7 chapters across the catalog
HUD Secretary Ben Carson faced criticism for allegedly making derogatory comments about "big hairy men" entering women's homeless shelters during a visit to San Francisco. A HUD spokesperson denied the reports, stating that Carson does not use derogatory language toward transgender individuals.
Credit Access and Inclusion Act, Social Scoring
The "Credit Access and Inclusion Act of 2019" aims to amend the Fair Credit Reporting Act to include utility, telecommunication, and subsidized housing payments in consumer credit reports. While framed as a way to help the "unbanked" build credit, critics argue it creates a social scoring system that tracks the behavior of the poor and young. The segment also warns against using apps like Credit Karma due to their data-sharing ties with Google.
Homelessness Crisis, California vs. Texas, Unsheltered Statistics
President Trump recently highlighted that nearly half of all "unsheltered" homeless people in the United States live in California. A fact-check by KPIX 5 confirmed this statistic, noting that 47% of the nation's unsheltered population resides in the state, compared to just 7% in Florida. Governor Gavin Newsom has called for more federal resources to address the crisis while critics point to restrictive zoning laws and high costs of living.
HUD Secretary Ben Carson faced aggressive questioning from a congresswoman regarding the living conditions in public housing. The hosts critique the "yes or no" interrogation style used by politicians for television soundbites, comparing it to the tactics of Kamala Harris. They argue this style prevents substantive discussion of complex policy issues.
Donald Trump meets with comedian Steve Harvey and HUD Secretary nominee Ben Carson to discuss inner-city initiatives. The hosts highlight Harvey's philanthropic work and his personal history of homelessness as qualifications for his involvement. They contrast Harvey's genuine efforts with the political posturing of other activists.
The former Ferguson Police Chief identified concentrated poverty and unregulated HUD programs as the root causes of crime and social unrest, rather than ingrained police racism. The hosts criticize the media for shifting racial labels to fit specific narratives, noting how Hispanic families are sometimes categorized as white when it serves a particular political argument regarding police victims.
Climate Change Economy, Smart Infrastructure, Green Walls
The "climate change economy" is identified as a new driver for urban planning and government spending, focusing on "resiliency" and "adaptation." Officials like Harriet Tregoning from HUD advocate for "smarter" infrastructure, including green roofs and walls that supposedly grow food and cool buildings. The hosts argue these initiatives are primarily designed to facilitate the flow of taxpayer money to consultants and corporate interests under the guise of environmental protection.
