With Tuesday’s default deadline looming, time is running out. Is there a chance for compromise on the debt ceiling impasse? Washington was a frenzy of proposals and plans and political posturing this week. And the cherry on top is the grim news from the Commerce Department that the nation’s economy grew much slower than expected in the first half of this year.

“Left, Right & Center” regulars Robert Scheer, Tony Blankley and Matt Miller, with guest panelist Chrystia Freeland, use the entire program to discuss the debt ceiling “madness.” –BF

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