The United States of Debt Podcast
1) The United States of Debt | Ep. 5 | The Collapse Of the American Dream
In the wake of the housing crash and foreclosure crisis, millions of Americans lost their homes. Today, many people are still wrestling with the fallout of the crisis, with their credit all but destro...Show More
The United States of Debt | Ep. 5 | The Collapse Of the American Dream
38:30 | Nov 10th, 2016
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2) The United States of Debt | Ep. 4 | Drowning In Medical Debt
Your health may be your most valuable asset, but for many Americans, it comes at a huge cost. Medical bills are the number one cause of bankruptcy in the United States. In episode 4, host Helaine Olen...Show More
3) The United States of Debt | Ep. 3 | The High Cost of Student Loans
Today, Americans owe about 1.3 trillion dollars in student loans. But how does the impact of those student loans affect our economy? In episode 3, Helaine takes on America’s student loan crisis. ...Show More
4) The United States of Debt | Ep. 2 | The Trouble With Credit Cards
Whether you’re struggling to get by on $30,000 a year or living off of a comfortable six-figure income, credit cards have become an inevitable part of American life. In this second episode of&nbs...Show More
5) The United States of Debt | Ep. 1 | Why Do We Borrow So Much?
Credit card debt is on the rise, student loan debt is at record levels, and millions of Americans continue to experience difficulty with housing and medical bills. In this first episode of the Un...Show More
6) The United States of Debt | Ep. 0 | Introduction
This is a preview of The United States of Debt, our third Slate Academy. In this series, Slate columnist Helaine Olen will take an in-depth look at the realities of debt in America and explo...Show More