Valuetainment “You DON'T Have The Right To Inherit” - Liberal Commentator DEMANDS 100% Inheritance Tax
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Aug 26, 2025 The podcast ignites a fiery debate over the controversial idea of a 100% inheritance tax to tackle wealth inequality. Guests discuss whether children should inherit wealth or if the state should claim it all. They weigh the fairness of such taxes against the potential discouragement of ambition and entrepreneurship. The emotional strain of estate taxes on families is also examined, with insights on how the wealthy navigate these financial challenges. Plus, listeners get a glimpse of exclusive events related to innovative economic discussions.
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Inheritance Tax As Meritocracy Tool
- Lewis Goodall argues for a 100% (or near) inheritance tax to reduce aristocracy of wealth and fund public services.
- He frames it as boosting meritocracy and lowering income tax to incentivize work.
Raise Estate Tax To Incentivize Work
- Goodall recommends raising inheritance tax rates and using proceeds to reduce income taxes and fund public services.
- He explicitly prioritizes incentivizing work over preserving inherited wealth.
Wealth Envy Versus Celebration
- Vincent Oshana compares wealth envy to sports fandom, saying society both celebrates winners and resents them.
- He suggests envy motivates calls for redistribution rather than reflecting systemic injustice.