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California cities like Pasadena consider a "utility tax" on streaming services like Netflix to recoup lost cable revenue. The hosts compare this to taxes on electric cars intended to replace declining gasoline tax revenue, ending the show with a final reference to Ted Kaczynski's theories.
The city of Chicago has implemented a 9% "cloud tax" on electronically delivered amusements and computer leases, affecting services like Netflix, Spotify, and Amazon Web Services. Legal experts suggest the tax may violate the Internet Tax Freedom Act by discriminating against online services.
