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Shiv Malik
Journalist and author focusing on generational economics and housing; author of Jilted Generation and lead proponent of the Forest City new-city project discussed in the episode.
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Nov 27, 2025
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"Why Did Millennials Choose Palestine Over Rent?" — Shiv Malik on Building Britain's First New City in 50 Years (Part 2)
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Shiv Malik, a journalist and author focusing on generational economics, explores why millennials haven’t rallied around housing issues. He discusses how social media has created weak political ties and a perception that housing-related complaints lack intellectual depth. Malik reveals that many decision-makers believe the younger generation isn't demanding enough change to prompt action. He advocates for restoring the social contract around homeownership and introduces his ambitious Forest City project as a solution to housing challenges.
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