Yellen Unveils Tax Code Plan

The transcript discusses the potential use of the pandemic by global politicians to implement tax regime changes, focusing on the US. It highlights the Biden administration's push for infrastructure funding through tax hikes on the wealthy and corporations, despite Republican opposition. The discussion also covers the debt ceiling's role in the tax debate and the need for bipartisan cooperation. Additionally, it explores the Democrats' infrastructure agenda, including expanding the definition of infrastructure to include areas like childcare and broadband access.

What role does public opinion play in the proposed tax hikes according to the text?

What are some of the key infrastructure issues mentioned that need to be addressed?

How is childcare described in relation to infrastructure in the discussion?