MFFI Challenge: can Shane make an entertaining episode from the world’s most hated subject?

<p class="p1">Full disclosure: no one suggested this week’s topic. Why would they? Only an idiot would attempt to make an interesting podcast episode out of the history and specifics of taxation.  </p> <p class="p1">Shane is that idiot.  </p> <p class="p1">He’s also a giant nerd, and believes that global finances can be fascinating. Duncan is skeptical. Can Shane make taxes interesting? Listen to find out...</p> <p>In this episode:</p> <ul><li>Egyptian Shat </li> <li>Sin Taxes</li> <li>The Russian Beard Tax</li> <li>The Rosetta Stone</li> <li>Types of Taxes</li> <li>Tariffs </li> <li>Scaled vs Flat (progressive/regressive) </li> <li>Capital Gains</li> </ul> <p>~</p> <p>Join the Midnight Masses! </p> <p>Become an Insomniac by dropping a review, adding us on social media, and contacting us with episode ideas. </p> <p>And we now have Midnight Merch! Show your Insomniac pride and pick up a tee shirt or coffee mug to spread the word! </p> <p><a href='https://teespring.com/stores/midnight-merch-6'>https://midnightbonus.weebly.com/midnight-merch.html</a></p> <p> ~</p> <p>CONTACT:</p> <p>Leave a voicemail or shoot us a text with comments, suggestions, or feedback:</p> <p>+1 (408) 596-4603</p> <p>Email with topic suggestions etc:</p> <p><a href='mailto:midnightfactsforinsomniacs@gmail.com'>mailto:midnightfactsforinsomniacs@gmail.com</a></p> <p>~ </p> <p>Instagram:</p> <p><a href='https://www.instagram.com/midnightfactsforinsomniacs/'>https://www.instagram.com/midnightfactsforinsomniacs/</a></p> <p>~</p> <p>Discord:</p> <p><a href='https://discord.gg/4KUWbgj4PN'>https://discord.gg/4KUWbgj4PN</a></p> <p> </p> <p>~</p> <p>Shane's Comedy Schedule and Info:</p> <p><a href='http://www.shanerogers.net/'>www.shanerogers.net</a></p> <p> ~</p> <p>Website: </p> <p><a href='http://www.midnightfactsforinsomniacs.com'>www.midnightfactsforinsomniacs.com</a></p> <p>~</p> <p>Episode Transcript:</p> <p>https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/vfjdxr/TAXES.pdf</p> <p> </p> <p>~ KNOWLEDGE IS POWER, AND SLEEP