Marketplace All-in-One The new "Be Kind, Rewind"
Dec 29, 2025
Caroline Ballard, a dedicated reporter known for her work on community storytelling, shares insights on Salt Lake City's first Free Blockbuster, highlighting a nostalgia-driven movement to revive DVD and VHS sharing. Julia Coronado, an expert in monetary policy, discusses the ongoing divisions within the Federal Reserve over rate cuts and inflation worries. The podcast dives into how physical media is making a comeback amid rising costs and explores the community spirit and joy that comes from the Little Free Blockbuster initiative.
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Fed Divisions Reflect Inflation-Labor Tradeoff
- Fed policymakers were split over whether to cut rates further or pause because inflation remains above target while labor cools.
- Julia Coronado says the Fed will likely move slowly and gather data before making more decisions.
Next Fed Chair Could Deepen Disagreements
- A new Fed chair appointed in 2026 could push for lower rates to satisfy the president's preferences.
- Coronado warns that many officials fear aggressive cuts could entrench inflation above 2%.
Free Blockbuster Brings Joy Locally
- Salt Lake City's first Free Blockbuster is a little painted box stocked with DVDs and seasonal favorites like Elf.
- Caroline Ballard describes people smiling, kids discovering DVDs, and joy spreading through the neighborhood.