This Is What ALWAYS Happens Before Government Debt Gets Out of Control

This Is What ALWAYS Happens Before Government Debt Gets Out of Control

From Ken McElroy Show by Ken McElroy

April 16, 2026 · 30 min

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Ken and Danille McElroy discuss the conflict between managing inflation and the growing government debt in America.

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Hosts: Danille McElroy, Ken McElroy

Topics covered

  • government debt
  • inflation
  • real estate investing
  • Federal Reserve

Keywords

  • debt load
  • rate decisions
  • purchasing power
  • accredited investor

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