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Is America Financially Illiterate? The Numbers Are Alarming
Apr 28, 2026
19m 30s
You Might Owe Taxes in a State You Don’t Live In
Apr 8, 2026
41m 06s
One Year After "Liberation Day," Did Trump's Tariffs Deliver?
Apr 2, 2026
39m 04s
Should We Tax Artificial Intelligence?
Mar 11, 2026
37m 10s
Trump Tariffs Blocked by the Supreme Court (What’s Next?)
Feb 25, 2026
18m 40s
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| Date | Episode | Description | Length | ||||||
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| 4/28/26 | Is America Financially Illiterate? The Numbers Are Alarming | Most Americans don't understand how the tax code works, and it's costing them. In this episode of The Deduction, host Kyle Hulehan sits down with Zoe Callaway, VP of Education at Tax Foundation, to talk about tax and financial literacy in America. They dig into the results of Tax Foundation's national survey on tax literacy, the most stubborn misconceptions people have about taxes (including one that nearly made a teacher turn down her own promotion), and what's happening in high school class... | 19m 30s | ||||||
| 4/8/26 | You Might Owe Taxes in a State You Don’t Live In | Should you have to file a tax return in a state where you babysat for one hour? In 22 states, the answer is technically yes. In this episode of The Deduction, host Kyle Hulehan and co-host Erica York sit down with Katherine Loughead, Director of State Tax Projects at the Tax Foundation, to break down the tangled mess of state nonresident income tax laws — and why they're a growing problem in the remote work era. Katherine walks us through how credits for taxes paid to other states are suppo... | 41m 06s | ||||||
| 4/2/26 | One Year After "Liberation Day," Did Trump's Tariffs Deliver? | On April 2, 2025, President Trump announced sweeping "reciprocal" tariffs on Liberation Day, promising an investment boom, massive revenue, debt reduction, and lower prices. One year later, Kyle Hulehan and Erica York dig into the data to see how those promises held up. 0:00 - Liberation Day speech recap 2:00 - Were the tariffs actually "reciprocal"? 5:30 - The real math behind the tariff formula 10:00 - Market reactions and policy chaos 14:00 - The promised investment boom that never arrive... | 39m 04s | ||||||
| 3/11/26 | Should We Tax Artificial Intelligence? | AI is everywhere, and now it's in the tax policy debate. In this episode of The Deduction, hosts Kyle Hulehan and Erica York sit down with Alex Muresianu, Senior Policy Analyst at the Tax Foundation. Together they examine what current labor market data actually shows, why proposals from Senators Sanders and Kelly risk backfiring, and what smarter reforms like worker retraining deductions and consumption-based taxation would strengthen the tax code no matter how the AI story unfolds. Connect... | 37m 10s | ||||||
| 2/25/26 | Trump Tariffs Blocked by the Supreme Court (What’s Next?) | Last Friday, the Supreme Court struck down President Trump’s IEEPA tariffs in a landmark 6-3 decision. In this episode of The Deduction, hosts Kyle Hulehan and Erica York break down what the ruling actually means, from how collections could be refunded to how the administration is already scrambling to put new tariffs in place. Erica walks through why businesses may face even more uncertainty in the near term as a messy patchwork of replacement tariffs takes shape. --- TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 – We... | 18m 40s | ||||||
| 12/17/25 | 2025 Tax Review | What OBBBA Changed, the Impact of Tariffs, and What’s Next | The One Big Beautiful Bill Act capped off a hectic year for tax policy. It extended key Tax Cuts and Jobs Act provisions, reshaped the outlook for 2026, and raised fresh questions about the deficit. In this episode, Kyle Hulehan and Erica York are joined by Daniel Bunn, President and CEO, and Jared Walczak, Vice President of State Projects, to break down what the law did, walk through our projections, and zoom out to other defining fights of 2025: Trump's "Liberation Day" tariffs, the S... | 51m 58s | ||||||
| 11/2/25 | Trump’s Tariffs Head to the Supreme Court | In this episode of The Deduction podcast, host Kyle Hulehan and co-host Erica York are joined by Alex Durante, Senior Economist at the Tax Foundation, to discuss the Supreme Court's upcoming decision on whether the president can impose $2.2 trillion in tariffs under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA). The conversation covers the origins and implications of these tariffs, their economic impact on consumers and businesses, and the potential outcomes of the court ruli... | 25m 58s | ||||||
| 10/7/25 | Can We Replace the Property Tax? | Property tax repeal would put roughly 70 percent of local tax revenue on the line—forcing states and localities to find something else. Can sales or income taxes really replace it without major rate spikes, burden shifts, and anti-growth incentives? Kyle Hulehan is joined by Jared Walczak, Vice President of State Projects at Tax Foundation, to unpack the math behind replacement plans, the trade-offs voters should know about, and why reform may beat repeal. Support the show ... | 23m 56s | ||||||
