First hour: Why is housing so expensive in some American cities?
Second hour: The year in podcasts
The New York Times asks a provocative question: why are people so unhappy in some of the most ostensibly booming American places? For example, California has a strong economy and low relative unemployment. But the high cost of housing has increased commute times, and traffic is a nightmare. The state is vulnerable to the effects of climate change. What can be done? These are complicated questions, but we focus on one particular aspect: housing and commutes. Why is housing so expensive in some places, but not others? What are the lessons for New York State? Our guests sort it out:
- Matthew Denker, developer with LBLD Living
- Andrew Brady, co-founder of the Rochester chapter of Conscious Capitalism
- Robert Frank, author, economics columnist, and professor at Cornell University
New research shows that in 2019, the number of podcasts grew by more than 50 percent. That means that listeners can choose from nearly one million different podcasts in 2020. How to find the best podcasts, the most interesting, the most useful? Our guests bring their knowledge of the podcast scene to offer recommendations, and we sample clips from some of their favorites. In studio:
- Veronica Volk, producer and editor for news, arts, and life at WXXI News
- Calvin Eaton, founding director and chief content officer of 540 West Main Communiversity
- Matt Austin, host of the Anomaly Presents podcast
- Beth Larter, school librarian in Gates Chili
