The Great American Tax Revolt
Apr 14, 2026•26 min
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Episode description
Across the country, Americans of all political stripes are asking themselves: Why should I have to pay taxes?
This episode was produced by Miles Bryan, edited by Jolie Myers, fact-checked by Gabriel Dunatov, engineered by Patrick Boyd and David Tatasciore, and hosted by Noel King.
A protester outside the Internal Revenue Service offices in Manhattan. Photo by Erik McGregor/LightRocket via Getty Images.
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