2026
ROLLUP: $300M DeFi Hack Fallout | Arbitrum Freezes Funds | AI Deflation Debate | Productive ETH
“Testified to Congress on AI-driven productivity boom and structural deflation thesis, diverging from traditional Fed models”
Rich Habits Podcast · Apr 24, 2026
More Meta & Microsoft Layoffs, $166B in Tariff Refunds, & Kevin Warsh
“Trump's nominee to replace Jay Powell; proposed Fed regime change including new inflation measurement and reduced forward guidance”
The Late Show Pod Show with Stephen Colbert · Apr 24, 2026
Sen. Elizabeth Warren (Extended) | Whine and Dash
“Questioned by Warren on independence from Trump; unable to demonstrate disagreement with Trump on policy matters”
The Real Investment Show Podcast · Apr 23, 2026
4-23-26 Can Warsh Reshape the Fed?
“Nominee to replace Jerome Powell as Fed chair; made significant statements about QE, inflation models, and Fed reform”