Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar
Mini Show #56: Dark Money, Herschel Walker, Lincoln Project, Adam Neumann, & More!
Sep 25, 2022
David Sirota, a journalist focusing on economic and political issues, and James Lee, host of 5149, dive into the murky waters of dark money in politics. They discuss its influence on campaigns, particularly in the Georgia Senate race featuring Herschel Walker. The conversation critiques the Lincoln Project's tactics, examines the return of the Clintons to philanthropy, and hilariously recounts a chaotic Southwest Airlines flight where passengers were given ukuleles. Finally, they tackle pressing housing issues and the misleading narratives surrounding them.
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- Flow, a new company founded by Adam Neumann, aims to disrupt the residential real estate market by providing affordable apartments and a sense of community to renters, but critics argue that it may not address the fundamental problem of supply and affordability in the housing market.
- While private sector solutions like Flow may offer innovative ideas and branding that appeal to certain demographics, critics argue that legislative action is necessary to address systemic issues such as a lack of supply, tenant protections, and the financialization of the housing sector in order to make housing more accessible and affordable for all Americans.
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Flow: Silicon Valley's Solution to America's Housing Problem
Flow, a new company backed by venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz, is aiming to disrupt the residential real estate market by creating a product that promotes service, community, and ownership in the housing sector. The company, founded by Adam Neumann, the former CEO of WeWork, is focused on providing affordable apartments and a sense of security and community to renters. However, critics argue that the real issue in the housing crisis is the lack of supply and affordability caused by a lack of construction and tenant protections. While Flow's approach may appeal to certain demographics, it may not address the fundamental problem of supply and affordability in the housing market.
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