State of the Fed 2018
A look at the State of the Federal Reserve in 2018. (Originally aired on January 12, 2018.) Centralverse
Jun 12, 2020•19 min•Season 2Ep. 17
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Centralverse Q&A, Round IV
Round IV of the listener favorite, Centralverse Q&A: What does the CFPB have to do with the Federal Reserve? Who is Marvin Goodfriend? If you have questions you’d like answered on the podcast send them in. (Originally aired on December 9, 2017.) Centralverse
Jun 12, 2020•9 min•Season 2Ep. 16
Policy Tools
Two members of the FOMC gave very similar speeches last week. Their message? In preparation for the next economic downturn, we need to define the “expansion” of tools we used during the the Great Recession. (Originally aired on November 24, 2017.) Centralverse
Jun 12, 2020•12 min•Season 2Ep. 15
Two New Guys
Two appointments at the Federal Reserve last week. One I’m certain you heard about and another one I’m just as certain you did not hear about. On today’s episode a quick recap - the new Chair of the Federal Reserve and the new Secretary of the FOMC. (Originally aired on November 10, 2017.) Centralverse
Jun 12, 2020•10 min•Season 2Ep. 14
Eccles #4 - Becoming Fed Chairman
Another set of great questions on today’s round of Centralverse Q&A: Who is in the running for Chair of the Federal Reserve? And, briefly, what does the Federal Reserve Chair do? If you have questions you’d like answered on the podcast send them in. (Originally aired on October 13, 2017.) Centralverse
Jun 12, 2020•15 min•Season 2Ep. 13
Centralverse Q&A, Round III
Another set of great questions on today’s round of Centralverse Q&A: Who is in the running for Chair of the Federal Reserve? And, briefly, what does the Federal Reserve Chair do? If you have questions you’d like answered on the podcast send them in. (Originally aired on October 13, 2017.) Centralverse
Jun 12, 2020•24 min•Season 2Ep. 12
Centralverse Q&A, Round II
Two great questions on today’s round of Centralverse Q&A: What are the requirements for becoming a Fed governor? How will the Fed’s balance sheet change? If you have questions you’d like answered on the podcast send them in. (Originally aired on September 29, 2017.) Centralverse
Jun 12, 2020•11 min•Season 2Ep. 11
The 8th Governor
Arguably one of the most important people at the Federal Reserve is someone that is rarely seen. Who is the General Counsel and what does he do? On today’s episode! (Originally aired on September 15, 2017.) Centralverse
Jun 11, 2020•12 min•Season 2Ep. 10
Centralverse Q&A, Round I
The first episode in a new series I’m calling, “Centralverse Q&A”. If you have questions you’d like answered on the podcast send them in. (Originally aired on September 1, 2017.) Centralverse
Jun 11, 2020•9 min•Season 2Ep. 9
Eccles #3 - The Child
A fun look at four short experiences from the childhood of Marriner Eccles. (Originally aired on August 18, 2017.) Centralverse
Jun 11, 2020•8 min•Season 2Ep. 8
Bank Robbers (Rerun)
Fed just put in their order for next year’s cash - a whopping $233 Billion. With all of that new money distributed through Federal Reserve Banks throughout the country it begs the question - Has the Fed ever been robbed? Today’s episode! (Originally aired on August 4, 2017.) Centralverse
Jun 11, 2020•12 min•Season 2Ep. 7
Eccles #2 - The Patriarch
A contemporary relative of our Marriner Stoddard Eccles just might find herself in the building that bears Eccles’ name. Who is she? What’s her connection to the former Fed Chairman? All that and the story of Marriner Eccles father on today’s episode! (Originally aired on July 21, 2017.) Centralverse
Jun 11, 2020•14 min•Season 2Ep. 6
The Fed's Disclaimer
The quest to find the source of the ubiquitous Fed Disclaimer, “the views I express are my own and do not necessarily reflect the views of my colleagues on the FOMC or within the Federal Reserve System.” (Originally aired on July 7, 2017.) Centralverse
Jun 11, 2020•16 min•Season 2Ep. 5
Eccles #1 - Sego Milk
My in depth research into the life and works of Marriner Eccles begins! Today I start with an incredible story of his first real business venture. Introducing - Marriner Eccles, The Entrepreneur. (Originally aired on June 23, 2017.) Centralverse
Jun 11, 2020•12 min•Season 2Ep. 4
Our Recession #1 - Jackie
The very first episode in the new segment called Our Recession - an interview series presenting personal experiences from real people that lived through the Great Recession. (Originally aired on June 9, 2017.) Centralverse
Jun 11, 2020•26 min•Season 2Ep. 3
Season 2 Introduction
