# What happens if the Fed goes mum

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Podcast: [Marketplace](https://stenobird.com/podcast/marketplace-309699)
Published: 2026-05-19T22:15:00+00:00
Episode link: https://www.marketplace.org/episode/2026/05/19/what-happens-if-the-fed-goes-mum
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## Resource

The era of frequent public speeches given by Federal Reserve officials on monetary policy may be over. Incoming Fed Chair Kevin Warsh has expressed a desire to reform the central bank’s robust communication style, which has been the norm since the 1990s. In this episode, what do we stand to lose if the Fed zips its lips? Plus: Retailers weigh passing higher costs onto cash-strapped consumers, stateside EV sales don’t keep up with European surge, and cities make an economic case for planting more trees. Every story has an economic angle. Want some in your inbox? Subscribe to our daily or weekly newsletter. Marketplace is more than a radio show. Check out our original reporting and financial literacy content at marketplace.org — and consider making an investment in our future.

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