Guests: David Sirota, Kristin Lyerly

For today's edition of Maggie and the Millionaires Talking Money, Maggie welcomes David Sirota! David Sirota is the founder and editor-in-chief of The Lever, an investigative news outlet focused on exposing corruption in America. In politics, he has held roles such as campaign manager, fundraiser, spokesperson, strategist, and consultant for a variety of left-leaning Democratic candidates and office holders. David is here to talk about a new article in The Lever on the massive tax breaks that Elon Musk would receive if Donald Trump is elected. This would be the largest tax break in American history, and it's being promised to one individual. In fact, utilizing deferments, Musk may be able to avoid ever paying taxes again. You can also check out David Sirota's podcast on how this came to be at masterplanpodcast.com!

At the bottom of the hour, Dr. Kristin Lyerly joins for another 8th CD campaign update! Her newest ad lays bare the massive contrast between Lyerly and her opponent. If you want to support a candidate who actually listens to what Wisconsinites want, head over to kristinforwisconsin.com and learn more!

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Guest: David Sirota

Special Guest: David Sirota

David Sirota is the founder and editor-in-chief of The Lever, an investigative news outlet focused on exposing corruption in America. In 2022, he received an Academy Award nomination for Best Original Screenplay for conceiving the story for Netflix's Don't Look Up alongside co-writer and director Adam McKay. Sirota has been a columnist for Guardian US, editor-at-large for American left publication Jacobin and senior investigations editor for The International Business Times. He has also worked as television writer and radio host.

In politics, he has held roles such as campaign manager, fundraiser, spokesperson, strategist, and consultant for a variety of left-leaning Democratic candidates and office holders. He twice worked for Bernie Sanders, both when Sanders was a member of the House and as part of his 2020 presidential campaign, where he served as a senior advisor and speechwriter.