The novel proposal would have charged billionaires a one-time 5% tax on most of their overall wealth, including their ownership in companies.
Local
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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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Ukrainians are heading into their fifth winter at war. Russia has stepped up its bombing campaign of Ukraine's critical infrastructure. But Ukrainians see one bright spot — the U.S. midterm elections.
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Democrats saw sweeping wins in state legislatures in the midterm elections — and it could bring changes in reproductive rights, health care and other issues.
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House GOP lawmakers have chosen Ohio's Jim Jordan to serve as minority leader, elevating a co-founder of the ultra-conservative Freedom Caucus to succeed Mike Johnson as the chamber's top Republican.
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The so-called billionaire tax has failed in California. With proposition 40 dead, here's what could be next for future wealth taxes.
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Russia's top independent newspaper is closing after more than 30 years amid state pressure and censorship laws. Its founder won the Nobel Peace Prize and several of its journalists have been killed.
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.
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