The story of how eight protesters (yup, eight) ended up in federal court on conspiracy charges and proceeded to turn a trial into political theater.

Federal Courts: The Trial of the Chicago 7

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The Republican and Democratic National Committees used to be "the chair and his/her briefcase." But what do they do now?

What do the RNC and DNC do?

Deductions, credits, W2s, audits. It's complicated out there, so we break it down.

How to file your taxes

Paying income taxes is a civic responsibility... but it hasn't always been. Where did it start, and where is it now?

Why do we pay income taxes, again?

Forget the rhetoric and hysterical political ads! Host Hannah McCarthy did the research, and she runs down all of the *actual* campaign promises being made by President Joe Biden and Donald Trump as they both make a second run for the White House.

Promises, Promises: What Biden and Trump are saying they'll do if elected

Everybody agrees it's bad, nobody agrees on why.

Federal Courts: The Trial of the Chicago 7

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