Real Time with Bill Maher Overtime – Episode #609: B.J. Novak, Catherine Rampell, Noah Rothman
Aug 20, 2022
A visit to an IRS office reveals outdated practices hampering efficiency. The guests delve into cultural stereotypes shaped by Hollywood and their political implications. Discussions also highlight the impact of federal spending on enforcement and youth issues in Japan. Finally, they tackle Japan's aging population, stressing how technology might counteract misconceptions about overpopulation and resource management.
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IRS Office Tour
- Catherine Rampell toured a Texas IRS office and found outdated technology.
- Employees manually enter tax return data, causing a massive backlog.
IRS Funding
- The Inflation Reduction Act allocates $80 billion to the IRS, partly to modernize its systems.
- Republicans claim the funds will increase middle-class audits, but it aims to improve enforcement against tax evasion by corporations and the wealthy.
Rural Stereotypes in Hollywood
- Bill Maher asks B.J. Novak about Hollywood's portrayal of rural stereotypes.
- Novak recalls CBS shows from his childhood, like "The Beverly Hillbillies," that shaped his perception of rural America.