Affordability Crisis
Discover key takeaways from 20 podcast episodes about this topic.
George Floyd 6 Years Later. Redistricting War i The South. Talarico Senate Campaign
This episode dissects the ongoing political battles over police accountability, racial gerrymandering, and the NAACP's call for a college athlete boycott, highlighting the critical role of Black voter mobilization in the face of systemic challenges.
George Floyd 6 Years Later. Redistricting War in The South. Talarico Senate Campaign
This episode exposes the ongoing legislative battles against racial gerrymandering and police accountability, while also examining the NAACP's strategic call for economic withdrawal by Black athletes from Southern state universities.
Hantavirus Lockdowns + Fauci's DOJ Deadline | PBD #794
This episode dives into a potential Hantavirus outbreak, scrutinizes Fauci's alleged crimes, dissects the LA mayoral race, and examines high-profile legal battles, all through a lens of skepticism towards established narratives.
Tom Steyer Wants To Tackle California's BIGGEST Problems
Tom Steyer, a California gubernatorial candidate, outlines his progressive platform focused on combating corporate special interests to solve the state's affordability, homelessness, and healthcare crises.
BREAKING: May Day Protesters ARRESTED At New York Stock Exchange
May Day protesters targeted the New York Stock Exchange, chaining themselves to entrances and facing arrests, to highlight extreme wealth inequality and systemic political corruption.
LIVE TAX THE RICH Protest Outside NY Gov’s Office
Activists and elected officials rallied outside Governor Kathy Hochul's office, demanding she 'tax the rich' to avert massive healthcare cuts and address New York's affordability crisis, arguing that wealthy individuals and corporations can and should pay more.
BREAKING: Climate Activists ARRESTED at Major Protest
Climate activists, including state legislators, protested at the New York State Capital, accusing Governor Kathy Hochul of attempting to roll back landmark climate legislation and serving fossil fuel interests, culminating in multiple arrests during a sit-in.
The Claims From Trump’s Inner Circle No One Saw Coming
This episode unpacks critical shifts in US foreign policy, domestic political scandals, and the growing internal dissent within the MAGA base regarding Trump's mental fitness and policy decisions.
Lemon LIVE at 5 | Trump's Iran War Shows Us Who The COWARDS Are!
Don Lemon and guest Rep. Jimmy Gomez dissect former President Trump's foreign policy claims regarding Iran and NATO, highlighting a pattern of blame-shifting and the suppression of dissenting intelligence, while listeners express deep frustration over economic impacts and political inaction.
Joe Kent Resigns + Trump's Cuba Takeover | PBD #761
This episode dissects the geopolitical chessboard, from US military movements in the Strait of Hormuz and the political fallout of Joe Kent's resignation to the economic implications of global choke points and shifting consumer spending habits.
Trump's Sleepy SOTU; Tenant Strike; Not-So Vibecession w/ Isi Breen, Yusra Murad, Mike Konczal
This episode dissects the disconnect between official economic data and public sentiment, details an impending tenant rent strike in the Twin Cities, and critiques Trump's State of the Union address.
LIVE: OFFICIAL DEM REBUTTALS TO TRUMP SOTU
Democratic leaders and the Working Families Party deliver sharp rebuttals to Trump's State of the Union, detailing his administration's perceived failures on affordability, safety, and governance while advocating for progressive solutions and people-powered political change.
CNN Anchor GOES SCORCHED EARTH On Democrats As He ADMITS Blue Cities Are OUT OF CONTROL!
The host dissects CNN's critical reporting on 'blue states' and cities, arguing that Democratic governance leads to unaffordability, high taxes, and ineffective spending, using New York, Los Angeles, and California as prime examples.
Black NYC Residents Declare Zohran Mamdani DUPED THEM As They PROTEST Against Property Tax Hike!
NYC residents protest a proposed 9.5% property tax hike by Council Member Zohran Mamdani, who framed it as a last resort if wealthier residents are not taxed, sparking outrage and accusations of being 'duped' by his 'socialist agenda'.
Virginia Residents MOCK Democrat Governor's MASSIVE TAX HIKES After Her Affordability Post BACKFIRES
Virginia's new Democratic Governor, Abigail Spanberger, faces widespread public backlash and accusations of hypocrisy after proposing over 50 tax increases despite campaigning on an 'affordability' platform.
Elizabeth Warren HUMILIATED As Scott Bessent Puts Her In Her Place After FAILING To Outsmart Him!
This episode dissects a contentious hearing where Scott Bessent countered Elizabeth Warren's economic criticisms, arguing that current affordability issues stem from past Democratic policies rather than the Trump administration.
PBS News Hour full episode, Jan. 21, 2026
President Trump backpedaled on threats against Greenland and European tariffs, while the Supreme Court heard arguments on Federal Reserve independence, and local officials pushed back against aggressive federal immigration enforcement, all against a backdrop of shifting global alliances and a mixed economic picture.
LIVE: Trump’s Drug War Lie UNRAVELS as CHAOS ERUPTS
The host and a former CDC epidemiologist expose how the Trump administration's 'drug war' in Venezuela and domestic dietary guidelines are a smokescreen for corruption, resource acquisition, and the systematic dismantling of public health institutions.
LIVE: Trump and GOP INSTANTLY IN PANIC over MIDTERMS | On Democracy
The host and guest dissect former President Trump's perceived disregard for constitutional and international law, the Republican Congress's inaction, and the urgent need for citizens to engage in the 2026 midterm elections to counter authoritarianism and address critical economic issues.
WATCH: Jeffries says Democrats are going fight for health care for while Trump is 'starting wars’
Representative Jeffries criticizes the Trump administration for failing to lower costs and initiating unauthorized military action in Venezuela, while House Democrats prioritize extending Affordable Care Act tax credits.