Americana: 12 Dec 2010: Debt

Alice Rivlin, the first director of the United States Congressional
Budget Office and Christopher Whalen, the author of 'Inflated: How
Money and Debt Built the American Dream', discuss America's
relationship with debt and the prospects for improvement in the
future. Presenter Richard Wolffe talks to Gore Vidal. The
internationally renowned essayist, playwright, and dramatist
reflects on what made America great and what threatens the strength
of the nation. And during this lame duck session of the United
States Congress, Americana heads to the fields of Iowa to talk to
champion duck caller Todd Copley about what can be accomplished
outside of the Congressional chambers.