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Episode 217: Who Is Paying Their Fair Share?

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Income inequality in the US is lower today than it was 50 years ago. The inflation adjusted income received by the bottom 20% has risen 300%. While that of the top 20% has only risen 213%. We advise everyone from social media warriors to US senators to the Pope to take a deep breath and a fresh look at the data.

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