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The conversation transitioned to a critical analysis of the American tax structure, where Goodman debunked the myth that the wealthy are escaping their tax obligations. He affirmed that the current system is highly progressive—where the top 1% contributes nearly 40% of income taxes—largely as a result of Republican tax policies that have systematically increased the tax burden on higher-income individuals while exempting a vast portion of lower-income earners.