Downstream: Do We Really Need to Tax the Rich? w/ Stephanie Kelton

Stephanie Kelton, a leading economist known for advocating Modern Monetary Theory and advisor to Bernie Sanders, dives into intriguing discussions on government debt and taxation. She challenges the myth of needing to tax the rich by emphasizing the advantages of strategic government spending. Kelton also critiques conventional economic policies, arguing for a jobs guarantee as a solution for economic stability over universal basic income. With insights into fiscal freedom and climate change funding, her perspective reshapes the narrative on economic management.