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EPISODE · Oct 10, 2025 · 10 MIN

Here's Why Debt Is a Driving Political Force

from Here's Why · host Bloomberg

Some of the world's wealthiest countries are struggling with debts higher than their own GDP, and it's upending their politics. Governments in France, the UK, the US and elsewhere are having to balance rising interest payments with demands for more investment, welfare or security. Bloomberg's Head of Economics and Government Stephanie Flanders joins host Stephen Carroll to discuss.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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