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Another October 7th & Trillions in Debt Loom 10/07/24
Oct 7, 2024
Abby Joseph Cohen, a former partner at Goldman Sachs and now a professor, analyzes the impending federal debt crisis and its ties to election plans. Jonathan Greenblatt, CEO of the Anti-Defamation League, poignantly discusses the rise in antisemitism following last year's Hamas attacks and the need for solidarity. Meanwhile, Megan Cassella provides insights on how presidential candidates’ economic strategies could drastically impact the national debt, with Trump’s proposal potentially costing double that of Harris’s.
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- Both Presidential candidates' economic plans significantly contribute to federal debt growth, with Trump's proposals estimated to add $7.5 trillion compared to Harris's $3.5 trillion.
- A notable increase in antisemitic incidents in the U.S. highlights the inadequacies of current diversity programs, emphasizing the need for balanced representation on campuses.
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Impact of Federal Debt Levels
The podcast highlights the alarming state of federal debt levels in the United States, which continue to accumulate regardless of the electoral outcome. Analysts discuss the trillions of dollars in deficits and question whether voters are sufficiently aware of the implications these debt levels have on the economy. The conversation recognizes that incumbent and opposition party strategies often fail to adequately address this growing fiscal challenge. This lack of clarity in campaign plans raises concerns about the long-term economic health and fiscal sustainability of the nation.
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