Some of the world's wealthiest countries are struggling with debts higher than their own GDP, and it's upending their politics. Governments in France, the UK, the US and elsewhere are having to balance rising interest payments with demands for more investment, welfare or security. Bloomberg's Head of Economics and Government Stephanie Flanders joins host Stephen Carroll to discuss.

Some of the world's wealthiest countries are struggling with debts higher than their own GDP, and it's upending their politics. Governments in France, the UK, the US and elsewhere are having to balance rising interest payments with demands for more investment, welfare or security. Bloomberg's Head of Economics and Government Stephanie Flanders joins host Stephen Carroll to discuss.

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If you want to understand the world without getting lost in it, this podcast is for you. You have questions. We have answers.

Here&rsquo;s Why answers the questions behind today&rsquo;s biggest news stories in just a few minutes. Each episode starts with a simple question and gets straight to the point. Why do nuclear arms treaties still matter. What is behind the recent weakness in the US dollar. How are artificial intelligence and global politics reshaping power and markets. Using expert reporting and clear analysis, Here&rsquo;s Why explains what is happening, why it matters and what to watch next. Episodes unpack nuclear security, shifts in global markets, the race to build AI infrastructure, political change in Europe and China&rsquo;s thinking on Ukraine and Taiwan. The focus is always on clarity, not complexity. Insight without overload. If you want to understand the world without getting lost in it, this podcast is for you. If you want to understand the world without getting lost in it, this podcast is for you. You have questions. We have answers.

Here's Why Debt Is a Driving Political Force

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