What Next - Is Scott Bessent in Over His Head?

What Next - Is Scott Bessent in Over His Head?

Published: September 2, 2026

Duration: 28:27

Inflation is up, borrowing is up, debt is rising. If the bond market is offering a review of the new US Treasury Secretary, Scott Bessent, it seems to be saying “This guy may not know what’s going on.” 


Guest: Catherine Rampell, economics editor at The Bulwark, author of the Receipts and anchor at MS NOW.


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