Does The National Debt Really Matter? (On Point)

This month, Senate Democrats passed a $3.5 trillion budget plan for child care, education and health care.

And with that $3.5 trillion plan, an age old debate came roaring back — about the national debt.

Today, On Point: the U.S. debt is enormous. And some day, it might come due. But has debt hawkishness led to political paralysis when it comes to solving the nation's toughest problems?
Interview: 

https://www.wbur.org/onpoint/2021/08/19/trillion-national-debt-really-matter-united-states