
Natasha Sarin
President and a founder of the Budget Lab at Yale. Economist and law professor with experience in academia and in government.
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Aug 16, 2025 • 1h 24min
Trump vs. the U.S. Economy
Natasha Sarin, an economist and law professor who co-founded Yale's Budget Lab, navigates the mixed signals of the current U.S. economy. She discusses how tariffs and tax cuts impact consumer prices and economic growth. The potential job displacement from AI and challenges in manufacturing investments are also highlighted. Sarin sheds light on the integrity of economic data amid political pressures, emphasizing the need for reliable reporting to maintain public trust. A fascinating exploration of the economic landscape unfolds!

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May 20, 2025 • 22min
There’s nothing beautiful about this big bill
Natasha Sarin, a professor at Yale Law School and columnist, delves into the contentious tax and spending bill that could harm lower-income communities. The conversation highlights Moody's downgrade of the U.S. economic rating, raising alarms about increased national debt. Sarin and her fellow commentators explore the political tug-of-war among Republicans concerning vital services like Medicaid, the implications of proposed tax cuts favoring the wealthy, and the pressing need for bipartisan cooperation amidst growing economic challenges.

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Jul 31, 2025 • 1h 8min
How the Republican Megabill Hurts Everyone
Natasha Sarin, a Yale professor and founder of the Yale Budget Lab, and Anna Gifty Opoku-Agyeman, a Harvard Kennedy School doctoral candidate, tackle the fallout of the recent Republican Megabill. They discuss how the bill threatens crucial social support programs like Medicaid and SNAP, leaving the most vulnerable at risk. The conversation highlights the exacerbated struggles of marginalized communities, especially women of color and young generations, against tax system injustices and the escalating impact of student debt.

Nov 4, 2024 • 29min
How to tax the top 1% with Natasha Sarin
Natasha Sarin, a Yale professor and former counselor to Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen, dives into the urgent need for tax reform aimed at the ultra-wealthy. She discusses the potential of a wealth tax and the complexities of taxing unrealized capital gains, spotlighting current disparities in the tax system. The conversation also touches on the impact of tax reforms on charitable giving and the staggering $600 billion revenue loss from uncollected taxes. Sarin offers a hopeful perspective on future policies that can enhance transparency and fairness in taxation.

Aug 27, 2025 • 42min
Nvidia Gives Lackluster Forecast, Stoking Fears of AI Slowdown
Mandeep Singh, Global Head of Technology Research at Bloomberg Intelligence, discusses Nvidia's tepid revenue forecast and its implications for the AI investment landscape. Natasha Sarin, Yale Law professor and co-founder of the Yale Budget Lab, delves into U.S. monetary and trade policy challenges. Dana Telsey, CEO of the Telsey Advisory Group, examines the retail sector's resilience amidst market fluctuations, highlighting strategies employed by retailers to navigate changing consumer behaviors and economic pressures.