What’s really at the heart of the debt limit debate?
May 22, 2023

What’s really at the heart of the debt limit debate?

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In a special episode, we explore what’s at stake in the fight over the debt ceiling and what it reveals about the nature of money.

Segments From this episode

The messy money reality at the center of the debt ceiling fight

Raising the federal government’s borrowing limit isn’t about spending. It’s about how money works.
Unless the White House and Congressional leaders can make a deal to lift or suspend the debt limit, the U.S. could default on its debts as soon as June 1.
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Music from the episode

French Letter J-Walk
Supalonely BENEE, Gus Dapperton

The team

Nancy Farghalli Executive Producer
Maria Hollenhorst Producer II
Andie Corban Producer I
Sarah Leeson Producer I
Sean McHenry Director & Associate Producer II
Richard Cunningham Associate Producer I
Dylan Miettinen Associate Digital Producer