Make Me Smart The tax cut zealots vs. the budget hawks
Jan 18, 2025
Republicans are pushing to extend costly tax cuts while eyeing spending cuts in response. Meanwhile, Trump and CBS are entangled in a legal dispute over an interview with Kamala Harris that raises questions for the media industry. The conversation shifts to the future of work, with predictions about return-to-office mandates and influencer challenges. In entertainment, the focus is on a trend of sequels overshadowing original content, alongside the rise of celebrity-branded alcohol and its market impact, reflecting changing consumer dynamics in a challenging economy.
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Drinks on Air
- Kimberly Adams and Kai Ryssdal discuss their beverage choices.
- Adams enjoys a canned sake made in Virginia, while Ryssdal opts for water due to a soccer game.
Trump vs. CBS
- Kai Ryssdal discusses Donald Trump's lawsuit against CBS regarding an edited Kamala Harris interview.
- Paramount, CBS's owner, considers settling to appease the incoming Trump administration.
Spending Cuts
- House Republicans propose over 200 spending cuts and tax changes to offset extending the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.
- The proposals aim to address expiring provisions and potential deficit increases.
