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The Federal Deficit: Who Cares? 10/29/24

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Election Night Insights and Fiscal Realities

This chapter features a blend of light-hearted banter about upcoming election coverage on CNBC, alongside serious discussions on the implications of the national debt impacted by candidates' financial proposals. The hosts analyze the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget's findings on how these plans could exacerbate the deficit, highlighting public indifference and the bond market's influence on fiscal policy. The conversation stresses the urgent need for responsible fiscal management amidst evolving deficit narratives, referencing historical contexts and the potential consequences of government borrowing limits.

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