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John Hilsenrath
Former Wall Street Journal journalist who covered the Federal Reserve and now runs an advisory practice, providing expertise on Fed policy, communication, and independence.
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Jan 9, 2026
• 1h 13min
“Fed” Up with the Jobs Report
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John Hilsenrath, a former Wall Street Journal journalist turned Fed policy advisor, joins to discuss the latest jobs report and its implications. The conversation reveals the labor market's fragility, with Hilsenrath labeling the current job growth as 'anemic'. He raises concerns about Fed independence amidst political pressures and suggests that the Fed's real inflation target may be higher than officially stated. Additionally, they analyze trends in healthcare job growth and the rising unemployment among college graduates, reflecting changing labor dynamics.
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