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Econ Battle Zone: Budget Showdown

Jun 25, 2025 · 38m
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  • Mary Childs, Kenny Malone, and Erika Beras compete in Econ Battle Zone, with each contestant presenting economic topics in creative formats (rhyme, country song, romantic comedy)
  • Topics include extending 2017 tax cuts' economic effects, Medicaid history, and warning signs of unsustainable national debt
  • Judges Betsey Stevenson and David Kestenbaum award the coveted Econ Battle Zone Belt to the winner

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