Explaining a minimum corporate tax, Vaccines for kids

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A nurse draws a Moderna COVID-19 vaccine into a syringe
In this May 19, 2021, photo, a licensed practical nurse draws a Moderna COVID-19 vaccine into a syringe at a mass vaccination clinic at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Mass. Steven Senne/AP Photo

An economics expert from UW-Eau Claire helps us understand what a minimum corporate tax could look like — if a proposal from Democrats were to move forward — and why corporations might otherwise be paying below their standard tax rate. Then we talk with an expert in pediatric infectious diseases about the prospect, and potential impact, of COVID-19 vaccines for kids as young as five.

Featured in this Show

  • What a minimum corporate tax could look like

    After several senators proposed implementing a minimum corporate tax on extremely profitable businesses, to help fund Democrats’ landmark legislative plans, we learn about how such a tax could work.

  • Young children will be able to get vaccinated soon. Here's what that could mean for the pandemic.

    The FDA is likely to approve Covid-19 vaccinations for children between 5 and 11 years old soon. A pediatrician and immunization expert explains how vaccines for kids are different and what this could mean for the future of the pandemic.

Episode Credits

  • Rob Ferrett Host
  • Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
  • Tim Peterson Producer
  • Colleen Leahy Producer
  • Thomas Kemp Guest
  • Dr. James Conway Guest

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