Weinberg: Entitlements Are Crucial Issue of Our Time

The transcript discusses the importance of addressing generational social contracts, entitlement programs, and fiscal deficits. It highlights the lack of attention these issues received during political campaigns and emphasizes the need for future administrations to tackle these challenges. The discussion is framed around Robert Samuelson's book, 'The Great Inflation and its Aftermath', and the need for a new social contract acknowledging longer life expectancy and wealth among older Americans.

What is the main reason for proposing a new social contract according to the speaker?

• To enhance technological advancements

• To improve education systems

• Due to longer life expectancy and increased wealth among older Americans

• To address climate change

Which issue was notably absent from the 2016 campaign discussions?

• Tax policies

• Climate change

• Education reform

• Social Security and Medicare

What does the speaker identify as a looming issue not yet on Francine's chart?

• Education funding

• US fiscal deficit

• Immigration policies

• Healthcare reform

What is the speaker's view on the political solutions for the fiscal challenges?

• They are already in place

• They are unnecessary at this time

• They are complex with no easy solutions

• They are straightforward and easy to implement

Why does the speaker believe these issues were not discussed during the campaign?

• They are irrelevant

• They are too controversial

• They are already resolved

• They do not attract votes