# Pop Quiz: Did We Learn Anything?

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Podcast: [ROAD RAGE 101](https://stenobird.com/podcast/road-rage-101-5574937)
Published: 2026-07-01T18:55:00+00:00
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Colokum Craft Coffee Use the Promo Code [WSMG15] For 15% of any purchase through June 2026 Boomer Bunker Dischord Become a Bunker Dweller 582 Pop Quiz: Did We Learn Anything? NATIONAL DAY: Early Bird Day — Celebrate morning people or try getting up early for a fresh start. BIRTHDAY: Dan Aykroyd (born 1952) — Comedic actor (Ghostbusters, Blues Brothers, Saturday Night Live). THIS DAY IN HISTORY: 1943 — The U.S. government began withholding income taxes from paychecks. ----- EARLY BIRD Rising early has been linked to improved productivity, better metabolic health, and lower stress by aligning daily routines with natural daylight and typical work schedules. Morning hours often provide uninterrupted time for exercise, planning, and focused work, while early risers may also benefit from shorter commutes and fewer daily distractions. ----- INCOME TAX! On July 1, 1943, the United States began withholding federal income taxes directly from employee paychecks under the Current Tax Payment Act. Adopted during World War II, the "pay-as-you-go" system dramatically expanded tax collection as millions of Americans became new taxpayers and remains the foundation of federal payroll withholding today. ----- DEMOCRATIC SOCIALISM – A FAILURE OF EPIC PROPORTIONS Following renewed debate over democratic socialism in American politics, historical examples from the Soviet Union, Eastern Europe, Venezuela, Zimbabwe, and other nations continue to fuel discussions about central planning, nationalization, price controls, and government intervention. Supporters argue expanded social programs improve economic fairness, while critics point to long-term economic stagnation, debt, inflation, and reduced private investment as cautionary lessons from history. ------- SHOW CREDITS: Thank you to my co-ho…

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