America’s Fiscal Realities: An Interview With David Walker
Recently Kevin Price, Host of the nationally syndicated Price of Business Show, interviewed Honorable David M. Walker.
On a recent Price of Business show, Host Kevin Price interviewed David Walker.
- Fiscal Accountability: David reflects on his 10-year tenure as Comptroller General, emphasizing the importance of substantive fiscal responsibility over ceremonial policies.
- The National Debt Crisis: The conversation tackles the reality of the multi-trillion dollar annual deficit and the systemic risks it poses to America’s economic future.
- Upcoming Book & Solutions: David discusses his upcoming book, Saving Social Security and America: Common Sense Solutions (releasing January 26, 2027), which outlines bipartisan approaches endorsed by fiscal experts and military leaders.
- Post-Election Outlook: The dialogue evaluates the potential shifts in Congress following the election and what it will take to pass crucial fiscal commissions and budget reforms.
Dave is a nationally and internationally recognized fiscal responsibility, government transformation/ accountability, and retirement security expert. He is a non-practicing CPA with over 40 years of executive level experience in the public, private and non-profit sectors, including heading three federal agencies (two ERISA agencies), two non-profits, and leading a global service line for Arthur Andersen LLP. His most recent full-time federal position was as the seventh Comptroller General of the United States and CEO of the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) for almost 10 years. This was one of his three Presidential appointments by Presidents from both political parties, with unanimous Senate confirmation each time. Dave also served as one of two Public Trustees for Social Security and Medicare from 1990-1995.
Most recently, Dave served as the Distinguished Visiting Professor and Crowe Chair at the U.S. Naval Academy where he taught the Economics of National Security. He currently serves on a number of government and non-profit Boards and Advisory Committees, including the Defense Business Board, the Federal Fiscal Sustainability Foundation, and as a National Co-Founder of No Labels.
Dave is also a periodic speaker, writer and media commentator. He has authored four books, the latest is entitled “America in 2040: Still a Superpower (A Pathway to Success)” published by AuthorHouse in October of 2020 and updated in February 2022. His most recent previous book was entitled “Comeback America: Turning the Country Around and Restoring Fiscal Responsibility“ (2010), which achieved National Bestseller status. He has appeared in many major programs and documentaries, including being the primary subject in a 60 Minutes segment and the critically acclaimed documentary I.O.U.S.A.
Dave has a Bachelors Degree in Accounting from Jacksonville University, an SMG Certificate from the JFK School at Harvard, a CAPSTONE Certificate from the National Defense University, and four Honorary Doctorate Degrees. He has received numerous professional and leadership awards and is in four Halls of Fame.
Dave is married to Mary Etheredge Walker. They have two children and three grandchildren.
Connect with David M. Walker on social media:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-m-walker-9a30888/
X/Twitter: @DavidMWalker7
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