626. Ten Myths About the U.S. Tax System
Freakonomics Radio
Tax Policy and Personal Journeys
This chapter discusses U.S. tax policy and national debt, featuring a nonpartisan critique of Washington politics from a key figure in economic policy. It intertwines the speaker's personal journey of gender identity with reflections on their professional experiences in D.C., emphasizing resilience and integrity amid political challenges. The conversation also critiques post-9/11 fiscal policies and contrasts the economic approaches of the Biden and Trump administrations, highlighting the inflationary impacts of recent government spending.
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