Homeownership used to be the cornerstone of the American Dream—today, it’s out of reach for millions. This episode reveals the real forces behind the housing crisis: decades of underbuilding, restrictive zoning laws, stagnant wages, and Wall Street’s growing grip on real estate. The result? A market tilted in favor of those who already own.
How decades of policy choices created a chronic housing shortage
Why corporate investors are outbidding regular families
What bold solutions could make homeownership possible again