As the cost of living continues to rise and housing remains one of the hottest topics in the news, there's a common misconception in North America that tenants are just homeowners in waiting. Laws and incentives are written to support this idea, and it's leaving a growing generation of tenants behind in a way that is detrimental for us all. This week's guest ... Show More
Mar 2024
Suffering Like Hell: Argentina's Milei Mayhem
<p>This week, we turn our attention to Argentina, a nation grappling with political turmoil and economic distress. With rising polarization and economic instability, President Milei's controversial policies roll back social programs and consolidate power, exacerbating social ... Show More
46m 50s
Mar 2024
Nomad Nation: How the Remote Work Revolution is Changing the World
<p>In this episode of Pushback Talks, hosts Fredrik and Leilani delve into a fascinating intersection of global trends: digital nomadism. As the world grapples with issues like migration, touristification, gentrification, and financialization, the rise of digital nomads adds anot ... Show More
56m 7s
Apr 2024
On the Brighter Side - Getting Inspirational with World Habitat
<p>In this episode of Pushback Talks, Leilani and Fredrik sit down with David Ireland, the Chief Executive of World Habitat, to catch up on things since they teamed up for the filming of Push.<br/><br/>Their conversation delves into the World Habitat Awards and the inspiring proj ... Show More
51m 37s
Oct 2022
The Rise of the Single-Family Home
<p>To tackle its critical shortage of affordable housing, California has taken aim at a central tenet of the American dream: the single-family home.</p><p>Telling the story of one such property, in San Diego, can teach us about the larger housing crisis and how we might solve it. ... Show More
34m 29s
Apr 2023
The NYC Landlord Who Says the "Golden Age" of Being a Landlord Is Over
For the most part, being a landlord, particularly in a major city, has been a good business to be in. Rents historically just go up — as do property prices. And there are multiple other ways to make money, as well. Plus, historically, politicians didn’t care much about the rights ... Show More
41m 31s
Oct 2023
1103 - Morningstar Says Housing Affordability Will Rebound by 2025—What are the Talking About? by Sandy Yong
In a recent economic outlook by Morningstar, the housing market affordability is currently mimicking the peak of the housing bubble in 2006. This similarity is due to a combination of mortgage rate hikes, rising home prices, and income levels.
In light of this, Morningstar sugge ... Show More
7m 50s
<p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">In a predominantly Black Chicago neighborhood, how one affordable housing program is addressing inequality by enabling homeownership. </span></p><p><br></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; col ... Show More
