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How the U.S. Debt Disrupts Our Politics and the Internationa

Season 24 Episode 11 | 59m 53s

A forum on the United States' debt structure and the impact on our global economy.

A conversation with Paul Stebbins about America's perilous fiscal and political situation. Trillion dollar deficits are set to return within the next year and our already record high national debt will skyrocket over the coming decade. Stebbins argues that the political environment surrounding our debt and federal budget have come to symbolize the brokenness of our political system.

03/27/2019

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The City Club Forum is a local public television program presented by Ideastream

How the U.S. Debt Disrupts Our Politics and the Internationa

Season 24 Episode 11 | 59m 53s

A conversation with Paul Stebbins about America's perilous fiscal and political situation. Trillion dollar deficits are set to return within the next year and our already record high national debt will skyrocket over the coming decade. Stebbins argues that the political environment surrounding our debt and federal budget have come to symbolize the brokenness of our political system.

03/27/2019

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