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The Bankster Podcast

I summarize and explain recent Central Banking and Monetary Policy related news from the Federal Reserve and Central Banks from around the world. Then I take a more in depth look into a historical eve... Read more

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State of the Fed 2018

State of the Fed 2018

A look at the State of the Federal Reserve in 2018. As always, I can be reached for comments, feedback, or questions on ... Read more

12 Jan 2018

19mins

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Eccles #4 - Becoming Fed Chairman

Eccles #4 - Becoming Fed Chairman

As the announcement of the next Chair of the Federal Reserve System is scheduled to be announced by President Trump befo... Read more

27 Oct 2017

14mins

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Policy Tools

Policy Tools

Two members of the FOMC gave very similar speeches last week. Their message? In preparation for the next economic downtu... Read more

24 Nov 2017

12mins

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Episode 26 - The Twelve Cities, Part I

Episode 26 - The Twelve Cities, Part I

The beginning of our series on the fascinating story behind the choosing of the twelve Federal Reserve Districts and the... Read more

17 Mar 2017

9mins

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Eccles #2 - The Patriarch

Eccles #2 - The Patriarch

A contemporary relative of our Marriner Stoddard Eccles just might find herself in the building that bears Eccles’ name.... Read more

21 Jul 2017

13mins

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Prologue to a New Beginning

Prologue to a New Beginning

Not letting how you start an idea or business stop you from achieving your ultimate goals. And I can say that my goals a... Read more

14 Apr 2017

11mins

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Centralverse Q&A, Round IV

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 ... Read more

9 Dec 2017

9mins

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Episode 14 - Bank Robbers (Rerun)

Episode 14 - Bank Robbers (Rerun)

The Fed just put in their order for next year’s cash - a whopping $233 Billion. With all of that new money distributed t... Read more

4 Aug 2017

12mins

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Eccles #3 - The Child

Eccles #3 - The Child

A fun look at four short experiences from the childhood of Marriner Eccles.IntroductionThis is Alexander Bagehot, and yo... Read more

18 Aug 2017

8mins

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Our Recession #1 - Jackie

Our Recession #1 - Jackie

IntroductionWelcome to The Bankster Podcast; I’m your host, Alexander Bagehot. It has been nearly 10 years since the Gre... Read more

9 Jun 2017

25mins

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Episode 27 - The Twelve Cities, Part II

Episode 27 - The Twelve Cities, Part II

IntroWelcome to The Bankster Podcast. I’m your host, Alexander Bagehot. Every episode we dive into what I call The Centr... Read more

31 Mar 2017

17mins

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Centralverse Q&A, Round III

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 ... Read more

13 Oct 2017

23mins

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Riksbanken 350

Riksbanken 350

A Riksbanken video gave me a good laugh, and a 350th birthday is cause for celebration and reflection. On today’s episod... Read more

9 Mar 2018

12mins

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Season 2 Introduction

Season 2 Introduction

An introduction to the new season which will include three new segments: Marriner Eccles, the Centralverse Website, and ... Read more

9 Jun 2017

3mins

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Eccles #5, Chair No More

Eccles #5, Chair No More

As Janet Yellen leaves on her final day as Chair of the Federal Reserve System we take a look back at the last complicat... Read more

26 Jan 2018

17mins

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Two New Guys

Two New Guys

o appointments at the Federal Reserve last week. One I’m certain you heard about and another one I’m just as certain you... Read more

10 Nov 2017

9mins

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The 8th Governor

The 8th Governor

Arguably one of the most important people at the Federal Reserve is someone that is rarely seen. Who is the General Coun... Read more

15 Sep 2017

11mins

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Centralverse Q&A, Round II

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... Read more

29 Sep 2017

10mins

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Centralverse Q&A, Round V

Centralverse Q&A, Round V

Round V of the listener favorite, Centralverse Q&A: Who really chooses the Chair? And who is second in command at th... Read more

9 Feb 2018

Ranked #20

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Centralverse Q&A, Round I

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 ... Read more

1 Sep 2017

8mins

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