Sit. Stay. Think.
Sit, Stay, Think is a thoughtful exploration of the issues shaping our lives, our communities, and our future. Hosted with a commitment to clarity and impartiality, each episode pauses the noise of modern life long enough to examine what really matters — from the deeply personal to the global and geopolitical.
Whether it’s the pressures facing everyday people, the shifting landscape of world events, or the quiet struggles we rarely talk about, Sit, Stay, Think invites listeners to slow down, stay present, and truly think.
If you’re curious, reflective, and ready to engage with a wide range of topics — this is your place to sit with the world for a while, stay grounded, and think a little deeper.
Sit. Stay. Think.
The Federal Reserve Explained: Rates, Power, and Political Pressure
In this episode of Sit, Stay, Think, we break down what the federal interest rate actually is, how it works, and why it has become such a major political flashpoint.
Starting with a simple explanation of how banks borrow money from one another, the episode walks through how interest rates affect mortgages, car loans, business borrowing, and, indirectly, prices throughout the economy. We also look at why lower interest rates don’t always make things cheaper—especially when it comes to housing—and how short-term relief can lead to long-term consequences.
Finally, the episode examines why political pressure to rapidly lower interest rates misunderstands how businesses use borrowed money, and why attempts to force the Federal Reserve’s hand risk creating bigger economic problems rather than solving existing ones.
This is an explainer episode focused on clarity over headlines—what interest rates are, why they matter, and what’s really at stake when politics collides with monetary policy.