On the first episode of Crash Course, Michael Walker speaks to four experts to help explain why his rent is so high. The answer will involve forays into the economics of rent, the history of social housing, the financial reforms of Margaret Thatcher, and the politics of gentrification.Featuring:Laurie MacFarlane, Co-Author of Rethinking the Economics of Land and HousingJohn Boughton, Author of Municipal Dreams: The Rise and Fall of Council HousingDanisha Kazi, Senior Economist at Positive MoneyAnna Minton, Author of Big Capital: Who is London For?Presenting & Scripting: Michael WalkerProduction & Editing: Lewis Bassett and Patrick HeardmanSound Design: Patrick HeardmanTo support Crash Course - and to access bonus content - become a patron at patreon.com/crashcoursepod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Are you sick of paying sky high rents for zero security?Well, this is the podcast for you.On the first season of Crash Course, Michael Walker explores why renting is such a nightmare in Britain, and what can be done to fix it. Along the way, you'll hear from tenants on the frontline of Britain’s rental crisis, to the experts who know how change it, and - for their side of the story - to some landlords too. For access to all episodes including bonus interviews, support to the show at https://www.patreon.com/crashcoursepodScripting & Presenting: Michael WalkerProduction & Editing: Lewis Bassett & Patrick HeardmanSound Design: Patrick HeardmanGraphic Design: Jacek Zmarz Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.