

322 – Landlords, Rent Strikes, and Tenant Unions (w/Tracy Rosenthal & Leonardo Vilchis)
Nov 11, 2024
Tracy Rosenthal and Leonardo Vilchis, co-founders of one of the largest tenants’ unions in the USA and authors of "Abolish Rent," discuss the serious implications of housing inequalities. They humorously critique landlord reliance on absurd technologies while advocating for tenant organizing. The conversation highlights struggles of low-income residents amid gentrification and critiques a profit-driven housing system. Through shared experiences, they inspire collective action to reclaim housing rights and empower communities in the face of oppressive systems.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
A Satirical Appeal for a Landlord Hospital
01:33 • 2min
Unraveling Tenant Struggles in Los Angeles
03:40 • 22min
Struggles of Landlords Amidst New Regulations
25:43 • 2min
Landlord Perspectives and Financial Strategies
27:16 • 3min
Navigating Tenant-Landlord Dynamics
30:33 • 14min
Fun Facts, Serious Issues: The Housing Crisis Unveiled
44:37 • 14min
The Joy of Paying Rent: A Tenant's Perspective
58:49 • 2min
Tenants and Landlords: A Complex Bond
01:00:23 • 5min
Empowerment Through Tenant Organizing
01:05:41 • 24min
Automated Profits for Landlords: A Satirical Take
01:30:07 • 2min
The Future of Landlord Tech
01:31:41 • 4min
The Humorous Rise of Landlord Buddy and Its Implications
01:35:15 • 2min
Housing, Labor, and Collective Action
01:36:56 • 10min
Supporting Tenants and Podcasts
01:46:39 • 4min