Back in Robin Hood’s day, tax-collecting sheriffs forced people to pay money to a king, who decided how those taxes were spent. These days our tax system works a bit differently. We get to vote for people who’ll spend that money on things we care about — like schools and libraries, health care for elderly people, police, parks, sewers and so on. With the help of a rambling troubadour and a tax policy expert, Jed and Bridget teach Robin Hood that the way tax dollars are spent today reflects what we prioritize as a society. Plus, we’ll ask random kids some not-so-random questions.
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Why is there so much gold at Fort Knox?
What does money have to do with climate change?
How does the economy work? (and other important money questions)
What is bankruptcy?
Why does it feel so good to spend money?
How do people pay for college?
What are unions?
How are cars made?
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A new edition of Million Bazillion Academy!
From “Financially Inclined”: How to make the workforce work for you
From our friends at “Financially Inclined”: How to save money
What’s up with those claw machines?
Who sets the price of rent?
Presenting “The Ten News: Operation Climate Conservation” ♻️
Ponzi schemes, tricks and scams!
Introducing: PBS Kids’ “Jamming on the Job”
Why do some jobs get tips but not others?
What’s a recession? Let’s talk about it.
What is an auction and how does it work?
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