2 chapters across the catalog
Netherlands Land Use, Refugee Housing, National Herd Reduction
The Dutch government's plan to reduce the national herd by 50% is criticized as a "stick to beat the dog" to seize farmland. Farmer Jeroen van Maanden suggests the real agenda is to acquire cheap land for nature preserves and housing for 100,000 refugees entering the country annually. The hosts discuss the global implications of these policies on food security and property rights.
New York City Real Estate Land Grab Allegations
Allegations have surfaced that New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio is conspiring with Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) and hedge funds to intentionally tank the local real estate market. The theory suggests that commercial buildings and hotels are being devalued so they can be purchased for "pennies on the dollar" by major investors. This follows the collapse of the Amazon HQ2 deal in Queens, which some believe was part of a broader strategy to squeeze small landlords.
