Logan Mohtashami on why firing Powell won’t get Trump what he wants
July 17, 2025
On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about President Trump’s battle with Fed Chair Jerome Powell, and why firing Powell won’t achieve Trump’s goal of lower mortgage rates.
Related to this episode:
- Why firing Jerome Powell won’t work for President Trump
- HousingWire | YouTube
- More info about HousingWire
The HousingWire Daily podcast brings the full picture of the most compelling stories in the housing market reported across HousingWire. Each morning, listen to editor in chief Sarah Wheeler talk to leading industry voices and get a deeper look behind the scenes of the top mortgage and real estate stories. Hosted and produced by the HousingWire Content Studio.

Subscribe
Spotify