The Steamboat Institute, in partnership with the School of Civic and Economic Thought and Leadership, is proud to present a compelling debate on the following resolution: "Be it resolved, the U.S. federal government should make reducing the national debt a fiscal priority." Arguing the affirmative is Steve Moore, Senior Visiting Fellow in Economics, The Heritage Foundation. Arguing the negative is Stephanie Kelton, Bestselling Author of The Deficit Myth; Professor of Economics and Public Policy, Stony Brook University. Moderated by Carrie Sheffield, Senior Policy Analyst, Independent Women’s Voice; Tony Blankley Senior Fellow, Steamboat Institute.