This chapter explores Vice President Kamala Harris's speech focused on tax reforms aimed at supporting the middle class, advocating for higher corporate taxes and fair contributions from the wealthy. The discussion critiques the complexities of the tax system, highlighting its impact on economic inequality and proposing solutions like an alternative minimum tax. Additionally, it contrasts Harris's economic narratives with those of Donald Trump, while touching on personal anecdotes that add a light-hearted tone to the serious economic dialogue.
Kara and Scott discuss the biggest announcements from Meta’s Connect conference, and...that shirt. Then, OpenAI executives are jumping ship while the company attempts to go for-profit. Plus, VP Harris has laid out her “pragmatic” economic plans, and former President Trump keeps talking tariffs. Then, a listener question on the role of private equity.
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