Facing the Future

Chase is joined on the show by former Congressman Chris Shays and Bob Bixby. They discuss Shays' time in Congress and issues facing current candidates. Then, Bob breaks down Congressional Budget Office reports that explain the current status of the budget deficit and how economic variables impact budget projections.

Chase and the Concord Coalition team answer questions submitted by listeners. Then he discusses the federal government's investment gap with Concord Research and Policy Analyst Rob Ryan.

Chase is joined on the show by former Ambassador and Congressman Dick Swett, former Congressman Charlie Bass and Concord Coalition Executive Director Robert L. Bixby. They discuss the 'Fix Politics Now' initiative and the latest long-term budget outlook from the Congressional Budget Office.

Chase is joined on the show by fellow Millennials Alexandra Sosnowski and Andrew York and Concord Coalition Executive Director Robert L. Bixby. They discuss a younger generation’s perspective on programs like Social Security and Medicare, as well as recent evaluations of the nation’s economy.

Chase is joined by two former public trustees of the Social Security and Medicare Trust Funds, Robert Reischauer and Charles Blahous. They, along with Bob Bixby, discuss the recent Social Security and Medicare Trustees' Reports.

Chase is joined on the show by New Hampshire political reporter Paul Steinhauser. They discuss the TV program 'Fiscal Fridays,' the 2018 and 2020 election cycles, Concord's 'Fiscal Wakeup Tour' and the importance of bipartisan reform. Bob Bixby and Tyler Sweeny join the conversation.

Chase is joined on the show by Concord Coalition Executive Director Robert L. Bixby, New Hampshire State Director Tyler Sweeney and Policy Director Josh Gordon. They discuss discretionary spending on defense and infrastructure investment; preview the Social Security and Medicare Trustees' Report; and discuss a new CBO report on health care subsidies.

Chase is joined on the show by college students Evan Rufrano and Brittany Brown, participants in the national "Up to Us" competition. Megan Shea, who runs the competition joins Bob Bixby Tyler Sweeney to discuss "Up to Us," a non-partisan initiative that empowers college students to promote fiscal sustainability and have their voices heard on the nation's fiscal challenges.

Chase is joined on the show by Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget Senior Vice President Marc Goldwein and Bob Bixby to discuss how the state of the federal budget impacts children and the future of the nation. Then we look at President Trump's recent proposal aimed at reducing prescription drug costs with Concord Policy Director Josh Gordon.

Chase is joined on the show by former Democratic Congressman Paul Hodes. Congressman Hodes discusses what it was like to be in the House during a pivotal point in our nation's history, as well as the need for fiscal responsibility and bipartisan reform. Bob Bixby sheds light on the curent and future challenges facing Social Security.