What does the Federal Reserve actually do—and how does it impact your wallet?

In this must-listen episode of Money & Wealth, John Hope Bryant sits down with Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City President Jeff Schmid for an in-depth conversation on the U.S. financial system. Together, they break down how the Federal Reserve works, why interest rates rise and fall, the difference between money and wealth, and how inflation, credit, and monetary policy affect everyday Americans.

They also discuss AI, cybersecurity, financial fraud, the future of digital payments, and why financial literacy is one of the greatest tools for building generational wealth. Whether you're trying to better understand the economy or make smarter financial decisions, this episode offers an inside look at the institutions shaping America's financial future—and what it means for yours.

What does the Federal Reserve actually do&mdash;and how does it impact your wallet?
In this must-listen episode of Money &amp; Wealth, John Hope Bryant sits down with Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City President Jeff Schmid for an in-depth conversation on the U.S. financial system. Together, they break down how the Federal Reserve works, why interest rates rise and fall, the difference between money and wealth, and how inflation, credit, and monetary policy affect everyday Americans.
They also discuss AI, cybersecurity, financial fraud, the future of digital payments, and why financial literacy is one of the greatest tools for building generational wealth. Whether you're trying to better understand the economy or make smarter financial decisions, this episode offers an inside look at the institutions shaping America's financial future&mdash;and what it means for yours.

John Hope Bryant- successful entrepreneur, executive and philanthropist –will dispense his trademark ‘Straight Talk’ lessons on developing a wealth-building mindset, specifically how the Black community never got “the memo” on money – essentially how to survive and thrive in a free enterprise system.



While often provocative, Bryant will unpack the issues of the day, along with practical advice on how listeners will not only improve their current financial position, but learn how to grow and create personal wealth for themselves and their families.



Episodes will mostly feature Bryant speaking directly to the audience, with occasional guests ranging from “person on the street” interviews with inspirational individuals Bryant encounters in his travels around the world, or from his network of some of world’s most extraordinary people.

John Hope Bryant- successful entrepreneur, executive and philanthropist –will dispense his trademark ‘Straight Talk’ lessons on developing a wealth-building mindset, specifically how the Black community never got “the memo” on money – essentially how to survive and thrive in a free enterprise system.
 
While often provocative, Bryant will unpack the issues of the day, along with practical advice on how listeners will not only improve their current financial position, but learn how to grow and create personal wealth for themselves and their families.
 
Episodes will mostly feature Bryant speaking directly to the audience, with occasional guests ranging from “person on the street” interviews with inspirational individuals Bryant encounters in his travels around the world, or from his network of some of world’s most extraordinary people.

Money And Wealth With John Hope Bryant

Money & Wealth With John Hope Bryant

Inside the Federal Reserve: Money, Markets & the American Dream

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