Lindsay Koshgarian

Lindsay Koshgarian, Program Director of the National Priorities Project, uncovers the unsettling truth about how much of Americans’ tax money fuels wars internationally. She explores the rising interest in tax resistance as a response to military spending, particularly in light of conflicts in Gaza and Ukraine. Koshgarian highlights the stark contrast between hefty military expenditures and the funding for social programs, advocating for ethical reflection on where taxpayer dollars go. She also discusses initiatives aimed at redirecting tax funding towards humanitarian efforts.

Lindsay Koshgarian, program director at the National Priorities Project who studies federal budgets and military spending. She breaks down where trillions in U.S. tax dollars go. Conversations cover the balance of military vs. domestic programs, how budget rules shape priorities, rising defense and contractor influence, and shifts in immigration and health funding.