Would the World Change if we Taxed the Super-Rich?

About this episode

The episode discusses how taxing the super-rich could lead to a fairer and greener future by redistributing wealth and funding essential services.

What if taxing the super-rich could lower the cost of your groceries? Or fund entire climate adaptation projects? Hosts Carl Schlyter and Joycelyn Longdon sit down with Chenai Mugumba, Executive Director of the Tax Justice Network Africa, to explore why taxes matter—and how it could reshape our everyday lives.    They explore how taxing the super-rich can help reduce inequality by redistributing wealth and power. From funding healthcare and education to improving housing and tackling climate challenges, they break down where the money is and how it could shift the system.    While the Super-Rich meet at the 2025 World Economic Forum, this episode asks: Could taxing the super-rich be the key to a fairer, greener future?    What can you do?  Share this podcast! The video version on YouTube is subtitled in multiple languages. Sign the petition so governments #TaxTheSuperRich and use those funds to tackle the climate and social emergencies Listen to the previous SystemShift episode about tax and share this podcast with those you think should listen Read more Greenpeace's blogs about global tax rules that work for the people Hosted on Acast. See…

People in this episode

Hosts: Carl Schlyter, Joycelyn Longdon

Guest: Chenai Mugumba

Topics covered

• taxation
• inequality
• climate change
• wealth redistribution
• social justice

Keywords

• super-rich
• tax justice
• climate adaptation
• healthcare funding
• education funding
• wealth redistribution
• social emergencies

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Tax Justice Network Africa, Greenpeace International

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