# US Cities In "Survival Mode" / US Debt Crosses $40 Trillion

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Podcast: [Moment of Clarity](https://stenobird.com/podcast/moment-of-clarity-6471374)
Published: 2026-08-30T15:21:23+00:00
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## Resource

In this episode, the deepening crises facing the United States with cities collapsing into "survival mode" as the government is increasingly abandoning its citizens. Also, the fragile AI-driven bubble propping up U.S. growth tied it to a spiraling $40 trillion debt that doubles every decade. All of that and much more!  My livestreams are on Mon and Fri at 3pm ET/Noon PT and Wednesday at 8pm ET/5pm PT. I am one of the most censored comedians in America. Thanks for the support!

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