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People's Tax Podcast

90 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 6 ratings

The People's Tax Page is a nonprofit organization with the goal of explaining and discussing tax principles in way that is easy and fun to understand.

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Episodes

S3E21 - Devilish Details During A Pandemic

April 07, 2020 12:00 - 22 minutes - 20.9 MB

In the twenty-first episode of this season, David and Professor Ed discuss hidden details that have been created in relief of the global pandemic.

S3E20 - Fiscal Policy in a Pandemic

March 31, 2020 12:00 - 18 minutes - 17.2 MB

In the twentieth episode of this season, David and Professor Ed discuss some of the fiscal policy designed to address the global pandemic. You can find out more about us at - www.peoplestaxpage.org/ You can follow us on twitter - @PeoplesTaxPage

S3E19 - Happy Birthday, Myrtle!

March 24, 2020 12:00 - 17 minutes - 15.7 MB

In the nineteenth episode of this season, David and Professor Ed "celebrate" the 100th birthday of a major supreme court case related to taxes. You can find out more about us at - www.peoplestaxpage.org/ You can follow us on twitter - @PeoplesTaxPage

S3E18 Coronavirus & A Payroll Tax Cut

March 17, 2020 12:00 - 22 minutes - 21 MB

In the eighteenth episode of this season, David and Professor Ed discuss a proposal that President Trump floated about a payroll tax cut in response to the corona virus. This podcast was recorded before many of the major developments around the virus had happened. You can find out more about us at - www.peoplestaxpage.org/ You can follow us on twitter - @PeoplesTaxPage

S3E17 - Reader Responses To Bloomberg's Billions

March 10, 2020 12:00 - 19 minutes - 18.1 MB

In the seventeenth episode of this season, David and Professor Ed discuss responses to Professor Ed's CNN article on Bloomberg's campaign. You can find the CNN piece at - https://www.cnn.com/2020/02/28/opinions/bloomberg-presidential-run-could-cost-taxpayers-billions-mccaffery/index.html You can find out more about us at - www.peoplestaxpage.org/ You can follow us on twitter - @PeoplesTaxPage

S3E16 Bloomberg's Billions, And Estate Planning 101

March 03, 2020 13:00 - 18 minutes - 17 MB

In the sixteenth episode of this season, David and Professor Ed discuss how Bloomberg's campaign will end up costing tax payers money. You can find out more about us at - www.peoplestaxpage.org/ You can follow us on twitter - @PeoplesTaxPage

S3E15 - Sabrina's Four Pillars Of Policy Reform

February 25, 2020 13:00 - 18 minutes - 16.5 MB

In the fifteenth episode of this season, David and Professor Ed discuss the four pillars on which Sabrina's policy reforms stand on. You can find out more about us at - www.peoplestaxpage.org/ You can follow us on twitter - @PeoplesTaxPage

S3E14 The Two - Step Deception

February 19, 2020 00:04 - 18 minutes - 17 MB

In the fourteenth episode of this season, David and Professor Ed discuss the Republican strategy of cutting taxes and then cutting entitlements. You can find out more about us at - www.peoplestaxpage.org/ You can follow us on twitter - @PeoplesTaxPage

S3E13 The Dog That Doesn't Bark

February 11, 2020 13:00 - 17 minutes - 16 MB

In the thirteenth episode of this season, David and Professor Ed discuss the often overlooked payroll tax! You can find out more about us at - www.peoplestaxpage.org/ You can follow us on twitter - @PeoplesTaxPage

S3E12 Listener Questions #1

February 04, 2020 13:00 - 20 minutes - 18.3 MB

In the twelfth episode of this season, David and Professor Ed take a break from the Road to 2020 to take listener questions! You can find out more about us at - www.peoplestaxpage.org/ You can follow us on twitter - @PeoplesTaxPage

