Explore migration trends, globalization, and the future of cities with Joel Kotkin. Discover the shift towards emerging urban centers, the impact of globalization on cities, and the importance of neighborhoods in attracting knowledge workers. Delve into the significance of home ownership for the middle class, the rise of renting, and the perspectives of millennials and minorities. Examine the effects of remote work on cities, the role of physical office collaboration, and the success of non-mega cities like Dallas and Phoenix. Reflect on urban changes, the potential for city renewal, and the evolution of neighborhoods amidst economic challenges.

SPONSORED BY:  *Ridge Wallet* Use Code “TRIGGER ” for 10% off your order at https://www.ridge.com/TRIGGER Joel Kotkin is an internationally-recognized authority on global, economic, political and social trends. His latest book, The Coming of Neo-Feudalism: A Warning to the Global Middle Class is now available See Triggernometry LIVE in Edingurgh! August 6th and 7th 2022 Get TICKETS here 👇 https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/triggernometry-live Join our exclusive TRIGGERnometry community on Locals! https://triggernometry.locals.com/ OR Support TRIGGERnometry Here: https://www.subscribestar.com/triggernometry https://www.patreon.com/triggerpod Bitcoin: bc1qm6vvhduc6s3rvy8u76sllmrfpynfv94qw8p8d5 Buy Merch Here: https://www.triggerpod.co.uk/shop/​​​ Advertise on TRIGGERnometry: marketing@triggerpod.co.uk Join the Mailing List: https://www.triggerpod.co.uk/sign-up/​​​ Find TRIGGERnometry on Social Media:  https://twitter.com/triggerpod​​​ https://www.facebook.com/triggerpod​​​ https://www.instagram.com/triggerpod​​​ About TRIGGERnometry:  Stand-up comedians Konstantin Kisin (@konstantinkisin) and Francis Foster (@francisjfoster) make sense of politics, economics, free speech, AI, drug policy and WW3 with the help of presidential advisors, renowned economists, award-winning journalists, controversial writers, leading scientists and notorious comedians. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The podcast delves into topics like neo-feudalism in America, convergence of Chinese and American economic models, challenges of the global middle class, tech dominance by oligarchs, and the impact of education on ideological shifts. It also explores migration trends, societal stability, and the need to challenge the status quo to preserve America's unique identity.

Joel Kotkin, a political and cultural expert, joins Tom Slater and Fraser Myers to dissect Donald Trump's surprising electoral victory. They delve into how this win symbolizes a revolt against the elite, fueled by a broader support base, including minority voters. The discussion critiques the political establishment's disconnect with everyday Americans, examining cultural and economic grievances. Additionally, they explore shifting voter loyalties among demographic groups and the internal struggles within the Democratic Party for unity amidst a changing political landscape.

New York. Los Angeles. Boston. San Francisco. With mega populations, these urban hubs have long reigned as the nation's economic, social, and cultural capitals. But big cities have also been the hardest hit by the pandemic. Even more, the pandemic has brought economic and social inequality into sharp focus for the nation's lawmakers. Will megacities keep their magnetism in the wake of Covid-19? Or are their best days behind them? Arguing in favor of the motion is Joel Kotkin and Jennifer Hernandez. Arguing against the motion is Edward Glaeser and Margaret O'Mara. Emmy award-winning journalist John Donvan moderates.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices