Dan Burns

Dan Burns and Howard Schneider, both prominent journalists at Reuters, dive into the high-stakes drama surrounding the Federal Reserve. They discuss the implications of a potential 'shadow Fed chair' on global economic policies and the impact of political pressures on the Fed's independence. Their conversation explores the evolving nature of monetary policy communication, the intricacies of interest rate decisions, and the challenges faced by future Fed leadership. Listeners gain insights into the unpredictable landscape of central banking and its effects on everyday Americans.

Dan Burns, U.S. economics editor for Reuters, joins to unpack Trump’s stunning political resurrection. They discuss his sweeping economic proposals, including import tariffs and tax cuts, and their potential long-term effects. The conversation also highlights how Trump's election victory could impact ongoing legal cases against him and the implications for federal policies. Plus, they delve into how immigration restrictions may shape the labor market and influence wage growth, all set against a backdrop of global political tensions.

Dan Burns, a U.S. Economics Editor, joins Donald Trump, the former President, and Kamala Harris, the current Vice President, to debate crucial tax policy shifts as 2017 cuts near expiration. They dive into the potential impact of proposed tax cuts and corporate rate reductions, along with the implications for the federal deficit. The discussion also touches on the debate over taxing tips in the hospitality industry, illustrating how these changes could affect both taxpayers and the economy in a rapidly changing political landscape.