S3E11 - Democratic Candidates Warren & Sanders

January 28, 2020 18:19 - 20 minutes - 18.4 MB

In the eleventh episode of this season, David and Professor Ed discuss presidential candidates Elizabeth Warren and Bernie Sanders. They discuss the progressive wing of the democrats and their proposed tax plans. You can find out more about us at - www.peoplestaxpage.org/ You can follow us on twitter - @PeoplesTaxPage

S3E10 - Democratic Candidate Joe Biden

January 21, 2020 13:00 - 23 minutes - 21.6 MB

In the tenth episode of this season, David and Professor Ed discuss presidential candidate Joe Biden. They delve into his on his return to old tax scheme and proposed removal of the "Angel of Death" exemption for taxes. You can find out more about us at - www.peoplestaxpage.org/ You can follow us on twitter - @PeoplesTaxPage

S3E9 Democratic Candidate Andrew Yang

January 14, 2020 13:00 - 18 minutes - 16.6 MB

In the ninth episode of this season, David and Professor Ed discuss the proposed tax policy of presidential candidates Andrew Yang. They delve specifically into his proposals on U.B.I. and V.A.T. which sets him apart from the other candidates You can find out more about us at - www.peoplestaxpage.org/ You can follow us on twitter - @PeoplesTaxPage

S3E8 Democratic Candidate Pete Buttigieg

January 07, 2020 13:00 - 22 minutes - 20.8 MB

In the eight episode of this season, David and Professor Ed discuss the proposed tax policy of presidential candidates Pete Buttigieg. You can find the information from polico at- https://www.politico.com/2020-election/candidates-views-on-the-issues/pete-buttigieg/ You can learn more about Pete's policy at his website - https://peteforamerica.com/issues/# You can find out more about us at - www.peoplestaxpage.org/ You can follow us on twitter - @PeoplesTaxPage

S3E7 A Taxation Carol

December 31, 2019 13:00 - 17 minutes - 16.2 MB

In the seventh episode of this season, David and Professor Ed celebrate the holidays by discussion the story of American taxes using the motif of the famous Charles Dickens story, A Christmas Carol. You can find out more about us at - www.peoplestaxpage.org/ You can follow us on twitter - @PeoplesTaxPage

S3E6 - What Can Progressives Do?

December 18, 2019 02:01 - 17 minutes - 16 MB

In the sixth episode of this season, David and Professor Ed discuss what progressives can be doing to fix the tax system in light of the challenges inherent to the wealth tax. You can find out more about us at - www.peoplestaxpage.org/ You can follow us on twitter - @PeoplesTaxPage

S3E5 Progressive Voodoo Economics

December 10, 2019 13:01 - 22 minutes

Welcome to the third episode of the People's Tax Page Road to 2020 Podcast where we explain and discuss tax principles in way that is easy and fun to understand. In this episode we discuss the issues with the wealth tax and how it ends up being a form of progressive voodoo economics. You can find out more about us at - www.peoplestaxpage.org/ You can follow us on twitter - @PeoplesTaxPage You can also listen to us on Spotify at - open.spotify.com/show/3gCiTBb5SHXd67KLpwgHx9

S3E5 - Progressive Voodoo Economics

December 10, 2019 13:01 - 22 minutes - 20.2 MB

Welcome to the third episode of the People's Tax Page Road to 2020 Podcast where we explain and discuss tax principles in way that is easy and fun to understand. In this episode we discuss the issues with the wealth tax and how it ends up being a form of progressive voodoo economics. You can find out more about us at - www.peoplestaxpage.org/ You can follow us on twitter - @PeoplesTaxPage You can also listen to us on Spotify at - open.spotify.com/show/3gCiTBb5SHXd67KLpwgHx9

S3E4 - Welcome to the Wealth Tax

December 03, 2019 23:42 - 13 minutes - 12 MB

Welcome to the fourth episode of the People's Tax Page Road to 2020 Podcast where we explain and discuss tax principles in way that is easy and fun to understand. In this episode we discuss the proposed implementation of the wealth tax, a new tax that would directly tax the wealth of the very rich. You can find out more about us at - www.peoplestaxpage.org/ You can follow us on twitter - @PeoplesTaxPage You can also listen to us on Spotify at - open.spotify.com/show/3gCiTBb5SHXd67KLpwgHx9

