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Investor Exclusive: What’s the Deal with the National Debt?
A conversation with Marketplace’s Kimberly Adams, Nancy Marshall-Genzer, and Amir Bibawy
Monday, Jan. 13, 2025
6–7 p.m. Central Standard Time
The U.S. national debt has surpassed $36 trillion, and some of the policy changes promised by the incoming administration could accelerate its growth. But what exactly is the national debt, and why should we care?
Join Marketplace’s Washington-based correspondents Kimberly Adams and Nancy Marshall-Genzer in a conversation with Managing Editor Amir Bibawy as they answer your questions about the national debt — from its global context to its impact on our personal finances.
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