Million Bazillion answers your questions about money
Today we\u2019re sharing an episode with you from our friends at\xa0Million\xa0Bazillion, the podcast that answers the questions kids have about money. They help dollars make more sense and they\u2019re back for a whole new season!\xa0
\xa0In today\u2019s episode, hosts Jed and Bridget answer a question from two curious listeners who want to know why we pay taxes.\xa0In answering the question, they come across the legendary Robin Hood, known for his hatred of taxes. Back in his 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\u2019ll spend that money on things we care about \u2014 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\u2019ll ask random kids some not-so-random questions.
Million\xa0Bazillion\xa0is a collaboration between Brains On and Marketplace. It\u2019s hosted by Jed Kim and Bridget Bodnar.\xa0You can listen to\xa0more episodes here, or subscribe at\xa0Apple Podcasts,\xa0Spotify,\xa0Google Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.
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