Taxing the rich is not a new idea, but it members of Congress have varying views on how it should be accomplished. We talk about competing ideas now being considered and look back at how higher taxes on the wealthy have turned out in the past. And we learn about a lawsuit against Purdue Pharma that reveals that the OxyContin maker was looking to expand into the addiction treatment market. We also break down the three legal challenges against Wisconsin’s lame-duck laws.
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New Proposals Fuel Debate On How We Should Tax The Wealthy
Senator Elizabeth Warren is suggesting a tax on wealth. Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez says marginal income tax rates should go up. Meanwhile, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has introduced a bill to repeal the estate tax. We talk about the impact these ideas could have, and how higher taxes on the rich have played out in the past.
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Lawsuit Reveals Purdue Pharma Wanted To Profit From Addiction Market
Documents from a Massachusetts lawsuit against Purdue Pharma show that the company wanted to expand into the market of opioid addiction treatment. We discuss what else was discovered and how it could shift the conversation about opioid manufacturers.
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Analyzing The Lawsuits Against Wisconsin's Lame-Duck Laws
A coalition of labor groups have filed a lawsuit against the lame-duck laws Republicans passed before Democratic Gov. Tony Evers took office. That marks the third legal challenge against the legislation. We take a look at the lawsuits and how they may play out in the courts.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Dean Knetter Producer
- Bill Martens Producer
- David Armstrong Guest
- Shawn Johnson Guest
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