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What the Fed’s rate hike means for you and the economy

September 17, 2026·14 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

The Federal Reserve has raised interest rates for the first time in three years, defying President Trump. Bloomberg’s Catarina Saraiva explains what the quarter-point move means for household borrowing costs. Charlie Kirk’s family has accused Utah officials of failing to prevent his assassination at Utah Valley University. Deseret News’s Brigham Tomco reports on what the wrongful-death notice alleges. Ed Sheeran’s stadium tour is in jeopardy after all of his supporting acts dropped out over the removal of the rapper Macklemore. Rolling Stone’s Jon Blistein explains how the dispute unfolded. Plus, Iran-backed Houthis have captured ground overlooking a key strait for Saudi trade, a measles outbreak continues to spread in Pennsylvania, and Delaware is considering barring businesses from voting in local elections. Today’s episode was hosted by Gideon Resnick.

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