Trump erupts as Fed raises rates and TX Senate race stuns
Summary
Host David Pakman analyzes the Federal Reserve’s decision to raise interest rates, highlighting the conflict between Fed Chair Kevin Warsh and President Trump’s demand for lower rates. The episode also covers polling showing Democrat James Talarico leading in the Texas Senate race and discusses new footage of Senator Mitch McConnell’s declining physical and cognitive health. Additionally, Pakman critiques Trump’s campaign stops in North Carolina and interviews Nevada Attorney General Aaron Ford about the state’s governor’s race and data center regulations.
Topics discussed
Intro: Fed rate hike, Texas polls, and Joe Rogan
Fed raises rates despite Trump's demands; Kevin Warsh explains
Texas Senate race: Talarico leads Paxton in polls and betting
Latino voter priorities and the importance of the Texas seat
Sponsors: Dog food, debt relief, and book signing events
Mitch McConnell's cognitive decline and Senate voting mechanics
Trump's 'small price' rhetoric, Iran war, and midterm promises
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Interview: Nevada AG candidate on tariffs, data centers, and race
Sponsor: Helix mattresses
Trump's health, FBI comments, and threats to European trade
Trump denies inflation cause; Fed chairman defies him
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JD Vance's 'give us another chance' pitch and policy failures
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