Season 2 • Episode 18

Dolly Parton, Dirty Martinis, and the Fed’s Jackson Hole Getaway

September 2026 27 min

Dolly Parton, the Federal Reserve’s Jackson Hole gathering, government travel rates and the money story hiding inside a very unusual combination.

About This Episode

Dolly Parton, dirty martinis and the Federal Reserve do not sound like they belong in the same conversation. That is exactly why we put them there. Jennifer and Julie look at Dolly’s legacy as a woman who paired extraordinary ambition with generosity, then turn to Jackson Hole and the annual gathering of central bankers that can move markets far beyond Wyoming.

In This Episode

  • Why Dolly Parton’s career and philanthropy offer a useful lens on women, ambition and money
  • What the Federal Reserve’s Jackson Hole gathering is and why investors pay attention
  • How government travel and lodging rules collide with an unusually expensive resort destination
  • Why a central-bank conference in Wyoming can matter to interest rates, markets and household finances

Cocktail of the Episode

Dirt Road Martini

The episode’s Dirt Road Martini mixes gin with unsweetened tea and a little olive or cornichon brine, shaken very cold and finished with whatever pickled garnish suits the mood.

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GSA Per Diem Rates

Official federal lodging and per-diem information referenced in the episode.

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