🧾 This episode tackles the Top Tax Questions for 2026 with expert answers to help you file earlier, avoid delays, and understand what’s new this year.
In Roman times, tariffs often proved to bring more harm than benefit—what lessons might this hold for today? Don’t miss it!
She also addresses and refutes Mr. Elon Musk’s statement comparing Social Security to a Ponzi scheme, offering a clear explanation of why the two are fundamentally different.
Kevin sheds light on America’s alarming incarceration rates—higher than any other industrial democracy in the world—and the significant costs to taxpayers.
Doug Irwin’s insights make it clear that “tariffs are rarely the best option. Economists have found that tariffs often have unintended consequences, can provoke retaliation from other countries, and are not an effective policy tool for achieving the goals we Americans aspire to.”
Matthew reflects on why more people hesitate to run for office, the neglect of rural communities in politics, and the need to restore civility in political discourse—especially given the hostility and threats he encountered.
The Peterson Institute for International Economics concluded that Trump’s main tariff proposals would reduce the US economy by more than a percentage point by 2026 and increase inflation by 2% next year.
The issue with tariffs is that nations impacted by our import taxes may retaliate by increasing their tariffs to protect their domestic goods and products.
The reality is that American families are choosing to have fewer children.