Protestors took to the streets on December 4th in Atlanta, Georgia, to reject the latest tax bill passed by the U.S. Senate. (Photo: John Ramspott/flickr)
Season 7, Episode 35
Three former White House economists weigh in on the new tax bill. Also, every 12 years, there’s a spike in births among certain communities across the globe, including the U.S. Why? Because the Year of the Dragon, according to Chinese folk belief, confers power, fortune, and more. We look at what happens to Dragon babies when they grow up, and why timing your kid’s birth based on the zodiac isn’t as ridiculous it sounds.
To find out more, check out the podcasts from which this hour was drawn: “Why the Trump Tax Cuts Are Terrible/Awesome (Part 2)” and “How to Train Your Dragon Child.”
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