What happens when the country’s most important retirement program runs out of money? Social Security faces a funding crisis by 2035. We unpack how the system works, why it’s in trouble, and what fixes could keep it afloat.

Kyle Hulehan and Erica York are joined by Alex Durante, Senior Economist at the Tax Foundation. Together, they break down the trade-offs behind today’s biggest Social Security reform ideas.

Links:

https://taxfoundation.org/blog/how-the-payroll-tax-base-has-changed-over-time/

https://taxfoundation.org/research/all/federal/social-security-reform-options/

https://taxfoundation.org/blog/medicare-social-security-tax-spending-deficits/

https://taxfoundation.org/research/all/federal/us-debt-budget-taxes-spending-social-security-medicare/

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Do tariffs really level the playing field, or are they just bad economics? In this emergency episode, we fact-check the Trump administration’s claims that retaliatory tariffs make trade fairer.

Kyle Hulehan and Erica York break down the flawed research behind these arguments, explain who actually pays for tariffs, and discuss their real impact on businesses and consumers.

Links:

https://taxfoundation.org/research/all/federal/trump-tariffs-trade-war/

https://taxfoundation.org/blog/trump-reciprocal-tariffs-calculations/

https://taxfoundation.org/blog/trump-tariffs-prices-long-term-effects/

https://taxfoundation.org/topics/tariffs-and-trade/

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What are the biggest tax stories shaping policy today—and what do they mean for you? In our 100th episode, we break down the five biggest tax stories, from the global tax deal to the looming expiration of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.

Kyle Hulehan and Erica York are joined by Daniel Bunn, President and CEO of Tax Foundation, and Garrett Watson, Director of Policy Analysis. We also dive into the Inflation Reduction Act, the CHIPS and Science Act, the rise of flat taxes in states, and the role of tariffs in tax policy.

Links:

https://taxfoundation.org/podcast/all/understanding-property-taxes/

https://taxfoundation.org/research/all/federal/trump-tariffs-trade-war/

https://taxfoundation.org/blog/global-tax-agreement/

https://taxfoundation.org/blog/flat-tax-state-income-tax-reform/

https://taxfoundation.org/blog/inflation-reduction-act-ira-credits-repeal-reform/

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