History for Cocktail Parties

Jekyll Island & the Secret Origins of the Federal Reserve Episode 4


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In the final episode of Jekyll Island and the Secret Origin of the Fed, hack historians Thornton Kennedy and James Ottley peel back the curtain on the conspiracy theories—and cold, hard truths—surrounding the creation of the Federal Reserve. What was really at stake when six men, representing some of the wealthiest interests in America, met in secrecy on Jekyll Island? Was it public good or private gain that drove them? With a cocktail in hand and a raised eyebrow, your hosts explore the Fed’s shadowy birth, its elusive mechanics, and the enduring suspicion that it was less about stability and more about control. A century later, are we any closer to knowing who really holds the power?

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