The novel proposal would have charged billionaires a one-time 5% tax on most of their overall wealth, including their ownership in companies.
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WCBE Presents Amy Rigby Live From Studio A Thurs. Nov. 5, 2026 @ 1PM!
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WCBE Presents Fortunate Youth Live From Studio A Wed. Nov. 4, 2026 @ 1PM!
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WCBE Presents Teddy Thompson Live From Studio A Wed. Nov. 4, 2026 @ 2PM!
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WCBE Presents BJ Barham Live From Studio A Fri. Oct. 30, 2026 @ 2PM!
National
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Drone makers are testing new, big drones that can deliver water or fire retardant with AI assistance. Aspen, Colorado is the first place trying them out. Cool and expensive? Yes. Effective? TBD.
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The U.S. has skipped a key U.N. human rights review for the second year running. Rights groups warn the absence risks undermining global accountability.
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Mona Chalabi spent five years following Americans living paycheck to paycheck, as well as those earning top wages. Her new book, Ten Lives, explores why financial security can feel so elusive.
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The pontiff's 12-day trip across three countries included a massive outdoor Mass in Buenos Aires, his largest gathering yet.
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As Nvidia faces scrutiny over its CEO's affair, an expert examines the potential implications for U.S.-China technology competition.
Health, Science, Technology, Environment
The denial comes a day after the French government blamed Iranian military hackers for last month's attack on refrigeration systems at around 700 retail sites, which spoiled millions of dollars' worth of food.
Arts & Life
A man calls forth magical spirits in an effort to find his long-missing girlfriend in this new British comedy-fantasy. Original and surprising, Small Prophets imbues daily life with poetic touches.
The WCBE Podcast Experience
Centering Ohio and Columbus as testing grounds, this CMC forum explores how American communities can move from reflection to renewal—and what responsibility today’s leaders and citizens have to future generations of Americans.
Listen to Protecting What Matters on Saturdays at 8:30am on 90.5 WCBE, or online on WCBE's Podcast Experience
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