# Kevin Hassett on The No Agenda Show Kevin Hassett comes up in 8 chapters across 7 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from December 2012 to October 2026. - **Chapters:** 8 - **Episodes:** 7 - **Discussed:** December 2012 – October 2026 - **Related topics:** [Cnbc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cnbc.md), [Jobs Report](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jobs-report.md), [Tariffs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tariffs.md), [Black Friday](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/black-friday.md), [Bloomberg](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bloomberg.md), [Bls](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bls.md), [China](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/china.md), [Congress](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/congress.md), [Construction](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/construction.md), [Dairy Industry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dairy-industry.md) ## Chapters 1–8 of 8 ### Kevin Hassett Economic Commentary and Labor Market Distortions - **Episode:** [1908: Chivatican](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1908-chivatican.md) - **Published:** 2026-10-01 - **Time:** 35:48–41:06 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1908-chivatican/chapter/kevin-hassett-economic-commentary-and-labor-market-distortions.md Kevin Hassett, Chairman of the Council of Economic Advisers, defends fluctuating employment numbers on CNBC and C-SPAN. Hassett attributes a "blockbuster" August jobs report to Trump administration policy successes and increased capital spending on factory construction. Andrew Horowitz points out that these figures often ignore seasonal distortions, such as the return of education payrolls and World Cup-related hiring trends. Keywords: [kevin hassett](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kevin-hassett.md), [cnbc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cnbc.md), [bloomberg](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bloomberg.md), [labor department](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/labor-department.md), [trump administration](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/trump-administration.md), [world cup](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/world-cup.md) ### Kevin Hassett on Inflation and Real Wage Growth - **Episode:** [1821: Genesis](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1821-genesis.md) - **Published:** 2025-11-30 - **Time:** 1:38:12–1:39:58 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1821-genesis/chapter/kevin-hassett-on-inflation-and-real-wage-growth.md White House National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett defended the administration's economic record, claiming that inflation has been cut in half compared to the previous administration. Hassett noted that gas prices have dropped below $2 in some states and that real incomes are up by $1200. He argued that wage growth is currently outpacing price increases, fueling strong holiday sales. Keywords: [kevin hassett](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kevin-hassett.md), [inflation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/inflation.md), [gas prices](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gas-prices.md), [wages](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wages.md), [black friday](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/black-friday.md) ### Kevin Hassett as Frontrunner for Federal Reserve Chair - **Episode:** [1821: Genesis](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1821-genesis.md) - **Published:** 2025-11-30 - **Time:** 1:39:58–1:42:10 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1821-genesis/chapter/kevin-hassett-as-frontrunner-for-federal-reserve-chair.md Kevin Hassett is reportedly the frontrunner to replace Jay Powell as Chairman of the Federal Reserve. Markets responded positively to the rumors, leading to a successful Treasury auction and lower interest rates. Hassett emphasized that the next Fed chair should focus on making car loans and mortgages more accessible to the American people. Keywords: [kevin hassett](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kevin-hassett.md), [federal reserve](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/federal-reserve.md), [jay powell](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jay-powell.md), [interest rates](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/interest-rates.md), treasury auction ### September Jobs Report, US Manufacturing Surge - **Episode:** [1819: FLOP30](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1819-flop30.md) - **Published:** 2025-11-23 - **Time:** 1:17:10–1:20:16 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1819-flop30/chapter/september-jobs-report-us-manufacturing-surge.md National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett praised the September jobs report, highlighting a surge in construction employment linked to eleven major companies breaking ground on new factories. Hassett attributed this growth to President Trump's policies on onshoring production. However, skeptics noted that the total job numbers remain below the 150,000 monthly threshold required to keep pace with population turnover and retirement. Keywords: [kevin hassett](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kevin-hassett.md), [jobs report](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jobs-report.md), [manufacturing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/manufacturing.md), [construction](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/construction.md), [trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/trump.md) ### Steve Liesman CNBC, Jobs Data Revision Controversy - **Episode:** [1787: O.G. Daffy](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1787-o-g-daffy.md) - **Published:** 2025-08-03 - **Time:** 1:57:43–2:07:46 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1787-o-g-daffy/chapter/steve-liesman-cnbc-jobs-data-revision-controversy.md CNBC's Steve Liesman defended the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) against charges of politicization, arguing that job revisions are a routine part of data collection. Conversely, economist Kevin Hassett pointed out that the recent revisions are the largest since 1968, rendering the data unreliable for policy decisions. The segment concludes that government data across all sectors, including climate and employment, has become increasingly untrustworthy. Keywords: steve liesman, [cnbc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cnbc.md), [kevin hassett](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kevin-hassett.md), [bls](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bls.md), [jobs report](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jobs-report.md) ### Kevin Hassett and George Stephanopoulos Debate Tariff Economics - **Episode:** [1753: Local Jamoke](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1753-local-jamoke.md) - **Published:** 2025-04-06 - **Time:** 29:33–38:24 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1753-local-jamoke/chapter/kevin-hassett-and-george-stephanopoulos-debate-tariff-economics.md National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett engaged in a contentious interview with George Stephanopoulos regarding the inflationary impact of tariffs. Hassett argued that real incomes declined after China joined the WTO and that suppliers, rather than consumers, often absorb the cost of tariffs when supply is inelastic. The hosts critique Hassett's "apple tree" analogy as a poor communication strategy that allowed the interviewer to badger him. Keywords: [kevin hassett](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kevin-hassett.md), [george stephanopoulos](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/george-stephanopoulos.md), [tariffs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tariffs.md), [china](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/china.md), apple tree analogy ### Kevin Hassett, Drug War Tariffs, Reciprocal Dairy Trade - **Episode:** [1745: Old Crone](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1745-old-crone.md) - **Published:** 2025-03-09 - **Time:** 20:42–23:41 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1745-old-crone/chapter/kevin-hassett-drug-war-tariffs-reciprocal-dairy-trade.md White House economic advisor Kevin Hassett characterizes the current tariff situation as a "drug war" rather than a standard trade war. He explains that tariffs are being used as leverage to force Canada and Mexico to crack down on fentanyl labs. The discussion also covers the April 2nd deadline for reciprocal tariffs, specifically targeting the protected Canadian dairy industry. Keywords: [kevin hassett](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kevin-hassett.md), [tariffs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tariffs.md), [fentanyl](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fentanyl.md), [dairy industry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dairy-industry.md), reciprocal trade ### Senator Jeff Bingaman and the Fiscal Cliff Hearing - **Episode:** [468: Meat Hands](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/468-meat-hands.md) - **Published:** 2012-12-09 - **Time:** 1:09:48–1:13:28 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/468-meat-hands/chapter/senator-jeff-bingaman-and-the-fiscal-cliff-hearing.md John C. 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