Shows
Sightline Institute ResearchThe Next Big Thing in Low-Cost HousingMeet MDUs, a low-cost, fast-build, flexible solution for more homes now.
Communities across Cascadia face a dire shortage of homes that is driving up prices and rents for everyone. From seniors wanting to downsize and age in place, to young people starting out and seeking apartments near their jobs, to families needing more space and nearby schools for their kids, people across the region need more homes, in all shapes and sizes, to suit their various stages of life, price points, and preferences.
Leaders in Washington state have listened to their constituents and answered by passing numerous bills...2025-02-1707 min
4th Down FocusEpisode 98 - Taylor Bertolet, 4th Down Performance founderTaylor Bertolet and Dan Lundy sit down to discuss:
The highs and lows of kicking professionally
Sports psychology and kicking
Total specialist development: technique, mindset, & sports performance
Training philosophies for specialists and coaches
For more info on Luke Jackson, visit: https://www.4thdownperformance.com
2023-06-1543 min
Hacks & WonksRepresentative Jessica Bateman: A Multifaceted Approach to Housing PolicyOn today’s midweek show, Representative Jessica Bateman of the 22nd Legislative District joins Crystal for an in-depth discussion on housing policy in Washington State. After laying out the Department of Commerce’s 20-year projection of a needed million homes of which half need to be low-income housing, Representative Bateman walks through plans to address issues of supply, stabilization, and subsidized housing in the 2023 Legislative Session. Crystal outlines common opposition arguments to addressing the housing crisis - such as pushing growth into rural areas and maintaining local control - and Representative Bateman debunks these claims as not rooted in real...2022-12-2044 min
The Other WashingtonSeattle's Affordable Housing Crisis In the Seattle region, we're grappling with too much growth and not enough housing—and we're not alone. Across the US, cities are trying to deal with this complex problem—with mixed results. Everyone agrees that something must be done about affordable housing, but the disagreements begin when we propose solutions. Is the market our saving grace? Or should the government simply create more public housing? Stephanie and Goldy explore this issue by speaking with a range of experts. Our guests include Charles Mudede, a politics, culture and economics writer; Dan Bertolet, a senior researcher at Sightline Institute; Gabe Gran...2017-12-181h 05