How much power does the Fed really have?

Marketplace examines the Federal Reserve's struggle to bring inflation down to 2% after more than five years, questioning the central bank's power. Other economic news includes falling consumer confidence, a bump in transportation equipment orders, and a look at how Arizona's creative budgeting during the Great Recession could inform tax policy in an AI-driven future. The show also profiles a historic Route 66 motel and water conservation efforts by the Gila River Indian Community.