Perspectives on fiscal policy with Ben Ritz

This week on What's at Stake, Bryan and Ylan are joined by Ben Ritz, director of the Center for Funding America's Future at the Progressive Policy Institute. Ben, Ylan, and Bryan have a great conversation on key fiscal policy priorities including the current state of U.S. government funding and America's national debt. Ben explains the current state of play and implications of the proposed Fiscal Stability Act, which would create a fiscal commission in charge of monitoring U.S. fiscal policy.Ben details how the proposed fiscal commission would differ from the Bowles-Simpson commission of 2010, as well as the public appetite for such an initiative. The group also delves into the implications of the impending expiration of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act tax cuts and President Biden's $400,000 tax pledge. Tune in!