Backstory Radio
Backstory Radio: Borrowed Times: A History of the National Debt
American History Guys explore the history of the National Debt, why it is presently so large, and the controversy surrounding. It provides the audio segments and caller transcripts.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Deficit and Debt Ceiling
Learn the basics of the deficit, debt and debt ceiling and what happens if the government defaults on its obligations in this Kahn Academy video. [9:57]
Center For Civic Education
60 Second Civics: Finding a Source of Income
In 1789 the U.S government faced a serious problem: it did not have any income. Congress had to figure out how to acquire money to fund the federal government. [53 secs.]
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Deficits and Debt
In this video, learn about the distinction between deficits and debts, as well as the pros and cons of deficits. [7:40]