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Econ Megapod: The Debt Ceiling Is Dumb, and the Inflation “Crisis” Might Be Over
Econ Megapod: The Debt Ceiling Is Dumb, and the Inflation “Crisis” Might Be Over
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Length:
59 minutes
Released:
Feb 3, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
We’ve got a double-barrelled podcast for you. Jeanna Smialek, economics reporter for the ‘New York Times,’ joins us to break down the debt-ceiling showdown that’s enveloping Washington. Plus, economist Jason Furman is back to rehash his debt-ceiling grievances from the Obama administration, then answer some deeper questions about the U.S. debt trajectory and the state of the economy today. But first: a new way to think about the debt ceiling and fears of the U.S. government running up the tab.
If you have questions, observations, or ideas for future episodes, email us at PlainEnglish@Spotify.com. You can find us on TikTok at www.tiktok.com/@plainenglish_Host: Derek Thompson
Guests: Jeanna Smialek and Jason Furman
Producer: Devon Manze
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If you have questions, observations, or ideas for future episodes, email us at PlainEnglish@Spotify.com. You can find us on TikTok at www.tiktok.com/@plainenglish_Host: Derek Thompson
Guests: Jeanna Smialek and Jason Furman
Producer: Devon Manze
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Released:
Feb 3, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
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