Raise the roof? America’s debt-ceiling debacle
May 22, 2023
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Raise the roof? America’s debt-ceiling debacle
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<p>Today, the president will meet with the Republican leader in the house of representatives to try and prevent the country from <a href="https://www.economist.com/united-states/2023/05/19/could-the-14th-amendment-fix-americas-debt-ceiling-debacle?utm_campaign=a.io&utm_medium=audio.podcast.np&utm_source=theintelligence&utm_content=discovery.content.anonymous.tr_shownotes_na-na_article&utm_term=sa.listeners" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">defaulting</a>. But what if they cannot come to an agreement? Britain is reviewing its <a href="https://www.economist.com/britain/2023/05/08/why-britain-is-updating-its-laws-on-surrogacy-and-gamete-donation?utm_campaign=a.io&utm_medium=audio.podcast.np&utm_source=theintelligence&utm_content=discovery.content.anonymous.tr_shownotes_na-na_article&utm_term=sa.listeners" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">surrogacy laws</a> which could ease the process for gay parents. And come with us on a <a href="https://www.economist.com/culture/2023/05/04/a-hunt-for-ramps-exemplifies-the-pleasures-of-foraging-for-dinner?utm_campaign=a.io&utm_medium=audio.podcast.np&utm_source=theintelligence&utm_content=discovery.content.anonymous.tr_shownotes_na-na_article&utm_term=sa.listeners" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">foraging</a> adventure.</p><br /><p>Take our listener survey at <a href="https://www.economist.com/intelligencesurvey" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.economist.com/intelligencesurvey</a></p><br /><p>For full access to print, digital and audio editions of <em>The Economist</em>, try a free 30-day digital subscription by going to <a href="http://www.economist.com/intelligenceoffer" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.economist.com/intelligenceoffer</a></p><hr /><p style="color: grey; font-size: 0.75em;"> Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: grey;" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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