# Fed Hikes Rates, Talarico’s Political Pivot & Paramount’s California Exit

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Podcast: [10 Minute Drill](https://stenobird.com/podcast/10-minute-drill-7228376)
Published: 2026-09-17T09:30:00+00:00
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The Federal Reserve raises interest rates, James Talarico’s own reverend questions how he is presenting himself to Texas voters, a New York City hospital faces scrutiny over its “rural” designation, and Paramount could be preparing to leave California. Plus, are today’s AI doomers repeating the same predictions made by climate alarmists just a few years ago? On today’s episode of 10 Minute Drill, we’re breaking down the biggest political, economic, and cultural stories shaping the country. The Federal Reserve unanimously raised its benchmark interest rate by a quarter point to 3.75%–4%, citing elevated inflation. We look at what the Fed’s latest rate hike means for inflation, American consumers, businesses, and the broader economy. Then, James Talarico’s campaign comes under the microscope. His own reverend has suggested that Talarico is changing how he presents his political views as he appeals to Texas voters. We examine Talarico’s past progressive positions, his current campaign messaging, and the debate over whether he is trying to distance himself from some of his earlier views. We also look at Mount Sinai and its “rural” hospital designation, the federal benefits tied to that designation, and the questions being raised about whether federal healthcare funding is being directed to institutions that do not fit the traditional image of a rural hospital. In California, Paramount’s future is also in the spotlight as the company faces a legal fight surrounding its proposed Warner Bros. Discovery merger. With major companies having relocated out of California in recent years, reports that Paramount could leave the state raise new questions about California’s business climate and the future of Hollywood. Finally, we take a look at AI doomerism and the similarities betwee…

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