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Lisa Cook

Mentioned in 22 analyzed podcast episodes across 10 shows

Federal Reserve Board Governor appointed by President Biden and the first Black woman to serve in this role. She became the subject of significant legal and political scrutiny when President Trump sought her removal based on mortgage fraud allegations, leading to the Supreme Court case Trump v. Cook, which raised questions about presidential firing powers and central bank independence. Podcast coverage focused on the constitutional implications of her potential removal and the allegations against her.

Episode Appearances

The Journal.

The Journal. · May 14, 2026

Jerome Powell’s Last Stand at the Fed

Biden-appointed governor; Trump administration attempted to fire her using unproven mortgage fraud allegations

Federal Reserve independence and political pressureJerome Powell's leadership and legacyInterest rate policy and inflation management
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The Indicator from Planet Money

The Indicator from Planet Money · May 14, 2026

How Trump's central bank beef could hurt the economy

Accused of mortgage fraud and fired by Trump; case went to Supreme Court regarding presidential authority

Federal Reserve independence and political pressureJerome Powell replacement by Kevin WarshInflation rates and monetary policy (3.8% CPI)
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HousingWire Daily

HousingWire Daily · Apr 27, 2026

What a potential Fed leadership change could mean for mortgage rates

Mentioned as Fed governor whose status remains uncertain amid leadership changes

Federal Reserve Leadership TransitionKevin Warsh Confirmation TimelineMortgage Rate Volatility and Spreads
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Bloomberg Law

Bloomberg Law · Apr 26, 2026

Weekend Law: Powell Probe Dropped, SCOTUS & Religion in Schools

Subject of Trump's attempted removal over unproven mortgage fraud allegations; case pending at Supreme Court

Federal Reserve Chair Confirmation PoliticsProsecutorial Independence vs. Political PressureSupreme Court Shadow Docket Abuse
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HousingWire Daily

HousingWire Daily · Apr 23, 2026

Will Kevin Warsh be better for housing?

Identified as big AI disinflation advocate on Fed; expected to remain and potentially align with Warsh on policy

Kevin Warsh Federal Reserve Chair ConfirmationMortgage Rate Forecasting and 10-Year Yield TargetsHousing Affordability Crisis and Tenure Lengthening
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Halftime Report

Halftime Report · Apr 21, 2026

The Committee Reacts to Kevin Warsh's Testimony 4/21/26

Subject of firing attempt by Trump administration; courts ruled in her favor; Warsh questioned on defending her

Federal Reserve Chair Confirmation HearingFed Independence vs. Presidential InfluenceMonetary Policy and Interest Rate Strategy
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Marketplace All-in-One

Marketplace All-in-One · Apr 11, 2026

"Marketplace" Live

Subject of Supreme Court hearing; Trump administration attempting to remove her from position

Inflation Persistence and Monetary PolicyAI Bubble and Corporate Debt AccumulationHousing Supply Crisis and Affordability
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Marketplace

Marketplace · Apr 11, 2026

"Marketplace" Live

Fed governor whose position is subject to legal challenge in Supreme Court hearing

Federal Reserve Policy and Interest RatesInflation Persistence in Housing and ServicesAI Bubble Risk and Corporate Debt
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Economist Podcasts

Economist Podcasts · Feb 23, 2026

When the levy brakes: Trump’s tariffs struck down

Federal Reserve Board governor whose potential firing could test central bank independence

Supreme Court tariff rulingInternational Emergency Economic Powers ActTrade Act of 1974 Section 122
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Optimist Economy

Optimist Economy · Feb 17, 2026

What The Actual Fed.

Federal Reserve Board Governor appointed by Biden; accused of mortgage fraud by Bill Pulte; case before Supreme Court

Federal Reserve independence and political pressureJerome Powell's leadership and potential firing threatsKevin Warsh nomination and Senate confirmation process
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The MeidasTouch Podcast

The MeidasTouch Podcast · Feb 11, 2026

Raskin Excoriates Bondi to Her Face in Opening Statement

Federal Reserve Board member targeted by Trump DOJ prosecutions

DOJ Epstein Files Mishandling and Cover-Up AllegationsPoliticization of Federal ProsecutionsVictim Protection and Survivor Advocacy
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The Al Franken Podcast

The Al Franken Podcast · Feb 8, 2026

Dahlia Lithwick on Defending Our Constitution

Federal Reserve Board member Trump wants removed; Supreme Court appears to protect Fed independence

Immigration enforcement and family detentionConstitutional protections and judicial immunity doctrineSupreme Court decision-making and accountability
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The NPR Politics Podcast

The NPR Politics Podcast · Feb 2, 2026

Trump’s efforts to control the Fed may jeopardize new chair’s confirmation

Federal Reserve Board of Governors member targeted by Trump for replacement with more friendly appointees.

