Frontline · SEASON 45
The President vs. the Fed
Episode 5 · 2026-05-12

- Documentary
- News
Episode overview
President Trump's unprecedented challenges to the Federal Reserve and what it means for the economy; tracing the battle between Trump and the Fed as the central bank steers the economy through an increasingly precarious moment.
55 minutes
Season 45 episodes
1. Contaminated: The Carpet Industry's Toxic Legacy2026-02-03
2. Crisis in Venezuela2026-02-10
3. The Deal: Trump, Bukele & the Gangs of El Salvador2026-04-07
4. Caught in the Crackdown2026-04-14
5. The President vs. the Fed2026-05-12
6. The War Cabinet2026-05-26
7. Baby Brokers2026-06-23
8. The Crown Prince & the President2026-06-30
9. Scammed2026-09-29
10. American Voices 20262026-10-13
11. Haiti Deportation Crisis2026-10-20