626. Ten Myths About the U.S. Tax System
Update: 2025-03-14
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Nearly everything that politicians say about taxes is at least half a lie. They are also dishonest when it comes to the national debt. Stephen Dubner finds one of the few people in Washington who is willing to tell the truth — and it’s even worse than you think.
- SOURCES:
- Jessica Riedl, senior fellow in budget, tax, and economic policy at the Manhattan Institute.
- RESOURCES:
- "The House Wants to Pass Trump’s Agenda in One Big Bill. Here’s What’s in It." by Margot Sanger-Katz and Alicia Parlapiano (New York Times, 2025).
- "Correcting the Top 10 Tax Myths," by Jessica Riedl (Manhattan Institute, 2024).
- "Spending, Taxes, and Deficits: A Book of Charts," by Jessica Riedl (Manhattan Institute, 2024).
- "Why Did Americans Stop Caring About the National Debt?" by Jessica Riedl (Reason, 2024).
- "A Comprehensive Federal Budget Plan to Avert a Debt Crisis," by Jessica Riedl (Manhattan Institute, 2024).
- "When Does Federal Debt Reach Unsustainable Levels?" by Jagadeesh Gokhale, Kent Smetters, and Mariko Paulson (The Wharton School of Business, 2023).
- "The Limits of Taxing the Rich," by Jessica Riedl (Manhattan Institute, 2023).
- EXTRAS:
- "Farewell to a Generational Talent," by Freakonomics Radio (2024).
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great episode i learned a lot Jessica's voice is like Bill Gates's thanks ❤️❤️
Hi, Love this topic! How, specifically, would Jessica reform SS? I would love to see means testing, but how sharp of a progressive cutoff is needed? Is it income or assets? And make it quantifiable.