An introduction to the new season which will include three new segments: Marriner Eccles, the Centralverse Website, and Our Recession interview series. (Originally aired on June 9, 2017.) Centralverse
Jun 11, 2020•3 min•Season 2Ep. 2
Prologue to a New Beginning
The Bankster Podcast is changing! I'm excited to announce the two new focuses of the podcast going forward and why I've decided to change course. (Originally aired on April 14, 2017.) Centralverse
Jun 11, 2020•12 min•Season 2Ep. 1
The Twelve Cities, Part II
The second half of our series on the fascinating story behind the choosing of the twelve Federal Reserve Districts and their city headquarters. (Originally aired on March 31, 2017.) Centralverse
Jun 11, 2020•17 min•Season 1Ep. 27
The Twelve Cities, Part I
The beginning of our series on the fascinating story behind the choosing of the twelve Federal Reserve Districts and their city headquarters. Also, a fun and new way to look at the money in your purse and wallet! (Originally aired on March 17, 2017.) Centralverse
Jun 11, 2020•10 min•Season 1Ep. 26
The Old Lady on Threadneedle Street
The origin story behind the beloved nickname of the Bank of England. (Originally aired on March 3, 2017.) Centralverse
Jun 11, 2020•8 min•Season 1Ep. 25
The Rules, Part II
We continue our conversation on monetary policy rules with an introduction to the most famous man behind the Rules Movement - John Taylor. Also I’ll introduce you to the law being tossed around the US Congress that would take monetary rules to a whole new height. (Originally aired on February 17, 2017.) Centralverse
Jun 11, 2020•15 min•Season 1Ep. 24
The Rules, Part I
How a simple math equation became one of the largest debates in Monetary Policy at the Federal Reserve and Central Banks around the world. Today’s episode in two sections: (1) How is monetary policy currently decided? And (2) What is a policy rule? (Originally aired on February 3, 2017.) Centralverse
Jun 11, 2020•17 min•Season 1Ep. 23
[Laughter] and the Centralverse Sourced
On this week’s episode we discuss an entertaining bit of news. I then introduce an exciting new feature of Centralverse Sourced! (Originally aired on January 20, 2017.) Centralverse
Jun 11, 2020•16 min•Season 1Ep. 22
Colorful Books, Part III
This week we finish our Colorful Books series by discussing the Green, Blue, and Teal Books. Who prepares them? Who reads them? Where did they come from? All of this and more on this episode! (Originally aired on January 6, 2017.) Centralverse
Jun 11, 2020•14 min•Season 1Ep. 21
Colorful Books, Part II
This week we continue our series on the colorful books of the Federal Reserve. One of the signature decorations of the Christmas holiday is colored lights. When you think of Federal Reserve publications - colorful is probably not the first word that comes to mind. But this series will change that! (Originally aired on December 23, 2016.) Centralverse
Jun 11, 2020•17 min•Season 1Ep. 20
Colorful Books, Part I
One of the signature decorations of the Christmas holiday is colored lights. When you think of Federal Reserve publications - colorful is probably not the first word that comes to mind. But last week an announcement by the Federal Reserve brought one of the colored books back into the spotlight - The Beige Book. (Originally published on November 25, 2016.) Centralverse
Jun 11, 2020•15 min•Season 1Ep. 19
The Directors
Turns out each of the twelve Federal Reserve Banks has their own board of directors. Who are these directors, and how are they chosen? We’ll use the makeup of the boards of directors as an illustration of the term “quasi-governmental”. (Originally aired on November 25, 2016.) Centralverse
Jun 11, 2020•13 min•Season 1Ep. 18
Trump and the Fed
How the next president of the United States will affect the Federal Reserve. A short episode on the impact of a change in political party in the highest ranked position in the free world. (Originally aired on November 11, 2016.) Centralverse
Jun 11, 2020•15 min•Season 1Ep. 17
The Punch Bowl
An episode dedicated to Fall! And to be more specific an important phrase in the Centralverse about the overarching, high level goal of all central banks. The phrase is part of one of the most important metaphors in finance. (Originally aired on October 28, 2016.) Centralverse
Jun 11, 2020•16 min•Season 1Ep. 16
De Mexico
A trip into the past and across two continents. Two history sections on today’s episode. One from the Centralverse’s connection to the Nobel prizes. And the other from Banxico, the Central Bank of Mexico. (Originally aired on October 14, 2016.) Centralverse
Jun 11, 2020•14 min•Season 1Ep. 15
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