This podcast episode explores the various aspects of the contentious debt limit in the United States and its potential implications. It delves into the risks associated with political brinkmanship around raising the debt limit, the erosion of demand for U.S. dollars as a secure asset due to polarization, and the need for a more rational approach to managing debt. The episode also examines alternatives to the debt ceiling, the complexities surrounding the debt limit and credit ratings, and the impact of political polarization on U.S. creditworthiness.
