Host Dace Blaskovitz kicks off the month with local CPA Bill Kaine (Dingwall and Kaine) to discuss Governor Meyer's aggressive new tax proposals.

• Targeting the "Elite": Kaine breaks down the proposed new tax brackets for those earning over $125k, $250k, and $500k. He questions the fairness of penalizing high earners—including entry-level state police and hardworking professionals—warning that "spending, spending, spending" remains the state's true hurdle.

• The Decoupling Debate: Kaine offers a scathing review of Delaware's decision to "decouple" from federal bonus depreciation and R&D rules. He argues this short-term revenue grab ignores the long-term benefits of business investment and immediate expensing.

• Introducing "Trump Accounts": A deep dive into the new federal child savings mechanism. Kaine explains the $1,000 government "seed" money, the $5,000 annual contribution limits, and the July 4th, 2026, launch date. He also covers the unique tax-free withdrawal rules for education, first-time homes, and starting a business.

Award-winning economist Robert Fry returns to analyze the global headline: the nomination of Kevin Warsh as the next Federal Reserve Chair.

• The Lawyer vs. The Economist: While Fry preferred an economist for the role, he offers a surprisingly optimistic take on Warsh. He defines the "Warsh Doctrine" as one that favors fighting inflation over quantitative easing (QE).

• The "Main Street" Interest Gap: Fry challenges the traditional economic view of rate cuts, arguing that low interest rates actually punish savers and risk-averse seniors, potentially slowing the economy by forcing people to save more and spend less.

• A Fed Shakeup: Fry predicts Warsh will overhaul the Fed's "groupthink," moving away from simplistic Phillips Curve models and toward a more nuanced understanding of productivity and digital currency.

• Labor Market Warning: Fry details a significant weakening in January employment data, including a massive surge in layoffs and the lowest job opening numbers since 2020.