Mid-day Update

Why the country’s $19 trillion debt hasn’t been top of mind this election

David Brancaccio Oct 5, 2016
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Mid-day Update

Why the country’s $19 trillion debt hasn’t been top of mind this election

David Brancaccio Oct 5, 2016
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On today’s show, we’ll talk about how the vice presidential candidates addressed our country’s $19 trillion national debt during last night’s debate; Monsanto’s better-than-expected quarterly earnings; and the mixed feelings North Dakota residents have about the Dakota Access Pipeline protest. 

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