Prof G Markets The American Affordability Crisis — ft. Neera Tanden
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Feb 6, 2026 
Neera Tanden, President and CEO of the Center for American Progress and former White House domestic policy advisor, joins to tackle America’s affordability crisis. She discusses housing policy, zoning and supply constraints. She breaks down why U.S. health care costs are high and how negotiation and transparency could help. She also covers tax choices, capital gains, and practical alternatives to a wealth tax.
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Administration Policies Raise Costs For Many
- Neera Tanden argues the Trump administration worsens affordability by using tariffs that act like regressive sales taxes.
- She says Trump's health policies will increase costs by taking coverage away from millions.
Homeowner Wealth Versus Housing Access
- Tanden highlights the conflict between homeowners' wealth interests and housing affordability for younger buyers.
- She interprets Trump's comments as prioritizing incumbent homeowners over building more housing.
Use Government Bargaining To Lower Prices
- Tanden recommends using government bargaining power to concentrate negotiating leverage and lower prices.
- She urges Medicare drug negotiation and state-level insurer-hospital rate bargaining to cut costs.