Fed alert: can Trump fire a governor?

The Intelligence podcast from The Economist presents three distinct segments: First, it analyzes Donald Trump's attempts to influence the Federal Reserve by potentially firing Lisa Cook, a governor on the board, due to alleged mortgage application misstatements, exploring the implications for the Fed's independence and the US economy. Second, the podcast discusses a proposed law in Uruguay that would legalize assisted dying, making it one of the most liberal countries in the world regarding end-of-life choices, and examines the potential impact on individuals like Pablo Canepa, who suffers from an incurable condition. Finally, the podcast explores the tradition of shooting clubs (Schützenvereine) in Germany, highlighting their role as community associations that connect the present to the past, while also addressing concerns about far-right infiltration and the challenges they face in the modern era.