Nick dissects the January 2026 developments through an Austrian economics lens, weigh the pros and cons, and discusses the current state of the housing market, particularly in relation to recent interventions by Donald Trump. We'll see why the need for a free market approach to housing, arguing that government regulations and zoning laws contribute to the housing crisis. Nick proposes solutions that focus on reducing bureaucratic restrictions and allowing the market to respond to demand.

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00:00:00 The Housing Market Dilemma

00:09:01 Government Intervention and Its Consequences

00:19:06 Zoning Laws and Housing Supply

00:25:20 The Myth of Greed and Rent Control

00:28:32 The Housing Supply Dilemma

00:31:16 Government Intervention in Housing Markets

00:32:43 The Hoover Trap and Economic Management

00:35:05 Trump's Economic Policies and Their Implications

00:39:20 Risks of Government Manipulation in Housing

00:41:12 Credit Card Interest Rate Caps and Their Consequences

00:43:55 Institutional Investors and Housing Market Dynamics

00:46:39 The Role of the Federal Reserve in Housing

00:49:16 Proposed Solutions for Affordable Housing

00:52:36 The Need for Government Humility in Housing Policy

Ep. 384 PODCAST | Feedback Friday