What will the presidential candidates do for your money?

Oct. 30, 2024 Election 2024

Donald Trump has vowed tax cuts and across-the-board tariffs. Kamala Harris has also promised tax cuts, a cracking down of price gouging, and the construction of new homes.

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Credits

Guest:

Nick Timiraos - chief economics correspondent at the Wall Street Journal - @NickTimiraos

Host:

Madeleine Brand

Producers:

Sarah Sweeney, Stephen Gregory, Angie Perrin, Amy Ta, Brian Hardzinski, Nihar Patel, Robin Estrin, Zeke Reed

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