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Platypus Economics with Justin Wolfers

Platypus Economics with Justin Wolfers

Trump Wants Cheap Money. Why Are Rates Going Up Anyway?

Oct 4, 2026 · 25m

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What happens when a president wants lower interest rates—but the economy, inflation, and bond markets are all pushing the other way?In this episode of What Next with Mary Harris from Slate, Justin Wolfers explains why the latest fight over interest rates is about much more than one Federal Reserve meeting.Subscribe:on YouTube 👉 https://youtube.com/platypuseconomicson Substack 👉 https://newsletter.platypuseconomics.comthe Podcast 👉 https://platypuseconomics.com/podcastFollow on Social Media @PlatypusEconomics and @JustinWolfers