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The Daily Show: Ears Edition

Why Are Taxpayers Paying For Stadiums? | D Smoke

Oct 27, 2023
Grammy-nominated rapper D Smoke talks about collaborating with his brother SiR, working as a public school teacher, and gives advice for new artists. The podcast also discusses controversial topics such as Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas and taxpayer-funded stadiums.
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  • Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas may have violated federal ethics rules by not reporting a forgiven $250,000 loan on his tax returns.
  • Taxpayer-funded stadiums for billionaire team owners are often a poor investment, failing to deliver promised economic benefits for the community.

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Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas Accused of Violating Ethics Rules with Gifts and Loans

Clarence Thomas, a Supreme Court Justice, has been accused of violating federal ethics rules by accepting lavish gifts from wealthy friends. A report from Democrats on the Senate Finance Committee states that Thomas borrowed a quarter of a million dollars from a friend in 1999 to purchase a luxury RV. The friend allegedly forgave a substantial amount of the debt nine years later, which was not reported on Thomas' financial disclosure forms or tax returns, potentially violating federal ethics rules.

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