The Lords of Easy Money

Leonard's account of Thomas Hoenig's lone dissent inside the Federal Reserve is compelling narrative journalism — the story is well-told and makes complex monetary policy genuinely accessible for policy-interested adults. Readers should know they are receiving one perspective in a contested debate: mainstream economists dispute key elements of Leonard's thesis, and specialists have identified technical errors in the monetary economics. Jacques Roy narrates with clear, serious delivery suited to investigative nonfiction — competent and non-distracting, if not distinctive.

🎙 Narration: fine Roy's delivery is clear and professional, well-suited to the long-form journalistic structure — no significant critical commentary on the narration suggests a competent, non-distracting reading rather than a standout performance.