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EPISODE · Apr 25, 2025 · 43 MIN

Why the national debt might finally matter

from Search Engine · host PJ Vogt

In a moment of deep economic uncertainty created by our tariff-loving president, suddenly, our national debt has become much more important. Important enough that, this week, we have decided to teach ourselves everything about it – how America first created its national debt, and how it got out of control. Support the show (and remove the ads)!Comment on this episodeExplore a colonial merchant ledgerBrendan GreeleyNoahpinion

In a moment of deep economic uncertainty created by our tariff-loving president, suddenly, our national debt has become much more important. Important enough that, this week, we have decided to teach ourselves everything about it – how America first created its national debt, and how it got out of control. Support the show (and remove the ads)!Comment on this episodeExplore a colonial merchant ledgerBrendan GreeleyNoahpinion

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