EPISODE · Apr 10, 2026 · 18 MIN
I'm not anti-tax. But this one should go.
from Reasonably Optimistic · host The Washington Post
Host Megan McArdle breaks down why the corporate tax system is so complex, costly and potentially inefficient — and explores a bold idea: What if we eliminated it altogether? From hidden economic trade-offs to who really pays corporate taxes, this episode challenges how we think about fairness, efficiency and the future of taxation.Subscribe to The Washington Post here.
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