S3E4 Welcome to the Wealth Tax

December 03, 2019 23:42 - 13 minutes

Welcome to the fourth episode of the People's Tax Page Road to 2020 Podcast where we explain and discuss tax principles in way that is easy and fun to understand. In this episode we discuss the proposed implementation of the wealth tax, a new tax that would directly tax the wealth of the very rich. You can find out more about us at - www.peoplestaxpage.org/ You can follow us on twitter - @PeoplesTaxPage You can also listen to us on Spotify at - open.spotify.com/show/3gCiTBb5SHXd67KLpwgHx9

S3E3 - Taxing Wages Not Wealth

November 26, 2019 21:56 - 18 minutes - 17.1 MB

Welcome to the third episode of the People's Tax Page Road to 2020 Podcast where we explain and discuss tax principles in way that is easy and fun to understand. In this episode we discuss how American tax policy has moved to almost exclusively tax individuals wages and not their wealth. You can find out more about us at - www.peoplestaxpage.org/ You can follow us on twitter - @PeoplesTaxPage You can also listen to us on Spotify at - open.spotify.com/show/3gCiTBb5SHXd67KLpwgHx9

S3E3 Taxing Wages Not Wealth

November 26, 2019 21:56 - 18 minutes

Welcome to the third episode of the People's Tax Page Road to 2020 Podcast where we explain and discuss tax principles in way that is easy and fun to understand. In this episode we discuss how American tax policy has moved to almost exclusively tax individuals wages and not their wealth. You can find out more about us at - www.peoplestaxpage.org/ You can follow us on twitter - @PeoplesTaxPage You can also listen to us on Spotify at - open.spotify.com/show/3gCiTBb5SHXd67KLpwgHx9

S3E2 - How the Rich Pay No Taxes; or Buy, Borrow, Die

November 19, 2019 22:28 - 16 minutes - 14.8 MB

Welcome to the second episode of the People's Tax Page Road to 2020 Podcast where we explain and discuss tax principles in way that is easy and fun to understand. In this episode we explain how the rich avoid paying the individual income tax using the three steps of Buy Borrow and Die. We have a wonderful short video going over the basics of these principles in a fun upbeat manner at - https://youtu.be/TzfxFhnWqXA You can find out more about us at - www.peoplestaxpage.org/ You can follow u...

S3E1 - How Taxes Changed to Favor the Rich

November 12, 2019 23:04 - 24 minutes - 22.4 MB

Welcome to the first episode of the People's Tax Page Road to 2020 Podcast where we explain and discuss tax principles in way that is easy and fun to understand. In this episode we give a brief introduction to current tax policy and how there has been a shift of who is paying the majority of taxes. You can find out more about us at - www.peoplestaxpage.org/ You can follow us on twitter - @PeoplesTaxPage

S2E6 - Midterm Discussion: Hope for Democracy

November 27, 2018 18:00 - 46 minutes - 63.9 MB

It’s a little late, but it’s still important to discuss. The November 6 midterm election was a win in terms of democracy. Thank you to all those who went out and voted! For the week of November 11 through 17, we took a look at the East Coast, Gulf Coast, and West Coast to discuss wins, losses, and what was at the time a decision still up in the air. There were many close races! Regardless of your political standing, the importance of democracy and voting must be upheld. We’ll see you all at t...

S2E5 - Countdown to Midterms: Inequality and GO VOTE

November 02, 2018 18:13 - 34 minutes - 46.9 MB

This is the last installment of our Countdown to Midterms podcast series and was recorded one week before the November 6, 2018 election. America’s voice will be heard on Tuesday and your voice matters. We, at the People’s Tax Page, will be looking into how to get through to you, the people, after the election cycle and would love for you to subscribe to our newsletter below. Helpful links: Find us here! www.peoplestaxpage.org/ Our newsletter: https://www.peoplestaxpage.org/newsletter/ ...

