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EPISODE · Oct 17, 2025 · 50 MIN

Discussing Chicago's budget with Mayor Johnson's senior adviser Jason Lee

from The Fran Spielman Show · host Chicago Sun-Times

In this episode, Fran Spielman discusses the contentious budget plan proposed by Mayor Brandon Johnson, which includes nearly $600 million in progressive taxes targeting wealthy corporations and individuals. Joined by senior mayoral adviser Jason Lee, the conversation delves into revived corporate head taxes, cloud computing taxes, and a new social media tax, intended to fund community safety and other essential services. Lee defends these measures, emphasizing shared sacrifice and the need to adapt taxation to a digital economy. 

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