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Radical Personal Finance

1019: We're Doomed

May 20, 2024
Exploring the complexities of national debt, heated committee session, struggles in political trust, high school protest, disruptive student behaviors, and concerns over US fiscal situation.
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  • Addressing federal debt crisis requires bipartisan cooperation and tough decisions on tax policies and spending cuts.
  • Lack of trust and compromise among political leaders hinders effective policy-making and exacerbates the budget crisis.

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The US National Fiscal Situation

The podcast delves into the alarming US national fiscal situation, highlighting the soaring federal debt and deficit. Various proposed solutions, from pro-growth tax policies to deep spending cuts, are discussed, revealing the complexity and challenges in addressing the escalating debt crisis. Despite warnings about the impending economic tsunami as baby boomers retire, political inaction and lack of bipartisan cooperation exacerbate the growing financial burden on future generations.

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