S2E4 - Countdown to Midterms: Rise Up

October 30, 2018 22:02 - 36 minutes - 50 MB

We are fast approaching the midterm election on November 6, 2018. For the next couple of podcasts, we’ll be talking about why you should go out and vote. Here we talk about what might be preventing people from voting, whether it’s a voter registration purge or confusion and lack of information. You have a chance to change things in your country by voting! Please find below links to help see if you’re already registered. Got an absentee ballot or a mail in ballot? Send those in before the de...

S2E3 - Countdown to Midterms: Why you should vote

October 23, 2018 21:50 - 41 minutes - 57.1 MB

We are fast approaching the midterm election on November 6, 2018. For the next couple of podcasts, we’ll be talking about why you should go out and vote. You have a chance to change things in your country by voting! Please find below helpful links to help you register and see if you’re already registered. Your vote and your voice matter. Helpful links: Find us here! www.peoplestaxpage.org/ How to register to vote in any state from the NYT: www.nytimes.com/2018/10/06/us/pol…on-deadlines.ht...

S2E2 - A Family Affair

October 15, 2018 20:52 - 34 minutes - 47.3 MB

Episode 12 of the People's Tax Page Podcast. We address the New York Times article that explored how President Donald Trump’s family avoided paying taxes, effectively “[reaping] riches.” It’s a case study of what is wrong with our current tax system. We can change that by voting! Please find below helpful links to help you register and see if you’re already registered. Helpful links: Find us here! https://www.peoplestaxpage.org/ How to register to vote in any state from the NYT: www.nytim...

S2E1 - We're back!!

October 09, 2018 00:06 - 34 minutes - 47.7 MB

Episode 11 of the People's Tax Page Podcast. We’re back again! We took some time off to refocus ourselves, and we’ve gained a friend! Please join Ed, Mo, Eric, and Maddie in welcome to the team Shernae Hughes, our new Director of Community Outreach. This week we go over the quick and dirty of where PTP would like to go, as well as where the nation stands currently in relation to taxes. The Republicans continue to promise tax cuts for the wealthy, further leaving the lower and middle class...

S1E10 - Hope Springs Eternal

December 05, 2017 00:02 - 42 minutes - 58 MB

Episode 10 of the People's Tax Page Podcast. This week it's Maddie and Ed, as the other crew members have finals. Wish them luck! Indeed by the time we post this, the Republican Tax Plan has been passed. Nevertheless we hope for a better tomorrow in the face of a repeating history. The People's Tax Page will continue on into 2018 to help others learn more about tax. We apologize if we repeat anything within the pod. The equipment chose to have a fit a couple of times in the beginning. Reco...

S1E9 - Behind the Scenes and Pie

November 28, 2017 00:53 - 19 minutes - 27 MB

Episode 9 of the People's Tax Page Podcast. This week Maddie, Michael and Ed are joined by special guests Sabrina and Brendan McCaffery and Christian and Carter Greenwade, the cast of Sabrina Live! Have a sneak-peak preview behind the scenes into the next animated and live episode, Tax Cut Pie, favorite lines, snow (or lack thereof, and pie. Recorded 11/22/2017 Helpful links: Sabrina Live! Episode 1: How the Rich Pay No Taxes https://youtu.be/sEdx1BIb1x0 https://youtu.be/PS0uXPeoI5Y Episo...

S1E7 - Will Homer Get A Tax Cut Again?

November 14, 2017 01:50 - 51 minutes - 70.8 MB

Episode 7 of the People's Tax Page Podcast. Brian Ning joins Ed, Mo, Michael, Maddie and Eric this week again. We review Larry Bartels' 2005 paper "Homer Gets a Tax Cut" and compare it to previous and current tax plans. We also discuss how people might rally to fight for a better tax plan. Recorded 11/10/2017 Helpful links: Homer Gets a Tax Cut paper by Larry Bartels:https://www.cambridge.org/core/services/aop-cambridge-core/content/view/E57F206B695C64CAF743305E7082AEDC/S1537592705050036a.p...

