The Money with Katie Show How Other Countries Used Their Darkest Hour to Radically Reform Their Economies
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Aug 13, 2025 Natasha Hakimi Zapata, author of 'Another World is Possible' and a solutions-focused journalist, dives into global economic reforms and innovative policies that have successfully addressed societal issues. She highlights inspiring examples from Singapore's public housing and Finland's education to powerful drug policies in Portugal. The discussion also covers Estonia's digital revolution and Uruguay's renewable energy success, proving that creative solutions can transform challenges into opportunities for all.
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Personal Health Crisis Sparked The Book
- Natasha Hakimi Zapata recounts her mother's undiagnosed diabetes leading to a foot amputation due to lack of affordable healthcare.
- That experience motivated her to study universal systems she saw working elsewhere, like the UK NHS.
Singapore's Housing Is Auto-Funded
- Singapore achieved 80% public housing and 90% homeownership through HDB and mandatory pension-linked savings for down payments.
- The system auto-deducts payments from pension funds, lowering upfront costs and stabilizing housing access.
Design And Services Reduce Stigma
- Singapore treats public housing as dignified, investing continuously in improvements and neighborhood services.
- That approach blurred public/private stigma and aligned services with local demographics.
