Paul Volcker

Mentioned in 13 analyzed podcast episodes across 10 shows

Former Federal Reserve Chair who served under President Carter during the 1970s-1980s stagflation crisis, known for implementing aggressive monetary tightening and raising interest rates to combat inflation and restore the Fed's credibility. Frequently referenced in podcast discussions as a historical example when comparing different approaches to monetary policy, inflation control, and the trade-offs between unemployment and price stability.

Appears On

The David Lin Report Halftime Report Optimist Economy The Tucker Carlson Show TBPN The Rest Is History How Much Can I Make? — Real Jobs. Real Stories. Career Insights Capitalisn't Pod Save America DSR's Words Matter

Episode Appearances

The David Lin Report · Apr 22, 2026

Fed’s Next Move Revealed: When Is Rate Cut Coming? | Axel Merk

“Quoted regarding need for sustainable monetary policy, fiscal policy, and sound institutions”

Federal Reserve Leadership Transition and Kevin Warsh NominationMonetary Policy Framework Reform and Taylor Rule ImplementationSupply Shock Response and Inflation Expectations Management

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Halftime Report · Apr 21, 2026

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

“Quoted by Warsh regarding inflation and money supply relationship”

Federal Reserve Chair Confirmation HearingFed Independence vs. Presidential InfluenceMonetary Policy and Interest Rate Strategy

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Optimist Economy · Feb 17, 2026

What The Actual Fed.

“Fed Chair under Carter who raised interest rates to 20% to combat 1970s stagflation and restore credibility”

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

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The Tucker Carlson Show · Feb 9, 2026

Ray Dalio: How to Survive the Coming Civil War and Plot to Use Debt and CBDCs to Enslave You

“Referenced for 1979-1982 Federal Reserve tenure combating stagflation through monetary tightening”

Monetary System Cycles and Reserve Currency DynamicsDebt Sustainability and Budget Deficit ManagementPolitical Polarization and Democratic Institutional Breakdown

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TBPN · Jan 31, 2026

FULL INTERVIEW: Tyler Cowen on Kevin Warsh, Clawdbot, precious metals, and AI & unemployment

“Former Fed Chair mentioned as historical example of high unemployment during disinflationary periods”

Federal Reserve Chair NominationQuantitative Tightening vs Interest Rate PolicyPrecious Metals Market Rally

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TBPN · Jan 31, 2026

Kevin Warsh as Fed Chair, Google targets Chinese Cyber Weapon, WSJ Mansion Section | Diet TBPN

“Former Fed Chair referenced for comparison to Warsh's potential monetary policy approach”

Federal Reserve Chair nominationQuantitative easing and tightening policiesCybersecurity and residential proxy networks

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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

“Former Fed Chair referenced for comparison regarding interest rate policy and inflation fighting”

Federal Reserve monetary policyQuantitative easing and tighteningAI agent automation in business

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The Tucker Carlson Show · Jan 26, 2026

Peter Schiff on Gold’s Dominance Over the S&P and the Plot to Stop You From Noticing

“Federal Reserve chair credited with raising rates to 20% in 1980 to combat inflation”

Gold as monetary reserve and store of valueFederal Reserve monetary policy and quantitative easingCurrency debasement and inflation measurement

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The Rest Is History · Jan 26, 2026

638. Revolution in Iran: The Hostage Crisis (Part 3)

“Federal Reserve chairman whose 18% interest rates triggered recession during hostage crisis period”

Iranian Islamic Revolution and Khomeini's consolidation of powerU.S. Embassy seizure and 444-day hostage crisisShah of Iran's exile and death

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How Much Can I Make? — Real Jobs. Real Stories. Career Insights · Jan 19, 2026

Careers, Money, And The Economy Explained

“Interviewed by Peter Coy during his journalism career covering Federal Reserve leadership”

Economics Education for General AudiencesAI Impact on Journalism and Knowledge WorkCareer Transitions in Media and Publishing

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Capitalisn't · Jan 15, 2026

Who Should The Fed Answer To? - ft. Sir Paul Tucker

“Served on Systemic Risk Council that warned about regional bank risks before SVB crisis”

Federal Reserve Independence and Democratic AccountabilityCentral Bank Governance and Congressional OversightWall Street Capture of Financial Regulators

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Pod Save America · Jan 13, 2026

Trump Targets Minneapolis, the Fed, and Greenland

“Referenced as example of Fed chair who maintained independence and controlled 1970s inflation despite political pressure”

Federal Reserve Independence and Monetary PolicyDOJ Investigation into Jerome PowellICE Enforcement Operations and Minneapolis Deployment

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DSR's Words Matter · Dec 11, 2025

MAGApocalypse Now

“Former Fed chairman cited as example of independent monetary policy leadership”

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

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