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Today's Post - https://bahnsen.co/45rMSvR Addressing the National Debt Crisis: Solutions from Dave Land In this week's episode of Dividend Cafe, recorded from Louisville, Kentucky, the host addresses solutions to the United States' national debt crisis. Responding to frequent inquiries about his views on economic growth, government spending, and national debt, he presents a conceptual framework through the lens of 'Dave Land'—an idealized society. The discussion covers the importance of the debt-to-GDP ratio, the implications of high government spending, and the need for policy reforms. Proposed solutions include a balanced budget amendment, entitlement reforms, tax policy changes, deregulation, and energy independence. David underscores the complexity of implementing these ideas within the political realm but emphasizes the necessity of addressing the spending and growth conundrum for the nation's economic health. 00:00 Introduction and Context 02:13 The Debt Crisis: A Two-Sided Coin 05:20 Historical Perspective on Government Spending 09:03 The Post-COVID Fiscal Landscape 12:26 Dave Land Solutions: Balanced Budget Amendment 16:11 Dave Land Solutions: Entitlement Reforms 20:25 Dave Land Solutions: Tax and Regulatory Reforms 25:03 Conclusion and Final Thoughts Links mentioned in this episode: DividendCafe.com TheBahnsenGroup.com