Host Dave Helling and investigative reporter Steve Vockrodt break down the debate over tax breaks, low-cost loans, and other goodies for private businesses. Do they work? Are they fair? Can politicians just say no?

For further reading:

‘Ultimate pork project’: Kansas’ mega tax breaks don’t deliver as promised - https://www.kansascity.com/news/politics-government/article232206457.html

Editorial: Kansas’ giant tax breaks are a mess. Should lawmakers finally end STAR bonds? - https://www.kansascity.com/opinion/editorials/article232406617.html

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