America's Federal Debt

SOURCE www.npr.org
Discussion between NPR's Steve Inskeep and David Wessel from the Brookings Institution about America's growing federal debt.

Key Points

  • Federal debt at $36 trillion and increasing
  • Importance of addressing the growing debt for the economy

Pros

  • Informative discussion on a critical economic issue
  • Insight from a reputable source like the Brookings Institution

Cons

  • Lack of detailed analysis provided in the summary