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Why America’s $40 Trillion Debt Matters to Your Wallet

Aug 25, 2026 · 00:32:41
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  • National debt exceeds $40 trillion, impacting mortgages and Social Security.
  • Michael A. Peterson explains debt causes and solutions.
  • Listeners debate willingness to make difficult fiscal choices.

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Michael A. Peterson
American executive and board member, Chair of the Board of Directors of the Peterson Institute for International Economics · 1 podcast appearance
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