Can Trump Say "You're Fired" to the Fed Chair? (with Sarah Binder)

With Donald Trump soon to be sworn in as the 47th president, he’s made clear he wants to shake up Washington — including possibly firing Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. 

Political scientist Sarah Binder joins Preet to discuss whether a president has the legal authority to fire the Fed chair and how it could impact the economy.

For show notes and a transcript of the episode head to: https://cafe.com/stay-tuned/fire-the-fed-chair/

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