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2518 - Trump Administration Thuggery & The Coopting of the Military w/ Jeet Heer

The Majority Report with Sam Seder

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Debating Economic Theories and Civil Liberties

This chapter features a heated hearing where a government official is questioned about the effects of proposed tax legislation on national debt, drawing attention to discredited economic theories like the Laffer curve. The discussion intertwines humor and serious critiques of tax policy, particularly in light of historical failures in states such as Kansas, highlighting the disparities in tax burdens faced by different income groups. It also examines First Amendment rights amidst protests, emphasizing the complexities of supporting peaceful demonstration while confronting violence in civil unrest.

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