How much do presidents ACTUALLY influence the economy?

This podcast episode discusses the limited power of the US president in controlling the economy compared to the chairman of the Federal Reserve. It highlights the influence of business decisions, the Federal Reserve, and Congress on the economy. The episode also explores how politics and partisan party identification shape public perceptions of the economy, with a growing partisan divide in economic sentiments. Despite the limited influence of presidents on the economy, it remains a key issue in the upcoming presidential race.