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With Liberty & Justice for Some #67–Spending Priorities & Modern Monetary Theory w/ Stephanie Kelton

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With Liberty and Justice for Some

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May 20, 2026

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Summary

People often assume that the federal budget works just like a household budget. The more money you spend, the more money you have to raise more to cover it. But does that analogy actually hold? On today's podcast, I explored that question and broader issues around monetary policy with one of our leading experts, Stephanie Kelton.