3 chapters across the catalog
Elizabeth Warren, Wealth Tax and Universal Childcare
Senator Elizabeth Warren advocates for a "Wealth Tax" of two cents on the top one-tenth of one percent of fortunes. She argues the revenue could fund universal childcare, tuition-free college, and the cancellation of student loan debt. The hosts frame this as part of the broader shift toward socialist policies.
European Account Preservation Order, Cross-Border Debt Recovery
EU Regulation 655, the European Account Preservation Order (EAPO), went into effect to facilitate cross-border debt recovery. This regulation allows creditors in one member state to block funds in a debtor's bank account in another member state without a prior court hearing in the debtor's country.
Obama Debt Ceiling Press Conference and Economic Fear-Mongering
Barack Obama held a press conference regarding the federal debt ceiling, which the hosts characterize as a staged competition for public credit. The discussion critiques the administration's use of "Armageddon" rhetoric to justify raising the credit limit and questions the validity of "saved or created" job statistics from the Recovery Act. Curry highlights a CBS News poll showing public opposition to raising the debt limit despite warnings of economic catastrophe.
