Nozick on Libertarian theories of justic...

A debate on whether citizens follow the law because of their good nature, or because they fear retribution. 

A discussion about the differences between classical and modern utilitarianism. 

An examination of Kant's teachings on morality. 

Taxes on alcohol and tobacco promise to make people healthier and raise public funds. But can they backfire? Bapu Jena looks at the complicated economics of sin taxes. 

In the January 2017 Taxcast we look at tax justice and public procurement - the efforts to hit tax dodging companies where it really hurts on a local level – trying to stop them bidding for public money for public contracts. Also: how massive amounts of money are flowing into Tax ... Show More

A series of academic studies suggest that the wealthy are, to put it bluntly, selfish jerks. It's an easy narrative to swallow — but is it true? A trio of economists set out to test the theory. All it took was a Dutch postal worker's uniform, some envelopes stuffed with cash, and ... Show More

It happens every year as tax season comes around in the US. Numerous media outlets publish excoriating investigations of wealthy corporations and individuals that, somehow, don't seem to be paying taxes. And the majority of American citizens believe the system is, in one way or a ... Show More

Is it ever OK to be greedy? 

Surprise: quand il s'agit d'impôts, un certain nombre de femmes se font arnaquer. Il y a un véritable enjeu à la fois féministe et de justice sociale, car le système actuel est profondément injuste: en France, on pratique ce qu'on appelle la conjugalisation des impôts –le fait qu ... Show More

Gun control, abortion rights, drug legalization — it seems like every argument these days claims that if X happens, then Y will follow, and we’ll all be doomed to Z. Is the slippery-slope argument a valid logical construction or just a game of feelingsball? 

Is unemployment taxed? What about stimulus checks? The pandemic has changed a lot when it comes to filing taxes. In this episode, we break down the filing process and tackle common COVID-19-related tax questions with a CPA. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices ... Show More

British nurses are striking, and the health service is in trouble. Stephen Sackur speaks to Wes Streeting, a rising star of the UK's Labour party and their shadow health secretary. Does Labour have a credible plan to fix public services and save the UK from a winter of economic d ... Show More

David Gornoski breaks down Trump's presence at the Libertarian Party Convention and the state of libertarianism in America. Is libertarianism the closest philosophy to Christianity? What do libertarians lack when it comes to anthropology? Visit aneighborschoice.com for more