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The Debt Crisis & America's Future: A Conversation with Dave Walker
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Podcast Episode Title:
"The Debt Crisis & America's Future: A Conversation with Dave Walker"
Summary:
In this episode, I sit down with Dave Walker, former U.S. Comptroller General and an expert in fiscal responsibility. Known as the "Paul Revere of fiscal responsibility," Dave shares his insights on the state of the U.S. economy, government accountability, and what needs to be done to secure America's future. We discuss the national debt crisis, the role of tariffs, and whether governments should be run like businesses.
Timestamps:
[00:00:00] Introduction: Overview of the episode and introduction to Dave Walker.
[00:03:00] The Role of the U.S. Comptroller General: Dave explains his tenure and the impact he had on government accountability.
[00:05:30] The National Debt Crisis: Why America’s fiscal situation is worse than ever and what needs to be done.
[00:07:00] Tariffs & Trade Policies: Dave’s thoughts on tariffs, economic leverage, and international trade.
[00:09:00] Key Takeaways: The top three actions the U.S. must take in the next decade to secure its financial future.
[00:13:00]Defining Success: Dave shares his perspective on what success means to him.
About the Guest: David M. Walker
Dave Walker is the former Comptroller General of the United States and led the U.S. Government Accountability Office. A respected expert in fiscal responsibility, corporate governance, and public policy, he has served in key roles such as Assistant Secretary of Labor for Pension and Welfare, Public Trustee for Social Security and Medicare, and Global Managing Director at Arthur Andersen. He is the author of Comeback America: Turning the Country Around and Restoring Fiscal Responsibility and 2040: Still a Superpower?
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