Guests - Ava Chen, Grant Krueger
Ava Chen from the New Federal State of China highlighted the chaotic global landscape, noting an intensifying sense of impending major events. Domestically, the U.S. faces internal fights and differing opinions, while internationally, regional conflicts are escalating. President Trump recently brokered peace deals to end eight wars, but recent developments show fragility in these agreements.
Grant Krueger, a Tucson business owner and radio host, raised concerns over city proposals post the failure of Proposition 414's sales tax increase. The city seeks revenue for transit, eyeing increases in parking, bed tax, and advertising fees.
Currently at 0%, the advertising privilege tax could rise to 2.6%, affecting billboard, radio, and TV ads. "That would tax... if I'm going to buy an ad from, let's say a billboard or from a radio station or a television station," Krueger explained. This burdens small businesses reliant on local advertising, unlike chains.
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