The Smerconish Podcast

The Smerconish Podcast

Today's Poll Question: Would You Pay Higher Taxes and Take Benefit Cuts to Fix the $40 Trillion Debt?

Aug 21, 2026 · 00:08:32

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Poll: Higher taxes and benefit cuts for $40T debt reduction?
Michael addresses the national debt and Washington's inaction.
Revisiting Pete Peterson's warnings and Simpson-Bowles Commission.

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