# The Brion McClanahan Show - Ep. 1286: Is the FED Making Americans Unhappy?

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Podcast: [Think and Act Locally](https://stenobird.com/podcast/think-and-act-locally-7250018)
Published: 2026-06-17T08:00:00+00:00
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Duration seconds: 2247

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