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The U.S. national debt is $40 trillion. Are Americans paying for it?

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The US national debt has soared to $40 trillion - a record high.How does that figure affect the lives of everyday Americans?This episode was produced by…

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The US national debt has soared to $40 trillion - a record high.How does that figure affect the lives of everyday Americans?This episode was produced by Megan Lim, with audio engineering by Ted Mebane. Our director is Jonas Adams.It was edited by Janaya Williams and Tinbete Ermyas.Our interim executive producer is Courtney Dorning.Support public media…

Published August 20, 2026 · 8:19

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