Ezra Klein interviews Catherine Rampell about the potential impact of the proposed Republican budget, which they've dubbed the "Big Budget Bomb." They discuss how the bill would add trillions to the national debt, primarily benefiting the wealthy through tax cuts while cutting critical safety net programs like Medicaid and food stamps. They explore the potential consequences of these policies, including increased risk of a fiscal crisis, loss of healthcare for millions, and a deeper recession, also touching on the political implications, the impact on green energy initiatives, and the redistribution of wealth from the young to the old.
