Earlier this year, we . A fake candidate, sure. But a candidate with real ideas — ideas embraced by economists across the political spectrum, and rejected by every politician who wants to get elected.
Getting rid of the mortgage-interest tax deduction. Eliminating corporate taxes. Legalizing marijuana.
On the show today, we bring in real political consultants to help us plan a campaign for our fake candidate. Our goal: Sell our candidate to America by making economics sexy.
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