Topic: 9 9 9 Tax Plan

During her recent media appearances, Vice President Kamala Harris reiterated her plan to raise corporate taxes to fund social programs, despite potential opposition from Congress. She also addressed ongoing questions about her past employment at McDonald's, confirming she worked the fry station. Observers noted her frequent use of the word "holistically" and specific hand gestures, suggesting a reliance on rehearsed rhetorical patterns.

The federal government's expansion of 529 savings plans to include K-12 private school tuition is causing budgetary concerns for states. This change allows families to bypass state income taxes by funneling tuition money through these accounts, potentially creating an unintended hit to state revenues in places like Indiana, New York, and Illinois.

Bill Maher's recent monologue criticized the Republican tax plan for adding $1.5 trillion to the national debt. Maher also performed a segment on movies featuring male drivers, specifically mocking the film Baby Driver. The hosts discuss the film's merits and a controversial joke Maher made regarding Kevin Spacey and the age of the film's lead actor.

Comedian Jimmy Kimmel conducted a "man on the street" segment where he asked Hillary Clinton supporters if they liked her new tax proposals, which were actually Donald Trump's policies. Participants praised the ideas—such as cutting corporate taxes and eliminating the estate tax—until they were told the plans belonged to Trump. The hosts highlight the "mind control" on display as supporters immediately struggled to reconcile their approval of the policies with their dislike of Trump.

Adam Curry reflects on his move from California to Texas, a decision driven by the high cost of living and state taxes. He explains that he now lives solely off the "Value for Value" support from No Agenda producers. The hosts discuss how being in different geographic locations (Texas and Washington) benefits the show's cultural perspective.

Republican presidential candidate Herman Cain's background as the former chairman of the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City is highlighted. Cain dismissed the Occupy Wall Street protesters, claiming they should "blame themselves" for not having jobs or being rich. The hosts criticize Cain for being a "bankster" in the system despite his public persona as a pizza industry executive.

The hosts analyze the federal budget showdown as political theater designed for news ratings. Discussion focuses on the ideological battles over Planned Parenthood funding and EPA regulations, which the hosts argue are actually about carbon credit taxes rather than clean air. They criticize the media's portrayal of the potential government shutdown's impact on national monuments and parades.

New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg is criticized for seeking a term-limit extension while simultaneously proposing significant income tax hikes to address the city's bankruptcy. The city's financial distress is attributed to mismanagement of pension plans and overspending during Bloomberg's previous two terms. New York remains one of the few U.S. cities with a high local income tax.