What Went Wrong in Great Financial Crisis Stimulus with Reporter Jon Hilsenrath

In this episode of Masters in Business, Barry Ritholtz interviews Jon Hilsenrath, former chief economics correspondent and Fed Whisperer for the Wall Street Journal, about his career, experiences covering major economic events like the Asian financial crisis and the 2008 financial crisis, and his insights on the Federal Reserve. They discuss the Fed's actions during the 2008 crisis, the current state of the economy, the role of the Fed, and the challenges of economic inequality. Hilsenrath shares anecdotes from his time as a journalist, including his coverage of the Fed and the political dynamics influencing the central bank. The conversation also touches on the changing media landscape and the impact of technology on the economy and society.