by William Glass
Welcome to Gross Domestic Problem — the podcast that unveils America’s biggest financial crisis. Every episode, we break down how we got here, what happens if we don’t act, and the least painful way forward. There’s no do-nothing solution. And every solution requires sacrifice. Ignoring it means handing the burden to the next generation. If that’s unacceptable to you, you’re in the right place. Subscribe now at grossdomesticproblem.com and join the conversation.
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May 6, 2026
In this episode of Gross Domestic Problem, William Glass talks with Daniel Hall, creator of the app Taxes Wrapped, which turns your federal tax bill into a personalized, Spotify Wrapped-style “receipt” showing where your money hypothetically goes. Daniel shares how his background in economics, curiosity, SaaS, and digital experiences led to building the app as a way to make the national debt and federal spending more tangible and engaging. They discuss the psychology of engagement, the deliberate tongue-in-cheek design and randomization of profiles, and how the app itemizes spending down to oddly specific line items to close the distance between “me” and “us” as taxpayers. William uses the app to explore bigger themes: the $39 trillion national debt, the difference between discretionary and mandatory spending, the bipartisan nature of fiscal dysfunction, and the lack of honest public debate about entitlements and interest on the debt. The key takeaway is that tools like Taxes Wrapped can make abstract, overwhelming fiscal issues concrete and personal, nudging citizens to become more informed and engaged in how their government spends on their behalf.
April 1, 2026
In this episode of Gross Domestic Problem, William Glass talks with professor and former regulator Jill Cetina about the hidden “plumbing” of the financial system and how policy since 2008 has reshaped risk. They unpack how quantitative easing (QE) worked, why the Fed’s balance sheet exploded, and how QE inflated asset prices, especially housing, while quietly creating banking vulnerabilities through uninsured deposits. Cetina argues that aggressive quantitative tightening (QT) now risks new bank stress, especially in a stagflation scenario where inflation stays high as growth and employment weaken. They explore how energy shocks and potential oil spikes could fuel stagflation, why America’s rising debt and unfixed entitlement promises are pushing us toward fiscal dominance, and how stablecoins and nonbank finance can drain deposits from banks and crowd out real-economy lending. The key takeaway is that the current mix of monetary and fiscal policy is accumulating systemic risk, and younger and mid-career generations need to engage politically, professionally, and by building real-economy businesses and families, if they want the “deal” of the American Dream to remain viable.
March 25, 2026
In this episode of Gross Domestic Problem, William Glass speaks with Congressman Lloyd Smucker about America’s growing national debt, the bipartisan resolution to reduce the deficit to 3% of GDP, and what fiscal stability means for the country’s future. Smucker shares his journey from an Amish upbringing and 17-year-old business owner to Congress, explaining how running a company shaped his views on government spending and regulation. They unpack why the 3% target was chosen, the difference between stabilizing and eliminating debt, and how high deficits crowd out private investment and drive interest costs above core priorities like defense and Medicare. The conversation highlights the risks of a potential sovereign debt crisis, the looming Social Security trust fund shortfall, and the links between fiscal policy and national security. Key takeaways: the debt problem is serious but still solvable if tackled gradually, it will require bipartisan commitment and public understanding, and doing nothing virtually guarantees lower prosperity and reduced strategic flexibility for future generations.
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Welcome to Gross Domestic Problem — the podcast that unveils America’s biggest financial crisis. Every episode, we break down how we got here, what happens if we don’t act, and the least painful way forward.
There’s no do-nothing solution. And every solution requires sacrifice. Ignoring it means handing the burden to the next generation. If that’s unacceptable to you, you’re in the right place.
Subscribe now at grossdomesticproblem.com and join the conversation.
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