| 9/23/25 | Is the OBBBA a Step Back for Tax Simplicity? | In this episode of The Deduction, host Kyle Hulehan discusses the complexities of the US tax system with Alex Muresianu, Senior Policy Analyst at the Tax Foundation. They delve into the staggering 7.1 billion hours Americans spend on tax compliance every year, and explore the impact of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act on simplifying and complicating the tax code. Key topics include the permanence of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act provisions, the introduction of new deductions, and the challenges and... | 25m 12s | ||||||
| 8/27/25 | The Big Beautiful Bill's Impact on State Taxes, Explained | Congress may have passed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), but state lawmakers now face big choices. Most states link their tax codes to the federal system, meaning OBBBA’s provisions—good and bad—are about to ripple across state budgets. In this episode, we explain why federal tax changes can automatically affect your state tax bill, the costly new personal deductions with limited benefits, and the pro-growth business provisions that remove barriers to investment and jobs... | 22m 08s | ||||||
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| 8/12/25 | Trump Tariffs Explained: Grocery Prices and Rebate Checks | Trump’s 2025 tariffs will hit nearly three-quarters of US food imports, raising prices on products that are often difficult or impossible to produce domestically. Senator Hawley has proposed a rebate program to return some of the revenue to households—but would it actually help? Kyle Hulehan is joined by Alex Durante, Senior Economist at the Tax Foundation, to unpack how these tariffs work, the economic trade-offs of a rebate, and why repealing tariffs may be the most effective solutio... | 29m 06s | ||||||
| 8/5/25 | Tax-Free Weekends: When Popular Policy Meets Poor Economics | They’re popular, highly visible, and marketed as tax relief—but research shows sales tax holidays are inefficient, create compliance headaches, and often miss the mark for the taxpayers they’re meant to help. Kyle Hulehan is joined by Katherine Loughead, Senior Policy Analyst and Research Manager at the Tax Foundation. Together, they break down why these policies persist—and what better alternatives might look like. Support the show Follow us! https://twitter.com/TaxFoundation htt... | 17m 26s | ||||||
| 7/23/25 | Will Trump Accounts Actually Help Families Save? | Who are Trump Accounts really for, and will they actually help families save? With yet another savings vehicle added to an already confusing system, do these accounts solve a real problem—or just add more complexity? In this episode, we break down what Trump Accounts are, how they work, and why they might not be the game-changer they sound like. We also explore why the U.S. savings system is failing most Americans and what a simpler, universal approach could look like. Support the show Follow... | 17m 05s | ||||||
| 7/15/25 | The One Big Beautiful Bill Is Law—Now What? | The One Big Beautiful Bill is now law—but what does it actually do? In this episode, we break down the new tax law’s key provisions, including who benefits, who doesn’t, and what it means for the economy, tax certainty, and the federal deficit. Kyle Hulehan is joined by Daniel Bunn, President and CEO of Tax Foundation, and Garrett Watson, Director of Policy Analysis. Together, they dive into the bill’s temporary vs. permanent changes, its international implications, and how it sets the... | 34m 43s | ||||||
| 7/1/25 | The One Big Beautiful Tax Bill: What’s In It, What’s Out | Congress is racing to pass the One Big Beautiful Tax Bill before the July 4 deadline. In this episode, Kyle Hulehan and Erica York break down what just happened over the weekend, what’s actually in the bill, and what comes next as the House and Senate try to reconcile their differences. Learn more: “Big Beautiful Bill” Senate GOP Tax Plan: Preliminary Details and Analysis: https://taxfoundation.org/research/all/federal/big-beautiful-bill-senate-gop-tax-plan/ ... | 13m 30s | ||||||
| 6/17/25 | Breaking Down the Senior Deduction in the One, Big, Beautiful Bill | The House-passed reconciliation bill leaves out Trump’s promise to eliminate taxes on Social Security benefits, opting instead to expand the standard deduction for seniors. In this episode, Kyle Hulehan and Erica York are joined by Alex Durante to unpack how the deduction works, who benefits most, and how it compares to repealing Social Security taxes. Support the show Follow us! https://twitter.com/TaxFoundation https://twitter.com/deductionpod Support the show | 17m 08s | ||||||
