inflection points.mp4
We’re at an inflection point. The post-WWII era is over—and the decisions our leaders make today will shape the next 60+ years.
change the dynamic.mp4
Trickle-down economics doesn’t put food on the table—it never has.
A strong economy starts with a strong middle class, giving the poor a way up while the wealthy still do just fine.
best workers.mp4
Wall Street didn’t build this country—the middle class did. And unions built the middle class. We were thrilled to have the Most Pro-Union President in history on our podcast this week.
Check out the full interview at the following link or wherever you get your podcasts: https://bit.ly/MiddleOutPresident
guiding principle.mp4
Before Joe Biden ran for president, our host Nick Hanauer met with him one-on-one, and one thing was crystal clear: his political philosophy is rooted in this simple truth: take care of the middle class, and the country will thrive.
public developer.mp4
Private developers build for profit, not for people—especially those at the lower end of the income spectrum, so we need a robust public housing sector to ensure there’s quality housing available for everyone and to provide a check on the pricing power of private landlords.
even if they bust the cartel.mp4
The RealPage price fixing conspiracy exposed the dangers of leaving housing to the market alone. Listen to Brian Callaci, chief economist at Open Markets Institute, lay it all out in just under 60 seconds on our latest pod episode 👇
designed to fail.mp4
Public housing in the U.S. wasn’t originally built to succeed—it was built to protect private developers and landlords. But that doesn't mean it has to fail again.
Listen to the full episode at the following link or wherever you get your podcasts: https://bit.ly/CallaciVaheesan
boom and bust.mp4
Private developers chase profits, not stability, which has left the United States stuck in a permanent housing slump since the 2008 crash. It’s time for public development to step in and build for the long term so we can break free from these destructive boom-bust cycles.
🎧 Listen to the full episode at the following link: https://bit.ly/CallaciVaheesan
it is the cost of housing.mp4
Homelessness is a housing problem.
When housing costs are out of reach, people end up on the streets.
If you’ve ever discussed the causes of homelessness, you won't want to miss this podcast episode: https://bit.ly/GreggColburn.
individual level vs community level.mp4
Why does Seattle have more homelessness than Indianapolis or St. Louis?
It’s not just addiction or mental illness. Homelessness isn’t just about individual risk factors like mental health or addiction—though those matter. The real driver is structural: the cost and availability of housing.
Listen to the full episode at the following link or wherever you get your podcasts: https://bit.ly/GreggColburn
this isn't a drug problem.mp4
Why do wealthier cities like Seattle and San Francisco have higher homelessness rates than Detroit or Cleveland?
Check out this week’s pod episode with Professor Gregg Colburn, where he explains how housing scarcity and affordability contribute to homelessness.
👉 https://bit.ly/GreggColburn
economic common denominator.mp4
The core purpose of social housing is simple: use public funds to build housing that stays publicly owned forever. This keeps rents affordable, avoiding the profit-driven hikes of private landlords.
