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    Press Play with Madeleine Brand

    What could happen if Trump takes control of the Federal Reserve

    The Federal Reserve was set up over 100 years ago to insulate monetary policy from politics. Now Trump is trying to exert authority over the organization.

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    By Madeleine Brand • Aug 27, 2025 • 1 min read

    The Federal Reserve was set up over 100 years ago to insulate monetary policy from politics. Now Trump is trying to exert authority over the organization.

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    The full episode

    2 of 4
    ‘Love, Queenie’: Hollywood’s first Indian star hid her origins
    1. 0:00Why Merle Oberon hid her ethnic origins to become a film star
    2. 0:00What could happen if Trump takes control of the Federal ReserveYou’re reading this
    3. 15:14When your private Spotify playlist isn’t so private after all
    4. 42:28Make your Labor Day spread piquant with pickles
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