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Much Ado About Debt

The NPR Politics Podcast

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Exploring the Trillion-Dollar Coin Concept

This chapter explores the controversial idea of minting a trillion-dollar coin as a remedy for debt ceiling challenges, tracing its origins to the 2011 crisis. It examines the legalities, the skepticism from political figures, and the potential consequences for the U.S. economy and creditworthiness.

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