PODCAST: Money, Power, and Taxes

Economist Jerry Robinson welcomes author, financial writer, and stand-up comedian Dominic Frisby for an enjoyable, stimulating discussion of his book, Daylight Robbery, as well as the role of taxes in history and the potential role of taxes in the future.

• Taxes are a key motivator behind much of history
• The reason income tax has become so successful
• Around 50% of government income globally is from income tax
• Who introduced income tax?
• A closer look at the tax dispute of the American Revolution
• A huge potential role for Bitcoin in the future

Jerry closes out today’s show with a humorous quip from a beloved social commentator.