Ingrid Gould-Ellen, a Professor at NYU's Wagner School, dives into the perplexing issues surrounding housing assistance, specifically Section 8 vouchers. She discusses the baffling case of one listener struggling to find an apartment in Fond du Lac despite government support. The conversation broadens to explore the pitfalls of the housing system, including systemic inequality and administrative challenges. Additionally, they touch on the evolving landscape of internet fame and its implications for personal connections, capturing the intersection of housing and digital culture.

Join Vicki Been, a leader in housing regulation, Ingrid Gould Ellen, an urban planning expert, and Katherine O’Regan, a researcher on housing and socioeconomic issues, as they dive into the complexities of housing affordability. They discuss how well-meaning regulations can actually push developers towards luxury housing, making affordable homes harder to come by. The trio challenges misconceptions about new housing impacts and underscores the need to remove barriers for better market pricing, ultimately advocating for increased supply to make all housing more affordable.