Federal Reserve Chair Confirmation ProcessFederal Reserve Independence and Political PressureMonetary Policy and Interest Rate Control
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Strict Scrutiny

Strict Scrutiny · Jan 26, 2026

S7: Will the Court Actually Push Back Against Trump’s Unlawful Firings?

First Black woman Federal Reserve governor whose removal by Trump is challenged in Trump v. Cook Supreme Court case

Presidential Removal Power and Fed IndependenceSecond Amendment Scope and Private Property RightsICE Enforcement Operations and Lethal Force
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Up First from NPR

Up First from NPR · Jan 22, 2026

Greenland Emergency Summit, New World Order, SCOTUS Justices Hear Fed Case

Subject of Supreme Court case on whether Trump can fire her; accused of mortgage application misstatements

Greenland sovereignty and military base expansionNATO alliance stability and burden-sharing disputesFederal Reserve independence and presidential removal authority
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The Oath and The Office

The Oath and The Office · Jan 22, 2026

DOJ vs. Trump: The Indictment That Never Came (with Glenn Kirschner)

First Black woman Federal Reserve Governor targeted by Trump administration for removal via mortgage fraud allegations

Cabinet-Level Impeachment as Constitutional CheckDOJ Weaponization and Prosecutorial VindictivenessFederal Reserve Independence and Presidential Firing Power
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Supreme Court Oral Arguments

Supreme Court Oral Arguments · Jan 21, 2026

[25A312] Trump v. Cook

Federal Reserve Governor whose removal by President Trump is the subject of the case; allegedly made conflicting mortgage representations

Presidential Removal Power and Statutory LimitsFederal Reserve Governance and IndependenceFor-Cause Removal Standards and Judicial Review
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U.S. Supreme Court Oral Arguments

U.S. Supreme Court Oral Arguments · Jan 21, 2026

Trump v. Cook

Federal Reserve Governor whose removal by President Trump is the subject of the case; alleged mortgage application misconduct

Presidential Removal Power and Constitutional LimitsFederal Reserve Independence and Monetary PolicyFor-Cause Removal Standards and Statutory Interpretation
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Up First from NPR

Up First from NPR · Jan 21, 2026

Trump's Speech In Davos, DOJ Subpoenas For Minnesota, SCOTUS Federal Reserve Case

Trump administration seeking to fire her for alleged mortgage fraud; case before Supreme Court today

Greenland Acquisition NegotiationsTrump Foreign Policy at DavosDOJ Subpoenas Minnesota Officials
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The Journal.

The Journal. · Jan 13, 2026

Why is the Fed Chair Facing a Criminal Investigation?

Fed Governor facing separate criminal investigation for alleged mortgage fraud after Trump announced firing her in August

Federal Reserve IndependenceMonetary Policy and Interest RatesCriminal Investigation of Fed Chair
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Strict Scrutiny

Strict Scrutiny · Jan 12, 2026

S7: Debunking Trump’s Bullsh*t Legal Arguments for Invading Venezuela

First Black woman Federal Reserve Governor targeted for removal by Trump administration on disputed grounds

Transgender Student-Athlete Sports EligibilityTitle IX Sex Discrimination in EducationEqual Protection Clause and Gender Identity
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The NPR Politics Podcast

The NPR Politics Podcast · Jan 7, 2026

Supreme Court poised to rule on tariffs, birthright citizenship and more

Subject of Trump's removal attempt; denies mortgage fraud allegations and has not been charged with wrongdoing.

Supreme Court Tariff Authority and International Emergency Economic Powers ActBirthright Citizenship and 14th Amendment InterpretationSection 2 Voting Rights Act and Congressional Redistricting
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