Housing prices are on the rise in cities all around the world, and Youngme, Felix and Mihir discuss whether there’s an end in sight. Plus they discuss other headlines, including: Amazon’s decision to start paying for college tuition for its workers; women outpacing men in college enrollments; the first major carbon capture facility going online; and more.

Recent picks, and recommended reading/websites:

·       Ministry for the Future (Kim Stanley Robinson)

·       Buddenbrooks (Thomas Mann)

·       Songs of Gastarbeiter

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