In this episode, Ed and I examine the alarming rise in U.S. national debt and its potential impact on key social programs and federal budgets. We review CBO projections that show interest payments could soar from $663 billion in 2023 to a staggering $1.4 trillion in 2033, eventually surpassing spendings on healthcare, defense, and even allocations for children. We also discuss the major defense deal between India and France, which includes India's purchase of 26 Rafale Marine fighter jets and 3 Scorpene military submarines, highlighting a strengthening in bilateral ties and a potential shift in India's defense reliance away from Russia.