Note: A version of this episode first ran in 2023 . Every year, the U.S. government spends more money than it takes in. In order to fund all that spending, the country takes on debt. Congress has the power to limit how much debt the U.S. takes on. Once we reach that limit, Congress has a few options
Jay & Shai's debt ceiling adventure (Update)

Jay & Shai's debt ceiling adventure (Update)
Planet Money
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