The 2020 Election And Gender, Washington And Soaring Deficits

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Senator Elizabeth Warren speaks during a campaign event for Democratic gubernatorial candidate Richard Cordray, Thursday, Nov. 1, 2018, in Columbus, Ohio. John Minchillo/AP Photo

With a record-setting number of female candidates in the Democratic race for the presidential nomination, we discuss the impact of gender on the 2020 election. And we explore what may or may not be happening in Washington to deal with the national debt and budget deficit.

Featured in this Show

  • How Gender Could Affect The 2020 Presidential Election

    The Democratic field of 2020 presidential candidates made history, as it includes the highest number of female candidates ever. We talk to a political science professor who researches women as political candidates to talk about the impact of gender during the 2020 presidential election.

  • A Plan To Reduce The Federal Debt And Budget Deficits

    The White House said this week it expects the budget deficit to reach $1 trillion in 2019. Meanwhile, the national debt is more than $22.5 trillion. Our guest says it’s time for Republicans and Democrats to come together and make the touch choices to avoid a “debt-based calamity.”

Episode Credits

  • Rob Ferrett Host
  • Lucas Johnson Producer
  • Bill Martens Producer
  • Erin Cassese Guest
  • Brian Riedl Guest

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