Why people recommend it
Keeping at it by Paul A. Volcker is a memoir and economic history detailing the author's tenure leading the Federal Reserve through turbulent financial periods. Jason Calacanis recommended the book on an episode of All-In with Chamath, Jason, Sacks & Friedberg released on June 13, 2025. While discussing economic data, political pressures on the Federal Reserve, and historical precedent, Calacanis suggested the memoir to illustrate past political interference, specifically describing instances where President Ronald Reagan attempted to pressure Volcker into cutting interest rates.
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“And uh you want to read a good book? Paul Vulker is keeping at it. great uh book about has uh Reagan going to him and trying to get him to cut rates.”