Topic: Wealthy

2 chapters across the catalog

Fact Check False
Episode 882 2:38:26 - 2:41:23

882: Fact Check False

Steven Mnuchin, Upper Class Tax Cuts, Wealthy vs. Class

Treasury Secretary nominee Steven Mnuchin discusses tax cuts, specifically using the term "upper class" instead of "wealthy." John Dvorak expresses distaste for the term, arguing that the U.S. does not have a formal class structure like the UK. The hosts analyze the linguistic shift in political reporting regarding tax policy.

Rotational Deployment
Episode 357 1:53:12 - 1:58:13

357: Rotational Deployment

Wealthy Tax Protesters, Daily Caller Confrontation

The Daily Caller filmed a segment confronting wealthy individuals who advocate for higher taxes on the rich. When offered an iPad to make immediate, voluntary donations to the US Treasury to reduce the national debt, the protesters refused. The hosts argue this demonstrates that the "tax the rich" movement is more about political theater than genuine financial sacrifice.