The Smerconish Podcast · Episode 2001 · August 20, 2026 · 28 min

America Is $40 Trillion in Debt. Now What?

The U.S. national debt has crossed $40 trillion. So who pays the bill? Michael breaks down how America got here, revisits past efforts to rein in the debt, and asks whether voters would accept higher taxes or reduced Social Security and Medicare benefits. Plus, listeners join the debate with solutions of their own. Original air date 20 August 2026.