Left Out: [FULL EPISODE] Stephanie Kelton on MMT and debunking budget deficit myths, March 8,

Left Out: [FULL EPISODE] Stephanie Kelton on MMT and debunking budget deficit myths, March 8, 2018

In this episode, Professor Kelton debunks budget deficit and government spending myths, and explains why understanding how our monetary system works is crucial to making the political and economic case for important programs like universal health care, free public higher education, infrastructure investment, and more. We also explore some current economic issues, including how we might be able to cancel all public and private student debt in the U.S., and lastly the role and challenges of women in economics.

Stephanie Kelton is a leading American economist and a Professor of Public Policy and Economics at Stony Brook University. Kelton was Chief Economist on the U.S. Senate Budget Committee and Economic Advisor to the Bernie 2016 presidential campaign. She's most known for being a pioneer of Modern Monetary Theory (MMT).

Stephanie Herrera, Executive Director of the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability (AASHE), brings over 20 years of leadership experience and a lifelong passion for sustainable

Stephanie Herrera, Executive Director of the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability (AASHE), brings over 20 years of leadership experience and a lifelong passion for sustainable development and social justice. Having grown up on a Superfund site in Denver's Globeville neighborhood, she deeply understands the struggles of impoverished communities, inspired by her grandparents' role in the site's cleanup.

This content was produced by Ruth Ann Barrett of EarthSayers.tv and Barry Heidt of GeoSpirit.tv at the AASHE Conference 2014 in Portland, Oregon, on October 28, 2014.

Stephanie Stuckey delivered a special keynote at the Climate & Health Meeting. Further details are available at