S1E6 - The Usual Suspects

November 06, 2017 23:03 - 39 minutes - 54.8 MB

Episode 6 of the People's Tax Page Podcast. We have a guest on this one! Please welcome Brian Ning as he joins, Ed, Mo, Michael, and Maddie. This week we continue our dissection of the new tax plan and who the (usual!) winners and losers are of the plan. We try something new by having Michael call in. We apologize for any choppiness and/or audio spikes in this episode. We're still figuring out a better way to have people call in. If you have tips, let us know! Recorded 11/03/2017 Helpful li...

S1E5 - Tricks and Treats

November 02, 2017 01:54 - 49 minutes - 67.8 MB

Episode 5 of the People's Tax Page Podcast. Join Ed, Michael, Maddie, Mo and Eric as they discuss various tricks politicians play with tax, like tax on gasoline and cigarettes, as well as the proposed Tax Reform plan. They also talk about milk. Recorded 10/27/2017 Helpful links: Ed's HuffPost article on "The Deep Problem with Tax Policy": www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/the-dee…0f96732cbcaf1 Ed's HuffPost article on "Lobby-less Losers": https://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/lobby-less-losers-t...

Ask The Professor! #1

October 23, 2017 20:51 - 31 minutes - 43.7 MB

A special Ask the Professor! episode from The People's Tax Page Podcast. Maddie got a couple of questions from her friend to ask Ed about, and Michael poses his own question. We'll be doing these every handful of podcasts, so please feel free to send in questions you might have at [email protected]. Disclaimer: We have a focus to answer questions about the bigger picture when it comes to tax. That being said, we can point you guys to sources that might be helpful for specific and/or ...

S1E4 - Season's Greetings

October 18, 2017 17:18 - 40 minutes - 55.2 MB

Episode 4 of the People's Tax Page Podcast. Ed, Michael, Maddie and Mo talk about a progressive spending tax and how it might work. They also discuss how the lower, middle and upper classes might be affected, amongst other things from tuition to savings and investments. Recorded 10/13/2017 Helpful links: Ed's book on a progressive spending tax "Fair Not Flat": http://press.uchicago.edu/ucp/books/book/chicago/F/bo3621094.html

S1E3 - The Other Side of the Coin

October 17, 2017 00:55 - 29 minutes - 40 MB

Episode 3 of the People's Tax Page Podcast. Join Ed and Michael as they discuss the current problems with how taxes work in our country. They also look into the newly proposed Tax Plan from the Trump administration. Recorded 10/06/2017 Helpful links: Republican reactions to the new tax plan: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2017-10-09/republicans-worry-about-keeping-trump-s-middle-class-tax-promise General reactions to the tax plan: https://finance.yahoo.com/news/almost-half-us-adu...

S1E2 - Time to Talk Trump

October 16, 2017 21:09 - 34 minutes - 46.8 MB

Episode 2 of the People's Tax Page Podcast. This week, Ed, Mo, Michael and Maddie talk about President Donald Trump's Tax Plan, as well as what the estate tax entails. Recorded 09/29/2017 Helpful Links: Ed's CNN piece on President Trump's Tax Plan: http://www.cnn.com/2017/09/27/opinions/trump-tax-plan-opinion-mccaffery/index.html Tax Policy Center's coverage on the Tax Plan: http://www.taxpolicycenter.org/taxvox/six-takeaways-white-house-and-hill-gops-big-six-tax-plan http://www.taxpolicy...

S1E1 - And Then You Die

October 12, 2017 23:29 - 33 minutes - 46.4 MB

Episode 1 of the People's Tax Page Podcast. Introductions to the team and what we're about and what we hope to change and influence in terms of tax knowledge and policy.

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