Trump’s FTC Firings Challenge 90 Years of Independence

Dive into the explosive legal battle shaking up the U.S. economy! President Trump's abrupt firing of FTC commissioners Rebecca Slaughter and Alvaro Bedoya challenges a 90-year-old Supreme Court precedent, Humphrey’s Executor, which protects independent agencies from arbitrary removals. This InsightBit podcast episode explores the economic stakes—antitrust enforcement, consumer protections, and market stability—using data from the Federal Reserve, BLS, and Treasury. Will this reshape the FTC, Federal Reserve, or markets? Hear conservative and progressive views, from deregulation to checks on executive power, and what it means for your wallet. #Economy #Finance #Markets #FTC #TrumpAdministration #RegulatoryIndependence #Antitrust #ConsumerProtection #FederalReserve #Inflation #SupremeCourt #EconomicPolicy #Deregulation #MarketStability #PolicyDebate