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Episode 133: What’s Up With the National Debates?

Words & Numbers

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The Importance of Debt in American Politics

The U.S. faces a $300 billion deficit this year, according to the Congressional Budget Office. CNN's John Sutter says politicians must start taking things away instead of giving them more. He asks: What percentage of wealthy's income is their fair share to pay? Whatever answer Bernie Sanders picks, it won't be enough to cover the deficit.

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