The Late Show Pod Show with Stephen Colbert

Sec. Janet Yellen (Extended)

Jan 20, 2025
Join Janet Yellen, the outgoing Treasury Secretary and economic powerhouse, as she dissects the implications of proposed tariffs, warning they could hike prices for American consumers. She shares insights on tackling inflation, supporting middle-class wages, and the urgent need for clean energy tax incentives. Yellen also lightens the mood with a hilarious tale of an unexpected hallucinogenic dining experience in China and shares candid moments about her personal encounters with smoking and cannabis. An engaging blend of economics and humor!
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