# Mel K & Peymon Mottahedeh | Defunding the DC Swamp? | 4-13-26

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Podcast: [The Mel K Show](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-mel-k-show-4474156)
Published: 2026-04-13T23:35:18+00:00
Episode link: https://TheMelKShow.podbean.com/e/mel-k-peymon-mottahedeh-defunding-the-dc-swamp-4-13-26/
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Duration seconds: 2958

## Resource

Learn More about Freedom Law School:https://stopthefed.com In this interview, Peymon Mottahedeh discusses his views on the U.S. tax system, arguing that many Americans comply out of fear and misunderstanding rather than clear legal obligation. He outlines what he describes as a pattern of government overreach, challenges common assumptions about income tax enforcement, and encourages viewers to educate themselves, question authority, and take action based on their interpretation of the law. The conversation blends legal arguments with a broader message about individual rights, civic awareness, and personal empowerment.

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