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Why Did California Kill Its Proposed Tax On Wealth?

Should the U.S. be considering a national tax on the wealthy to help close the current income gap?

11/13/2026 | Rating NR

Why Did California Kill Its Proposed Tax On Wealth?

Preview: Season 23 Episode 19 | 30s

Should the U.S. be considering a national tax on the wealthy to help close the current income gap?

Rick Fenner is joined by Tara Ross, Jennifer Stromer-Galley, Norrell Edwards and Grant Reeher to discuss California's defeated proposal to implement a one-time 5% tax on the wealth of billionaires. Although the proposal was unsuccessful due to a fear of wealthy individuals leaving the state. Could this potentially work on a national level to help solve the income inequality in America?

11/13/2026 | Rating NR

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Why Did California Kill Its Proposed Tax On Wealth?

Preview: Season 23 Episode 19 | 30s

Rick Fenner is joined by Tara Ross, Jennifer Stromer-Galley, Norrell Edwards and Grant Reeher to discuss California's defeated proposal to implement a one-time 5% tax on the wealth of billionaires. Although the proposal was unsuccessful due to a fear of wealthy individuals leaving the state. Could this potentially work on a national level to help solve the income inequality in America?

11/13/2026 | Rating NR

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