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FTM 494: Washington’s Runaway Debt Machine

September 17, 2025·43 min·3 clips
The U.S. paid more in interest than on defense last month—what does that say about our national debt crisis?
Jerry Robinson analyzes the U.S. federal deficit, highlighting a $345 billion shortfall in August and interest costs surpassing defense spending. He discusses the Federal Reserve's expected rate cuts and how $7.5 trillion in money market funds could drive market surges, while reviewing his 2025 investment outlook successes.

As heard by us

A debt-and-rates briefing that links Washington's borrowing to money market cash and the case for lower rates.

Jerry Robinson keeps the episode anchored in Washington's runaway debt machine, but the focus stays on market behavior rather than drifting into abstract policy talk.

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If you want debt, cash, and rate cuts tied together in one sober pass, start here.

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