Topic: Housing Policy

7 chapters across the catalog

Potty Mouth Parrots
Episode 1630 1:54:14 - 1:54:57

1630: Potty Mouth Parrots

John Podesta Replaces John Kerry as Climate Envoy

John Podesta has been tapped to replace John Kerry as the U.S. Special Presidential Envoy for Climate. Podesta, a long-time Democratic strategist, will manage the administration's international climate policy. The hosts question his credentials for the role and reference his previous political controversies.

Vapegoat
Episode 1172 57:52 - 1:03:18

1172: Vapegoat

Housing First Policy, California Homelessness Crisis

The "Housing First" model, pioneered in California, focuses on moving homeless individuals directly into permanent housing without prerequisite treatments. While Austin is adopting similar strategies, critics argue the California system has failed to reduce overall homelessness. The Community First Village model is presented as a more successful alternative based on human connection and community responsibility.

Gender Binary
Episode 752 1:39:47 - 1:42:07

752: Gender Binary

House Hearing on Aircraft Carbon Emissions

A U.S. House hearing addressed the need to regulate carbon emissions from the aircraft industry, which has historically avoided strict environmental oversight. Proponents of the regulation argue that the U.S. must reduce emissions by 35% to 65% by 2030 to meet climate goals. However, there is significant skepticism regarding whether these policies will gain traction or if the airline industry will successfully lobby against them.

Message from the Future
Episode 581 2:01:16 - 2:07:26

581: Message from the Future

John Holdren, White House Science Video, Arctic Warming

White House science advisor John Holdren released a video explaining how global warming supposedly causes extreme cold by weakening the circumpolar vortex. The hosts criticize the logic, noting that both warm and cold winters are now used as confirmation of the same climate change theory.

Cleanest Dirty Shirt
Episode 377 1:53:57 - 1:58:53

377: Cleanest Dirty Shirt

Anish Chopra and Internet Policy Principles

Anish Chopra, the U.S. Chief Technology Officer, is criticized for using corporate buzzwords to describe "internet policy principles." The hosts link Chopra to Vivek Kundra and discuss their history in Washington D.C. and Virginia government. They argue that the administration's "voluntary" industry standards are a move toward greater government control over the internet economy.