Darian Woods

Darian Woods, host of Planet Money, dives into the complex relationship between the Federal Reserve and political influences, particularly during Trump’s presidency. He outlines the significance of the Fed's independence for a stable economy and discusses the delicate balance it must maintain amidst political pressures. The conversation also explores Trump’s attempts to sway the Fed, including an executive order aimed at altering its functions. Woods highlights the historical context of the Fed's power and its crucial role in economic crises, emphasizing the risks of political interference.

Darian Woods, a contributor to The Indicator podcast, brings his expertise on monetary policy to the conversation. He joins the hosts for a lively bingo game focusing on economic terms that are likely to come up in the presidential debates. They tackle complex topics like price controls amidst rising grocery costs and the political implications of foreign ownership in U.S. manufacturing. The discussion also dives into proposed tax reforms and their fairness, all while keeping the mood light and engaging with bingo!

On today’s show, Rachelle is joined by Wailin Wong, Darian Woods and Adrian Ma, the hosts of NPR’s daily economics podcast The Indicator from Planet Money. They discuss The Indicator’s recent five-part series on the $15 billion influencer industry that delves into where all that money is going—and where it’s not. They dive deep into the rise of the industry and how it emerged out of the economic precarity of the 2008 recession. They also talk through the astonishing fact that according to some surveys, almost 1 out of every 4 Gen Z-er wants to be an influencer.This podcast is produced by Se’era Spragley Ricks, Daisy Rosario and Rachelle Hampton.Make an impact this Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month by helping Macy’s on their mission to fund APIA Scholars. Go to macys.com/purpose to learn more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices