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Ep 138: Can The U.S. Ever Go broke? A Deep Dive into MMT ft Dr John T Harvey

Ep 138: Can The U.S. Ever Go broke? A Deep Dive into MMT ft Dr John T Harvey

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On The Podcast: In this episode, we sit down with Dr. John T. Harvey to unpack Modern Monetary Theory (MMT) and the sustainability of the U.S. government’s $37 trillion debt. Dr. Harvey makes the bold claim that the U.S. cannot be forced to default—because it issues and controls its own currency.

The conversation goes beyond the headlines, exploring:

  • The real implications of government spending
  • How politics shapes economic narratives
  • The role of wealth concentration in policy debates
  • Why deficits may not be as dangerous as they sound

This episode challenges conventional wisdom about national debt, arguing that the true focus should be on resource allocation and economic priorities—not just big numbers.

Can the US Default on Its Debt? (00:01:38)

Demand for Currency and Taxation (00:08:30)

Debt Sustainability and Inflation Concerns (00:11:33).

US Debt Growth Over Decades (00:13:16)

Government Debt vs. Household Debt Analogy (00:14:34)

Role of Economic Ideology and Market System (00:19:01)

Public Perception of Inflation (00:25:14)

Government Data, Revisions, and Political Influence (00:31:10)

World Reserve Currency Status and Its Implications (00:36:04)

Cryptocurrency, Stablecoins, and US Dollar Dominance (00:41:08)

Value of Currency and Taxation Anchor (00:42:33)

Limits of MMT: Real Resources and Infrastructure (00:44:14)

Capitalism, Competition, and Billionaire Power (00:45:40)

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