Steven Skancke, Chief Economic Advisor at Keel Point, and Stuart Paul, US Economist at Bloomberg Economics, discuss potential interest rate cuts by the Fed amidst shifting economic indicators. The influence of hedge fund billionaire Ken Griffin on Republican politics is dissected by Bloomberg reporters Michael Smith and Bill Allison. In education, Janet Lorin and Jim Nondorf highlight a $150 million initiative aimed at improving college access for rural students, focusing on financial aid and mentorship opportunities.