This is a preview of The United States of Debt, our third Slate Academy. In this series, Slate columnist Helaine Olen will take an in-depth look at the realities of debt in America and explore why debt has become a shadow in so many lives—no matter how well things are going in the greater economy. Listen to this introductory episode to find out more. 
Access to all Slate Academies is included in your Slate Plus membership. To learn more and access all features of the academy, visit Slate.com/debt.
This episode included music by Kai Engel and Chris Zabriskie. 

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