📊 $39 Trillion and Counting: Debt, Inflation, and the MMT Debate

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ON THIS WEEKS PODCAST: In this episode of the "9innings Podcast" host Kevin Thompson welcomes Dr. John T. Harvey for an in-depth discussion on the U.S. national debt, inflation, and economic policy. They examine the implications of America’s $39 trillion debt, compare it to Japan’s situation, and discuss the roles of demographics, immigration, and government spending. The conversation explores the effectiveness of monetary policy, the importance of education and social safety nets, and the challenges of economic inequality, offering listeners a nuanced perspective on the complexities facing the modern U.S. economy.

00:00 — Introduction & Why the Debt Conversation Matters

01:49 — U.S. vs. Japan: Debt, Demographics, and Economic Reality

03:35 — Immigration, Labor, and Social Security Sustainability

08:10 — Inflation, Interest Rates, and Modern Monetary Theory (MMT)

15:08 — Mainstream vs. Alternative Economic Thinking

23:19 — Government Spending, Deficits, and the Private Sector

32:17 — Privatization, Public Goods, and Economic Data Reliability

45:25 — Technology, Marx, and the Future of Work

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