Natasha Sarin

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.

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.

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.