# T Minus 24: The Federal Reserve - America’s Most Controversial Machine

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Podcast: [KeepTalking Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/keeptalking-podcast-4821782)
Published: 2026-04-21T08:40:00+00:00
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Sean Tumilson and co-host Chuck the Bot give a hopefully unbiased overview of the Federal Reserve and the "pros and cons" of having a central bank in a modern economy. If you enjoy this daily show, tap ‘Follow’ on Spotify or Apple Podcasts so you never miss an episode. And leave us a quick rating — it really helps others discover KeepTalking.

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