# $40 Trillion and Counting

An episode of [The Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer and Pamela Brown](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1046150836), 20 Aug 2026, 1 h 26 min.

Audio: https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/pdst.fm/e/swap.fm/track/2nzGkisFXQswLYT5s325/traffic.megaphone.fm/WMHY3295065006.mp3

Today marks a grim milestone for the national debt, as it hits a record $40 trillion. Why does it continue to rise? ... Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are moving back to Britain. How are the royals are reacting to their return? ... Following the expiration of the 60-day MOU, President Trump adjusts tactics, saying he'll launch "the most crushing economic operation ever taken against any country" ... A new skin cancer vaccine could prevent it from spreading and even returning. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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