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Fed Independence and ‘Seinfeld’: Inside Kevin Warsh’s Hearing

On today’s Big Take podcast: Inside Fed Chair nominee Kevin Warsh’s confirmation hearing, where he rejected the idea he’d be a “sock puppet” for Trump.

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In a nomination hearing before the Senate Banking Committee, Fed Chair nominee Kevin Warsh fielded an array of questions about his personal finances and economic policy views. There was even a reference to Seinfeld. But one topic loomed largest: the independence of the Fed.