What if Taxes are Our Best Defense Against Tyranny?

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We’ve all heard the argument: tax the rich so we can afford healthcare, schools, or clean energy. But what if that’s the wrong logic entirely? In this episode, we challenge the myth that taxes are needed to “pay for” public spending—and reveal the deeper purpose of taxation in a modern economy. Drawing on insights from Modern Monetary Theory and the work of Stephanie Kelton, we show how taxes can control inflation, shape social behavior, and most importantly—redistribute power. Because in a democracy, taxation isn’t just about money. It’s about who rules.

Keywords: tax the rich explained, why we tax the wealthy, taxes don’t fund spending, MMT taxation, Stephanie Kelton tax myth, economic power, taxing billionaires, redistribution of power, modern money theory

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