3 chapters across the catalog
Trump Real Estate Practices, Building Name Removals
A ProPublica report alleging deceptive practices by the Trump Organization is dismissed as standard behavior in the real estate industry. The segment also notes the removal of the Trump name from several New York City buildings, attributing the change to residents' fears of vandalism and harassment by political opponents rather than declining property values.
Irish Property Taxes and U.S. Corporate Tax Burden
Ireland is introducing new property taxes as part of its agreement with the IMF and European Union. The hosts argue that Americans are actually the most heavily taxed people in the world when accounting for sales, excise, and hidden corporate taxes. They explain how a 35% corporate tax is ultimately passed on to the consumer, resulting in "double-dipping" by the government.
Greek Economic Crisis, Taxation and Socialism
A listener in Greece provides a detailed account of the country's economic collapse, citing an appalling educational system and a workforce dominated by government employees. The report describes extreme regulations, such as fixed numbers of bakeries per town, and a tax system that levies fees on the "objective value" of all personal property, including cars and small homes.
