Leadership Showdown Throws Federal Watchdog Agency Into Chaos Listen Download Embed Share Share this on Facebook (Opens in a new window) Share this on Twitter (Opens in a new window) Share this via Email Mick Mulvaney speaks during a news conference after his first day as acting director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau in Washington, Monday, Nov. 27, 2017. ( Jacquelyn Martin / Associated Press ) Produced by Dana Roberson Hosted by Todd Zwillich Produced by PRI and WNYC