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The Deduction

The Deduction

Going Bold: Paul Ryan & Kevin Brady on Tax Reform

Aug 31, 2026 · 43m

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Ten years ago, then-Speaker Paul Ryan and Ways and Means Chairman Kevin Brady released the “Better Way” Tax Plan, the blueprint that would eventually become the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017—the largest overhaul of the US tax code in over 30 years. With the national debt climbing, Social Security heading toward insolvency, and tariffs reshaping the economy, the next round of reforms will demand bold ideas and a serious look at the trade-offs they carry. In this special anniversary episode of ...