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Podcast: Squawk Pod
Episode: The Fed, A âFool,â & College Politics 5/8/25
Description: President Trump has reached a trade deal with the United Kingdom, and the Federal Reserve is keeping interest rates steady. The decision prompted a post from President Trump calling Fed Chair Jay Powell a âfool,â but one that he likes. CNBCâs Steve Liesman breaks down Chair Powellâs commentary and the latest economic data. Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) discusses US competition in AI ahead of his hearing with tech leaders including OpenAIâs Sam Altman and AMDâs Lisa Su. Sen. Cruz discusses the Trump administrationâs tariffs and price controls on Medicaid drugs. Plus, Scott Bok was chair of the U...