Pivot Personal Investment Strategies, Effective Public Policies and Should We Tax AI?
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Dec 19, 2025 Kara and Scott tackle the big question: should we tax AI? They discuss Bill Gates' robot tax idea and propose changes to capital gains taxes. A listener asks for a single policy to fix many issues; Kara suggests a $25 minimum wage, while Scott wants to overturn Citizens United. They share personal investment strategies, emphasizing diverse saving and spending habits. Plus, there's a lighthearted segment with tattoo suggestions that leads to laughter about future live shows!
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Money In Politics Is The Root Problem
- Citizens United lets corporate money weaponize Washington and blocks broad reform.
- Scott sees overturning it as a high-impact single policy to reduce corporate influence on politics.
Kara's Low-Key, Diversified Saving
- Kara saves extensively and holds diversified assets including real estate and bonds.
- She prioritizes cash reserves and funds college savings for her children.
Spend Big, Give Big: Scott's Approach
- Scott spends lavishly on homes, travel, and experiences while matching his annual spending to charity.
- He stopped increasing his net worth eight years ago and gives away amounts equal to his spending.
