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Should You Take Trump’s Free $1,000?

If Then | News on technology, Silicon Valley, politics, and tech policy by Slate Podcasts

Jul 10, 202620:57Business

If you’ve seen ads for Trump Accounts for kids, but also know anything about Donald Trump, you might be wondering “Free $1,000 per baby? Okay, what’s the catch?” It’s a classic. Guest: Justin Wolfers, Professor of Econom...

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