| 6/2/25 | One, Big, Beautiful Bill: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly | From generous tax breaks to costly trade-offs, the House GOP’s One, Big, Beautiful Bill has a little of everything. It’s a sweeping attempt to extend key provisions of the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act before they expire in 2026—but what’s actually in it? Kyle Hulehan and Erica York are joined by Garett Watson, Director of Policy Analysis at the Tax Foundation, to break down the good, the bad, and the ugly: who benefits, what it could mean for the economy, and how it might reshape your tax bill... | 24m 44s | ||||||
| 5/29/25 | Are Trump’s Tariffs Legal? Here’s What the Courts Say | It’s been a whirlwind 24 hours in tariff news: first, a trade court blocked Trump’s sweeping new tariffs, calling them executive overreach. Then, a federal appeals court reinstated them—at least for now. We break down what happened, what’s next, and why it matters. Support the show Follow us! https://twitter.com/TaxFoundation https://twitter.com/deductionpod Support the show | 8m 58s | ||||||
| 5/20/25 | The One Big Beautiful Bill, Explained | We break down the House GOP’s One, Big, Beautiful Bill—a sweeping tax package designed to extend key parts of the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act before they expire in 2026. Kyle Hulehan is joined by Garett Watson, Director of Policy Analysis at the Tax Foundation, to unpack what’s actually in the bill, who benefits the most, and how it could impact the economy, federal revenue, and your taxes. Links: https://taxfoundation.org/blog/house-one-big-beautiful-bill-temporary-tax-policy/ https:... | 17m 08s | ||||||
| 5/7/25 | What Happens If Social Security Runs Out in 2035? | What happens when the country’s most important retirement program runs out of money? Social Security faces a funding crisis by 2035. We unpack how the system works, why it’s in trouble, and what fixes could keep it afloat. Kyle Hulehan and Erica York are joined by Alex Durante, Senior Economist at the Tax Foundation. Together, they break down the trade-offs behind today’s biggest Social Security reform ideas. Links: https://taxfoundation.org/blog/how-the-payroll-tax-base-has-chang... | 39m 06s | ||||||
| 4/4/25 | The Truth About Tariffs—Fact-Checking Trump’s Trade Claims | Do tariffs really level the playing field, or are they just bad economics? In this emergency episode, we fact-check the Trump administration’s claims that retaliatory tariffs make trade fairer. Kyle Hulehan and Erica York break down the flawed research behind these arguments, explain who actually pays for tariffs, and discuss their real impact on businesses and consumers. Links: https://taxfoundation.org/research/all/federal/trump-tariffs-trade-war/ https://taxfoundation... | 23m 16s | ||||||
| 4/2/25 | Understanding the 5 Most Critical Tax Issues in Today’s Debate | What are the biggest tax stories shaping policy today—and what do they mean for you? In our 100th episode, we break down the five biggest tax stories, from the global tax deal to the looming expiration of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. Kyle Hulehan and Erica York are joined by Daniel Bunn, President and CEO of Tax Foundation, and Garrett Watson, Director of Policy Analysis. We also dive into the Inflation Reduction Act, the CHIPS and Science Act, the rise of flat taxes in states, and ... | 48m 21s | ||||||
| 3/5/25 | Understanding the Property Tax | With property tax bills on the rise, homeowners are searching for answers—and some even want to abolish the tax altogether. In this episode, we break down why property taxes are increasing, discuss common but flawed solutions, and explain why the property tax remains an economically efficient revenue source. Senior Policy Analyst Manish Bhatt joins hosts Kyle Hulehan and Erica York to explore levy limits, circuit breakers, and policy reforms that could provide relief without distorting... | 17m 31s | ||||||
| 2/11/25 | The High Stakes of Sports Betting Taxes | How should states approach the unique challenges and opportunities presented by sports betting? In this episode, Adam Hoffer, Director of Excise Tax Policy at the Tax Foundation, joins Kyle Hulehan to unpack the intricacies of sports betting tax policy during one of the biggest betting events of the year—Super Bowl 59. https://taxfoundation.org/research/all/state/sports-betting-tax-revenue/ https://taxfoundation.org/data/all/state/sports-betting-taxes-by-state-2024/ Support the ... | 26m 01s | ||||||
| 2/5/25 | Trump’s Tariff War Returns | Are tariffs making everything more expensive? With Trump’s new tariff plans hitting $1.1 trillion in imports—far more than his first term—prices could rise for businesses and consumers alike. Kyle Hulehan and cohost Erica York break down who really pays for tariffs, why they hurt lower-income Americans most, and whether they worked the first time around. Links: Trump Tariffs: Tracking the Economic Impact of the Trump Trade War Questions About Tax Cuts, Tariffs, and Reconciliation After t... | 19m 07s | ||||||
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