The American Compass Podcast No Tax Cut Is Free with Oren Cass and Chris Griswold
Feb 14, 2025
Join Chris Griswold, a policy director at American Compass, and guest host Drew Holden in a fascinating deep dive into tax policy. They dissect the implications of the expiring Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, revealing the flaws behind anti-tax ideologies. Expect insights on the recently cut corporate tax rates and the effects of trade policies that favor China. The conversation humorously unpacks common myths about tax cuts, advocating for a balanced, fiscally responsible approach to economic challenges and exploring innovative reforms in higher education funding.
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Republican Tax Dilemma
- Republicans face a dilemma with the expiring Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.
- Extending it contradicts fiscal conservatism, while not extending it clashes with traditional ideology.
Shifting Tax Views
- The Republican party's shift away from the belief that tax cuts pay for themselves has been abrupt.
- However, some still cling to this ideology, influencing the party's direction.
Influence of Ideological Groups
- Ideologically driven groups, like Americans for Tax Reform, exert undue influence on the Republican Party's tax policy.
- These groups often don't represent the views of the people they claim to, clinging to demonstrably false beliefs.