Brian Riedl

Brian Riedl, senior fellow at the Manhattan Institute and resident debts and deficits wonk, joins Jonah to discuss raising taxes on the middle class, balancing the budget with weed, the extinction of fiscally conservative Republicans, and the impact of abolishing the IRS.

Brian Riedl, a senior fellow at the Manhattan Institute, and Richard Hanania discuss the financial future of the US, with a focus on entitlements. They explore the projected fund shortages of Social Security and Medicare, the potential consequences of borrowing money indefinitely, and the lack of seriousness in fiscal policy. The speakers highlight the challenges of raising the payroll tax limit, the inefficiency of Twitter, and the ongoing debt ceiling negotiations.

Experts Romina Boccia and Brian Riedl discuss the dire fiscal situation of Social Security in the US, highlighting the transition from surpluses to deficits and the impact on the national debt. They explore reform options, financial intricacies, and propose solutions such as simplifying benefit calculations and creating an independent fiscal commission to address the growing deficits and prevent a fiscal crisis.