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Ten Myths About the U.S. Tax System (Update)

Apr 08, 2026 · 1h 4m

Nearly everything that politicians say about taxes is at least half a lie. They are also dishonest when it comes to the national debt. In this update of an episode from 2025, 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 , budget and tax fellow at the Brookings Institution. RESOURCES: " How Did DOGE Disrupt So Much While Saving So …

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