

Let's Appreciate
Kyla Scanlon
A podcast about capital appreciation, the stock market, the economy, amongst other things
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Jun 25, 2024 • 12min
Rewriting the Story of Housing in America
Interview with Deputy Treasury Secretary Wally Adeyemo on Innovative Housing PoliciesIn this episode, I interview Deputy Secretary of the Treasury Wally Adeyemo to discuss the recent policies passed by the Treasury to address the housing shortage in the U.S. The conversation highlights Minneapolis' groundbreaking zoning reforms and explores new federal initiatives aimed at making housing more accessible and affordable. Topics include zoning laws, interest rate predictability for builders, and the importance of integrating housing with public transit.00:00 Introduction and Welcome00:05 Interview with Deputy Secretary of the Treasury00:12 The Housing Shortage in America01:30 Minneapolis: A Case Study in Housing Reform04:17 Treasury's New Housing Efforts05:16 Challenges and Solutions in Housing Finance08:27 Integration of Housing and Public Transit09:18 Conclusion and Final Thoughts11:36 Closing Remarks and Call to Action

May 23, 2024 • 9min
No, We Aren't in a Recession (But We Might Be in a Crisis)

May 15, 2024 • 8min
What's Going on with Inflation?
Inflation!Preorder here: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/737854/in-this-economy-by-kyla-scanlon/ Signed copy here: https://www.boulderbookstore.net/book/9780593727874Giveaway here: https://www.goodreads.com/giveaway/show/388728-in-this-economy-how-money-markets-really-work

May 14, 2024 • 12min
The $2 Billion Dollar Story of Bluey
Explore the fascinating journey behind Bluey, from its humble beginnings to becoming a $2 billion franchise. Discover how creator Joe Brum navigated early skepticism, leveraging partnerships with networks like the BBC. Dive into the contrast between Bluey's heartfelt storytelling and data-driven kids' media. Learn about its immense merchandise success, the impact of Disney's involvement, and the show’s cultural phenomenon. Reflect on the emotional depth of episodes and the potential challenges ahead as the team faces aging voice actors and creative pressures.

May 9, 2024 • 20min
When You Destroy the Tools of Creativity
https://kyla.substack.com/p/when-you-destroy-the-tools-of-creativity

Mar 27, 2024 • 31min
Here's How We Fix the Housing Crisis
Deputy Secretary of the Treasury, Wally Adeyemo, discusses fixing the housing crisis, exploring challenges like supply shortages, high mortgage rates, and rising home prices. The podcast delves into under-investment in housing since the financial crisis, the federal government's approach to affordable housing, workforce training programs, tax filing simplification, and addressing escalating housing costs.

Feb 23, 2024 • 33min
Why We Don't Trust Each Other Anymore
Exploring the impact of language and culture on societal mindsets, the influence of competition on media integrity, the power of language in the digital age, and the importance of truth and connectivity in economic discourse.

Jan 17, 2024 • 18min
Is Wall Street Destroying the American Dream?
Is Wall Street actually buying up all the housing... or is something far worse going on?Featuring interviews with Ro Khanna, the U.S. Representative for California's 17th District, Rick Palacios Jr, the Director of Research at John Burns Research and Consulting, and several beavers.Follow Rick: https://twitter.com/RickPalaciosJrFollow Ro Khanna: https://twitter.com/RoKhanna--All articles and works cited here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1_AB46PlhICTFcb9BriET7kPlHs6Uqw_vdFncZ-kaAMI/edit?usp=sharingSign up for Public here: https://public.com/kyla--0:00 - 00:51 - Intro00:51 - 01:59 - Housing Market Overview01:59 - 06:26 - What exactly is 'wall street'?06:26 - 12:02 - Housing Crisis12:02 - 16:44 - Fixing Crisis16:44 - 18:22 - Community, General Kyla Monologue--All materials in these videos are used for educational purposes and fall within the guidelines of fair use. No copyright infringement intended. If you are or represent the copyright owner of materials used in this video and have a problem with the use of said material, please contact me. DISCLAIMER: This video does not provide investment or economic advice and is not professional advice (legal, accounting, tax). The owner of this content is not an investment advisor. Discussion of any securities, trading, or markets is incidental and solely for entertainment purposes. Nothing herein shall constitute a recommendation, investment advice, or an opinion on suitability. The information in this video is provided as of the date of its initial release. The owner of this video expressly disclaims all representations or warranties of accuracy. The owner of this video claims all intellectual property rights, including copyrights, of and related to, this video.

Jan 2, 2024 • 41min
2024 Outlook: Rate Cuts and the Influencer Apocalypse
The podcast discusses key events of 2023, the disconnect between economic data and consumer sentiment, economic and social issues faced by everyday Americans, the influence of algorithms and the lack of creativity, future trends in media and culture, and the concept of time as a physical entity.

Dec 14, 2023 • 14min
Uncertainty and the Federal Reserve
Fed action, uncertainty, and a rant about my favorite book


