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EPISODE · Jan 14, 2026 · 25 MIN

Why is the investigation into Jerome Powell causing global concern?

from The Inside Story Podcast · host Al Jazeera

International alarm after the Trump administration announces the first-ever criminal investigation into the head of the US Federal Reserve. Jerome Powell says the probe is politically-motivated. So why is this case causing so much concern worldwide?  In this episode:  Eric Ham, political analyst and former U.S. Congressional staffer in Washington DC Justin Urquhart-Stewart, investment manager and co-founder of Regionally, an online investment service in London David McWilliams, economist, author and podcast host in Dublin Host: Adrian Finighan  Connect with us: @AJEPodcasts on X, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube

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International alarm after the Trump administration announces the first-ever criminal investigation into the head of the US Federal Reserve. Jerome Powell says the probe is politically-motivated. So why is this case causing so much concern...

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