Powell’s Job in Limbo? & Your 401K May Be Open to Private Markets
17 July 2025

Powell’s Job in Limbo? & Your 401K May Be Open to Private Markets

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Episode 628: Neal and Toby discuss the reports of Trump getting ready to tell Fed Chair Jerome Powell to pack his desk and skedaddle. Then, an executive order from the President may open up 401(k)s to private markets. Also, Ford is issuing another recall…seems to be a recurring issue. Plus, it’s Neal’s Numbers on the Labubu craze, air conditioning in Europe vs. the US, and obesity. 

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00:00 - Dog adoption surges thanks to ‘Superman’




3:10 - Powell’s on the hot seat




9:15 - 401Ks could go private




12:10 - Ford Recalls




18:00 - Labubu's rise




20:20 - Euro AC vs US AC




22:20 - Obesity Study




25:30 - Coke real cane sugar