joining us live now to talk about the economic policies being highlighted, chris thornberg, founding rtner of beacon economics, a group that provides data analysis to government agencies, businesses and nonprofits across the political spectrum. hey, chris, thanks for joining us. >> oh, great to be here. >> so what do you make of trump and harris's economic policies as unveiled? so far? what do they reveal to you about what the candidates think americans need and want right now? >> well, obviously, what we see here is both sides continuing to dive into the populist themes that have been such a dominant part of politics, really over the last decade or so, both are talking about reducing taxes, although on who depends on who you're talking to, and both of course, continue to discuss high prices and what they may or may not be able to do about it. now, the problem here, of course, is that neither one of them are talking about that 800 pound gorilla in the room. >> wait, is it the d word? >> fiscal deficit we're running? >> yes, it's the d word. yeah, exactly. so, yeah. they're not, becaus

focus of both candidates messaging on the economy today on abc seven news at three, economist chris thornberghe focus on rising prices may be misplaced. >> both, of course, continue to discuss high prices and what they may or may not be able to do about it. now, the problem here, of course, is that neither one of them are talking about that 800 pound gorilla in the room, which is the enormous fiscal deficit we're running. it pretty much seems as if inflation is in the rear view mirror. but of course, neither candidate is letting go of this because it is a hot button topic and everybody's looking for that hot button topic. ergo, though, both putting out proposals to honestly deal with the problem that seems to have passed. >> new details were revealed today about the next presidential debate. it will be on abc on september 10th, moderated by david muir and linsey davis. kamala harris and donald trump will debate in philadelphia at the national constitution center. the race for the white house pre-debate special begins at 5 p.m. the debate itself starts at six. you can watch it all live here on