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EPISODE · Apr 16, 2025 · 22 MIN

America, The Roman Empire and Fiscal Policy with Former Comptroller General of the United States, David M. Walker

from The Dan Barrett Show

Today, Dan sits down with David M. Walker, a distinguished public servant who has been at the forefront of U.S. fiscal policy. Walker highlights the lessons history offers us, drawing comparisons between the fall of Rome and today's fiscal challenges.  Discover why today's youth may not feel drawn to public service and the critical role they could play in ensuring a sustainable future.  This conversation goes beyond the typical political discourse, offering a refreshing take on how we can engage constructively in the public sphere.  Show Highlights: The lessons from history every American should learn [04:21] Are economic challenges rooted in psychology? [06:16] Discover the impacts of having a Tunnel vision [06:54] Why aren't today's youth choosing government roles? [09:13] This is why the government should be more future-focused and results-oriented [12:11] The need to be aware of the fiscal responsibility issue [13:54] How does point-scoring shape our political discourse? [16:34] How can we make space for constructive disagreements? [19:48] For more updates and my weekly newsletter, hop over to https://betterquestions.co/

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