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FedTalk
Hosted by Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland · education · EN
About this Podcast:
The FedTalk series brings the Cleveland Fed together with industry experts, local businesses, community organizations, policymakers, and engaged citizens to discuss issues affecting the communities and people we serve.
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Contact path
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Booking probability
30%
Guest openness
Selective
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What is FedTalk about?
The FedTalk series brings the Cleveland Fed together with industry experts, local businesses, community organizations, policymakers, and engaged citizens to discuss issues affecting the communities and people we serve.
What has FedTalk covered recently?
Recent episodes include "The Role of CDFIs in Lower-Income Communities" (24 September 2026, 59 minutes), "The Crises That Led to the Fed's Creation: Monetary Policy in American History" (17 July 2026, 59 minutes), and "Amplifying Voices with the Small Business Credit Survey" (16 April 2026, 48 minutes).
How often does FedTalk publish?
FedTalk publishes roughly monthly, with episodes averaging 57 minutes across 22 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on FedTalk?
Booking probability for FedTalk is 30%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. FedTalk requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. FedTalk's contact route on record: verified email.
Who should pitch FedTalk?
The strongest fits for FedTalk are Central Banking and Payments & Loan Brokers. FedTalk has an education audience.
About the host
FedTalk is an education podcast with 22 episodes published.
Recent episodes
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Jul 17, 202659 minS4The Federal Reserve (or "the Fed"), America's central bank, was established by Congress in 1913 mainly to conduct monetary policy. But how were these policy decisions handled before the Fed existed? Join us for a...
Apr 16, 202648 minS4Join us for a discussion of the latest Small Business Credit Survey (SBCS), administered in fall 2025, and the key findings from the recently released 2026 Report on Employer Firms: Findings from the 2025 Small Business...

Episode #3
College Degrees and the Labor Market: Long-Run Trends and Recent Challenges for Young Graduates
Mar 23, 202659 minS4For decades, a college degree was a reliable ticket to faster job placement, lower unemployment, and rising wages. But something fundamental shifted around the year 2000, and the consequences are only now becoming fully...
Feb 13, 20261h 30mS4In recent decades, manufacturing employment has fallen dramatically in the United States even as it has expanded globally. Policymakers have focused on trying to rebuild America's manufacturing base through initiatives...
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Episode #1
2026 Economic Outlook
Jan 16, 202648 minS4Join the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland for its annual economic outlook Fed Talk webinar. Ed Knotek, senior vice president and director of research, will analyze incoming economic indicators and walk through the US...
Nov 6, 202542 minS3The regional analysis group at the Cleveland Fed monitors the economy across the Fourth Federal Reserve District, which includes Ohio, eastern Kentucky, western Pennsylvania, and the northern panhandle of West Virginia...

Episode #7
Understanding Inflation Expectations
Oct 9, 20251h 3mS3In today's economic landscape, understanding the importance of inflation expectations is valuable for everyone—from everyday consumers to business owners and policymakers. Inflation expectations are what people think...
Sep 29, 202544 minS3Reserve Banks play a pivotal role in the US financial system. The Cleveland Fed touches everyone in the Fourth District by Working with community and business partners to understand the economic landscape Supervising...
Aug 26, 202557 minS3The production of semiconductors, including microchips which are used in a wide variety of electronic applications such as phones and computers, is growing in the United States. Major investments have been made in...
May 30, 202553 minS3Supplying financial services is a core function of the Federal Reserve System. As a part of that work, the Federal Reserve operates 28 cash processing locations in the United States to distribute cash both within the...
Apr 21, 20251h 4mS3Financial literacy is important for success in any career. It gives people the knowledge, skills, and tools to make informed decisions. However, it is often a missing topic in conversations that prepare people to enter...
Mar 31, 202558 minS3At the Cleveland Fed, we monitor emerging trends by surveying regional business and community leaders about economic conditions in our region. Through these surveys, the businesses share the economic conditions that...

Episode #1
2025 Economic Outlook
Jan 21, 202555 minS3Join us as Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland Research Director Edward Knotek provides an economic outlook for 2025. Knotek highlighted a broad array of indicators such as consumer spending, the labor market, and...
Nov 19, 202457 minS2According to a 2021 study by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), 4.5 percent of American households do not have a bank account, and 14.1 percent are considered underbanked. New research being conducted...
Oct 18, 20241 hourS2Being connected to the digital world is critical to everyday life. This is especially true in the employment arena with online job applications and remote work being the new norm. But large segments of the country are...

Episode #6
Small Businesses as Economic Drivers
Sep 30, 202458 minS2Small businesses are foundational to the growth and prosperity of local communities and a cornerstone of the American economy. Small businesses drive innovation, job creation, and economic growth. According to the Fed's...
Jul 19, 202459 minS2The childcare sector has long faced workforce challenges that affect working parents and the broader economy. With high turnover and constraints on the supply fueled by how the industry is financed, providers often...
Jun 27, 202458 minS2Long-term care can be expensive. As society ages, thinking about how to pay for care if needed is becoming a priority for many of us. Unfortunately people often find out too late that Medicare and Medicaid don't cover...

Episode #3
Assessing the Safety and Soundness of Banks: How the Cleveland Fed Supervises Financial Institutions
May 14, 202453 minS2Do you ever wonder how financial regulators like those with the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland assess the safety and soundness of our financial system? Join panelists from our Supervision, Credit Risk, and Statistics...
Recent guests
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Robert Rich
Senior Economic and Policy Advisor, Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland
Beth Hammack
co-head of the Global Financing Group in the Investment Banking Division, Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland
Brad Smith
dean of Midwestern University College of Dental Medicine Arizona, Northwest Mississippi Community College
Brian Williams
author and industry expert in sales and management consulting, Indiana University Kelley School of Business
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