EPISODE · May 22, 2023 · 18 MIN
Putin vs. Kimmel and Colbert; Countdown to Default
from Brian Lehrer: A Daily Politics Podcast · host WNYC Studios
With a deadline looming, Congress and President Biden appear to remain at a stalemate when it comes to extending the US's debt ceiling. On Today's Show:Catie Edmondson, congressional correspondent for The New York Times, discusses the "tricky politics" of the negotiations, where Republicans are holding out for steep spending cuts and changes to social safety net programs in exchange for raising the limit, which some Democrats won't accept. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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With a deadline looming, Congress and President Biden appear to remain at a stalemate when it comes to extending the US's debt ceiling.
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