April 15, 2026

Taxpayers Skirt a Gutted IRS & United Eyes an American Airlines Takeover

Taxpayers look to cheat the IRS & an airline mega merger could be happening

Episode 824: It’s Tax Day! Neal and Toby talk about the IRS losing its auditing powers, which has led to taxpayers looking to cheat the system. Then, JPMorgan has a strong showing for its Q1 earnings but CEO Jamie Dimon issues a warning from the uncertain geopolitical landscape. Also, United CEO has reportedly pitched a takeover of American Airlines, sparking antitrust issues. Meanwhile, Unilever plans to acquire Grüns gummies as it bets big on the wellness industry.

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