A researcher helps us better understand how a flat tax would work in Wisconsin. Then, we talk to the author of a book that looks at where we get dopamine from and whether we’re balancing it properly.
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What would a flat tax in Wisconsin look like?
Governor Tony Evers has said he doesn’t support a flat income tax, but legislative Republicans are working on a proposal for one anyway. We explain how the concept works, and how much of a shift it would be here in Wisconsin.
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Book explores our collective addiction to dopamine
Humans evolved to survive scarcity. So what happens when we live in a world of abundance? A psychiatrist argues that the contemporary world’s excesses don’t interact well with the human proclivity for dopamine and make us all more vulnerable to addiction.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Trina La Susa Technical Director
- Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
- Tim Peterson Producer
- Colleen Leahy Producer
- Jason Stein Guest
- Anna Lembke Guest
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