Tax Foundation President Scott Hodge appeared on Fox News Channel’s “Glenn Beck” program on February 5 to participate in a panel discussion on budget problems among states with progressive policies — most notable among them, California. Other fiscally troubled states are experiencing similar problems, however: tax systems that are heavily reliant on high-income earners, out-of-control spending, promises that can’t be met and millions off the tax rolls. Other panelists included Josh Barro, a fellow with the Manhattan Institute (and former Tax Foundation staff economist) and Troy Senik, a contributing editor with the Center for Individual Freedom. See excerpts of the hour-long discussion below. View all six segments of the interview here. For more of the Tax Foundation’s broadcast media coverage, visit the Tax Foundation on YouTube and check out the playlist “Tax Foundation in the News.”
